High Street, Henstridge, Templecombe

A rare chance to purchase a substantial detached chalet style home offering around 2141 sq. ft (199 sq. m) of flexible living space, sitting in a large plot and benefitting from a range of multi-functional outbuildings. The property is presented to the market with the advantage of no onward chain and is situated close to the heart of this popular Somerset village, which boasts a primary school, shop with post office, two public houses, both serving food and the village hall and recreational grounds, which host a variety of events.

Inside, the property benefits from well proportioned rooms that offer comfortable living with the option to add your own finishing touches to truly make it your own home. On the first floor there two large bedrooms and bathroom with the potential to create an en-suite to one or both plus a further two doubles on the ground floor. In addition, the two reception rooms are interchangeable for seasonal usage - one enjoys a fireplace with wood burner - great for those chilly afternoons and evenings and there is a large kitchen/breakfast room with plenty of room for family dining or informal entertaining.

Outside, the outbuildings present endless possibilities - great for a home based business that requires storage or space for vehicles and customers or even just for family hobbies and could even provide that nudge to start your own enterprise or develop into extra accommodation, subject to the necessary permissions. The large garden has plenty of room for children and pets to play safely as well as offering space for a hand at growing your own vegetables.

This property is ideal for those looking for a family home where both inside and outside space is paramount. A viewing is absolutely vital to truly appreciate all that this home has to offer and how easily it can be tailored to meet your lifestyle.

The Property -

Accommodation -

Inside - Ground Floor
The property is approached from the drive via a picket gate that opens to a path leading to the covered entrance and front door. There is also access to the gardener's WC. The front door opens into a spacious and welcoming entrance hall with storage cupboards and recess, which houses the oil fired central heating boiler. There is a paned glass door to the kitchen/breakfast room and an opening to the inner hall, which has access to the main reception rooms, two bedrooms and the shower room as well as the stairs to the first floor.

The large kitchen/breakfast room boasts a double outlook with window overlooking the side garden and sliding doors opening to a partly covered decked seating area to the front. It is fitted with a range of farmhouse style units consisting of floor cupboard with drawers, tall larder style cupboard and eye level cupboards and cabinets with open ended display shelves and counter lighting beneath. There is a generous amount of work surfaces with a tiled splash back and a one and half bowl sink and drainer with a mixer tap. The dishwasher is integrated and the range style cooker benefits from dual fuel (bottled gas for the hob). There is space for a fridge/freezer. In addition, there is a utility cupboard with space and plumbing for a washing machine. For easy cleaning the floor is laid to tile.

The sitting room enjoys an outlook to the front and bay window to the side with a field view. There are plenty of power points plus a fireplace with a stone surround, slated hearth and nearly new wood burner. The formal dining room boasts a view to the side and sliding doors that open to the rear garden plus a feature beam. Also on the ground floor are two double bedrooms, that overlook the rear garden and one with built in bedroom furniture and walk in wardrobe. There is a also a shower room and separate cloakroom.

First Floor
Stair rise to a spacious galleried landing with access to the loft space and airing cupboard, which houses the hot water cylinder. There is a large bathroom fitted with a pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC and bath plus two very generously sized double bedrooms - one with an outlook to the front and benefitting from a large walk in wardrobe and the other overlooking the rear garden with a partial church tower view and field to the side. Both the bedrooms also have access to eaves storage. There is scope to create an en-suite to one or both of these bedrooms.

Outside - Parking, Garages and Outbuildings
The property is approached from the road onto a long drive with a grassed verge - planted with trees and shrubs - to the left hand side that leads to a timber gate, which opens onto a generously sized tarmacadam drive with plenty of space for multiple vehicles, including caravans, boats, horseboxes or motor homes. There is also a gravelled parking bay for three cars. There are a range of outbuildings - all with light and power and offering flexible usage. There is also an office with kitchenette/rest room to the rear plus a cloakroom. Please see plan for approximate dimensions.

Garden
The house is accessed from the drive through a picket gate that leads to the front door and along the side to the rear garden. To the side there is the oil tank and stone path that is edged by well stocked shrub and flower beds. The main body of the garden is laid to lawn, bordered by mature trees and shrubs. There is also a greenhouse and vegetable patch. The garden offers plenty of space for children and pets as well as adult space and is fully enclosed, in part by old stone walling. There is a good amount of privacy and it enjoys a sunny aspect.

Useful Information -

Energy Efficiency Rating D
Council Tax Band E
uPVC Double Glazing
Oil Fired Central Heating
Mains Drainage
Freehold
No Onward Chain

Directions -

From Sturminster Newton - Leave Sturminster via Bridge Street. At the traffic lights go over the bridge and turn right onto the A357. Continue on this road for about 5 miles and turn left for Stalbridge. Go through the town. The next village is Henstridge. Go through two calming systems and passed Furge Lane on the left. The property will be found shortly after on the left hand side at the end of the row of cottages and set back off the road up a long drive. Postcode BA8 0RB