Location

Incombe Head is situated on Melbury Hill in the Blackmore Vale, with the village of Fontmell Magna located 1.5 miles to the south. Fontmell Magna offers local amenities, including a public house and a shop. The town of Shaftesbury, approximately 1.75 miles to the north, provides a wider range of day-to-day amenities, including medical, dental, and veterinary surgeries, as well as various shops. For a broader selection of leisure, cultural, and shopping amenities, the towns of Sherborne (20 miles), Salisbury (26 miles), and Bath (36 miles) are all within easy reach.

For transport links, there is a direct rail service from Gillingham (7.2 miles) to Waterloo (2 hours) and from Castle Cary (23 miles) to Paddington (90 minutes). Bournemouth Airport is about a 40-minute drive away and Bristol, Exeter and Southampton offer a wider range of domestic and international flights, all within a reasonable drive. The surrounding area is renowned for its educational choice from both the state and private sectors. The choice from the latter is extensive and includes Clayesmore, Bryanston, Milton Abbey, Canford, the Sherborne schools, Hanford, Knighton House, Leweston, Sandroyd, Hazlegrove and Port Regis.

Description

Income Head was built in the 1960s and has been beautifully extended and refurbished by the current owners. The property now includes an annexe with a large garage and workshop, as well as a garden room gym, stables and a barn. Situated on Melbury Hill, Income Head offers some of the finest views in North Dorset, overlooking the Blackmore Vale and flanked by National Trust land.

The house is constructed of brick under a slate roof, featuring bespoke Accoya windows and doors. A spacious entrance hallway with parquet flooring provides access to all the principal rooms on the ground floor, extending into the music room. The sitting room, located at the far end of the house, includes a wood burner and French doors that open onto the terrace. The dining room also features parquet flooring and a log burner, along with an internal window that looks into the air-conditioned orangery. All three rooms offer spectacular views of the scenic Blackmore Vale. The spacious kitchen/breakfast room is well-appointed, featuring an electric range, ample floor and wall-mounted cupboards, a charming log burner, and a walk-in pantry. The utility room offers plenty of storage and further cooking arrangements, with space for a washing machine, tumble dryer, and an additional fridge. The oil-fired boiler is housed in a cupboard within the utility room, which also has an external door leading to the rear of the property.

Upstairs, the generous landing features large floor-to-ceiling windows that offer spectacular views. The principal bedroom, which shares these stunning views, is equipped with air conditioning and includes a beautifully designed shower room and a walk-in wardrobe. There is also access to the boarded loft. Additionally, there are four more bedrooms, a family bathroom with a similar design to the principal en suite, and a separate WC.

Annexe

Built in 2010, the annexe includes a bedroom, shower room, sitting room, and a kitchenette above a large garage with a workshop below.
Additional Features
The summer house, currently used as a gym, is equipped with air conditioning and a WC, and offers breathtaking views. The stable block contains two stables, a feed store, and a tack room, with electricity and water supply. The large agricultural barn is ideal for garden machinery storage.

The house is accessed through electric gates, with a sweeping driveway leading to the front of the property, providing ample parking. The gardens are situated at the front and side of the house, featuring two separate terraces with spectacular views. The property includes a paddock and an outdoor equestrian arena. Behind the house lies a woodland area with a wide track that loops around, providing easy access by vehicle or on foot. This area boasts magnificent views and includes a treehouse and picnic areas.
There is planning permission for a micro solar farm P/FUL/2023/00709, installation of a swimming pool and a glazed enclosure P/VOC/2022/04828 and a kitchen extension P/HOU/2022/04789.

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