Walton Elm House, Walton Elms, Sturminster Newton
- Land size
- 3 acres
- Bedrooms
- 7
- Bathrooms
- 6
Key Features
- Extensive gardens including a tennis court making the perfect family home.
- A heated swimming pool with an electric pool cover ensuring summer days are made the most of from your own home.
- A snooker room with doors to the garden which combines indoor / outdoor entertaining.
- A home office with suite which has the ability to be converted into an annexe perfect for multi generational living.
Description
A distinguished country residence with panoramic views over the Blackmore Vale. Set in the heart of Dorset, Walton Elm House is an exceptional late Georgian/early Victorian country home of rare scale and character. Built from local stone and presented to immaculate standards, this unlisted residence combines period elegance-tall sash windows, high ceilings, and fine proportions-with modern comfort and versatility.
Occupying a plot of around three acres, the property offers seven bedrooms, six reception rooms, a heated swimming pool, and extensive outbuildings, all framed by breath taking views across North Dorset.
The entrance hall sets the tone for the home, leading to a formal sitting room and dining room, both of which command outstanding views of the Blackmore Vale. The elegant drawing room provides an impressive setting for entertaining, while the kitchen/breakfast room is designed as the heart of family life, featuring a freestanding island, electric AGA within a stone fireplace, walk-in larder, and access to the utility room.
Further ground floor reception spaces include a cosy cinema room and a versatile garden room, currently arranged as an entertainment suite with bar, snooker table, and bi-fold doors opening to the front lawn. A shower room provides practical convenience after country walks or children's sport.
On the first floor, five double bedrooms and three bathrooms (two En suite) are complemented by a self-contained area which could be used as an internal annexe, offering a large room, office/bedroom, and shower room. This could also be ideal for home working or client visits if you didn't need an annexe and work from home. The second floor hosts two further double bedrooms and a private guest suite with sitting room and En suite.
Externally, Walton Elm House is as impressive as its interiors. A heated swimming pool with adjacent plant room and seating terrace provides a wonderful leisure space. A charming stone-built cottage offers scope for annexe accommodation or a holiday let, subject to consents.
The grounds include front lawns enclosed by mature hedging, a rear paddock with summer house and shelter, and a tennis court requiring refurbishment. The sweeping private driveway leads to a gravelled forecourt with ornamental fountain, and onwards to a substantial garage block suitable for multiple vehicles or use as a large workshop.
Walton Elm House has a number of modern eco-friendly and energy efficient features which include 36 solar panels, air source heat for the house along with the swimming pool and an EV car charger.
Walton Elm House represents a rare opportunity to acquire a distinguished Dorset country home of scale, character, and versatility, with outstanding views over the Blackmore Vale and scope for both family living and entertaining on a grand scale.
Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-03-20
Market Value Analysis
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- Garden
- Front Garden, Rear Garden
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- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
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Nearest Schools
Primary
- St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull977 metresOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 51
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull1.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 82
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- William Barnes Primary School2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 162
- Type
- Community school
- Stalbridge Church of England Primary School2.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 188
- Type
- Foundation school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Stower Provost Community School2.9 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 92
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Sturminster Newton High School1.8 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 605
- Type
- Academy converter
- Gillingham School5.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,684
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Shaftesbury School6.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 782
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- King Arthur's School8.2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 450
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- The Gryphon School8.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,569
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
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