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Oak Tree Cottage, Buckhorn Weston

Land size
3 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Large Garage
  • Super Fast Fibre (1000mgb)
  • Underground LPG Storage Tank
  • Set On A 3 Acre Plot
  • Versatile Outbuilding with Plumbing
  • Two Large Versatile Loft Rooms

Description

Set within the sought-after Dorset village of Buckhorn Weston, this immaculately presented semi detached home offers an exceptional combination of generous living space, beautifully balanced accommodation and extensive outbuildings, all positioned on a substantial plot of 3 acres enjoying wonderful views across the surrounding countryside.

Finished to a fantastic standard throughout, the property has been carefully designed to create a wonderful sense of flow, with light-filled interiors and an airy atmosphere that is immediately apparent from the moment you step inside. Every room has been thoughtfully arranged to maximise both practicality and enjoyment of the space, making this a home that works effortlessly for modern family living.

The heart of the property is the impressive kitchen/breakfast room, a superb social hub with ample space for everyday family life, casual dining and entertaining. Complementing this are two generous reception rooms, including an elegant dining room ideal for formal occasions and a spacious sitting room offering a welcoming space to relax.
A useful boot room, utility room and cloakroom provide excellent day-to-day practicality.
The accommodation is exceptionally versatile, with four well-proportioned double bedrooms. The principal bedroom enjoys a luxurious en-suite, while a second en-suite serves the ground floor bedroom, making it ideal for guests, multi-generational living or those seeking single-level accommodation. The remaining bedrooms are served by a stylish family bathroom.

Accessed from the landing and master suite are two covered lofts perfect for studies, games rooms, dressing areas or further storage.

Outside, the property continues to impress. The extensive outbuildings provide remarkable flexibility, including a large garage, substantial workshop/store rooms and a detached office with its own bathroom facilities-perfect for those working from home, running a business, pursuing hobbies or exploring annexe potential (subject to any necessary permissions).

A South African BBQ area makes it perfect for gatherings.
Occupying a generous plot, the property enjoys attractive gardens and grounds that provide an excellent degree of privacy while taking full advantage of the far-reaching countryside views. The outdoor space is equally suited to family life, entertaining and simply enjoying the peaceful rural setting.
A paddock of 2 acres offers perfect opportunity for horses or a quad bike // motor cross track.

Location
Buckhorn Weston is one of North Dorset's most desirable villages, set amidst rolling countryside close to the Somerset border. The village enjoys a welcoming community atmosphere, with a parish church, village hall and an active calendar of local events. The surrounding landscape offers countless opportunities for walking, cycling and riding along quiet country lanes and public footpaths.
The nearby market towns of Gillingham, Sherborne, Wincanton and Shaftesbury provide an excellent range of shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities. There is also an excellent selection of well-regarded state and independent schools within easy reach.
For commuters, Gillingham railway station offers direct services to London Waterloo, while the A303 provides convenient road connections to the South West and London, making Buckhorn Weston an ideal location for those seeking a peaceful village lifestyle without sacrificing accessibility.

Tenure: Freehold

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
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Date Posted
2026-06-24

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,696 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).

This Property£233,333 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £188,999 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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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
Garage, Driveway
Garden
Private 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

5 Mbps

Under 10 Mbps here

Suitable for

  • Basic browsing & email

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

  • Abbas and Templecombe Church School2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    109
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Horsington Church School2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    93
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge2.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    92
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Wincanton Primary School3.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    388
    Type
    Community school
  • Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary3.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    107
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic

Secondary

  • King Arthur's School3.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    450
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Gillingham School4.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,684
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
  • Sturminster Newton High School6.2 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    605
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Sexey's School7.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    633
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • The Gryphon School7.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,569
    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

Co-op Templecombe High Street, Templecombe2.4 miles
Spar - Riverside Garage, West Stour2.9 miles
Morrisons Wincanton, Wincanton3.2 miles

GP surgery

Wincanton Health Centre3.5 miles

Pharmacy

Wincanton Pharmacy3.4 miles

Hospital

Wincanton Community Hospital3.8 miles

Green space

Playing Field703 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

Templecombe Rail Station2.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

Stapleton Arms0.8 miles

Typical drive times

Mere19 min · 9.8 miles
Wincanton15 min · 4 miles
Gillingham14 min · 5.2 miles
Stalbridge15 min · 6.1 miles
Wells (city)52 min · 24 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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