3 Bed Farm House For Sale

A detached farmhouse with two traditional stone barns set in 0.78 acres located on a quiet country lane

Situation - Folly Farmhouse is situated in a quiet rural position 3 miles to the South of Gillingham town. The town offers a full range of facilities, including supermarkets, a leisure centre and a highly regarded secondary school.

Communication links from the property are fantastic, with a mainline railway station in Gillingham, the A303 6 miles away and the A30 1 mile away. The area is renowned for its private schools which include Port Regis, Sandroyd, Clayesmore, Kings Bruton, Bryanston and the Sherborne Schools. Retail and recreation in Salisbury and Bath are both within a 45-minute drive and the Dorset Jurassic coast within an hour.

Accommodation - Extending to over 2,000 sq.ft, the dwellings principal room is a good-sized open plan kitchen and dining room enjoying a south facing view over part of the land and traditional stone buildings. There is a good-sized entrance hall, separate sitting room, large utility, an office/fourth bedroom, a family bathroom and separate shower room. On the western wing of the dwelling there is a charming traditional stone barn previously used as a stable. Access can be gained from the office/ fourth bedroom or via the rear of the main house.

On the first floor are 3 good sized bedrooms and a second family bathroom, all with large windows offering plenty of natural light and views over the yard, front and rear garden. Adjoining bedrooms 2 & 3, there is a large room which spans the full width of the dwelling, currently used for storage. Subject to the necessary consent, this could capably provide two further bedrooms or a new master bedroom with ensuite. Additionally, above the stable barn, there is a substantial loft space offering further potential accommodation subject to the necessary consent.

Outside - The farmhouse has a well-maintained front garden with a quaint path leading up to the front door. Currently, vehicular access to the rear of the property can be gained via an existing track to the east. Please ask the agent for further details surrounding access to the rear. There is ample space for cars to be parked on the private driveway to the west of the dwelling or, at the rear with scope for garage facilities subject to obtaining the necessary consent. The rear garden requires re-establishment but there is a pretty wildlife pond in the southern corner.

The Farm Buildings - The two traditional stone buildings extend to approximately 988 sq.ft collectively, are currently used for storage and both in need of remedial work. The elevations are predominantly traditional Dorset stone with brick and concrete block in parts. The larger barn, (approx. 632 sq.ft) has a corrugated metal roof and has potential for a range of uses subject to consent. The smaller barn, (approx. 356 sq.ft) has a clay tile roof in need of repair. Adjoining the buildings and the rear of the dwelling is a large concrete yard area.

The Land - The property occupies a generous and manageable plot extending to approximately 0.78 acres (0.31 hectares). In addition, under the same ownership, there are a further 65.32 acres (26.43 hectares) of productive agricultural land. This additional land is available by separate negotiation, offering prospective purchasers considerable flexibility to acquire varying acreages, subject to agreement with the vendors.

The additional land is comprised of level and gently sloping pasture land and provides stunning rural views of the immediate countryside and the Blackmore Vale. The soil is predominantly lime-rich loam over chalk and is classified Grade 3 on the ALC. The land is workable by machinery but eminently suited to rearing livestock or alternative amenity usage. There are various points of access off the council-maintained Bleet and Folly Lanes.

Services - Mains electricity and water supply to the dwelling.
The dwelling has a private treatment plant.
Full Fibre Internet infrastructure is in place but not currently connected.

Planning - To the west of Folly Farmhouse were two modern agricultural buildings, this area is not included in the sale. Planning permission has been granted to demolish and erect a single dwelling away from Folly Farmhouse. Full details of the approved scheme are available on the Dorset Council planning website under application number P/FUL/2024/07532. For further information, please contact the selling agent.

Material Information - Dorset Council Tax Band D
No public rights of way cross the land.

Local Authority - Dorset Council Tel:


Directions - From East Stour crossroads proceed towards Gillingham, immediately before the playing field turn left onto Witch Lane, follow this lane for 0.8 miles to Folly Farm located on the left hand side. What3Words: ///soil.spent.practical