LOT 1: Cruxton Manor Farmhouse, 4 farm buildings and adjoining land – 43.37 acres

The Farmhouse (subject to AOC) is a detached, four-bedroom dwelling constructed in 2010. The accommodation is well laid out with kitchen, separate dining room, sitting room and good-sized bedrooms.

The house is well positioned close to the farm buildings (“A” - “D” as shown on the plan) and set privately within the valley leading south-west.

Farm buildings extend to a total of approximately 1,190m² (12,825ft²). The land includes grassland, some of which being capable of arable cropping and woodland, enhancing overall appeal.

SITUATION
The sought after location of Cruxton within the rolling West Dorset countryside, surrounded by steep sided valleys and bordered by the River Frome, provides an attractive opportunity with further sporting and amenity appeal.

Cruxton Manor Farm is situated just less than 1 mile south of the village of Maiden Newton providing village shops, garage, doctor’s surgery, fuel station, a public house and a primary school. The County Town of Dorchester, 9 miles to the south, provides an excellent range of retail, recreational and commercial facilities.

The A35 and A37 trunk roads and mainline stations at Dorchester provide good communication links. The area is well served by independent and state schools including the Sherborne Schools, Leweston, Milton Abbey, Bryanston and Sunninghill Prep School.

TENURE AND POSSESSION
The freehold interest of the property is offered with vacant possession upon completion.

SERVICES
Information relating to services, rights of way, retained rights and access for each lot is available from the agents on request.

SPORTING
Cruxton Manor Farm is well known for its previously established and reputable shoot. All sporting rights to include deer stalking are included and run with the rest of the freehold, with the exception of the fishing rights on the River Frome.

All further details of the sporting arrangements are available from the selling agents.

Racing at Taunton, Wincanton and Exeter. Golf at Bridport and West Dorset. Sailing on the coast at West Bay or Portland.

PLANNING
Cruxton Manor Farmhouse is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition.

PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY AND PUBLIC ACCESS
There are footpaths and bridleways crossing the property. Further details are available from the agents.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME
The delinked payments will be retained by the vendors. The land is registered on the Rural Land Register.