4 bed detached house for sale

Bramley Close, Charlton Horethorne, Sherborne, Somerset DT9

Enjoying an elevated position within a quiet residential cul-de-sac and commanding wonderful views across neighbouring fields, the village and the rolling Somerset countryside beyond, Pippins is a substantial detached family home extending to approximately 1,958 sq ft, including a detached garage. Offering bright and well-balanced accommodation throughout, together with mature gardens, ample parking and a sought-after village location, the property presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a comfortable home with scope for further enhancement and modernisation if desired.

A welcoming entrance hall provides access to the principal reception rooms and creates an immediate sense of space. The superb sitting room is a particular feature of the property, extending to almost nineteen feet in length and benefiting from a triple aspect. Flooded with natural light from large windows and French doors opening onto the garden, the room enjoys delightful views across the surrounding countryside and provides an excellent space for both everyday living and entertaining. A decorative fireplace forms an attractive focal point, whilst the generous proportions create a wonderful sense of comfort and flexibility.
The kitchen/breakfast room lies at the heart of the house and offers a sociable and practical family space. Fitted with a range of units and centred around a traditional Aga, it enjoys pleasant garden views and an abundance of natural light. The adjoining dining room provides an ideal setting for formal entertaining or family occasions, whilst a separate utility room offers additional storage and laundry facilities together with convenient access to the outside. A cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.
The first floor is arranged around a central landing and comprises four well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom is generously sized and benefits from an en suite shower room as well as attractive views over the surrounding countryside. The remaining bedrooms offer versatile accommodation for family members, guests or those seeking dedicated home-working space. Large windows throughout the house frame attractive rural vistas and contribute to the bright and airy feel enjoyed throughout.
The accommodation is exceptionally well balanced and perfectly suited to modern family living, whilst offering purchasers the opportunity to personalise and update certain areas to their own tastes over time.

Services and Outgoings
Mains water, electric and drainage. Oil central heating.

Additional Information
Broadband: FTTP-Ultrafast broadband is available-highest available download speed 1000 Mbps, highest available upload speed 1000 Mbps. (Openreach).
Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, three and vodafone. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider.
Flooding: The property is in an area at a very low risk from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1%).

Charlton Horethorne is a charming and highly regarded village lying approximately midway between Sherborne and Wincanton, the centre of which is a Conservation Area characterised by attractive period houses and cottages. Village amenities include a shop, part-time mobile post office, church, primary school and a renowned village pub, all contributing to a thriving and friendly community.
The historic Abbey town of Sherborne is within easy reach and offers an excellent range of independent shops, restaurants, supermarkets and professional services, together with a mainline railway station providing services to London Waterloo. Wincanton provides additional everyday amenities and convenient access to the A303.
Communications to the area are excellent, with the A303 providing fast access to London and the South West, whilst the M5 at Taunton offers routes to Bristol, the Midlands and the North. Railway services to London are available from Sherborne, Templecombe and Castle Cary.
The area is particularly well served by both state and independent schools. The Gryphon School in Sherborne is highly regarded and easily accessible. Independent schools in the area include Sherborne School, Sherborne Girls, Leweston, Bryanston, Clayesmore, Millfield, the Bruton schools, Canford and Milton Abbey. Preparatory schools nearby include Hazlegrove, Sherborne Preparatory School and Port Regis.

The mature gardens are undoubtedly one of Pippins' most appealing features. Enjoying a peaceful setting and attractive rural outlook, they are predominantly laid to lawn and complemented by established shrubs, hedging and specimen trees which provide colour, privacy and year-round interest.
From the rear garden, wonderful views extend across neighbouring fields and towards the wooded hills beyond, creating a picturesque backdrop and a wonderful sense of tranquillity. The gardens provide ample space for outdoor entertaining, gardening and family enjoyment, whilst making the very most of the property's elevated position and countryside setting.
To the side of the house, a gravel driveway provides off-road parking and access to the detached garage.