Listed for £925,000
January 5, 2026
Sold for £388,000
2000
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SITUATION
Situated off Milldown Road one of the most prestigious addresses in Blandford Forum, Beechlands is conveniently close to all amenities in this historic Georgian town the lovely surrounding countryside that this part of Dorset is renowned for. Just meters away is the Milldown Nature Reserve ideal for dog walking etc and offering stunning rural views. Adjacent is the disused railway line, now converted into 'The Trailway' which extends 10 miles to the fellow market town of Sturminster Newton. It has to be said a leisurely cycle with pub/coffee stops in some of the picturesque surrounding villages is a must!
Although Blandford is located in the heart of rural Dorset, communication links are excellent. It is only a short drive south to the Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch conurbation which makes the town hugely convenient for people who work in that area. Travelling further afield is straight forward, the nearby A31 provides a quick link to the M27 for Southampton and Portsmouth, and the M3 up to London. Bournemouth and Southampton airports and the ferry ports of Poole and Portsmouth are all easily accessible, and Poole station has a fast regular train service to London Waterloo as does Salisbury and Gillingham.
The area around Blandford is well served with good local schools at all levels, and as well as two primary schools in the area include Bryanston (on the doorstep). Milton Abbey, Canford and Clayesmore, along with prep schools at Castle Court, Dumpton, Knighton House and Sandroyd. There are many good opportunities for sport and recreation in the area with excellent cycling, riding and walking country all round, numerous good golf courses and renowned shooting and fishing. There are plenty of other sports clubs in and around the town, and great opportunities for water sports with Poole harbour and the south coast being under an hour’s drive away.
LOCATION
Blandford Forum is a Georgian market town with shopping, commercial, sporting and travel facilities. There is a bus service to the larger towns of Poole, 12 miles, Bournemouth, 20 miles and Salisbury with main line station, 22 miles.