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Guide Price£850,000

Fiddleford, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10

Land size
1 acres
Bedrooms
4

Description

*Location Location Location* Offering breathtaking views, flexible accommodation, beautiful grounds and an enviable countryside setting. A rare opportunity to embrace rural living at its finest.

Property
Pond View is set within approximately one acre of beautifully established grounds and enjoys an enviable position in one Dorset's most peaceful and picturesque locations. With stunning views towards Hambledon Hill, direct access to the nearby Trailway, a charming local pub a short stroll and a popular wild swimming spot close by, this is country living at its very best.

Pond View is perfectly suited to modern family life and those seeking multi-generational living or income potential. The main residence features two inviting reception rooms, ideal for both entertaining and everyday living, alongside a dedicated study, perfect for home working or a quiet contemplation. Upstairs, three comfortable bedrooms provide ample accommodation for family and guests.

Adding further appeal is the self-contained annexe, offering independent accommodation comprising a bedroom, kitchenette, and conservatory.

The Situation
Fiddleford is a small Hamlet located to the south of Sturminster Newton adjacent to the River Stour. There are public footpaths, including the Dorset Trailway, woodland and fishing ( membership required ) directly on your doorstep as well as the highly regarded Fiddleford Inn. Crossing the 16th Century bridge at the Mill is the old market town of Sturminster Newton a thriving town with a variety of independent retailers alongside more well know shops. The ‘award winning’ Harts of Stur and coffee shop is a must. A more extensive retail experience can be had at Poole, Bournemouth, Sherborne or Salisbury all 30 - 40 mins by car. Mainline railways stations are located at Sherborne and Gillingham. There is an excellent choice of state and private Primary and Secondary schools in the vicinity and leisure activities such as horse-riding, shooting, golf, rugby and football are easily accessible.

Outside
Outside is where Pond View excels. The expansive gardens are a dream for keen gardeners, nature lovers, and those aspiring to a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Mature planting sits alongside vegetable beds, while an established orchard provides seasonal fruit and year-round interest. Beautiful flowers, established shrubs, and thoughtfully cultivated spaces alongside a charming pond providing a haven for an abundance of wildlife combine to create a landscape that is both productive and picturesque.

Covering approximately one acre there is plenty of space for children to play, gardening projects to flourish, or to simply enjoying the peace, privacy, and natural beauty that this remarkable setting affords.

Extensive parking for multiple vehicles is complemented by a double garage providing ample space for cars, hobbies, storage, or workshop use.

Dorset Council Tax D

EPC: E

Services
Mains water and electricity are connected to the property as well as solar panels. Drainage is a private septic tank and the heating is provided by the gas boiler from the LPG tank.
Ultra fast broadband is available and all mobile phone networks have good coverage.

Directions
Post code: DT10 2BX
What3words /// clef.biked.with

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Property details

Tenure
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Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-06-24

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,680 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).

This Property£850,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £187,989 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

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Rights & Restrictions

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

Property Features

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

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

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

  • William Barnes Primary School1.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    162
    Type
    Community school
  • St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford1.9 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    125
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Shillingstone Church of England Primary School2.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    103
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull3.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    51
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull4.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    82
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic

Secondary

  • Sturminster Newton High School1.4 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    605
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Blandford School6.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,103
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
  • Shaftesbury School6.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    782
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Gillingham School8.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,684
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
  • The Gryphon School11 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,569
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

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

Co-op Station Road Sturminster Newton, Sturminster Newton1.2 miles
Co-op Shillingstone Blandford Road, Shillingstone1.6 miles
Spar Child Okeford, Child Okeford1.9 miles

GP surgery

Blackmore Vale Partnership1.2 miles

Pharmacy

Boots1.2 miles

Hospital

Blandford Community Hospital6.3 miles

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

Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station7.8 miles

Nearest bus stop

Fiddleford Inn515 metres

Typical drive times

Stalbridge13 min · 7.5 miles
Shaftesbury21 min · 10 miles
Blandford Forum15 min · 8 miles
Salisbury (city)47 min · 30 miles
Sturminster Newton5 min · 1.9 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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