5 bedroom detached house for sale

Underhill House is situated in the hamlet of Underhill, on the edge of East Knoyle, a thriving and highly desired village with an excellent community shop/ post office, children's playground and church. East Knoyle lies within the beautiful Cranborne Chase, a national landscape and a Dark Sky Reserve.. The local towns of Shaftesbury, Tisbury and Gillingham (where there is a Waitrose) are a short drive away while Salisbury and Bath are both easily accessible with a more extensive range of shops, restaurants, cinemas and theatres.

This country home is immaculate throughout, offering generous accommodation comprising five bedrooms, four bathrooms, four reception rooms plus kitchen/dining room, the principal rooms enjoy incredible views to the rear across to North Dorset. There is also a boot room and pantry.

The equestrian facilities are extensive and offer barn housing stables and day room, arena, well fenced paddocks with water connected.

There is extensive garaging at Underhill House, with substantial four car garage block and further garage with double electric car charging points.

SITUATION
Shaftesbury 6 miles, Tisbury 6 miles, Salisbury 23 miles
International Airport: Bournemouth International Airport 34.6 miles, Bristol Airport 43.5 miles
Train Station: Tisbury 1 hour 48 mins to London Waterloo,
Gillingham (7 miles) 2 hours to London Waterloo

Education: The area is well known for the number of excellent schools which are within reach. These include Port Regis, Sandroyd, Hazelgrove, Clayesmore, Sherborne, Bryanston and Downside. There are several top-performing state primary schools in the immediate vicinity and the secondary school at Gillingham is always a top performer. For more details see for independents and
for state schools information.

Local, Sporting & Recreational: The surrounding countryside is ideal for
a variety of rural pursuits such as walking, cycling and fishing. Racing is
at Wincanton, Bath and Salisbury. Nearest hunting is with the South & West Wilts with associated pony club.

UNDERHILL HOUSE
Situated within a national landscape and enjoying some of the finest
views across North Dorset, this exceptional country home has been
extensively refurbished in recent years to create a stylish and beautifully
presented residence.
The property offers generous and versatile living space, including a
large open-plan kitchen/breakfast room with pantry, boot room, elegant
sitting room, formal dining room, cosy snug, and a study. Upstairs are
five double bedrooms and four bathrooms providing well appointed
accommodation perfectly suited for family living.
Set within its own land. The house enjoys views across the ground to
the rear and beyond to the rolling countryside of North Dorset. The
property sits within Nadder Valley, one of Wiltshire's most sought after
locations.
For those with equestrian interests, the property includes five stables
within a barn and arena. There is also a garage block with lapsed
planning permission for conversion into accommodation. A further
detached smaller garage lies adjacent to the main house. This is a rare
opportunity to acquire a high-end country residence in a truly idyllic
setting, combining refined living with outstanding equestrian and lifestyle facilities.

The accommodation comprises:
• Entrance hall
• Cloakroom
• Kitchen/Breakfast room
• Dining room
• Sitting room
• Lounge
• Utility/Boot room
• Spacious landing
• Principal bedroom with ensuite
bathroom
• Four further double bedrooms
• Three bathrooms

EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES
The property benefits from a superior indoor stable complex which is
connected to mains water and electricity and comprises two loose
boxes, a third loose box/storeroom, a feed room, tack room, cloakroom,
small kitchen area with hot and cold water supply and a large attached
hay barn, and the small yard outside which can be closed off. There is
an adjacent 40m x 20m outdoor arena with Clopf and silica sand surface and convenient inward/outward opening gate, four paddocks with mains fed automatic water troughs and two small 'starvation' enclosures.
The land is enclosed by a mixture of stock fencing, post-and-rail fencing, and hedges. The soil is predominantly greensand, which, combined with the gently sloping land, means it is well-drained.
There is a hard-core track leading from the second entrance point into the first paddock to enable a lorry to access the septic tank.
In total the property sits in just under 9 acres, most of this is paddock land.

EXTERNAL
The house is approached via a brick drive linking the two entrance
points, both with brick pillars. The original garage has been converted
into a useful workshop, with a substantial four-bay garage being created
as a replacement, which also benefits from an additional storage area;
two of the garage doors are electric. The gardens and orchard area lie
predominantly on the south side of the house and are flanked by mature
trees, shrubs and hedging. There is a large south-facing terrace running
the full width of the property, which offers the best views of the gardens,
land and far-reaching views beyond. Under one corner of the terrace is
a small garden tool room.
The property benefits from 24KW solar panels located away from the
house and includes two solar edge inverters and two Tesla powerwall
batteries. They provide all electricity for the property with excess being
sold back to the grid approximately 8 months of the year. This has
resulted in an EPC A rating.

AGENT'S NOTES
Fox Grant and their clients give notice that:
1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property.
2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not
form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for
guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has
all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Fox Grant has not tested any services,
equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Local Authorities Dorset County Council [use Contact Agent Button]
Council Tax Band G
EPC - A
Services Mains water and electricity. Private drainage to septic tank.
Oil fired central heating.
Fixtures & Fittings Unless mentioned specifically all fixture, fittings and
garden ornaments are excluded from the sale.
Tenure The property is sold as Freehold and will be sold with vacant
possession on completion.
Particulars Prepared by Charlotte Roberts Barr September 2025

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DIRECTIONS
From the A303 head south towards Shaftesbury on the A350 and take
the right hand turning to East Knoyle. Turn right in front of the shop on to
Church Lane turning 90 degrees right towards Underhill. After a short dis
tance, the entrances to Underhill House will be found on the left hand side.

PROPERTY CODE
CV, EQ, SH, FL

Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.