A HOUSE based alongside a river which enjoys ‘impressive views’ of Dorset could be yours at auction.

The five-bedroom property, based in Barnhill Road in the outskirts of Wareham, has been put up for auction by Symonds & Sampson with a guide price of £1,350,000.

The auctioneers say Redcliffe Farmhouse ‘sits in a spectacular location’ on the banks of the River Frome and ‘enjoys impressive views towards Wareham’.

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The auction lot contains a five-bedroom house, two self-contained one-bedroom cottages, a range of brick-built farm buildings, concrete yard, barn and an orchard.

Dorset Echo: A five bedroom property requiring modernisation with two cottages near Wareham is going under the hammer. Picture: Symonds and SampsonA five bedroom property requiring modernisation with two cottages near Wareham is going under the hammer. Picture: Symonds and Sampson

Auctioneers say Redcliffe Farmhouse provides the potential for extension or remodelling, subject to planning and any necessary consents.

The brochure also shares how the site has ‘an exceptional outlook’ over the river Frome and notes Redclyffe Yacht Club.

The accommodation currently comprises of a reception hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, sunroom, study, utility and integral garage on the ground floor.

The first floor provides master suite with en-suite bathroom, dressing room and balcony, four further double bedrooms – including one with en-suite facilities - a bathroom and separate WC.

The front garden has a lawn with steps leading to the front door and rear garden is lawned with a well-established rear boundary providing shading from the yard.

Dorset Echo: A five bedroom property requiring modernisation with two cottages near Wareham is going under the hammer. Picture: Symonds and SampsonA five bedroom property requiring modernisation with two cottages near Wareham is going under the hammer. Picture: Symonds and Sampson

There is off-road parking for several vehicles, adjacent to the cottages.

This rural property will go under the hammer after 12pm on Friday, September 24. The brochure notes that nearby land is also up for auction, which includes:

• Lot 28B: Approximately 20 acres of sloping grassland with panoramic views. Guide price £175,000

• Lot 28C: Approximately six acres of woodland and scrubland. Guide price £60,000

• Lot 28D: Approximately 72 acres of protected water meadows, adjoining the River Frome. Guide price £400,000

More information about the property can be found through this link - https://bit.ly/3xWdmBy