Manor Farmhouse, Dorchester

About this property

Manor Farmhouse is a pretty and beautifully presented period thatched house, with expansive rural views and a river frontage, situated in a peaceful and idyllic location.

Manor Farmhouse is beautifully presented, and has period features and a light airy feeling throughout. On the ground floor the front door opens to the entrance hall with, on one side the comfortable sitting room which has an open fireplace and a door through to the study. On the other side of the hall is the snug/family room with sofa, armchairs, fireplace, television and bookcases with a large selection of books and games. Also off the hall is the dining room which is open-plan to the kitchen/breakfast room with Aga and island. French doors lead to a garden terrace with lovely views down the valley. There is a laundry/utility room and separate ground floor cloakroom.

On the first floor of the house is a galleried landing off which are the main and guest bedroom suites, both with en-suite bathrooms; two further double bedrooms and family shower room. Manor Farmhouse sits at the end of a no through lane in a peaceful, private and idyllic setting looking out over its garden and paddock and out over the valley of the River Frome. The garden extends to almost two acres and runs down to the river edge where there is a shallow shelf, often used for swimming by the owner.

In front of the house is a gravelled parking area, below which is a further parking area and a games room situated in an outbuilding. With its peaceful setting, spacious accommodation, and extensive garden, the house is the perfect place for enjoying a family holiday in this beautiful part of rural Dorset.

Additional Information:

Children and infants welcome. Travel cot and highchair available on request (please provide your own cot linen).

One well-behaved dog welcome (small additional charge). A medium sized dog cage is available on request.

Barbecue available during the summer. Please bring your own charcoal.

Please note, if you choose to swim in the river, it is at your own risk, and please ensure that children are supervised near the river at all times.

Please note, there are no fishing rights for the river.