Yenston, Templecombe, Somerset

Renovated throughout by the current owner, this four-bedroom detached home is located in the sought-after village of Yenston. The property combines characterful accommodation with a large, private garden, along with the added benefits of a large garage and off-street parking.

The Dwelling - Believed to date back to the 18th century, with later extensions designed to suit modern living, this four-bedroom home has been meticulously updated throughout the current owners’ tenure. The original part of the property retains an abundance of characterful features, while the extensions have been thoughtfully finished to complement its period charm. All of this is offered with the benefit of an unlisted status.

Accommodation - The ground floor offers two versatile reception rooms, which could easily be arranged to suit individual preference. The dining room welcomes you with charm, featuring flagstone flooring, window seats, and a brick hearth with a reclaimed solid wood mantel housing a log burner. An open doorway leads through to the living room, partly within the later extension, which enjoys two rear-facing windows and the staircase to the first floor.

The kitchen, located off the living room, has been thoughtfully modernised by the current owners with Shaker-style cabinetry, solid wood work surfaces, integrated appliances, and a high-end cooker with matching hood, all in keeping with the property’s period charm. From here, a door opens to the rear garden, while a sliding door provides access to the contemporary family bathroom, completed to a high standard.

The first floor offers four bedrooms—two with rear aspects and two with front aspects. The fourth bedroom also benefits from access to eaves storage.

Garden - To the rear an expansive garden is set in a elevated position with a path and patioed area sitting adjacent to the property. Sat within an elevated position, the garden offers a private space, largely laid to lawn with mature trees bordering the garden and trees throughout, flower beds also sit throughout. A pathway leading around the property offers offers side access to the front driveway. The front driveway offers parking for several cars also providing access to the garage, offering parking for several cars. The garage is also equipped with electric, lighting and water with extra storage granted from the rafters.

Material Information - Mains electric, water and drainage connected to the property. Electric room heaters.
Broadband - Ultrafast broadband is available.
Mobile phone network coverage is available at the property, for further information please refer to Ofcom
Somerset Council
Council Tax Band: D

Situation - The village of Yenston lies in the heart of unspoiled Blackmore Vale, surrounded by the Dorset Downs and easily accessible. Part of Henstridge parish, which spans over 4,000 acres and includes settlements like Henstridge Ash and Whitechurch, Yenston offers a peaceful rural setting. The village itself has a primary school, two pubs, a restaurant, a village shop/post office, and a church. The historic towns of Sherborne, Shaftesbury, and Yeovil are nearby, while the A30 and A303 provide convenient road links, and Templecombe offers a mainline train to London Waterloo. The surrounding countryside is ideal for walking, cycling, and riding, with the coast at Bournemouth/Poole within an hour's drive.

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