Listed for £1,625,000
September 11, 2025
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OUTSIDE
The house was built within and to the western side of the former kitchen garden with its fine high brick walls of what remains of Frampton Court, a large mansion built in 1704 by Squire Francis John Browne. In the 19th Century the property passed to Richard Brinsley Sheridan, grandson of the famous playwright. The major portion of the house was demolished in 1931 and the 10,000
acre estate split up and sold. The parkland, of which some of Court Gardens forms part, was originally laid out by "Capability" Brown and hence the fine old mature trees within its grounds. These gardens would not be out of place at the Chelsea Flower Show, with a large lawned area, stone steps, well-stocked islands and mature trees. There is also an outdoor heated swimming pool and paved terrace, and large gravelled drive. The gardens are a total utopia for children and animals being a long way from any roads. The three ponds are a sanctuary for wildlife, with the noise of running water echoing around the gardens. Alongside the house is a large double garage and workshop, and tarmac parking.
To the rear of the property is yet another magnificent garden along with a log store and covered machinery store. There is also a large lawned area and a number of specimen trees. To the far end of the garden is a large pond, and the River Frome meanders through the southerly end.
All in all, this is a truly magnificent family home in an idyllic yet very convenient location.
LOCATION
The highly desirable hamlet of Southover is tucked away on the fringes of the small village of Frampton, which has a parish church, active village hall and garage and is surrounded by beautiful Dorset countryside in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The larger village of Maiden Newton is just under 3 miles and has a general stores/post office, newsagent & cafe, petrol station/garage with shop, hardware store, primary school, St Mary's Parish Church, doctors' surgery, veterinary surgery and a railway station with trains to Dorchester, Weymouth, Bath and Bristol.
Lying just over 6 miles south east is the county town of Dorchester and the village is also within easy access of the A37 to Yeovil. Both these towns have excellent shops, schools and mainline railway stations to London Waterloo. Dorchester town centre has an excellent range of facilities including shops, restaurants, public houses and supermarkets including a Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury's Local. Also worth a mention is the vibrant development at Brewery Square with its cinema, bars, restaurants and leading shops and Dorchester County Hospital.