As you walk around the beautiful, lush garden and meadowland that surrounds Hatherly Farmhouse, it is difficult to believe that back in 1988 there was almost nothing there save a run down farmhouse and outbuildings plus some rather uninspiring farmland. Its only redeeming feature was its setting in the lee of Bulbarrow Hill, Dorset's highest feature. The current owner recognised the potential and undertook a pure labour of love to create the lush grounds that surround the house today. This vision included recognising the dual nature of the property's outlook, where in autumn the leaves fall revealing the full majesty of Bulbarrow Hill. The farmhouse is thought to date from the late 19th century and is built of mellow red brick under a Welsh slate roof. It was completely renovated back in 1988, refurbished again in 2008 and today is very well presented. It is a classic four square design with the entrance hall and conservatory added later and has good-sized, tall windows that combine with the pale décor to give the inside a lovely light and airy feel. It is notlisted but has been sympathetically renovated with some nice touches including elm floorboards and an attractive marble fireplace in the dining room and oak flooring and beautifully made bookcases in the sitting room plus Italian tiles used to floor the entrance hall, conservatory and in the en suite shower room. In addition to the two reception rooms the house also has a charming and cosy kitchen/breakfast room, which is fully fitted with painted timber units, a range of electric appliances and a gas/electric range cooker, with lovely views out over the garden. This latter feature is one that is shared throughout the house, particularly from the first floor where all five bedrooms look out across the garden to the countryside beyond. The principal bedroom has a particularly fine view of the western side of Bulbarrow Hill.Hatherly Farmhouse is approached off a peaceful country lane and has a gravelled parking area in front of the house. Beside it is a former dairy that has been converted into a double garage with a large office and integral WC on the first floor. With all necessary services already laid to it, the double garage/office would make in ideal, self-contained annexe. At the northern extent of the garden are three conjoined period barns, with the one adjacent to the kitchen garden serving as a potting and garden store. Adjacent to the orchard is a timber-built greenhouse and in one of the meadows is a tractor store.The outstanding feature of the garden and grounds is the extraordinary rich variety of mature trees planted throughout the entire property including many rare species. The planting also extends to the two interconnected meadows. The formal garden extendsaround three sides of the house. It is bounded by tall hedging and walling where necessary with a tributary of the River Divelish flowing along one edge and it consists of level lawns, richly planted borders and a fish pond. Immediately adjacent is a mixed orchard andbetween the parking area and barns are the kitchen garden and a lawn surmounted by an avenue of hornbeams.The house benefits super fast fibre broadband with speeds upto 900Mb.Ansty (The Fox Inn) 1.8 miles, Hazelbury Bryan 2.7 miles, Sturminster Newton 7 miles, Blandford Forum 10.7 miles, Sherborne 13 miles (Waterloo 2.25 hours), Dorchester 14.9 miles, Bournemouth Airport 30 miles. (Distances and time approximate).Hatherly Farmhouse sits in a lovely position on the edge of the Blackmore Vale with the western side of Bulbarrow Hill as a backdrop. It is within the widespread hamlet of Stoke Wake and about a seven minute drive to the thriving village of Hazelbury Bryan, which has a primary school, village shop, pub, hall and cricket club. More extensive local amenities are available in the nearby small town of Sturminster Newton with the larger towns of Sherborne, Blandford Forum and Dorchester also within easy driving distance. For transport links, the property is within easy reach of the A357 to the north and the A354 to the south, both major east/west roads linking to the major road network and there are regular, direct rail services from Sherborne to Waterloo. Bournemouth Airport is under an hour's drive and Exeter International Airport is about 90 minutes away. The area also offers a wide choice of good schoolsfrom both the state and independent sectors, with Milton Abbey, Hanford, Knighton House, Bryanston, Leweston, Clayesmore and the Sherborne schools all within a 10 mile radius.

Keyneston Mill is currently the home of a luxury perfume brand, a working estate with a range of impressive outbuildings and a bistro, all set in beautifully designed gardens and grounds.Believed to date to the early 19th century and incorporating the captivating charm of the original mill mechanisms, Keyneston Mill is an enchanting property offering extensive, characterful accommodation with the perfect blend of period appeal and up-to-date styling. It is believed that there has been a mill on this site since the 1100’s.Featuring flagstone flooring, exposed timbers and brickwork, and decorative vintage fireplaces, the accommodation comprises four, versatile ground floor reception rooms, which include the sociable setting of a family room and adjoining kitchen/breakfast room. With a stunning, red Aga stove at its heart, the kitchen is fitted with farmhouse-style, wood-fronted cabinetry and two Belfast sinks, with an adjacent utility room which incorporates a cloakroom.The stunning drawing room is situated within the original mill building, where the rustic timbers, mill stones, wheels and pulleys are showcased, offering a unique and fascinating space in which to relax and entertain. There is also a hatch leading to another, unconverted room, retaining the mill mechanisms and suitable for further conversion, subject to the necessary consents.Accessed via two staircases, the first floor provides five double bedrooms, along with an impressive family bathroom which features a contemporary free-standing bathtub on a raised platform. A well-appointed shower room on the upper level lies adjacent to the principal bedroom and two of the bedrooms are linked by an internal door providing the ideal guest accommodation.Tarrant Keyneston is surrounded by picturesque countryside which offers a network of pathways and bridleways, with the village being served by a community hall, parish church and The True Lovers Knot public house. The nearby historic market town of Blandford Forum, which is renowned for its architecture, provides excellent every day amenities and includes a Marks & Spencer food hall, two supermarkets, cafés and restaurants and independent shopping. For leisure pursuits, there is easy access to water sports activities, including sailing, in and around Poole Harbour and walkers can explore the length of Dorset’s stunning Jurassic Coastline.The nearby A350 links to the A31 offering road users journeys to Dorchester, Poole and Bournemouth and train services can be accessed at Hamworthy train station which offers links to London Waterloo via Poole. Well-regarded schooling in the vicinity includes Bryanston,Clayesmore, Canford, Milton Abbey and Sandroyd Schools.Growing within the grounds are a wonderful selection of aromatic and scented plants, displayed in the formal botanic garden, which are used to create perfume. Beyond the gardens, the estate grounds include a river meadow, tree-lined avenues and a orchard remaining from when the property was run as a fruit farm. The property’s immediate garden is enclosed by hedging and is mainly laid to lawn which extends to the banks of the river, offering an idyllic outdoor haven with spots to sit and enjoy the sound of the water and the wildlife it attracts. Keyneston Mill enjoys single bank fishing rights and there is a beautiful island on the river, perfect for al fresco entertaining.In addition to the above, the current owners have created a bistro which has recently been very successful. There are numerous rooms and stores which can be utilised for a variety of uses. Adjacent to this is a generous car park.There is also a good size office situated in a period barn, which forms part of a courtyard of buildings which has previously had planning consent granted for conversion into holiday lets.

7 Bedroom Luxury Home - This spectacular one-of-a-kind manor home boasts over 12000sqft of high-end luxury living space.Exceptionally luxurious home set in private gated grounds of 3.5 acres with 12,355 ft.2 of versatile accommodation including 5 bedrooms, 4 reception rooms in the main home with an additional private 1 bedroom apartment, and a brand new detached 1/2 bedroom cottage.Additional features include an oversized study, BBQ room, wine bar, indoor leisure complex with pool, spa, and steam room, and beautifully landscaped gardens that are zoned and planted to perfection with a sports court, extensive parking, converted stables, and an amazing three level treehouse.Designed for year-round pleasure and entertaining, everything is here to make this smart house capable of providing resort-style living in your own home.About The PropertyAn exceptional property, with a fascinating history and a unique architectural design. The original home was built in 1884 by Sir Charles Walters d’Oyly after distinguished military service in India. The d’Oyly family continued to live at the property until the 1970s. The current owners have extensively and completely modernised internally with major external grounds and additional buildings added to make this a truly magnificent residence.Main houseThe ground floor accommodation comprises of a unique, high-spec fitted kitchen with an extensive range of units and work surface areas with double aspect glazing to look out across the impeccable landscaped grounds. 4 additional reception rooms play host to an array of home life living with the wonderful addition of a private study and an extensive ‘work from home office. The laundry room features an additional drying room with the remaining rooms being the wine bar, a large indoor BBQ room with bifold doors to the rear, mud and locker rooms, 2 guest toilets (one with shower), extensive storage with lift service and there is also internal access into the integral garage.Internal stairs lead down to a sunken level that hosts the magnificent leisure suite which has been breathtakingly completed with a swimming pool with a swim jet, jacuzzi spa, steam room, and changing room with shower and toilet, and wet bar. A cleverly located wine cellar and cedar cupboard complete this floor.To the first floor where the bedroom quarters are located. There are bedroom suites all with a walk-in dressing room and en-suite bathrooms with bedrooms 4 and 5, which are both large kings sized, and share the use of the family bathroom.The top floor has been designed to create a fantastic guest or staff accommodation with a kitchen/ diner, bedroom, shower room, and a sitting room.The CottageLocated beyond the walled garden and past the all-weather sports court, is a separate building that showcases a brand new 1 bedroom cottage. Cleverly designed to be concealed from the main house, this offers a breath-taking double bedroom, en-suite bath & shower room, sitting room, study, guest toilet, and kitchen /breakfast room, all looking out across heavenly designed landscaped decking with a feature pond with clever planting that conceals its own carport and separate drive that leads back up to the main gates.The GardensThe property extends over 3.5 acres which are zoned and planted to perfection with a beautiful variety of landscaped and wild gardens. There is extensive guest parking, an extensive pond, and a creek system all within a mix of formal gardens and the substantial wildflower meadow..The outdoor features include a three-level sleep in treehouse with a covered play area, 7m spiral slide, electrics and plumbing all installed, an all-weather lit sports court, zip line, a tranquil walled garden with water features, and kitchen garden, hen house, greenhouse and converted stables comprising two storerooms, toilet and a workshop.This property is one of the finest examples of country living, with modern internal decoration with exemplary finishes and facilities.EducationThe area is renowned for its good schools.These include Bryanston, Canford, St. Mary’s Shaftesbury, St Antony’s Leweston, Downside, Clayesmore, Milton Abbey, Sherborne Boys and Girls Schools.Prep Schools include Castle Court, Dumpton, Port Regis, Sandroyd, Hanford, Bryanston Knighton House, Clayesmore Prep, Sherborne Prep and Hazlegrove.In addition, there is an excellent local state sector schools including The Blandford School, Queen Elizabeth School and Corfe Hills School and Poole & Bournemouth Grammars.Sporting and RecreationRacing at Wincanton, Salisbury and Bath. Golf at Sherborne, Tollard Royal and Blandford Forum. Walking and riding and cycling in the surrounding countryside. Watersports on the south coast.LocationCharlton Marshall, described in the Domesday Book as “Cerletone”, lies two miles to the south of Blandford Forum. It has a pub and the Parish Church of St Mary and is just outside the Georgian market town of Blandford Forum which offers a comprehensive range of facilities, including three supermarkets, a range of shops, a community hospital, doctors’ and dentists’ surgeries, a hotel with some popular gastro pubs and restaurants nearby. Poole, Bournemouth, Dorchester, Southampton and Salisbury are within easy driving distance. There are mainline stations to London Waterloo at both Salisbury and Poole (1 hour 40 minutes or 2 hours 10 minutes respectively), and easy road links to London via Salisbury or the M27, both linking to the M3.