A delightful semi-detached period stone cottage situated on the edge of Templecombe yet within easy reach of the village Co-op and mainline railway station. The property oozes charm and character throughout, and enjoys the benefit of parking for several vehicles and a wonderful garden being of a generous size with a stone outbuilding and pleasant seating areas. The property has been extended over the years to provide generous living accommodation including an elegant sitting room with high ceiling and feature fireplace, and separate dining room with an archway leading through to a stunning kitchen with French doors opening to a seating area ideal for al fresco dining. Moving to the first floor there is an impressive master bedroom with en-suite shower room, stylish bath/shower room, study/nursery and double bedroom. From the landing a staircase rises to a characterful attic bedroom with porthole window and sloping ceilings.

LOCATION: Templecombe is situated in the beautiful Somerset countryside and is well placed for the many amenities on offer, including a mainline railway station (London Waterloo 2hrs), post office, welcoming community café and Co-op convenience store. There is the village Church, primary school and doctor’s surgery with dispensary and the village hall offers space for community clubs (bowls, youth, mums & toddlers), while the recreation ground has a tennis court and skate park. A big attraction of Templecombe is its accessibility, being situated close to both the A303 and the A30 with fast routes east and west towards the motorway network. The mainline station is an obvious draw, while local comprehensive shopping, cultural and leisure amenities are found close by in the towns of Sherborne, Wincanton, Shaftesbury and Yeovil. To the south, the World Heritage Jurassic coast is within easy striking distance. The area is renowned for its schools, both independent and state and the surrounding countryside, much of which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, is a playground for sporting and leisure pursuits such as walking, riding, cycling, golf and field sports. There are village cricket clubs close by and sailing and other water sports are readily accessible on the south coast.

ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR

Cottage style front door with glazed leaded light insert to:

ENCLOSED ENTRANCE PORCH: Tiled floor, window to front aspect, painted brickwork and cladding and door to:

SITTING ROOM: 15’9” x 12’1” An elegant room featuring an attractive fireplace with fitted Yeoman wood burning stove, fireside fitted units, coved and smooth plastered ceiling, double glazed window to front aspect, radiator and door to:

DINING ROOM: 12’ x 9’6” Attractive fireplace with raised hearth and painted timber surround, display alcove with fitted shelving, double glazed window to side aspect, coved and smooth plastered ceiling, understairs cupboard with fitted shelving and archway to:

KITCHEN: 15’4” x 9’8” A wonderful light and airy room with double glazed French doors opening to a seating area ideal for al fresco dining. Belfast sink with mixer taps and cupboard below, further range of matching base units topped with granite and wood block working surface, radiator, range style cooker, space and plumbing for washing machine, integrated dishwasher, fitted timber display shelving and double glazed window overlooking the rear garden.

From the dining room stairs to first floor.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING: Useful overstairs cupboard, smooth plastered ceiling with downlighter and smoke detector.

BEDROOM 1: A delightful master bedroom with an ensuite double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, fitted wardrobe, radiator, smooth plastered ceiling and door to:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: A stylish suite comprising shower cubicle, low level WC, wash hand basin vanity unit, fitted mirror, double glazed window to side aspect, heated towel rail, fully tiled walls and smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters.

BEDROOM 2: 10’10” x 9’6” A light and airy room with radiator and double glazed window to front aspect.

BEDROOM 4/STUDY: 9’6” x 4’9” Ideal as study or nursery with radiator, and double glazed window to front aspect.

BATH/SHOWER ROOM: A stylish spacious room featuring a display alcove, panelled bath, low level WC, vanity wash basin unit, shower cubicle, heated towel rail and smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters.

From the landing a door gives access to a staircase leading to:

ATTIC BEDROOM 3: 12’ x 9’5” A characterful room with port hole style window, radiator, fitted shelving and smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters.

OUTSIDE

FRONT GARDEN: A picket gate gives access to the front garden ideal for pots and tubs enclosed by a natural stone wall. Double five bar gates to the side of the property leads to a wide gravelled drive with space for several cars.

REAR GARDEN: A paved patio leads to a pleasant seating area ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. A natural stone path extends to the main garden with areas of lawn interspersed with established flower beds and borders. There are two areas of timber decking backed by picket fencing beyond with a gentle brook running along the boundary. There is also a detached stone outbuilding/workshop (12’3” x 12’5”) with light and power, oil fired boiler and oil tank.

GARAGE: 16’ x 8’ Concrete section single garage.

SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, drainage, oil fired central heating, and telephone all subject to the usual utility regulations.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: C

TENURE: Freehold