Location

Described by architectural historian, Sir Nikolaus Pevsner, as one of the most attractive small towns in Dorset, Beaminster is surrounded by glorious unspoilt rolling countryside, much of which is a designated National Landscape where strict planning controls have preserved its rural character.

The town is vibrant with an excellent range of shops both independent and national, several restaurants and pubs, vet and doctors surgeries.

A short distance to the south of the town lies the Georgian town of Bridport with a further excellent range of facilities including a Waitrose supermarket and a weekly street market.

Just a few miles further to the south is the coastal resort of West Bay and access to the glorious Jurassic Coast, which is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The County town of Dorchester is within easy reach by car as is the Abbey town of Sherborne.

Crewkerne is about 7 miles away and all three provide rail connections to London Waterloo.

Sporting facilities in the area include golf courses at West Bay, Dorchester and Lyme Regis, horse racing at Wincanton and water sports on the Dorset coast.

The area is well served by independent schools at Dorchester, Sherborne and Blandford including Canford and Bryanston, the Sherborne Schools, Milton Abbey, Clayesmore and preparatory schools including Sunninghill, Sherborne Preparatory School, Sandroyd, Bryanston Prep and Port Regis. State junior and senior education including Beaminster School, St Mary’s, Mountjoy and Colyton Grammar school.

Description

Woodland House is constructed of Ham stone under a slate roof and dates back to the 18th century, originally being two properties and at one point a boarding house for the local school which closed in the late 1990s.

The house underwent an extensive renovation in 2000 by the renowned local builders, C G FRY and Son. This spacious house extends to about 3866 Sq ft with accommodation arranged over three floors.

On the ground floor a hallway with cloakroom provides access to a well fitted kitchen with AGA, opening into a breakfast/dining room. Across the hall is a lovely large drawing room with inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove. Adjoining that is a snug or study.

On the first floor is a particularly nice principal bedroom suite with en suite bathroom, three other bedrooms and two bathrooms. Also on this level is a another reception room, known as the garden room. Beyond that is a conservatory. On the top floor is a charming guest bedroom with en suite shower room.

Outside the house is a spacious area for off street parking and access to a double garage, above which is a splendid artist studio but could equally double as a lovely home office space.

The majority of the garden is to the rear of the house, much of which being enclosed by an attractive stone wall. The garden is thoughtfully landscaped with some attractive plants, shrubs and trees and to the rear of the house steps lead up to a stone terrace, outside the conservatory. The front garden has a boundary wall with railings and a mature hedge.

Directions

From Beaminster Square proceed south on the A3066 towards Bridport. Continue past the turning to Dorchester and this property will be found on the left-hand side after circa 150 yards.