Situation
Sturminster Newton 4 miles, Blandford Forum 6 miles, Shaftesbury 8 miles, Gillingham 13 miles (mainline train station to London Waterloo). Child Okeford is situated on the edge of the Blackmore Vale at the base of Hambledon Hill. An active village with a number of facilities including a doctor's surgery, pre-school, post office amp; tea rooms, The Cross village stores, village hall, The Bakers Arms and The Saxon Inn public houses and The Oasis Health and Beauty Centre.
Planning
Planning permission was granted in June 2006 for the erection of 2 agricultural barns for livestock and storage. Ref: 2/2006/0673 (lapsed). The Bungalow is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition whereby "the occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person solely or mainly employed or last employed in the locality in agriculture as defined in Section 290(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1971 or in forestry including any dependants of such a person residing with him/her or a widow or widower of such a person."
Agent's Notes
Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 Fox Grant and their clients give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. 2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Fox Grant has not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Authorities
North Dorset District Council Tel: 01258 454111. Dorset County Council Tel: Council Tax Band "F".
Solicitors
Bonallack and Bishop, Salisbury. Tel: 01722 422300. Attn: Georgina Walters.
Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession on completion.
Council Tax
Band 'F' - amount payable for 2009/10 £2,168.59
Services
Mains electricity, water (meters for dwelling and land), LPG, Oil-fired central heating, private drainage to a septic tank.
Particulars
Revised in September 2009.
Directions
From Shaftesbury head south on the A350 . Pass through the village of Fontmell Magna. Turn right signposted for Child Okeford and proceed for 2.5 miles. The entrance track to the property is located on the left by the Fox Grant sale board. See location map for alternative routes.
Viewings
All viewings strictly by appointment only through the agents on 01722 782727. Please contact William Grant or Sara Netherway for further details or email sara@foxgrant.com.
Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 Fox Grant and their clients give notice: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. 2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Fox Grant has not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.