Detached house for sale in Templecombe BA8, 4 Bedroom

The Old Bakery is a fascinating 18th Century property which, over the years, has had a variety of different uses, such as a bakery, a public house, a shop and of course, a family home. The property has versatile and spacious accommodation throughout including a good sized kitchen/breakfast room with a wonderful sitting area to the side and four double bedrooms on the first floor with one ensuite. Outside the grounds wrap around the sides and rear of the property and are landscaped to make excellent use of the space. Also outside is a single garage with a fully functional studio above.

Accommodation
From the lane, steps lead down to the wooden front door which opens into an entrance porch which has a further door to the driveway and a door into the entrance hall. From the entrance hall are stairs rising to the first floor with under stairs storage, a downstairs cloakroom with hand wash basin and toilet and a door into the drawing room.

The drawing room is of a good size with two windows to the front, an Inglenook fireplace with a Jetmaster open fire and a door into the kitchen/breakfast room.

The kitchen/breakfast room is a lovely room with fitted wall, base and drawer units, an Aga and a ceramic hob, a one and half bowl ceramic sink unit and ample room for a dining table. The kitchen leads into a light, dual aspect sitting area with recess storage and a decorative fireplace.

From the kitchen a door provides access into the conservatory which is of uPVC construction with French doors out to the garden. Also from the kitchen is a door into the pantry/store where there is space and connections for a washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge/freezer, a further door opens to the rear onto the garden path.

The dining room is accessed from the kitchen and has a large Inglenook fireplace with a wood burner inset and windows to the front.

On the first floor is a light gallery landing which has a hall leading to all the bedrooms, bathroom and airing cupboard.

The master bedroom is a good sized double with windows to the front, built in wardrobes and a door leading into the large ensuite shower room which comprises a shower, WC, wash hand basin and heated towel rail, a large Velux window allows in plenty of light.

The three further bedrooms are also all doubles, with the third bedroom also having built in wardrobes. The family bathroom is a spacious room with a bath, separate shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC.

Outside
From the lane a wooden five bar gates provides access into the driveway which provides parking for several cars, this also provides access to the car port and garage.

The drive is laid to tarmac with a variety of flower beds and fruit cages, a large pergola stands in the middle with a variety of mature climbing plants.

From the drive an area of stone gravel bordered by raised flower beds and a small pond turns into a path leading around the rear of the property, revealing a 'secret' garden which has been beautifully landscaped with several flower beds and an area of lawn, all enclosed by tall hedging and trees. The path then continues around to the front of the house and is enclosed by a wrought iron fencing and shrubbery. A clear, pretty brook outlines the rear boundary of the garden creating a very magical feel.

Garage
The single garage is accessed via a manual up and over door, and a pedestrian door. There is light and power connected and a window. A further door inside leads to stairs rising to the first floor where there is a fully equipped studio with fitted base units, a stainless steel sink unit and two Velux windows. In the studio is a spacious room, currently being used as a spare bedroom and a shower room comprising WC, wash hand basin and shower.

Horsington is in a Conservation Area surrounded by farmland and there are mainly period stone properties in the area and a lovely village pub. The lane beside the property leads to the A357 to the south, whilst to the north is the A303 to London and the West Country. The historic Abbey town of Sherborne is to the west. There are many independent schools in the area including the Sherborne schools, Chilton Cantelo, Millfield, Bruton, Port Regis and Bryanston. There is a state school in nearby Wincanton as well as the primary school in Horsington itself. From the property there is excellent walking, cycling and riding. There is National Hunt racing at Wincanton and Taunton, flat racing at Bath and Salisbury and hunting with the Blackmore and Sparkford Vale. Golf can be found at Wincanton, Sherborne, Yeovil and Wheathill. Horsington is a popular village with good road links via the A303 (4 miles) and Templecombe Railway Station to London Waterloo (2.5 hours).