House For Sale £775,000
An attractive three bedroom detached cottage, which has been beautifully updated and maintained by the current owners. The original cottage dates back to the 1840s and has been greatly extended to create excellent sized accommodation with a lovely flow to the layout. The cottage also features well-kept mature gardens and a detached double garage with a studio above – perfect for any number of hobbies or working from home.
Accommodation
To the front is a timber storm porch with an oak door opening into the entrance hall. From the hall are oak doors into the sitting room and dining room, understairs storage and stairs rising to the first floor.
The sitting room has a double glazed bay window to the front, French doors into the conservatory and a multi-fuel burner with a stunning oak mantle. The French oak flooring and woodwork continues throughout the living room and dining room. Off the living room is the conservatory with single glazed windows to the front and rear and patio doors out to the garden.
The dining area has been opened up by the owners to the kitchen, creating a spacious area, perfect for families and entertaining.
There is a bay window to the front and a window to the rear, both double glazed. The dining area is split level, with two steps down into the kitchen.
Another spacious room with two double glazed windows, one a bay with a window seat and storage under. The kitchen is fitted with wall, base and drawer units, a double undermount sink with mixer tap, integral dishwasher, water softener, space for a dual fuel range cooker with extractor hood over and stainless steel splash back and space for a fridge/freezer. There is underfloor heating throughout the ground floor with the exception of the utility room.
The utility room has a window to the side, a door out to the garden, fitted wall and base units, sink and drainer unit with mixer tap, space for further appliances and the oil central heating boiler, which was installed in September 2022 and is still under guarantee. Off the utility is the cloakroom comprising WC, and wash basin.
On the first floor are three double bedrooms, the bathroom and a spacious landing with double glazed windows to the front and rear, space for a desk and loft access with a ladder.
The master bedroom is double aspect with a stunning view to the front and has built in wardrobes with custom Ash and frosted glass doors, wooden flooring and a radiator.
The second bedroom has a double glazed window to the front, built in wardrobes with mirrored doors, fitted shelving, wooden flooring and a radiator.
The third bedroom has a double glazed window to the side, a vanity unit with wash basin, fitted shelves and a radiator.
The generous bathroom has a double glazed window with frosted glass and a Portland stone sill to the rear and comprises WC, wash basin, walk in rainfall shower and a bath with mixer tap and shower attachment.
Outside
The lovely mature gardens are of an excellent size and sit either side of the property. To one side is a lawned area enclosed by evergreen hedging. There is a selection of fruit trees, a greenhouse and a garden shed, beyond the shed is a wonderful vegetable garden with a Pear tree and composting area.
The garden on the other side is mainly laid to lawn with a variety of mature shrubs and small trees. There is a gravelled area with space for outside furniture and steps down to the garage and up to the studio.
Garage and Studio
The detached double garage is of an excellent size with an electric roller door to the front and light/power connected, there are windows to the rear and a personal door to the side. Above the garage is the studio, which is fully insulated and has light/power connected, there are two secondary glazed windows overlooking the garden and house and a double glazed window with lovely views of the neighbouring countryside. There is off road parking for several vehicles in front of the garage and some additional parking on the road in a layby in front of the house.
Charlton Horethorne is a vibrant small village set in picturesque rolling countryside on the Dorset/Somerset border. The village offers a shop, primary school, The Kings Arms Hotel, parish church and village hall. The historic town of Sherborne offers good retail, recreation and educational facilities including supermarkets, the renowned Sherborne Schools and well regarded Gryphon state secondary school. There is a mainline railway station (Waterloo 2hrs 20). To the north, Wincanton town has a range of commercial facilities and access to the A303 trunk road. Other private schools in the area include Leweston, Hazelgrove, The Bruton Schools and Millfield. There are excellent leisure and sporting facilities in the region including sailing and water sports on the Dorset Jurassic coast and golf at Sherborne and Wincanton.
Accommodation
To the front is a timber storm porch with an oak door opening into the entrance hall. From the hall are oak doors into the sitting room and dining room, understairs storage and stairs rising to the first floor.
The sitting room has a double glazed bay window to the front, French doors into the conservatory and a multi-fuel burner with a stunning oak mantle. The French oak flooring and woodwork continues throughout the living room and dining room. Off the living room is the conservatory with single glazed windows to the front and rear and patio doors out to the garden.
The dining area has been opened up by the owners to the kitchen, creating a spacious area, perfect for families and entertaining.
There is a bay window to the front and a window to the rear, both double glazed. The dining area is split level, with two steps down into the kitchen.
Another spacious room with two double glazed windows, one a bay with a window seat and storage under. The kitchen is fitted with wall, base and drawer units, a double undermount sink with mixer tap, integral dishwasher, water softener, space for a dual fuel range cooker with extractor hood over and stainless steel splash back and space for a fridge/freezer. There is underfloor heating throughout the ground floor with the exception of the utility room.
The utility room has a window to the side, a door out to the garden, fitted wall and base units, sink and drainer unit with mixer tap, space for further appliances and the oil central heating boiler, which was installed in September 2022 and is still under guarantee. Off the utility is the cloakroom comprising WC, and wash basin.
On the first floor are three double bedrooms, the bathroom and a spacious landing with double glazed windows to the front and rear, space for a desk and loft access with a ladder.
The master bedroom is double aspect with a stunning view to the front and has built in wardrobes with custom Ash and frosted glass doors, wooden flooring and a radiator.
The second bedroom has a double glazed window to the front, built in wardrobes with mirrored doors, fitted shelving, wooden flooring and a radiator.
The third bedroom has a double glazed window to the side, a vanity unit with wash basin, fitted shelves and a radiator.
The generous bathroom has a double glazed window with frosted glass and a Portland stone sill to the rear and comprises WC, wash basin, walk in rainfall shower and a bath with mixer tap and shower attachment.
Outside
The lovely mature gardens are of an excellent size and sit either side of the property. To one side is a lawned area enclosed by evergreen hedging. There is a selection of fruit trees, a greenhouse and a garden shed, beyond the shed is a wonderful vegetable garden with a Pear tree and composting area.
The garden on the other side is mainly laid to lawn with a variety of mature shrubs and small trees. There is a gravelled area with space for outside furniture and steps down to the garage and up to the studio.
Garage and Studio
The detached double garage is of an excellent size with an electric roller door to the front and light/power connected, there are windows to the rear and a personal door to the side. Above the garage is the studio, which is fully insulated and has light/power connected, there are two secondary glazed windows overlooking the garden and house and a double glazed window with lovely views of the neighbouring countryside. There is off road parking for several vehicles in front of the garage and some additional parking on the road in a layby in front of the house.
Charlton Horethorne is a vibrant small village set in picturesque rolling countryside on the Dorset/Somerset border. The village offers a shop, primary school, The Kings Arms Hotel, parish church and village hall. The historic town of Sherborne offers good retail, recreation and educational facilities including supermarkets, the renowned Sherborne Schools and well regarded Gryphon state secondary school. There is a mainline railway station (Waterloo 2hrs 20). To the north, Wincanton town has a range of commercial facilities and access to the A303 trunk road. Other private schools in the area include Leweston, Hazelgrove, The Bruton Schools and Millfield. There are excellent leisure and sporting facilities in the region including sailing and water sports on the Dorset Jurassic coast and golf at Sherborne and Wincanton.
