THE OLD BAKERYMILTON ABBAS, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET

The Old BakeryThe Old Bakery is a surprisingly spacious beautifully

presented Grade II listed cottage in one of the prettiest

villages in Dorset. It forms part of the famous Milton Abbas

Street which was designed for Lord Milton, the Earl of

Dorchester in 1780 by the architect Sir William Chambers and

the landscape gardener Capability Brown. The property has

recently been sympathetically renovated to a high standard

to create generous living spaces and light airy rooms. Many

of their period features such as the bread oven, original

fireplaces and beamed ceilings have been retained.

The front door opens to the oak floored entrance hall, with a

door on either side to the study/bedroom 4 and snug, both

with woodburning stoves. A door leads through to an inner

hall with doors off to the cloakroom and large boot room

with tasteful fitted cupboards and a surprising amount of

storage. Beyond is the large living/dining room, which has an

oak floor, beamed ceiling and fireplace fitted with a wood-

burning stove. Leading on from the inner hall is the kitchen/

breakfast room, which is fitted with beautiful bespoke units

under polished granite work surfaces. It is well-lit by a large

floor to ceiling window and door opening onto a courtyard.

A door at the rear of the kitchen leads through to the utility

room and garden. On the first floor at the rear of the cottage

is the master bedroom suite, 2 large walk-in cupboards and

beautifully fitted bathroom with double basins and a separate

bath and shower. At the front and accessed from a central

landing are two further double bedrooms and bathrooms.

The property benefits from oil-fired central and underfloor

heating.

THE OLD BAKERY

6 THE STREET MILTON ABBAS

BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET

A thatched Grade II listed 18th Century cottage with a large garden and views

over the village

Entrance hall • Snug • Study/Bed 4

Utility room • Cloakroom Boot room

Living/Dining room • Kitchen/breakfast room

Master bedroom suite and bathroom

2 Further bedrooms 2 Further bathrooms

Parking • Garden

In all about 0.4 acre (0.16 hectare)

Blandford Forum 8½ miles • Dorchester 11½ miles

(London Waterloo 2½ hours) • Weymouth 19 miles

(Distances and time approximate)

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.

GardenAt the front the lawn leads down to the road flanked by concrete

paths suitable for vehicles. The path on the right leads to a

pedestrian gate, which opens on to the courtyard in front of

the kitchen/breakfast room, while the one on the left leads to

a gravelled parking area to the side of the cottage and a back

entrance. From the parking area steps rise up to a broad terrace at

the rear of the cottage, with further steps leading up a gently rising

lawn with scattered mature trees, to an area of woodland at the

rear with views over the village. In all the gardens extend to about

0.4 acre (0.16 hectare). The garden is also accessed from the

master bedroom suite and kitchen.

Situation & AmenitiesThe Old Bakery is situated on the famous Milton Abbas Street which

is a thriving community with a parish church, good public house,

post office, farm shop, tea rooms and doctor’s surgery.

E There are primary schools in a number of nearby villages,

with local secondary schools at The Blandford School

and Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester. Nearby private

schools include Milton Abbey, Bryanston and Clayesmore

S In addition to the local facilities in the village, the market

town of Blandford Forum (8½ miles) and the county town

of Dorchester (11½ miles) both provide a wide range of

shopping, business facilities and amenities.

t Blandford Forum, Dorchester, Weymouth, Poole and

Bournemouth all provide excellent entertainment venues.

e There are a number of bistro pubs and restaurants within

the local area.

M The village is only about 2¾ miles from the A354, which

provides easy access to Dorchester and linking to the

major towns along the south coast from the A35.

T There is a mainline train station in Dorchester with a direct

service to London Waterloo taking about 2½ hours

A Bournemouth Airport is only 25 miles away and Exeter

International Airport is about 1½ hours away, both offering

connections within the UK and to many international

destinations.

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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

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members’ names. Photographs: 2015 Particulars: April 2016. Kingfi sher Print and Design. 01803 867087.

ServicesMains water, electricity and drainage. Oil-fi red central

heating and under-fl oor heating systems.

Fixtures & FittingsAll those items regarded as tenant’s fi xtures and fi ttings,

together with the fi tted carpets, curtains and light fi ttings,

are specifi cally excluded from the sale. However, certain

items may be available by separate negotiation.

TenureFreehold

Council Tax BandG

Local AuthorityNorth Dorset District Council Tel: 01258 454111

Directions (Postcode DT11 0BW)From Blandford Forum proceed along the A354 for 5½

miles into the centre of Winterborne Whitechurch and

turn right just before the Milton Arms public house signed

to Milton Abbas. Continue for about 2¼ miles until you

reach a left turn to Milton Abbey on a grass triangle. Turn

left and proceed down the hill for about ½ mile. The Old

Bakery will be found on the right about 200 yards after

the village church.

ViewingsAll viewings are by appointment with the sole agents

Knight Frank LLP.

Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area

277.9 sq m / 2991 sq ft

First FloorGround Floor

Reception

Bedroom

Bathroom

Kitchen/Utility

Storage

Recreation

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.