Church Farm is an outstanding Grade II Listed period Purbeck stone residence situated within the heart of the popular and picturesque village of Church Knowle opposite the Church. Standing in extensive grounds of approximately 0.8 acres, the superbly landscaped gardens adjoin open countryside at the rear and enjoys glorious uninterrupted views of the surrounding landscape.
Steeped in character and reflecting the area’s rich architectural history, this fine stone built former farmhouse is thought to date back to the mid-1600s. At that time it was two cottages and subsequently substantially extended complementing the original dwelling and converted to form one residence.
It has undergone a meticulous and sympathetic renovation in recent years resulting in an exceptional residence with a wealth of charm and original features uniting the peace and tranquility of the countryside with the demands of modern living. The interior has a feeling of contemporary warmth creating a graceful, relaxed home offering an easy living style with a particular focus on natural light.
Original features including an inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove, flagstone floor, exposed original timbers blend well together with more contemporary additions such as a superb large family kitchen and dining space with vaulted ceiling and well-appointed bathrooms, hand crafted doors and windows all to suit the demands of modern living.
The extensive accommodation on the ground floor comprises a spacious living room and sitting room, both rooms are dual aspect with feature fireplaces and fitted woodburning stoves and are situated at the front of the property. At the rear the kitchen is superbly appointed with an extensive range of cream units, granite worktops, Aga cooker and integrated appliances. The dining room has double casement doors to the garden and terrace. Leading off, the fitted utility room has a walk-in store and door to the garden. A snug/bedroom 4, home office and shower room complete the accommodation on this level.
Living Room 5.38m x 5.24m (17’8" x 17’2′)
Sitting Room 5.59m x 3.85m (18’4" x 12’8")
Dining Room 5.73m x 3.29m (18’10" x 10’10")
Snug/Bedroom 4 4.28m x 3.98m (14’1" 13’1")
Home Office 2.25m x 2.19m (7’5" x 7’2")
Kitchen 4.2m x 2.97m (13’9" x 9’9")
Utility Room 3.28m x 2.44m 910’9" x 8′)
Shower Room 2.25m x 2.18m (7’5" x 7’2")
On the first floor, Bedroom 1 is exceptionally spacious with luxury en-suite bathroom, fitted wardrobes and views of the garden. Bedroom 2 is also a generous double with fitted wardrobes. Bedroom 3 is a small double at the front of the property and enjoys views of the Church. A luxury wet room serves Bedrooms 2 and 3.
On the first floor, Bedroom 1 is exceptionally spacious with luxury en-suite bathroom, fitted wardrobes and views of the garden. Bedroom 2 is also a generous double with fitted wardrobes. Bedroom 3 is a small double at the front of the property and enjoys views of the Church. A luxury wet room serves Bedrooms 2 and 3.
Bedroom 1 5.46m x 4.67m (17’11" x 15’4")
En-Suite Bathroom 2.76m x 1.51m (9’1" x 5′)
Bedroom 2 5.65m x 3.94m (18’6" x 12’11")
Bedroom 3 3.27m x 2.98m (10’9" x 9’9")
Wet Room 1.99m x 1.78m (6’6" x 5’10")
The delightful gardens at the rear amount to approximately 0.8 acres and have been designed to seamlessly blend indoor/outside living at all times of the year. There is a large paved terrace which leads to a formal section with generously stocked mature flower and shrub borders, a separate decked covered barbecue area to enjoy sunshine at all times of the day, lawns, fruit trees, vegetable plot and orchard, together with several stores and workshop. The driveway leads to the open fronted double garage and there is ample parking for several vehicles.
The delightful gardens are located to the South of the property and amount to approximately 0.8 acres. The gardens have been designed to provide colour and interest throughout the year and the old stone wall in the former farmyard provides a south facing courtyard with a wealth of old period character blending with an Italian style centred around a fine Olive tree.
There is a large paved terrace which leads to a formal section with generously stocked mature flower and shrub borders, a separate decked covered barbecue area to enjoy sunshine at all times of the day, lawns, fruit trees, vegetable plot and orchard, together with several stores and workshop. The driveway is to the east of the house where there is an oak framed, open fronted double garage and ample parking for several vehicles.
Garage 7.22m x 538m (23’8" x 17’8")
All viewings must be accompanied and are strictly by appointment through the Agents, Corbens, 01929 422284. Postcode for SATNAV BH20 5NG.
SERVICES
Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil fired central heating.
Council Tax Band F
Property Ref: CHU1543
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