The Folly Nether Compton

VENDOR WILL PAY 50% OF STAMP DUTY FOR ANY POTENTIAL BUYER! STUNNING BRAND NEW FOUR BEDROOM (2979 square feet) BARN CONVERSION IN TOP DORSET VILLAGE - NETHER COMPTON! NO FURTHER CHAIN! 'The Old Malthouse' is a superb, Grade II listed, natural stone, architect designed barn conversion situated in a fantastic 'tucked away' location on a no-through country lane, a stone's throw to the pretty heart of this prestigious Dorset village. The unique home offers an eclectic blend of barn conversion character with exposed beams, flagstone floors with open-plan contemporary living. This barn conversion comes with a generous, level, private garden (75' x 32'8) enjoying a sunny south easterly aspect. It also comes with a very large, private, gated driveway parking area providing parking for four cars or more and leading to a huge, quadruple garage / workshop (29’7 maximum x 31’11 maximum). This outbuilding has scope to be converted to an annex, further accommodation or work-from-home space, subject to the necessary planning permission. The barn is heated by oil-fired radiator central heating and has bespoke, period style double glazing. The accommodation briefly comprises large open-plan living area split in to three sub areas, sitting room, dining hall and kitchen breakfast room plus utility room / WC. On the first floor is a large landing / study area, master double bedroom with en-suite shower room, three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Nether Compton is one of several highly popular villages including Trent and Over Compton which lie in undulating countryside, tucked away from main roads but conveniently located close to the ancient historic Abbey town of Sherborne. With an active community, the village has a green, church, hall, pub, cricket club and well renowned Trencherman’s food club and delicatessen. The Old Malthouse is just a very short level walk to the village pub and pretty heart. NO FURTHER CHAIN.

STUNNING BRAND NEW THREE BEDROOM BARN CONVERSION IN TOP DORSET VILLAGE - NETHER COMPTON! (Please note: Photos used in this advert are example photos of the finish - not the exact property). 'The Old Malthouse' is a superb, Grade II listed, natural stone, architect designed barn conversion situated in a fantastic 'tucked away' location on a no-through country lane, a stone's throw to the pretty heart of this prestigious Dorset village. The unique home offers an eclectic blend of barn conversion character with exposed beams and internal stone elevations with open-plan contemporary living. This barn conversion comes with a generous, level, private garden enjoying a sunny south easterly aspect. It also comes with a very large, private, gated driveway parking area providing parking for four cars or more and leading to a huge, quadruple garage / workshop. This outbuilding has scope to be converted to an annex, further accommodation or work-from-home space, subject to the necessary planning permission. The barn is heated by oil-fired radiator central heating and has bespoke, period style double glazing. The accommodation (1702 square feet) briefly comprises large open-plan sitting room area with mezzanine level above, kitchen breakfast room, dining hall, mezzanine first floor gallery, master double bedroom with walk-in dressing room and en-suite shower room, two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Nether Compton is one of several highly popular villages including Trent and Over Compton which lie in undulating countryside, tucked away from main roads but conveniently located close to the ancient historic Abbey town of Sherborne. With an active community, the village has a green, church, hall, pub, cricket club and well renowned Trencherman’s food club and delicatessen. Old Folly Barn is just a very short level walk to the village pub and pretty heart. There are superb countryside walks very near the front door – ideal as you will not have to put the children or the dogs in the car! It is a short drive to the the Abbey town of Sherborne with its coveted high street, buzzing, popular out-and-about culture, boutique stores, organic bakeries, coffee shops, restaurants, gastro-pubs and farmers market. Sherborne also boasts the breath-taking Sherborne Abbey building, Alms Houses and world-famous Sherborne private schools. It also has the mainline railway station in the centre of the town, making London Waterloo in just over two hours without changing your seat. The property is perfect for those aspiring couples or professionals looking for the ideal village lifestyle, couples cashing out of the South East and London market or cash buyers looking for their perfect West Country home to settle in, potentially linked to the wonderful selection of local schools. It may also be of interest to the residential letting, holiday letting or pied-a-terre market. NO FURTHER CHAIN.

There are superb countryside walks very near the front door – ideal as you will not have to put the children or dogs in the car! However, it is only a short walk to the pretty village centre and green, village pub and parish church. There is a wonderful selection of country pubs nearby and good primary schools. It is only a short drive to the picturesque Abbey town centre of Sherborne with its superb boutique high street with cafes, restaurants, Waitrose store and independent shops plus the breath-taking Abbey, Almshouses and Sherborne's world-famous private schools. It also has good access to the mainline railway station making London Waterloo in just over two hours. Sherborne has also recently won the award for the best place to live in the South West by The Times 2024. It also boasts ‘The Sherborne’ – a top class, recently opened arts and conference centre plus restaurant that is in the building of the original Sherborne House. This property is ideal for aspiring family buyers looking for somewhere pleasant to settle in this exceptional village. It also may appeal to cash-rich mature buyers moving from the south east, pied-a-terre or ex-London market. It may also appeal to the holiday letting market and residential lettings.

Double glazed front door and large side light window leads to

MAIN OPEN-PLAN LIVING AREA: Maximum measurements of 44’6 maximum x 22’11. This impressive and stylish open-plan space is split into three areas.

SITTING ROOM AREA: 18’6 maximum x 18’8 maximum. A beautifully presented main reception area enjoying a wealth of character features including slimline barn double glazed window to the rear, exposed heavy beams, flagstone floor, moulded skirting boards and architraves, three period-style radiators, double glazed feature window to the front, TV point, telephone point. This room enjoys a light dual aspect with an east-to-west aspect.

DINING HALL AREA: 14’2 maximum x 22’11 maximum. A superb dining area with reclaimed oak floorboards, period-style radiator, exposed oak beams, double glazed double French doors opening to the rear.

KITCHEN AREA: 12’4 maximum x 18’ maximum. An extensive range of Shaker-style kitchen units with solid quartz worktop and surrounds, inset ceramic one and a half sink bowl and drainer unit with mixer tap over, inset electric induction hob with stainless steel cooker hood extractor fan over. A range of drawers and cupboards under, pan drawers, island unit with integrated dishwasher and breakfast bar, built in eye level stainless steel electric oven and grill, integrated fridge and freezer, period-style radiator, flagstone floors, exposed beams, inset LED ceiling lighting. Oak latch door leads from the kitchen to the

UTILITY ROOM / CLOAKROOM: 9’7 maximum x 6’3 maximum. Fitted low level WC, wall mounted wash basin over cupboard, floor standing Worchester Bosch oil fired central heating boiler, space and plumbing for washing machine, flagstone floors, double glazed window to the front, exposed beams.

Staircase rises from the dining area to the
FIRST FLOOR LANDING: 22’3 maximum x 8’11 maximum. A large landing area doubling as potential office space, vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and rafters, double glazed Velux ceiling window to the rear, period-style radiator, moulded skirting boards and architraves. Oak latch doors lead off the landing to the first floor rooms.

MASTER BEDROOM: 12’5 maximum x 10’1 maximum. A double bedroom with double glazed Velux ceiling window to the front enjoying views to hills and countryside, period style radiator, vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and rafters, moulded skirting boards and architraves, TV point, telephone point. Oak latch door leads to

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 10’1 maximum x 4’2 maximum. A modern white suite comprising low level WC, wash basin over storage cupboard, tiled splashback, glazed double sized shower cubicle with wall mounted mains shower over, tiling to splash prone areas, timber effect flooring, chrome heated towel rail, illuminated wall mirror, exposed beams, inset LED ceiling lighting, extractor fan.

BEDROOM TWO: 10’9 maximum x 9’11 maximum. A second double bedroom, vaulted ceiling with exposed heavy beam work, double glazed Velux ceiling window to the front enjoying countryside views, period style radiator, moulded skirting boards and architraves, TV point, telephone point.

BEDROOM THREE: 19’4 maximum x 7’6 maximum. Another generous bedroom, double glazed Velux ceiling window to the rear, period style radiator, moulded skirting boards and architraves, exposed beams and rafters, TV point, telephone point.

BEDROOM FOUR: 14’4 maximum x 8’3 maximum. A fourth generous double bedroom, double glazed Velux ceiling window to the rear enjoying countryside views, period style radiator, moulded skirting boards and architraves, exposed rafters and beams, TV point, telephone point.

FAMILY BATHROOM: 9’9 maximum x 8’2 maximum. A modern white suite comprising low level WC, wash basin over storage cupboard, panel bath with mains shower tap arrangement over, tiling to splash prone areas, shower cubicle with wall mounted mains shower over, exposed rafters and beams, double glazed Velux ceiling window to the front, chrome heated towel rail, illuminated wall mirror, inset ceiling lighting, extractor fan.

OUTSIDE:
At the front of the property is a PRIVATE GARDEN and patio area measuring 75’ in depth x 32’8 maximum. This level main garden is laid to stone chippings and paved patio for low maintenance purposes. It is enclosed by natural stone walls and fencing. It boasts a sunny south-easterly aspect and has outside lighting, oil tank, variety of raised flowerbeds and borders, double wrought iron gates give vehicular access to an extensive, private driveway area providing OFF ROAD PARKING FOR MULTIPLE VEHICLES.

Double timber gates give access to QUADRUPLE GARAGE / BARN: 29’7 maximum x 31’11 maximum. Light and power connected, windows to the side.

PLEASE NOTE: This outbuilding offers tremendous potential for multiple uses, subject to the necessary planning permission.