This captivating period farmhouse, set on approximately 1.75 acres of private land, boasts stunning views toward Duncliffe Woods and presents an exceptional opportunity for renovation and investment. Lilleys Farm, owned by the same family for generations, is now available for the discerning buyer looking to transform this stone-built home into a modern retreat while retaining its character. The property is not listed, providing flexibility for substantial updates and extensions (subject to obtaining necessary permissions).
The farmhouse features traditional natural stone facades under a tiled roof and includes spacious living areas. On the ground floor, you'll find a dual-aspect sitting room with an attractive Minster stone fireplace, a versatile family room that could serve as a fourth bedroom, a breakfast room, utility space, and a cloakroom/WC. Upstairs offers three sizeable double bedrooms alongside a family bathroom and an attic room ripe for conversion.
Past planning consent indicates potential for expansion should you wish to enhance the living space further. Set in the charming hamlet of Moorside near Marnhull village and Shaftesbury town, this location is serene and picturesque with breathtaking countryside views and access to numerous walking paths.
Marnhull provides essential amenities including pubs, schools, medical facilities, and shops — with broader offerings found in nearby Sturminster Newton, Gillingham, and Sherborne. Commuters will appreciate excellent transport links via the A303 and mainline train services to London Waterloo.
Accessed via a private driveway, the property is well secluded. Various outbuildings including former kennels offer significant storage or potential for conversion into garages or additional accommodation (subject to planning). The gardens are beautifully landscaped with mature trees promoting wildlife—a former paddock area adds versatility for leisure pursuits or animal keeping that could be enclosed if desired.
This property represents an outstanding canvas for those wishing to invest in a tranquil rural lifestyle with ample opportunity for customisation.
