Residential and Farming Estate with significant historic providence within the Cranborne Chase AONB
Nestled within the picturesque village of Rockbourne, within the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, lies The Manor Farm Estate. The property boasts a rich ecclesiastical history, with some of its period farm buildings regarded as notable landmarks in the county. Approached by a private gravel driveway from a no-through road, the handsome Manor House stands at the centre of the estate. Dating back to the 11th Century and documented in the Doomsday Book, the Manor House has organically evolved into the present-day family home over the centuries.
Carefully blending period charm with family living space, the property caters well to modern family living needs despite its age. Its principal reception rooms offer views of the rear lawn and ancient ruins, a unique historic feature to the garden. A delightful walled garden adorns the front of the property beneath the Church, complemented by a separate kitchen garden, the private garden within the house walls and a former coach house, once the venue for shoot lunches.
To the north of the house stands a remarkable collection of historic traditional Farm buildings and barns surrounding an impressive courtyard, meticulously preserved in their original state - a rarity in this region of Hampshire. Among these buildings are a Grade I listed Tythe barn and chapel, a Grade II listed cartshed, two Grade II listed granaries, and stables.
Additionally, the courtyard hosts two converted holiday cottages, a workshop, and an office. The modern farm buildings includes a grain storage facility with capacity for 1,100 tonnes.
Further afield, to the southeast of the primary farm buildings, lie a range of traditional brick and flint structures alongside modern farm buildings known as Drove Barn.
Situated in the heart of the farmland to the north of the estate, lies a former dairy yard, most recently operating as a contract pig finishing unit and now vacant.
There are an additional three pairs of semi-detached cottages and a secondary house situated opposite the entrance to the farm.
The farmland, spans approximately 746 acres of rolling Hampshire downland, with around 43 acres of woodland. Its natural topography lends itself well to sporting pursuits, with the estate having hosted a renowned shoot until 2020 which could be re-established by new owners.
The estate is available as a whole or in up to five lots.