Tarrant Monkton, Blandford Forum, Dorset

This classic and most attractive Georgian farmhouse is set in delightful grounds with
adjoining paddock land, on the edge of this
most sought-after Dorset village. With its
appealing symmetry, original sash windows and
a distinctive part-glazed portal with fanlight and
arched ornamental moulding, East Farm really
is a wonderful family home, albeit in need of
updating. A wealth of character detail is retained
within this charming home, where panelled
shutters, picture rails, decorative cornicing,
vintage fireplaces, flagstones and exposed
wooden flooring reflect its heritage status. The
ground floor rooms comprise a drawing room
with antique log-burner, a flexible-use family
room, study with an outlook to the garden,
formal dining room, kitchen/breakfast room
with rustic cabinetry and a timeless Aga stove at
its heart, a further reception room (formally the
original kitchen to the farmhouse), cloakroom
and workshop.
Going up the central staircase at mezzanine
level with natural light entering from the
glass skylight at the top of the house, is a self
contained flat consisting of two bedrooms,
gallery kitchen and separate bathroom. There
is potential to further develop this aspect of the
house. On the first floor, the principal bedroom
has access to an en suite bathroom, with five
further bedrooms and three bathrooms. On the
second floor there are two further bedrooms,
and loft space for potential conversion subject
to the usual planning consents.
Supplemental accommodation is available in
the adjoining converted Granary, which offers
a kitchen/living room on the ground floor
and a double bedroom, single bedroom and a
bathroom on the floor above.

East Farm is approached through a five-bar gate
and down a long gravel driveway that flanks the
main lawned garden. Secondary access to the
rear of the house can also be accessed off the
same lane. A stone terrace adjoins the front of
the house offering opportunities for outdoor
dining and relaxation whilst taking in the
south-easterly aspect. The front lawn features
specimen trees, and is edged by a formal
planted border, whilst the remainder of the
grounds offer a more naturalistic setting. There
is a large open fronted covered wooden barn
used as a wood store and storage for general
garden equipment.
Paddocks
To the west of the house and adjoining the
gardens are the picturesque water meadow
paddocks, which lead down to the pretty chalkbed River Tarrant. Riparian Rights apply for
those who enjoy fishing whilst the paddocks
provide excellent grazing for both livestock
and horses. The paddocks are enclosed
predominantly by post and wire fencing and
include a field shelter and hut for geese or
chickens.

East Farm occupies a semi-rural setting in the
sought-after North Dorset village of Tarrant
Monkton, where the local public house, The
Langton Arms, is a very popular and wellregarded venue. This pretty village also has
a church and farm shop at Launceston Farm,
hosts its own annual Flower Show and stages
the famous TV10 (Tarrant Valley 10K Run). It is
also close to the annual Dorset Opera Summer
Season, Dorset County Show and Badbury
Rings Point-to-Point. The nearby historic market
town of Blandford Forum, which is renowned
for its architecture, provides excellent every day
amenities and includes a Marks & Spencer food
hall, two supermarkets, cafés and restaurants
and independent shopping. The nearby A350
links to the A31 offering road-users journeys
to Dorchester, Poole and Bournemouth and
train services can be accessed at Hamworthy
train station which provides links to London
Waterloo via Poole. Well-regarded schooling
in the vicinity includes Bryanston, Clayesmore,
Canford, Milton Abbey and Sandroyd Schools.