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Adams Barn is a splendid example of a barn conversion that is nestled between the rolling hills on the outskirts of the village of Uploders, three miles east of Bridport and five miles in land from the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline. The location is rural yet easily accessible and together with the neighbouring village Loders there are two public houses, a church, primary school and village hall. This three bedroom, stone built detached house is light and spacious throughout with the kitchen forming the social epicentre of this home. The sitting room is striking with exposed A-frame timbers and windows to three sides taking advantage of the view of not only the walled garden but the surrounding hills. On the first floor there are three delightful double bedrooms all of which benefit from either an en-suite shower room or bathroom. The property is set back beyond the gravelled drive behind electric gates within beautiful gardens to the east and west. There is a triple bay barn, double garage with electric doors and office/studio above. The plot extends to about 4.25 acres which includes a large area of agricultural land which lies to the south of the property.
Entrance Hallway
The glass panelled oak front door opens into a light and spacious entrance hallway with a Hamstone floor. Doors lead to the living room, kitchen and cloakroom with stairs rising to the first floor.
Cloakroom
The cloakroom has a small recessed window over looking the rear garden. There is a radiator, WC and hand basin.
Drawing Room - 24' 6'' x 15' 0'' (7.47m x 4.57m)
A spacious, triple aspect room that is flooded with natural light at all times of the day. Large windows face south whilst glazed patio doors open onto the terrace. There is a lovely open fireplace with traditional Ham Stone surround and exposed roof trusses that demonstrate the beauty of this former barn.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 27' 7'' x 16' 0'' (8.41m x 4.88m)
This splendid dual aspect room is the hub of this family home. It is spacious and well designed with ample wall and floor units supporting granite work surface above, a large central island unit with stainless steel sink provides additional work top space, the four oven Aga makes cooking for large numbers easy with the support of an additional built in electric oven. There is also a built in dishwasher and two freestanding larder fridges which are concealed in an oak cupboard. There is a double glazed door leading to the south east facing terrace and double patio doors leading to the large west facing walled garden.
Utility room
A useful room that houses the washing machine and provides ample additional storage. The oil fired boiler can also be found in here along with a water softener and a tap which supplies drinking water.
Dining Room - 16' 2'' x 11' 0'' (4.93m x 3.35m)
A well proportioned room perfect for hosting dinner parties with a window into the conservatory, radiator and recessed spot lighting.
Conservatory - 17' 9'' x 11' 9'' (5.41m x 3.58m)
A large oak framed room with tiled floor that takes in both south and west facing views of the formal walled garden and the rolling hills beyond. It is a wonderful addition to the spacious ground floor accommodation.
First Floor Landing
Fully carpeted with doors leading to all the principle rooms and a good size airing cupboard.
Master bedroom - 16' 0'' x 12' 6'' (4.88m x 3.81m)
This spacious master suite is at the northern end of the property and enjoys views over both gardens to the front and rear of the property. There is a part glazed door that leads down external stone steps to the rear garden. The master bedroom has a dressing area with extensive fitted wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom with WC.
Bedroom Two - 16' 0'' x 12' 0'' (4.88m x 3.66m)
A spacious south facing double bedroom with Juliet balcony and exposed wooden trusses. There is a built in cupboard and an en-suite bathroom with WC and basin.
Bedroom Three - 13' 7'' x 12' 0'' (4.14m x 3.66m)
Beautifully presented double bedroom with window over looking the west facing walled garden. There is a door leading to the en-suite shower room.
Outside
The property is approached through electric wooden field gates which open on to a large gravelled courtyard offering extensive parking.
Garage & Office/Studio
Detached double garage with office/studio over, accessed via an external stone staircase. This room lends itself to conversion, subject to the necessary consents, to a guest suite, having water and drainage connections present.
Heritage Barn
Detached open plan three bay Barn, conveniently placed on the south side of the courtyard, adjoining the agricultural land.
Gardens
To the east of the house is a gravelled terrace with southerly aspect. Steps lead to a raised lawn. To the west of the house is a formal walled garden. Low box hedges frame flower beds arranged around a central pond with fountain. This area affords views over the surrounding hills and enjoys a southerly and westerly aspect.
Land
The land lies to the south of the house and has a separate access from the road alongside the access to the house. It also has the benefit of a separate access at it's southern end and thus could be dubdivided or sublet.
Directions
From Dorchester, proceed west on the A35. After about 12 miles, take a left turn signed Uploders, Loders and Shipton Gorge. Turn right at the following T-junction and Adam's Barn is after a short distance on the right, before you enter the village.
Surrounding Area
Uploders and the neighbouring village Loders are situated in an Area of Outstanding Beauty in the heart of West Dorset. The World Heritage Coastline is approximately 5 miles to the south and Bridport, with it's renowned twice weekly street market, is about 3 miles to the west. The popular coastal village of West Bay can be found a further 2 miles South. The area is well know for its food production and restaurants. The county town of Dorchester with it's Thomas Hardy connections is approximately 12 miles to the east.
Council Tax
Band G
Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected as is satellite television. There is an oil fired central heating system.
Entrance Hallway
The glass panelled oak front door opens into a light and spacious entrance hallway with a Hamstone floor. Doors lead to the living room, kitchen and cloakroom with stairs rising to the first floor.
Cloakroom
The cloakroom has a small recessed window over looking the rear garden. There is a radiator, WC and hand basin.
Drawing Room - 24' 6'' x 15' 0'' (7.47m x 4.57m)
A spacious, triple aspect room that is flooded with natural light at all times of the day. Large windows face south whilst glazed patio doors open onto the terrace. There is a lovely open fireplace with traditional Ham Stone surround and exposed roof trusses that demonstrate the beauty of this former barn.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 27' 7'' x 16' 0'' (8.41m x 4.88m)
This splendid dual aspect room is the hub of this family home. It is spacious and well designed with ample wall and floor units supporting granite work surface above, a large central island unit with stainless steel sink provides additional work top space, the four oven Aga makes cooking for large numbers easy with the support of an additional built in electric oven. There is also a built in dishwasher and two freestanding larder fridges which are concealed in an oak cupboard. There is a double glazed door leading to the south east facing terrace and double patio doors leading to the large west facing walled garden.
Utility room
A useful room that houses the washing machine and provides ample additional storage. The oil fired boiler can also be found in here along with a water softener and a tap which supplies drinking water.
Dining Room - 16' 2'' x 11' 0'' (4.93m x 3.35m)
A well proportioned room perfect for hosting dinner parties with a window into the conservatory, radiator and recessed spot lighting.
Conservatory - 17' 9'' x 11' 9'' (5.41m x 3.58m)
A large oak framed room with tiled floor that takes in both south and west facing views of the formal walled garden and the rolling hills beyond. It is a wonderful addition to the spacious ground floor accommodation.
First Floor Landing
Fully carpeted with doors leading to all the principle rooms and a good size airing cupboard.
Master bedroom - 16' 0'' x 12' 6'' (4.88m x 3.81m)
This spacious master suite is at the northern end of the property and enjoys views over both gardens to the front and rear of the property. There is a part glazed door that leads down external stone steps to the rear garden. The master bedroom has a dressing area with extensive fitted wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom with WC.
Bedroom Two - 16' 0'' x 12' 0'' (4.88m x 3.66m)
A spacious south facing double bedroom with Juliet balcony and exposed wooden trusses. There is a built in cupboard and an en-suite bathroom with WC and basin.
Bedroom Three - 13' 7'' x 12' 0'' (4.14m x 3.66m)
Beautifully presented double bedroom with window over looking the west facing walled garden. There is a door leading to the en-suite shower room.
Outside
The property is approached through electric wooden field gates which open on to a large gravelled courtyard offering extensive parking.
Garage & Office/Studio
Detached double garage with office/studio over, accessed via an external stone staircase. This room lends itself to conversion, subject to the necessary consents, to a guest suite, having water and drainage connections present.
Heritage Barn
Detached open plan three bay Barn, conveniently placed on the south side of the courtyard, adjoining the agricultural land.
Gardens
To the east of the house is a gravelled terrace with southerly aspect. Steps lead to a raised lawn. To the west of the house is a formal walled garden. Low box hedges frame flower beds arranged around a central pond with fountain. This area affords views over the surrounding hills and enjoys a southerly and westerly aspect.
Land
The land lies to the south of the house and has a separate access from the road alongside the access to the house. It also has the benefit of a separate access at it's southern end and thus could be dubdivided or sublet.
Directions
From Dorchester, proceed west on the A35. After about 12 miles, take a left turn signed Uploders, Loders and Shipton Gorge. Turn right at the following T-junction and Adam's Barn is after a short distance on the right, before you enter the village.
Surrounding Area
Uploders and the neighbouring village Loders are situated in an Area of Outstanding Beauty in the heart of West Dorset. The World Heritage Coastline is approximately 5 miles to the south and Bridport, with it's renowned twice weekly street market, is about 3 miles to the west. The popular coastal village of West Bay can be found a further 2 miles South. The area is well know for its food production and restaurants. The county town of Dorchester with it's Thomas Hardy connections is approximately 12 miles to the east.
Council Tax
Band G
Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected as is satellite television. There is an oil fired central heating system.
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Stations Nearby
- Maiden Newton
- 6.6 miles
- Chetnole
- 10.5 miles
- Crewkerne
- 9.8 miles
Schools Nearby
- Mountjoy School
- 2.5 miles
- Wyvern School
- 12.3 miles
- Westfield Technology College
- 13.5 miles
- Bridport Primary School
- 2.0 miles
- Loders CofE VC Primary School
- 0.8 miles
- Powerstock Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
- 1.8 miles
- The Woodroffe School
- 10.7 miles
- Beaminster School
- 5.5 miles
- The Sir John Colfox School
- 2.0 miles