A £2.5 MILLION off-grid home in near Shaftesbury has been unveiled as the latest prize from Raffle House.

The three-year-old property spans 4,777 sq ft and is entirely self-sufficient, with all its energy needs met by a 25kW solar panel system supported by batteries and an air-source heat pump.

The setup delivers minimal running costs and an EPC rating of A, with a back-up generator in place for periods of poor weather.

Despite its secluded setting, the house is connected to fibre broadband.

Set within more than 7.5 acres of land, the home is surrounded by landscaped gardens that blend into wild Dorset parkland.

Views stretch across the countryside to Hambledon Hill, an Iron Age hillfort, with wildlife such as barn owls, deer and hares more common sights than people.

Inside, the house is traditionally styled with a muted colour palette. A large hallway with high ceilings leads into a 38ft open-plan living space incorporating a country-style kitchen, sitting area and dining room.

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This opens onto a south-west facing terrace, as does a more formal drawing room featuring a stone chimneypiece. Additional ground-floor rooms include another reception room, a cloakroom and a boot room.

Upstairs are five bedrooms, including a master suite with an en-suite bathroom and dressing area, along with two family bathrooms serving the remaining rooms.

Architecturally, the property blends Georgian influences with modern detailing, using locally sourced Marnhull stone, timber cladding, and a mix of sash and Crittall-style windows.

Although peaceful and secluded, the house is within easy reach of Shaftesbury, Blandford Forum and Gillingham.

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The Dorset Dream Home will be offered as a prize through a raffle opening on March 1, with a pre-launch ticket offer currently running.

The winner will receive the fully furnished property, with stamp duty and legal fees covered, or can opt for a cash alternative.

For more information, visit https://rafflehouse.com/