Binghams Melcombe House, Binghams... 9 bed equestrian property for sale

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Binghams Melcombe House, Binghams... 9 bed equestrian property for sale

Binghams Melcombe House, Binghams Melcombe, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2
£6,800,000

Our Summary

  • His political influence allowed him to further develop and enhance the property
  • The Dower House is currently used as offices and will require modernisation and the relevant planning consents to be returned to a private residence
  • Linked to the house are outbuildings and a charming Coach House with garage bay and former stables, and provide enormous potential for incorporation into the ground floor living area subject to the usual planning and listed consents

Description

Bingham's Melcombe Manor House is a stunning Grade I listed estate situated on 116.14 acres of historic gardens and grounds. The property has a rich history dating back to the medieval period and has remained in the same family ownership for over 40 years. The manor house, with its irregular courtyard and various architectural styles, features impressive rooms including a grand reception hall, panelled drawing room, and beautiful sitting rooms. The property also includes a Dower house, two cottages, and a range of outbuildings, including a 17th-century stable block and a garage building. The gardens, designed by renowned landscape architect Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe, are a highlight of the property, featuring formal and informal areas, including a kitchen garden, bowling green, summer house, and tennis court. With its impressive history, stunning architecture, and beautiful surroundings, Bingham's Melcombe Manor House is a truly unique and undiscovered treasure.