Ash End, Henstridge, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8

A charming detached white rendered cottage, positioned on the fringe of the village while remaining within easy reach of the primary school and village centre.

This attractive period home has been thoughtfully extended and updated over the years, creating a distinctive character property that blends traditional cottage charm with modern family living. Offering a wonderful balance of warmth, style, and practicality, the spacious accommodation is ideal for both everyday life and entertaining.

The ground floor features a delightful living/dining room, centred around a wood-burning stove that creates a cosy and inviting atmosphere.

The dining area comfortably accommodates a large table, making it perfect for family meals and social gatherings. The generous kitchen is well fitted with a range of units, ample work surfaces, and a built-in electric oven, seamlessly connecting to the main living space to create a sociable heart of the home.

A separate reception room provides excellent flexibility and would make an ideal snug, home office, or study.

Upstairs, the property offers three well-proportioned double bedrooms, two of which benefit from built-in wardrobes and attractive rural views. A stylishly appointed family bath/shower room completes the first-floor accommodation.

Externally, the property enjoys gravelled off-road parking for two vehicles positioned side by side. To the rear is a charming garden with views over an adjoining field, currently rented from the Inwood Estate for an annual fee. We understand from the vendor that this arrangement can continue.

The property benefits from excellent transport links, with convenient access to the A30 and a mainline railway station just a few miles away.

In summary, this charming detached cottage blends character and modern comfort in a village-edge setting. Benefitting from oil-fired central heating, double glazing, and solar panels providing low electricity costs, the property also enjoys spacious accommodation, off road parking, and a welcoming village community with excellent access to local amenities and transport links.

ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL:
UPVC double glazed front door to:

LIVING/DINING ROOM: 19’3” x 12’5” A spacious characterful room featuring an attractive fireplace with wood-burning stove as the focal point. Two radiators, double glazed window to side aspect, smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters and wide opening to:

KITCHEN: 14’3” x 9’3” Inset 1 1/4 bowl single drainer sink unit with cupboard below, further range of matching shaker style wall, drawer and base units with work surface over, built-in electric oven, inset electric hob, space for washing machine, double glazed windows to front and rear aspect, oil fired boiler and smoke detector.
SNUG/OFFICE: 12’5” x 8’1” Radiator, smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters, double glazed windows to side aspect and understairs cupboard.

From the sitting room stairs to first floor.

LANDING: Radiator, smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters and double glazed windows to side aspect.

BEDROOM 1: 13’ x 9’3”
A characterful room with double glazed windows to front and rear aspects, radiator and built-in wardrobe.

BEDROOM 2 : 13’7” x 8’2” Radiator, dual aspect double glazed windows to front and side aspects, smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters, display niche and over stairs cupboard.

BEDROOM 3: 10’6” x 8’1”
Radiator, double glazed windows to rear aspect with field view and built in wardrobe. Smooth plastered ceiling with downlights.

BATH/SHOWER ROOM
Panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attached, large walk in shower, close coupled WC, vanity wash basin unit, tiled to splash prone areas, smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters, radiator and double glazed window to side aspect.

Additional Information:

Services: Mains water, electricity, drainage, oil fired central heating and telephone all subject to the usual utility regulations.

Agents Note: The garden is currently rented from the Inwood Estate for an annual fee. We understand from the vendor that this arrangement can continue.

Tenure: Freehold

Local Authority: Somerset Council

Council Tax Band: B

EPC Rating: E with the potential to be a C

Broadband & Mobile: Coverage can be checked at: ofcom.org.uk/phones-and-broadband/coverage-and-speeds/ofcom-checker

Viewing: Strictly by appointment through the agents.

Important notice: Measurements are approximate and floor plans are illustrative only. No guarantees are given regarding planning permission, suitability, or the condition of fixtures, fittings, or appliances. Items shown in photos may not be included. Purchasers must verify all details by inspection.

LOCATION: Henstridge lies a short motoring distance to the east of the historic Abbey town of Sherborne. The village has a church, a post office/store, two public houses and a primary school to its centre and local services found nearby at Stalbridge where there is the renowned Dike's supermarket and a range of local shops. Both Sherborne and Yeovil lie within comfortable motoring distance providing between them an excellent range of cultural, recreational and shopping facilities. Sporting, walking and riding opportunities abound within the area while the region is well known for both its public and privately funded schooling. Communication links are good with a main line station at Templecombe linking with London Waterloo while road links are along the A303 joined at Wincanton which offers further amenities including doctors surgery, post office, library, schools, independent shops and two supermarkets. It is approximately six miles from the main-line railway stations at Gillingham and Templecombe with services to London, Waterloo and Exeter. A few miles to the north are Castle Cary and Bruton, which are on the London Paddington line and the much improved A303 which links with the M3 is literally minutes away and provides east-west road travel. Wincanton is a typical Somerset town close to many delightful villages and places of interest such as the Abbey town of Sherborne, the Cathedral City of Salisbury and the ancient hilltop town of Shaftesbury. The larger town of Yeovil is approximately 15 miles distance.