Woolland House WOOLLAND, DORSET

Woolland House WOOLLAND, DORSET

Blandford Forum 9.5 miles • Sherborne 12.5 miles • Shaftesbury 13 miles(All distances are approximate)

SUMMARY

Woolland House represents a wonderful opportunity to buy a special and completely unique country house. It has all the component parts of a small estate but has the

feel of a warm family home, standing in magnificent gardens and grounds.

Woolland House sits at the foot of Woolland Hill which lies within a ‘Site of Nature Conservation Interest’ and the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The house enjoys stunning uninterrupted views across North Dorset into Somerset and yet benefits from extraordinary peace and privacy and cannot be seen from any

public land.

In all about 17.45 acres (7.06 hectares)

These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure.

Knight Frank Sherborne15 Cheap Street, Sherborne,

Dorset DT9 3PU

Tel: +44 1935 812236luke.pender-cudlip@knightfrank.com

Country Department55 Baker Street,

London W1U 8AN

Tel: +44 20 7861 1528james.mckillop@knightfrank.com

www.knightfrank.co.uk

Woolland HouseThe current owners have overseen a total restoration and refurbishment project of Woolland House by renowned family firm of builders and craftsmen, R Moulding & Co.

The house is approached via a winding drive, passing the stable block, towards a large parking area at the side of the house. To access the house, you pass under a lovely archway with the clock tower above and into a beautiful cobbled courtyard with an ornate Provencal limestone fountain (sourced from France by the owners). On one side of the archway is the coach house, independently accessed, with a fully fitted kitchen, sitting room, bedroom and bathroom.

A new glazed atrium entrance provides a splendid sense of arrival to the main house, leading into the galleried reception hall, an incredible entertaining space rising from floor to rafters and the heart of the house. The kitchen leads off this room and at the other end of the kitchen is a sitting room. A utility room and domestic office are positioned at one end of the house.

The master bedroom suite consists of a bedroom with a spectacular view, a dressing room and a large bathroom with under-floor heating, luxurious French double washbasin, roll top bath and a walk-in shower. There are a further 6 double bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. One bedroom has direct access to the gardens and would make a superb home office or further reception room.

A detached two-storey house is currently divided into two apartments, each with a kitchen, sitting room, large bedroom and bath / shower room.

Woolland House was formerly the home of the celebrated artist Dame Elisabeth Frink. Still standing in the grounds is her large display studio which is currently used as a home office and is also ideal for parties and events.

The heated swimming pool has a pool house and a mosaic by the artist, Dame Elisabeth Frink, in the floor - the only mosaic she is known to have created.

A galleried reception hall lies in the centre of the house with parquet flooring, a French ‘chateau’ fireplace at one end and the kitchen at the other. The galleried area makes a wonderful library and reading area.

The large kitchen is ideal for families and also very well equipped for the serious cook, with a double oven Aga, Miele induction hob, oven and steam oven. It also has a larder with separate preparation and clearing areas. There is a dining area by the bay windows and French windows open onto the front terrace, boasting magnificent views.

The property is perfect for entertaining, both indoors in the winter and outdoors for summer barbecue parties. An outdoor dining area overlooks the swimming pool, gardens and parkland-style grounds.

Woolland House was once part of one of the largest estates in Dorset and has an exquisite collection of mature trees including three Redwoods, Cedar of Lebanon and a large Handkerchief Tree. The gardens, ponds and lake have been restored to an exceptionally high standard by the current owners with fabulous Azalea gardens and woodland walks.

Sitting at the end of a walled garden is a large heated greenhouse, currently housing banana, orange and lemon trees. A second walled garden has another heated greenhouse and is well stocked in season, growing various fruits and vegetables.

Leading to the top pond and Azalea garden is a secluded seating area which overlooks all three ponds leading to the small lake. This area is habited by a wide range of flora and fauna and is a haven for wildlife.

A log cabin is positioned by the side of the lake looking across a small boathouse back towards the house. The lake is separated from the parkland by traditional estate fencing and is stocked with rainbow and brown trout, so ideal for fishing enthusiasts.

The property has a cobbled stable yard with 6 loose boxes which overlook the lake. There is also an Olympic size riding ménage, associated tack and feed rooms, a timber framed hay barn and large garage. Estate fencing has been used to create areas of grazing for their horses and sheep.

Approximate Gross Internal Floor AreaMain House = 529.3 sq m / 5697 sq ft (Excluding Void)

Annexe Building = 60.9 sq m / 655 sq ftTotal = 590.2 sq m / 6353 sq ft

This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan,please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them.

Reception

Bedroom

Bathroom

Kitchen/Utility

Storage

Terrace

Recreation

First FloorGround FloorCoach House Ground Floor

Coach House First Floor

Lower Ground Floor

Important Notice: Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members’ names. Photographs: 2010. Particulars: April 2017.

GENERAL REMARKS & STIPULATIONS

Method of SaleThe freehold of Woolland House is offered for sale by private treaty with vacant possession on completion.

ServicesMains electricity and water. Private drainage (septic tank). Oil-fired central heating. Water filter, softener and pressure booster. Broadband.

Local AuthorityNorth Dorset District Council Tel: 01258 484220

Council TaxWoolland House: Band H

Coach House: Band C

Flat 1: Band A

Flat 2: Band A

Chancel Repair LiabilityThere are no liabilities to the owners of Woolland House.

Fixtures and FittingsAll those items usually regarded as tenants’ fixtures and fittings are specifically reserved from the sale, as well as all garden statuary and ornaments.

Woolland House

Coach House

Garden Cottage

WOOLLAND HOUSE

Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M. Stationary office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. ES100017767.”

Directions (DT11 0EP)From London, take the M3 southbound towards Southampton, and change onto the M27, and then A31 westbound. Continue on the A31 until the roundabout with the A35. Take the first left towards Bere Regis, and at the next roundabout, take the second exit towards Milborne St Andrew. Proceed into Milborne St Andrew and, from the A354, turn north onto Milton Road towards Milton Abbas and Hilton. After 1.5 miles, turn left towards Ansty. After 3.3 miles, take the right hand fork

onto Cuckoo Lane towards Bulbarrow. After just over a mile, at the next fork, keep left towards Woolland. After 0.8 mile, take the right hand fork towards Woolland and drive on into the village. Continue down the hill, round a left hand bend and the main entrance gates will be found on the left hand side.

ViewingsViewings are strictly by prior appointment through the sole agents Knight Frank LLP.

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