Old Ford House

Old Ford House is an impressive Grade II listed Georgian house sitting in a superb location close to the River Stour on the fringe of popular Blandford Forum. With spacious rooms throughout, the well-appointed and generous accommodation is ideal for large family gatherings and celebrations, with plenty of parking and a one acre garden. The space Old Ford House provides superb and flexible accommodation, featuring generous room proportions, and an abundance of period character throughout. A pillared entrance porch opens into the welcoming entrance hall, from which the elegant formal sitting room is accessed. This beautifully appointed room offers ample seating, a bay window with a window seat, a Minster stone fireplace flanked by built‑in bookshelves, an electric fire, and a large Smart TV. For more intimate relaxation, the cosy snug is perfect for unwinding with a good book or a game of chess, while a separate playroom—furnished with a sofa, chair, beanbags and television offers an additional versatile space for leisure. The formal dining room is ideal for celebratory meals and memorable gatherings. After dinner, the dining table transforms to reveal a billiard table, providing excellent entertainment. The spacious open-plan main kitchen and breakfast room is well suited to family living, equipped with a gas-fired Aga, dishwasher, fridge and freezer, plus a separate electric oven and gas hob. The adjoining breakfast area features a large table with seating and a comfortable sitting area with an inglenook fireplace and log burner. A second, highly practical prep kitchen adds further convenience, offering an electric hob, additional fridge and freezer space, a washer/dryer, a table with chairs, and access to the rear staircase leading to the first-floor bedrooms. A cross trainer and exercise bike sit in the corner of the utility area. From the main hall, a fine Georgian staircase with a hardwood handrail rises to the long landing, which serves the five generously sized bedrooms. Bedroom one benefits from an en-suite bathroom with shower, while bedroom two includes an en-suite shower room. The remaining three bedrooms are served by two well-appointed family bathrooms, both fitted with showers. The property is approached via a private lane, with a gated shingle driveway providing extensive parking and turning space at the front of the house. The driveway continues around to a walled courtyard at the rear, complete with a carport. The mature gardens extend to around an acre and include a sheltered paved terrace furnished for outdoor dining—an ideal spot for enjoying al fresco meals in the warmer months. Additional Information: Children and infants welcome. A high chair and travel cot are available on request (please provide your own cot linen). Two well behaved dogs welcome (additional charge) - the main part of the garden is fully fenced and enclosed. Brick barbecue area for use with disposable barbecues. There is a well in the garden which is fully covered. Guest access Ground Floor: Entrance hall With main staircase leading to the first floor bedrooms Formal sitting room With seating for up to 14 guests, fireplace with electric fire, 65" Smart television, well-stocked bookcases, large coffee table, card table and side tables Snug With seating for 6 guests, sideboard, occasional tables and ornamental fireplace Dining/billiard room With large table and 10 chairs, sideboards, ornamental fireplace - the dining table rotates to turn into a billiard table (instructions in guest folder) Main kitchen/breakfast/family room With Aga, electric oven, gas hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine, glass table and 10 chairs, two sofas, inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove Playroom With seating for 5 guests, 2 beanbags, coffee table, games cupboard and 40" Smart television Second prep kitchen and utility room With electric hob, fridge, freezer, washing machine/dryer, microwave, air-fryer, table and 6 chairs Gym area in utility room With a cross trainer and exercise bike Cloakroom With wash basin and WC First Floor: Bedroom one With a 6' super-king size bed, bedside tables, dressing table and stool, freestanding and built-in wardrobes, window seat and occasional chair. En-suite With free-standing bath, shower cubicle, heated towel rail, wash basin and WC. Bedroom two With 5' king-size bed, bedside tables, oriental style swing seat, built-in wardrobe and chest En-suite With shower cubicle, heated towel rail, wash basin and WC Bedroom three With a 6' super-king size bed, bedside tables, chest of drawers, window seat and occasional chair. Family bathroom (blue striped) With a bath and overhead shower, wash basin and WC. Bedroom four With twin 3' single beds which can be configured as a 6' super-king bed upon request, bedside cabinets, chest of drawers, built in wardrobe and chair. Bedroom five With a 4' 6 double size bed, bedside drawers, built in wardrobe, window seat and chair. Family bathroom With a bath and overhead shower, wash basin and WC. Outside Large gravelled drive with extensive space for parking plus one covered parking bay Large gated garden with lawn, mature planting with trees and shrubs, sheltered terrace with garden table, chairs and benches, and brick barbecue