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Guide Price£1,050,000

Vespers Hollow, Shepherds Hill, Buckhorn Weston

Land size
6.3 acres
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Double Garage Plus Ample Parking
  • Ground Floor Annex Potential
  • Versatile Accommodation
  • 6.3 Acres of gardens, woodland and adjoining land
  • Stables and Adjoining Paddock
  • Roof terrace from two double bedrooms, offering far reaching countryside views

Description

A substantial six-bedroom detached country residence set within approximately 6.3 acres of gardens, woodland and adjoining land.

Occupying a private and peaceful rural position on the outskirts of the highly regarded village of Buckhorn Weston, this impressive detached country home provides spacious and adaptable accommodation, together with extensive grounds comprising established gardens, woodland and paddock land.

The property enjoys a wonderful feeling of seclusion, with far-reaching views across its own grounds and the surrounding countryside. Despite its rural setting, it remains conveniently positioned for access to nearby towns, schools and transport connections.

Originally constructed in 1959 and subsequently extended during the 1990s, the house has been thoughtfully adapted over the years to create a versatile family home. With more than 2,500 sq. ft of accommodation, there is plenty of space for family life, entertaining, working from home, accommodating guests or providing flexibility for multi-generational living or potential air b&b. Further with a few minor adjustments the property offers potential for a fully self contained annex.

A number of the principal rooms benefit from large windows and attractive views, ensuring the surrounding gardens and countryside form an important part of the overall character of the home.

Inside The Home;

The accommodation is arranged over two floors and extends to over 2,500 sq. ft, offering a particularly flexible layout. In total, there are six bedrooms, three reception rooms and three bath or shower rooms, providing considerable versatility for both family and guest accommodation.
The sitting room is a warm and inviting principal reception space, benefiting from a dual aspect and a Jetmaster fire. A second reception room offers additional living space and could readily serve as a family room, snug, playroom or home office, depending on individual requirements.
The kitchen and dining room form the main hub of the house and provide an impressive open and sociable space. The room rises to full height, with a galleried landing overlooking the area and adding to its sense of scale.
The kitchen itself is fitted with a aga, a range of contemporary wall and floor-mounted units, together with a selection of integrated appliances, an induction hob and boiling water tap. A large corner wood-burning stove adds both warmth and character.
Full-height glazing along the western elevation allows an abundance of natural light into the room while providing attractive views across the gardens and adjoining land. Bi-folding doors open directly onto the patio, making the space particularly well suited to entertaining and allowing for an easy transition between the house and garden.
The principal bedroom is dual aspect and takes full advantage of the property's attractive outlook, with views extending across the gardens and adjoining land. It also benefits from a walk-in wardrobe.
The five remaining bedrooms are all well proportioned and offer flexibility for family members, guests or home working. They are served by a combination of bath and shower rooms positioned across the two floors.

Outside;
The property occupies an exceptional plot extending to approximately 6.3 acres, incorporating a varied combination of established gardens, woodland and open land.
The gardens immediately surrounding the house are mature and well established, gradually leading into areas of woodland and paddock. A brook runs through part of the grounds, adding to the peaceful and attractive nature of the setting.
The extensive grounds provide an excellent degree of privacy and space, while also offering plenty of opportunity for those looking to enjoy a rural lifestyle. The adjoining land has recently undergone improvements to both its access and the existing stables, making the property particularly suitable for equestrian use or those looking to establish a smallholding.
The land also contributes significantly to the property's outlook, with attractive views enjoyed from many of the principal rooms within the house.
There is generous parking provision for several vehicles, together with a detached double garage. The stables add further practicality and make the property especially appealing to purchasers with equestrian, animal or other rural interests.

Council Tax Band: F
Tenure: Freehold

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-09-25

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 494 Homes with Land listings in South West England (5+ acres).

This Property£166,667 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £99,675 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
59 D
68 D

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Water
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Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Garage, Driveway
Garden
Private Garden, Enclosed Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Good NoneThree Good NoneVodafone Good None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Wyke Primary School2.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    161
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Gillingham Primary School3.1 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    233
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St George's Church of England School, Bourton3.2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    142
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School3.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    119
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull3.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    82
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic

Secondary

  • Gillingham School3.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,684
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
  • King Arthur's School4.2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    450
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Sturminster Newton High School6.5 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    605
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Shaftesbury School6.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    782
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Sexey's School7.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    633
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Spar - Riverside Garage, West Stour2.3 miles
Waitrose Gillingham, Gillingham, Dorset2.9 miles
Asda Gillingham Supermarket, Gillingham, Dorset3 miles

GP surgery

Gillingham Medical Practice3.2 miles

Pharmacy

Peacemarsh Pharmacy3 miles

Hospital

Wincanton Community Hospital4 miles

Green space

Playing Field727 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station3.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Stapleton Arms775 metres

Typical drive times

Mere16 min · 8.5 miles
Wincanton15 min · 7.8 miles
Gillingham10 min · 3.9 miles
Stalbridge17 min · 8 miles
Wells (city)50 min · 23 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

Medium to low risk (1 in 100 to 1 in 1000)

Not at the pin: mapped about 80 metres away.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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