Price changed to £675,000
October 2, 2025
Listed for £725,000
June 19, 2025
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The paved driveway provides parking for several cars and there is an outside tap and electric sockets for gardening and DIY jobs. Solar panels on the roof contribute significantly to running costs. The extensive set of outbuildings offers a wide variety of uses and comprises a double garage with up and over doors, a further garage, woodstore, store and workshop, all with lighting and electric sockets.
Bishops Farm is a delightful house with flexible accommodation in an enclosed garden with adaptable outbuildings. Its setting in a secluded spot within easy reach of village amenities and beautiful surrounding country gives a lasting impression of a very desirable property.
LOCATION
Bishops Farm lies in the popular village of Hardington Mandeville on the Somerset/Dorset border which is host to a pub, The Royal Oak, a shop with Post Office and a church, along with a gardening club, amateur dramatics group and WI, amongst others. The village hall and community playing field provide a variety of activities for all ages. Many people who move here stay for many years, such is the attraction of the village community.
Surrounded by magnificent rolling countryside, this is a beautiful part of the country yet remains extremely accessible due to the A30, A303 and good rail links from Yeovil Junction on the Exeter to Waterloo line. In addition, the M5 is within easy reach at Taunton and the village therefore enjoys the best of both worlds, being secluded yet accessible. The regional centre of Yeovil is within easy reach and has the full range of facilities whilst alternatives include Crewkerne, a typical Somerset market town and Sherborne, dominated by its Abbey and historic schools.
SPORTING AND RECREATION
There are numerous golf courses within easy motoring distance including Sherborne and Yeovil. Racing at Wincanton, Salisbury, Bath and Exeter. Water sports on the Dorset coast (about 30 miles) or on Sutton Bingham Reservoir near Yeovil. Riding and walking on an extensive network of bridleways and footpaths. Theatres at Bath, Taunton, Salisbury and Bournemouth. The Newt country estate and Hauser and Wirth in Bruton provide further cultural opportunities.
EDUCATION
The area is particularly noted for the high quality of its schools including independent schools such as Sherborne School for Girls, Sherborne School for Boys, Sherborne Preparatory School, Hazlegrove, Port Regis, Leweston and Bruton Schools as well as Bryanston School in Blandford Forum, along with highly regarded state schools at Sherborne and Gillingham.