A FARMHOUSE that requires refurbishment in a picturesque Dorset village could be yours for under half a million.

The 19th-century property, based in Silton near Gillingham, has been put up for auction with a guide price of £475,000.

Auctioneers Symonds & Sampson say the property, outbuildings and 2.83 acres of land are formerly part of the Zeals Estate and ‘provides an opportunity to refurbish a 19th-century farmhouse to its former glory.’

Fitz farmhouse is constructed of stone elevations under an oak and slate roof the property boasts a host of original features including brick quoins, flagstone floors, fireplaces and exposed beams.

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Dorset Echo: This farmhouse, outbuildings and nearly three acres of land is up for auction in October. Picture: Symonds and SampsonThis farmhouse, outbuildings and nearly three acres of land is up for auction in October. Picture: Symonds and Sampson

The generously sized house offers scope to reconfigure the current five-bedroom and staircase layout.

Its ground floor contains a dining room, sitting room, kitchen, family room, utility room, rear room and access to a storeroom.

The stairs lead up to the property’s five bedrooms, all of varying size, as well as a bathroom with a shower and toilet, and access to the loft.

Some works have been undertaken in recent years by the owners including a replacement main roof in 2010 and rear lean-to roof in 2018 and some replacement double glazing in 2018.

Outside the south-facing house has a large garden mainly down to grass with shrubs enclosed within an overgrown hedgerow and a stone wall.

Dorset Echo: This farmhouse, outbuildings and nearly three acres of land is up for auction in October. Picture: Symonds and Sampson

There are also a range of stone farm buildings offering the potential for a range of uses, subject to necessary consents from Dorset Council.

There is also a traditional barn under a slate roof with full height timber doors, original ventilation slits and exposed roof timbers internally. Adjoining is a part covered stock pen and a stone wood store.

Another L-shaped farm building, which was formerly a dairy, milk tank room, stores, stables and a garage, is also on the courtyard.

The property is Fitz Farmhouse is located in the rural parish of Silton and the nearby Bourton village includes a primary school, shop, garage and a pub.

This property is for sale by online auction at 12pm on Friday, October 22, with starting bids from £475,000.

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