Farnham
- Land size
- 1.25 acres
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
Key Features
- For sale by Auction 23 October 2026
- A substantial detached bungalow in a rural setting
- Subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition
- Scope for modernisation, remodelling and extension (STPP)
- A range of outbuildings including 2 garages and stables
- 1.25 acres of gardens and grounds
- Impressive far-reaching countryside views
Description
For sale by Auction: A substantial, detached bungalow for modernisation or possible extension/remodelling (STPP), with a range of outbuildings and 1.25 acres of gardens and grounds, enjoying a rural setting and far-reaching countryside views. Subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition.
The Property - Situated in a rural setting, this substantial bungalow has an overall GIA of approximately 1744sqft. (162sqm) and provides scope for modernisation and possible extension/remodelling, subject to planning permission. The existing accommodation comprises entrance hall, reception room, kitchen, utility, 3 bedrooms, bath/shower room and WC. There is an integral garage with separate workshop, together with a further garage, 3 stables, and a store. The gardens and grounds are a particular feature and extend to the east of the bungalow and enjoy countryside views over the Cranborne Chase National Landscape. There is off-road parking several vehicles at the front of the property.
Situation - Farnham is a small and attractive rural village situated on Cranborne Chase, approximately 7 miles north-east of Blandford Forum. The village enjoys a peaceful countryside setting, with the popular Museum Inn providing a local pub and restaurant. The nearby market town of Blandford Forum provides a good range of everyday amenities, including independent shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, schools and recreational facilities. The surrounding countryside offers excellent opportunities for walking, cycling and riding, with the Cranborne Chase providing an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways. The A350 and A354 are close by, offering road connections towards Poole, Bournemouth, Salisbury and Dorchester.
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Services - Mains water, electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Ultrafast broadband and mobile coverage available. Refer to Ofcom.
Local Authority - Dorset Council - Council Tax Band D
Agents Notes - The property is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition: 'The occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person solely or mainly employed, or (if unemployed) last employed in the locality in agriculture as defined in S290(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1971 or in forestry (including any dependants of such a person residing with him) or a widow or widower of such a person. Full planning consent for the erection of the bungalow was granted 30th January 1981 and was subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition (App Ref: 2/1981/0073). A Non-Material Amendment application to vary the wording of that grant of consent was granted 8th July 2026 (App Ref: P/NMA/2026/03311). A Variation of Condition application was submitted in July 2026 but was subsequently withdrawn in August 2026 (App Ref: P/VOC/2026/03137). Please refer to the legal pack for more details. The septic tank was inspected in July 2025. Please refer to the legal pack.
Solicitors - Blanchards Bailey LLP
Blandford DT11 9LQ
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Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- D
- Date Posted
- 2026-09-21
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,718 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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
- Ask Agent
- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Listed Property
- Ask Agent
- Restrictions
- Yes
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Ask Agent
- Parking
- Parking Available
- 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
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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
- Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 9
- Pupils
- 73
- Type
- Academy converter
- Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School4.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 183
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Downlands Community School4.5 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 201
- Type
- Community school
- Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and Nursery4.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 9
- Pupils
- 70
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Witchampton Church of England First School5.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 9
- Pupils
- 45
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Cranborne Middle School6.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 265
- Type
- Community school
- The Blandford School6.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,103
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Shaftesbury School7.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 782
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Emmanuel Church of England Middle School8.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 434
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Queen Elizabeth's School8.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 13 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,375
- 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
Surface water
Also mapped within the area searched, about 40 metres around the pin: a 1 in 100 to 1 in 1000 chance each year from about 30 metres.
Medium to low risk nearbyThese bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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