Summary - Berehayes Farm House, Whitchurch, Canonicorum, DT6 6RQ DT6 6RQ
Grade II listed thatched Dorset longhouse, built c.1506, rich period features
Large south-facing garden with patio, greenhouse, vegetable patch and duck pond
Spacious family accommodation ≈2,370 sq ft; multiple reception rooms
Parking for 4–6 cars; gated private car park with carport (garage potential)
Access to spa/pool complex; two-mile proximity to Jurassic Coast
Planning permission to link Cider Barn (annex) lapsed but can be reinstated
Listed status restricts works; specialist maintenance and approvals likely
Shared private sewage plant; annual service charge £990, broadband average
Berehayes Farmhouse is an early 16th-century Grade II thatched Dorset longhouse offering generous family accommodation with pronounced period character. Positioned in the heart of a peaceful village in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the house sits two miles from the Jurassic Coast and opposite the village church, offering an evocative rural lifestyle with easy access to coastal attractions.
The interior retains many original features: arched front door, inglenook fireplace with bread oven, flagstone floors, window seats, shutters and exposed beams. Accommodation is substantial (circa 2,370 sq ft) with multiple reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room, utility, cloakroom and four spacious first-floor bedrooms, one en-suite. A southerly-facing garden, greenhouse, vegetable plot, duck pond and private parking for several cars add practical outdoor space for family living.
There are important practical and legal considerations. The house is Grade II listed, which restricts alterations and may complicate maintenance and updates. The thatch was replaced nine years ago (water reed) but listed status means specialist repairs could be costly. Services are standard: oil central heating, LPG hob, mains electricity and water, average broadband and mobile coverage. A shared private sewage treatment plant and an annual management/service cost (£990) apply.
Planning permission to connect the attached Cider Barn (creating an annex) was previously granted but has lapsed; it can be reinstated subject to consent. Buyers should also note the property sits in a small hamlet setting — very private but relatively remote, so commuters should check transport needs. Vacant possession and no onward chain make for a straightforward purchase process once due diligence is complete.
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