House for sale in DT9 5DT

Mileage

Sherborne 4 miles, Wincanton 10 miles, Shaftesbury 12 miles, Blandford Forum 18 miles, Salisbury 33 miles.

Description

Crendle Court is approached via a long drive, past The Lodge, over a stream and between paddocks and grass meadows. The drive then splits, with one spur going to the main house and the other to the cottages, outbuildings and walled gardens.

Accommodation

Crendle Court is an imposing Edwardian Manor house constructed of forest marble stone. The handsome house has a symmetrical west-facing front facade with gabled ends and a central stone gabled porch. The accommodation is predominantly laid over the ground and 1st floor, although there is additional storage space found in the substantial cellars and attic rooms. The main reception rooms are very well proportioned and the layout offers ideal space for entertaining and family living. There are original period features throughout the property including sash windows with shutters, redwood panelling, oak floorboards, fireplaces and ornate plaster work which is of particular note.

Situation

Surrounded by the beautiful rolling countryside of North Dorset, with views over woodland and open fields, Crendle Court is a private estate situated in an elevated yet secluded position surrounded by its own land.

Directions

From the A303, leave at the Wincanton junction, signposted A371 towards Wincanton/ Blandford. Take the 1st exit at next three roundabouts signposted A357. Continue for 5.4 miles, going through Templecombe and at the cross roads (with traffic lights) turn left onto the A30 signposted to Sherborne. After approx 2.7 miles turn right into the private drive of Crendle Court.