Renscombe FarmWORTH MATRAVERS, DORSET

Renscombe FarmWORTH MATRAVERS, DORSET

Uniquely located in a UNESCO World Heritage site, the 17th century buildings of Renscombe Farm nestle in a peaceful and secluded position in the Isle of Purbeck, between the unspoilt village of Worth Matravers and the magnificent coastal paths of the Jurassic Coast. The property consists of an immaculately restored Grade II listed main residence together with 4 superbly presented cottages currently generating significant income as holiday

lets, with additional outbuildings, stables and paddocks.

Worth Matravers 0.5 miles, Swanage 4.5 miles, Wareham 10 miles (London Waterloo 2 hours 21 minutes), Weymouth 26.5 miles, Bournemouth Airport 27 miles (all distances and times are approximate)

Renscombe Farm: Reception hall Kitchen / breakfast room Dining room Drawing room Cloak room Utility room Master bedroom with dressing room / walk in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom separate shower room

studio room / office with kitchenette and en-suite shower room

The Dairy: Open plan kitchen / living room Master bedroom with en suite bathroom 2 further bedrooms Family bathroom Patio. The Dairy can be incorporated into the main house, adding 4 rooms and 2 bathrooms

Please see floor plans for further details

The Stables: Open plan kitchen / living room Family / Master bedroom with en-suite shower room Second bedroom Family bathroom Patio

The Cow Shed: Open plan kitchen / living room Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom Second bedroom Shower room Patio

The Owl’s Nest: Open plan kitchen / living room Shower room Bedroom

2 stables Car port Garage Home office Gardeners WC Boat storage Solar panels Courtyards Gardens Paddocks Picnic area

In all about 3.67 acres (1.49 hectares)

These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure.

Sherborne15 Cheap Street, Sherborne,

Dorset DT9 3PU

Tel: +44 1935 812236luke.pender-cudlip@knightfrank.com

Country Department55 Baker Street,

London W1U 8AN

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Situation and AmenitiesRenscombe Farm is approached via a single track road, which leads to the attractive gated entrance to the property. There are spectacular and uninterrupted views from the house and cottages, and whilst the position is both private and secluded, there are some excellent amenities nearby.

e Worth Matravers is a delightful Purbeck stone village built around the village pond. There is a 12th century church, the Worth Matravers Tea and Supper Room and the renowned Square and Compass pub which has operated since 1793.

S About 4.5 miles to the east of Renscombe Farm is Swanage, with a vibrant town centre and an excellent selection of shopping facilities, restaurants and cafes. There is also the Swanage Steam Railway and many opportunities for sailing and other water sports.

s The historic walled market town of Wareham is about 10 miles to the north and is known as the gateway to the Isle of Purbeck, being the starting point of many of the walking and cycling routes in the area. The quay is the focal point of the town, where it is possible to hire a boat on the river. There are a number of independent shops selling a wide range of local produce, and a farmer’s market twice a month.

M The property is well connected, with the A35 about 13.5 miles to the north leading to the M27 and M3 motorways in the east for access to London. To the west Dorchester, Weymouth and the A303 can be accessed via the A35. There is a regular train service to London Waterloo from Wareham, taking from around 2 hours 20 minutes and Bournemouth Airport is about 27 miles to the north east, offering flights to a wide range of domestic and international destinations.

E Dorset is well known for the quality of its schooling and there is a good selection of schools in and around Poole and Bournemouth. Slightly further afield are Milton Abbey, Bryanston, Hanford and Clayesmore.

W There are numerous sporting and recreational activities in the area. Walkers and cyclists can enjoy the South West Coast Path, taking in the UNESCO world heritage site of the Jurassic Coast. There are excellent golf courses at The Isle of Purbeck Golf Club and Wareham Golf Club. There are also numerous opportunities for sailing, power-boating, water skiing, and various other water sports in the area.

Historical NoteThe present buildings are believed to date back to the early 17th century, but the origins of the property are much older. It is mentioned in the 11th century Domesday Book as providing accommodation for “7 villagers, 7 smallholders and 3 slaves, plus 1 cob, 2 cows, 12 pigs and 8 goats.”

It is thought that Renscombe existed as a grouping of smallholdings, then as a large farm, for several hundred years, on land originally forming part of the Encombe Estate. During the Second World War, Renscombe became the centre for radar development in the UK, chosen for its flat cliff top site which was excellent for testing radar.

Renscombe remained a working farm up until the early 1990’s, when the buildings fell into disrepair. In 2000, work began to transform the property into the stunning setting seen today.

More information on the history of Renscombe Farm is available from the agents upon request.

Renscombe FarmRenscombe Farm is Grade II listed and has undergone a meticulous and sympathetic restoration. The attention to detail on the finish is noticeable throughout the main house and cottages, with particular focus on natural light, modern open plan layouts and top quality materials.

The house dates from the early 17th century and is built of partly plastered Purbeck stone walls, and a stone slate roof. The house has been beautifully restored, with some unique features such as the stunning Italian marble staircase reclaimed from a Florentine palazzo. Stone floors feature throughout and the reception rooms are all accessed from the central hall with a beautiful stone arch above and re-claimed Italian floor tiles. The dining room is of particular note with the east wall divided into three sections of glass over

three stone arches, the middle of which opens out to a large area of lawn. This fills the room with light, and offers a superb space for entertaining with wonderful features such as visible fossils in the exposed stonework. The drawing room faces south and east and is also filled with natural light, with glazed doors overlooking the central courtyard. There is a wonderful carved stone fireplace and exposed stonework.

Positioned in between and overlooking both the courtyard and the lawn area is the fully equipped and immaculately finished kitchen/breakfast room. Fitted units and appliances including a Neff oven and Atag gas hob run along both sides of the room. The large open plan breakfast room with glazed doors leading to the courtyard is situated at one end and a pitched roof with exposed woodwork runs along the length of the room.

The landing at the top of the stone staircase leads to the delightful master bedroom suite with exposed beams under the pitched roof. The dressing room / walk in wardrobe features generous built in storage and there is a beautifully designed en-suite bathroom.

The studio room / office occupies a vast space and includes an en-suite shower room and kitchenette with built in appliances. This room offers great potential to an incoming buyer. There is planning permission in place to divide this room into 2 mezzanine level bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms below. This room also has its own external access.

A door giving access to The Dairy is situated half way up the stairs, and this is where the 2 dwellings could be easily integrated into one. Planning permission has been granted to incorporate The Dairy into the existing main house and this would add 4 further rooms and 2 bathrooms. Please see the floor plan for

more details.

The CottagesEach of the four cottages is described below in detail, and each offers the potential for an excellent letting income. However, as a preliminary point, it should be noted that Renscombe offers great flexibility to an incoming buyer. In particular, the current owners have successfully removed planning restrictions attached to the Dairy, Cow Shed and Stables, such that the cottages may now, if desired, be parcelled off and occupied and/or sold as separate, permanent dwellings.

The DairyThe Dairy is the largest of the beautifully appointed cottages, and can sleep up to 5 people. The cottage was formally the home of the dairyman for Renscombe Farm, and now features an oak panelled exterior and a modern open plan and fully fitted kitchen and living room with wood burner, as well as 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Both the kitchen and living room and the bedrooms have striking vaulted ceilings and the attention to detail in the finish is noticeable throughout. A patio area offers a wonderful place from which to sit and enjoy the remarkable views over the surrounding countryside.

The StablesNow a modern and immaculate cottage, this building was the original stable block for Renscombe Farm. Original features include the vaulted ceilings and exposed stonework. Up to 5 people can sleep in The Stables, with a large family / master bedroom with en-suite shower room, a further twin bedroom and bathroom and an open plan kitchen / living room with access to the patio. The views from the living room are stunning, looking out over the paddocks and countryside beyond.

The Cow ShedThe Cow Shed also features high vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, and has wonderful views both over the central courtyard from which the cottages are accessed and over the magnificent grounds of Renscombe Farm. The Cow Shed can sleep up to 4 people and comprises 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a large open plan kitchen / living room with wood burner and access to the patio.

The Owl’s NestThe smallest of the cottages, The Owl’s Nest continues the pattern of meticulous attention to detail and presentation as well as some wonderful original features such as exposed beams and Purbeck Stone. The cottage sleeps up to 2 people and comprises an open plan kitchen / living room and shower room on the ground floor with a double bedroom upstairs.

Further information can be found on the Purbeck Cottages website: www.purbeckcottages.co.uk

The Stables Ground Floor

This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan,please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them.

Reception

Bedroom

Bathroom

Kitchen/Utility

Storage

Terrace

Recreation

Cow Shed Ground Floor

Approximate Gross Internal Floor AreaMain House: 4374 sq ft / 406.3 sq m

(Excludes Outbuildings)The Cow Shed: 602 sq ft / 55.9 sq m

The Stables: 840 sq ft / 78 sq m

Outbuilding 1

Outbuilding 2

Main House - Ground Floor

Dairy

Main House - First Floor Owl’s Nest - Ground Floor Owl’s Nest - First Floor

Gardens Grounds and OutbuildingsRenscombe is surrounded by an excellent selection of practical and attractive outbuildings. Opposite the main house stands a wooden clad building containing a central car port with space for 2 vehicles, flanked by 2 stables on one side and a further garage and home office on the other. Three further parking spaces are located to the west of the home office.

Next to the stables, a gate leads to an area of hardstanding used for boat and horse-box storage. There is also a large shed for garden equipment and horse feed. Directly behind the stables, and shielded from view of the main house and cottages, is an array of 64 solar panels. This provides a completely self-sufficient supply of electricity to the entire property, as well as generating an annual income from on-sale to the National Grid.

A small shed contains a water pump from the well, the water from which is used for the livestock and the garden.

Renscombe is accessed via a gravel drive which leads to an ample parking and turning area. The drive continues around to the rear of the main house, through an attractive blue gate leading to the courtyard in front of the cottages. A central courtyard divided by gravel paths and raised beds is situated to the front of the main house, with an area of lawn on the north eastern side.

As with the house and cottages, the grounds have been extremely well designed, with a mixture of mature plants and shrubs planted in between striking Purbeck Stone, and areas of lawn as well as pasture. A pathway winds through the grounds to a stunning picnic area with spectacular views over the breath-taking countryside surrounding the property.

Important Notice: Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members’ names.

Photographs: 2014 & 2016. Particulars: May 2016. Kingfisher Print and Design. 01803 867087.

Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M. Stationary office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. ES100017767.”

RENSCOMBE FARM

General Remarks and Stipulations

Method of SaleThe freehold of Renscombe Farm is available for sale by private treaty with vacant possession on completion.

ServicesUnder floor heating in the main house and all cottages. Oil fired zoned central heating system with individual room thermostats.. Mains electricity. Private drainage. 64 solar panels.

House and cottages all connected to Wi-Fi and satellite television.

Fixtures and FittingsAll items usually known as fixtures and fittings, whether mentioned or not in these sale particulars are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation. Such items include all fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings, domestic electrical items, garden equipment, statuary and machinery.

Purbeck Cottages Websitewww.purbeckcottages.co.uk

Local AuthorityPurbeck District Council: https://www.dorsetforyou.com/planning/purbeck

Council TaxMain House - Band G

The Dairy – Band A

The Stables, Cow Shed and Owl’s Nest attract discounted business rates.

ViewingViewings are strictly by prior appointment with the selling agent Knight Frank LLP

Directions (BH19 3LL)From London, take the M3 southbound towards Southampton and then the M27 towards Bournemouth. Continue on the A31 until you get to Wimborne Minster, and turn left onto Wimborne Road and drive through Corfe Mullen. At the end of the road turn left onto the A350 and at the next roundabout turn right onto the A35. Continue to the next roundabout and turn and turn left onto the A351 towards Wareham. After driving through Corfe Caste, continue for 2.5 miles and turn right onto the B3069 towards Kingston. At the Scott Arms turn left onto West Street and then take the next right, after about a mile, signed to Swanworth Quarry. Drive through Worth Matravers, continuing on Weston Road. Drive past Weston Dairy Campsite on your left, and continue on Renscombe Road. Eventually, the buildings of Renscombe Farm will be seen straight ahead, and the entrance on the left hand side.

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