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Rew Lane, Buckland Newton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2

Land size
6.8 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Five bedroom farmhouse cottage
  • All in approx. 6.8 acres
  • Stable yard with 4 loose boxes, tack room & feed store
  • Delightful gardens, kitchen garden, orchard
  • Summerhouse
  • Stunning uninterrupted views across Blackmore Vale
  • Large Family kitchen & dining
  • Drawing room opening onto sun terrace
  • Sitting room
  • Sunroom / Snug

Description

An exceptional five-bedroom farmhouse cottage set in approx. 6.8 acres, complete with stables and paddocks, commanding breathtaking views across the Blackmore Vale, quietly positioned along a no-through lane in one of Dorsets most picturesque rural settings.

THE PROPERTY
Welcome to Rew Cottage, a beautifully presented detached family home offering the perfect blend of traditional farmhouse charm and idyllic rural living. Nestled just half a mile from the thriving and highly sought-after village of Buckland Newton this enchanting home enjoys both privacy and convenience. Surrounded by rolling farmland and stunning views of the Blackmore Vale.

ACCOMMODATION DESCRIPTION
Arranged in an attractive L-shape, the cottage provides beautifully balanced and versatile accommodation, perfectly suited to relaxed countryside living and modern family life, with ample space for a growing family. Generous windows frame magnificent far-reaching views, creating a seamless connection between the interior and its picturesque rural surroundings. Upon entering, a spacious entrance porch welcomes you into a cosy sitting room, complete with elegant wood flooring and a wood-burning stove, which is open to the drawing room. This impressive space is bathed in natural light and features a Jetmaster open fireplace, a charming window seat, and doors opening directly onto the terrace-ideal for effortless indoor-outdoor living and entertaining.
At the heart of the home lies a spacious farmhouse kitchen, fitted in a modern shaker style, and centred around a substantial island. It is superbly equipped with a black Everhot electric range cooker, additional (electric) oven, and induction hob. Complete with walk in pantry. This space opens naturally into a light-filled dining/garden room with further doors to the terrace, creating an ideal space for entertaining.
To the far end of the house, a sun room provides a peaceful retreat, ideal as a snug/TV room or relaxation space.
Practicality is equally well considered, with a rear hall-perfect for coats and boots leading through to a very generous utility room and giving access to the side garden. The inner hall, which could easily be used as a study space, provides access to a ground floor WC/cloakroom and houses the staircase rising to the first floor.
The first floor is arranged around a spacious and light filled landing, providing privacy, space, and versatility, with a fantastic principal bedroom suite located at one end, and another superb guest bedroom at the opposite end, both of which enjoy a delightful outlook over the surrounding countryside.
There are three further well-proportioned bedrooms, and offering flexibility for family living, guest accommodation, or home working. These are supported by a family bathroom and a separate shower room.

OUTSIDE
Set within the peaceful countryside of Buckland Newton, Rew Cottage offers exceptional outdoor living within a substantial holding of land, beautifully combining rural charm with modern lifestyle appeal. The property is surrounded by meticulously maintained gardens, complemented by a productive kitchen garden ideal for homegrown produce and a charming orchard that brings seasonal colour and character throughout the year. Multiple sun terraces provide perfect spaces for al fresco dining, entertaining, or simply relaxing in the tranquil setting. A delightful hexagonal summerhouse offers the perfect vantage point from which to relax and take in the stunning surrounding countryside.
For those with equestrian interests or seeking a versatile country lifestyle, the well-equipped stable yard includes four loose boxes, a dedicated tack room, and practical hay and feed storage, offering excellent potential for private use or small-scale equestrian pursuits.

LOCATION
The property lies just under a mile from the centre of Buckland Newton, is a most popular and vibrant village at the head of the sought after Piddle Valley and surrounded by lovely unspoilt countryside, much of which is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). There are very good local services, a thriving village store, primary school, church, village hall and playing fields, and The Gaggle of Geese public house.
Beyond this it is an easy drive south down the valley to the county town of Dorchester which has an excellent range of facilities. Of particular note is the Conran-designed development at Brewery Square with its cinema, bars, restaurants and leading shops. There is a Waitrose and Tesco for everyday shopping, as well as the Dorset County Hospital.
Up the valley in the other direction is the Abbey town of Sherborne. Both towns have mainline railway stations with a fast regular service to London Waterloo.
From Buckland Newton it is an easy drive down onto the A35 which leads the west country east across to Poole, Bournemouth and Southampton, and via the M27 and M3 on up to London.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-04-14

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 515 Homes with Land listings in South West England (5+ acres).

This Property£176,471 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £96,524 / 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
47 E
78 C

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

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
Yes
Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
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Restrictions
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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
Driveway, Off-Street Parking
Garden
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 · available to 25% of premises

Suitable for

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

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; 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

  • Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School688 metresOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    110
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School3.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 9
    Pupils
    77
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Hazelbury Bryan Primary School3.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    114
    Type
    Community school
  • Piddle Valley Church of England First School3.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 9
    Pupils
    40
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School4.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    130
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown7.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    441
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Sturminster Newton High School8.1 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    605
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Gryphon School8.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,569
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Dorset Studio School9.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    332
    Type
    Studio schools
  • Dorchester Middle School9.7 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    527
    Type
    Academy converter

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 - Red Barn, Hazelbury Bryan3.6 miles
Spar - Yetminister, Yetminster7.4 miles
Spar - Long Ash Service Station, Frampton, Dorset7.5 miles

GP surgery

Cerne Abbas Surgery3.4 miles

Pharmacy

Automeds Pharmacy Ltd5.7 miles

Hospital

Yeatman Hospital8 miles

Green space

Playing Field593 metres

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

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Chetnole Rail Station6.4 miles

Nearest bus stop

The School618 metres

Typical drive times

Sherborne21 min · 11 miles
Dorchester19 min · 11 miles
Stalbridge18 min · 9.9 miles
Salisbury (city)1 hr 6 min · 41 miles
Sturminster Newton19 min · 10 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

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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