A Gardener's Paradise

Woolley & Wallis are proud to have the opportunity of selling Breachfield with its outstanding 2.2 acre garden.  Ben Marshall of Woolley & Wallis says ‘in the 12 years that Woolley & Wallis have operated in Shaftesbury this is by far the most impressive garden of any house that we have had the opportunity of marketing.’  Mike House the owner and creator specifically chose the site for its green sandstone soil that will allow almost any plant to grow.  The whole garden is lined with a permeable membrane and woodchip mulch to minimise weeds, except for the heather beds, scree areas, rockeries and small areas around the ponds.  A deer and rabbit fence has been erected and there is an extensive rainwater collection system and borehole with piped irrigation to all areas of the garden. 

Mike House is particularly passionate about camellias and there are over 200 different varieties along with over 100 rhododendrons and azaleas and a mixture of trees including acers, eucalyptus, conifers and more than 25 different magnolias.  Other special features are an impressive selection of hydrangeas for summer and autumn colour; large planting of hellebores, snowdrops and daffodils for winter and spring colour and an abundance of shrubs which continue the interesting colour scheme throughout the autumn months. 

This garden is simply a gardener’s paradise and as an added bonus there are superb, far reaching views across the Blackmore Vale towards Duncliffe Hill.  The owner also has Commoner’s Rights over the neighbouring Breach Common.  Applicants interested in viewing this unique four bedroom property and annex should contact Woolley & Wallis’ Shaftesbury Office to make an appointment on 01747 852242.