Church Close, Tarrant Keyneston, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11

A FINE SEMI-DETACHED CHARACTER HOME IN A SECLUDED COURTYARD DEVELOPMENT ON THE EDGE OF THE VILLAGE

In a secluded setting close to the edge of the village, Mulberry Barn is part of a select development of 7 character properties completed about 25 years ago around an attractive private courtyard. For the last 15 years it has been a perfect country retreat for the current owners, and in all that time they have maintained and presented the property extremely well. Extending to almost 2,200 sq ft the accommodation features a large light drawing room which retains many of the original old beams and has an attractive brick fireplace with a wood burning stove, and off the drawing room a couple of timber arches take you through to a garden room or study area with a side door onto the terrace. At the other end of the property the generous kitchen/dining room is of similar character with a ceramic floor, old beams and a brick arched faux fireplace. The well appointed kitchen area was refitted just a few years ago. A generous hall and combined cloak room / utility area complete the ground floor, and upstairs there are three double bedrooms all with built in storage, and three bath/shower rooms (two ensuite). Mulberry Barn was cleverly converted so it retains plenty of character from the original building but incorporates all the modern essentials (central heating, double glazing and high levels of insulation) that make for a comfortable and extremely easy to manage village home. And the secure discreet setting make it perfect as a quiet retreat or “lock up and leave” home for those who spend time traveling or living abroad.

The well kept gravel courtyard provides an attractive approach to Mulberry Barn and behind the property a pedestrian gate opens from a parking area into the enclosed well kept private garden. Immediately behind the barn, with access from the dining area and garden room, there is a generous paved terrace and beyond that a level lawn planted in two distinct areas with beautifully stocked colourful borders and a small pond. There is plenty of parking close to the property and across the courtyard a secure single garage with mains power and light and an attic storage area.

Tarrant Keyneston is a quiet sought after village that owes a lot of its popularity to its convenient location at the bottom of the Tarrant Valley, a lovely rural setting but only 10 mins from all the services and amenities of Blandford and Wimborne. There are several good pubs in the valley including the True Lovers Knot in the village, The Anchor in Shapwick and Langton Arm at Tarrant Monkton, and it is only a short drive to Ashley Wood Golf Club. The village is surrounded by some of the finest countryside in Dorset much of which is included in a National Landscape Area (formerly an AONB). The National Trust Kingston Lacy estate and Badbury Rings are on the doorstep and there are many other good opportunities for sport and recreation nearby such as sailing and water sports in Poole Harbour and Studland Bay, walking along Dorset’s renowned Jurassic Coastline or exploring the Wareham Forest. Most of Dorset’s major business centres are within commuting distance (Poole, Bournemouth, Ferndown and Dorchester) and easy access onto the A31 provides a quick link to the M27 for Southampton and Portsmouth, and the M3 up to London. Poole is the nearest station with 1/2 hourly trains to London Waterloo (about 2 hours) and Bournemouth and Southampton airports are nearby. This part of Dorset has also become popular because of the wide selection of independent schools. Bryanston and Canford more or less on the doorstep, Milton Abbey, Sherborne and Clayesmore are nearby along with Castle Court, Dumpton, Sandroyd and Hanford prep schools.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
Tenure: Freehold.
Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage (shared treatment plant). Oil fired heating (Alpha stove).
Management Company. A resident owned management company maintains the treatment plant and courtyard, with an annual charge currently running at £600 p.a.
Broadband and Mobile: Wessex Internet full fibre broadband. Moderate mobile coverage. For more information on both go to: www.ofcom.org.uk
EPC: tbc
Local Authorities: Dorset Council. www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Council Tax: Tax Band F. Charge for 2026/27 £3,827.52
Planning Note: Mulberry Barn is not listed but is within the village Conservation Area and a National Landscape area.
Agents Note: There is an opportunity to purchase Mulberry Barn “lock stock and barrel” with all fixtures, fittings, furniture, appliances and chattels included.