Chard Street, Thorncombe, Dorset

The Old Forge is a very surprising property offering characterful accommodation on a much larger scale than you would think from viewing the front. We believe the property was built around the 1770`s as one of two forges for the village (the village then being a large settlement). Where the current study sits, was once the horse entrance and the kitchen being the forge itself. The charming accommodation comprises: three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor, a sitting room with wood burning stove, a study, a dining room and a large family kitchen/breakfast room. Off the kitchen is a walk-in pantry/cold store and a utility/boot room. In addition, off the hallway is a ground floor shower room. Above the kitchen is a large loft space (accessed through a hatch in the utility room) which could be converted to provide further accommodation if required (subject to any necessary consents). Outside there is a pretty courtyard immediately behind the property, with a stone outhouse and shed for storage which then leads on to a delightful part-walled cottage garden. A gate from the garden leads to parking area, where there is space for two cars. This is a characterful property situated right in the heart of the thriving village of Thorncombe in West Dorset with lovely walks all around and in catchment for the Woodroffe School. The village shop and café is literally just a stone`s throw from the property.

Thorncombe village lies in the western corner of Dorset close to the Devon and Somerset borders and just under 10 miles inland from the popular seaside resort of Lyme Regis on the Jurassic coast. The nearest towns are Chard and Crewkerne (both just over 6 miles away), Crewkerne having a mainline train station with regular services to London Waterloo, and the popular market town of Bridport is just over 12 miles cross country. The area has been designated as one of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the village itself has a very strong community with many local clubs on offer and an excellent community run shop/cafe. There are numerous footpaths available from the doorstep and the famous Forde Abbey and gardens is just a mile down the road. To find out more, please visit


The accommodation, all measurements approximate, comprises:

GROUND FLOOR
Outside light and solid wood front door with square leaded, glazed panel, into

HALL
Stairs rising to first floor. Under stairs cupboard. Electricity consumer unit and meters. Smoke detector. Radiator.

SHOWER ROOM
Fitted with a white suite comprising shower enclosure fitted with a Mira electric shower, w.c. and wall mounted wash hand basin. Extractor. Ceramic tiled floor. Heated towel rail.

SITTING ROOM - 5.33m (17'6") x 3.46m (11'4")
Timber double glazed window to front with window seat. Fireplace fitted with wood burning stove with recesses either side. TV point. Smoke detector. Two radiators.

STUDY - 3.5m (11'6") x 3.38m (11'1")
Timber double glazed window to front. Two wall lights. Telephone point. Radiator.

DINING ROOM - 3.87m (12'8") x 3.16m (10'4")
Two timber single glazed windows to rear, one with window seat. Fireplace (not in use). Recess with shelves and cupboard below. Door to

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM - 5.73m (18'10") x 3.8m (12'6")
Timber single glazed window to rear and half glazed door to garden. Fitted with a range of base units in cream with inset white ceramic one and a half bowl sink unit and drainer. Long shelving unit to one wall. Space and plumbing for washing machine and dish washer. (These may be available by separate negotiation). Space for fridge/freezer (may be available by separate negotiation). Electric AGA with three ovens and two hotplates. Additional electric cooker to match the AGA with two ovens and induction hob.
The large dining table and chairs were made for the room and are included in the sale.

Walk-in larder cupboard with tiled cool shelf and wall shelves and window to side. Ceramic tiled floor and splashbacks. Radiator.

UTILITY ROOM - 2.57m (8'5") x 2.47m (8'1")
Fitted with work top across one wall and shelves. Space for freezer. Space and electric connections for appliances under worktop. Ladder and hatch to large insulated loft space above kitchen suitable for conversion if desired (subject to any necessary consents).

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
Original 18th Century wide elm floor boards (throughout the whole of the first floor). Large airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and shelves. Hatch to insulated loft. Smoke detector.

BEDROOM ONE - 4.24m (13'11") x 3.28m (10'9")
Timber double glazed window to front. Radiator. Range of wardrobes included in the sale.

BEDROOM TWO - 4.05m (13'3") x 3.25m (10'8")
Timber double glazed window to front with window seat. Small arched fireplace recess (not in use). Radiator.

BEDROOM THREE - 3.18m (10'5") x 2.14m (7'0")
uPVC double glazed window to side. Small recess with shelf. Radiator.

BATHROOM
uPVC double glazed window to side. Fitted with the property`s original 1930`s turquoise suite comprising cast iron bath, w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin. Heated towel rail.

OUTSIDE
The rear garden is in two parts, separated by the outbuilding and an archway linking the two. Immediately outside the kitchen is a pretty courtyard area, which opens out to an L shape where there is a crazy-paved seating area with small ornamental pond. A step leads into a covered arch which gives access to the remainder of the garden and an

OUTHOUSE
Stone and brick built with corrugated roof and window to one side.

GARDEN
Beyond this lies the main garden with another small stone and brick potting shed. The south west facing garden has been planted with a good variety of shrubs and a lovely selection of climbing and bush roses. There are many interesting features, including a small summer house at the far end and a good sized walled patio, ideal for Al Fresco dining or just relaxing. The garden is fully enclosed by hedging and stone walls and a garden gate leads to the parking area.

PARKING
Space for two vehicles accessed over a shared private drive.

SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage. No gas in the village. Electric central heating. This is a modern economical system operated via a digital programmer that allows you to choose the temperature and operating time of your radiators. Water is metered.

COUNCIL TAX
Band D. Dorset Council. £2,504 (2024/25).

BROADBAND
The seller has advised us that Broadband is available in this area with speeds up to 67 Mbps, depending on your service provider. Broadband availability at this location can be checked through:

MOBILE
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FLOOD RISK
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Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.