Cabbage Lane, Horsington, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8

A beautifully presented 4 bedroom detached period cottage with 2 bedroom selfcontained annexe, enjoying idyllic countryside views and private gardens. 




Pumpkin Cottage is a charming stonebuilt home, believed to date back approximately 250 years, occupying a peaceful setting off a quiet country lane and backing onto unspoilt open countryside. Free of any listed building restrictions, the property has been a muchloved home to the current owners for the past 20 years, during which time it has been thoughtfully extended and carefully maintained, resulting in a spacious and highly versatile home.
The original cottage has been extended to the rear, almost doubling its size, and a generously proportioned bungalow annexe has been created through the conversion and extension of the former garage. While sharing the main parking area, the annexe is otherwise entirely selfcontained, with its own private garden, and has in the past been successfully let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy. Whilst this wing of accommodation could easily be incorporated into the main body of the home, the arrangement offers excellent potential for income generation, multigenerational living, or use as an office or guest accommodation.
The Cottage
The main house is arranged over two floors and offers beautifully presented accommodation throughout.
On the ground floor are two substantial reception rooms along with a walkthrough study, which is fitted with a woodburning stove that helps distribute warmth throughout the cottage. The sitting room, originally two separate rooms, retains two fireplaces, exposed ceiling beams, and enjoys windows to two aspects overlooking both the garden and the surrounding countryside.
The dining room, forming part of the rear extension, benefits from wonderful rural views and French doors opening directly onto the rear garden. It features an attractive pale timber parquet floor, creating a light and welcoming space for entertaining. The kitchen/breakfast room overlooks both the front garden and countryside beyond and has exposed ceiling timbers. It is fitted with farmhousestyle cabinetry beneath stone worktops and includes a twooven Rayburn, electric oven and hob, and tiled flooring.
Leading from the kitchen are a laundry room and boot room, the latter providing access to the annexe via a lockable connecting door, if required.
Upstairs, a galleried landing leads to four double bedrooms. The principal bedroom is particularly impressive, featuring a vaulted ceiling, spectacular countryside views, and an en suite bathroom. The remaining three bedrooms are served by a wellappointed family bathroom.
The Annexe
The bungalow annexe comprises a living room, a wellproportioned kitchen/breakfast room, a generous double bedroom, and a second smaller bedroom, currently used as a home office. The annexe is fully selfcontained and benefits from its own garden area, making it ideal for letting, extended family, or independent living.

SERVICES
We understand that mains electric and water are connected to the property. Oil fired central heating and private drainage, subject to the usual utility regulations.
Council Tax: South Somerset—Tax Band F

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband: FTTP—Standard broadband is available—highest available download speed 11 Mbps, highest available upload speed 1 Mbps. (Openreach).
Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, 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 LOW RISK from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding.

The property is situated just outside the village of Horsington, surrounded by open countryside in the heart of the Blackmore Vale. The village offers a pub within walking distance and a primary school. Nearby Templecombe provides a GP surgery and a mainline railway station with regular direct services to London Waterloo.
The larger towns of Wincanton and Sherborne cater for day to day shopping and professional needs, including a wide range of medical and veterinary services, with a Waitrose supermarket in Sherborne. The area is also well known for its excellent selection of state and independent schools, together with convenient transport links.

Pumpkin Cottage is set well back from the lane behind a grass verge and low stone wall, enjoying a sense of privacy within its gardens. A pedestrian gate and paved path lead to the front door, and there are two separate vehicular entrances. One provides access to a timberbuilt tandem double garage 35' 1" x 10' 11" ( 10.69m x 3.33m ) with double doors to the front, while the other leads to a tarmac parking area with space for several vehicles.
The main garden lies to the front of the cottage and is enclosed by tall closeboarded fencing. It features a central level lawn bordered by mature flowers and shrubs, two paved seating areas, and a timber garden store. To the rear of the cottage is a completely private and sheltered seating area laid with AstroTurf, enjoying uninterrupted views across the surrounding farmland.