South Cheriton, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8

Hayes Corner is an exceptionally well-proportioned detached family home, situated within the highly sought-after village of South Cheriton.

The property has been thoughtfully and tastefully updated over the years, combining character and practicality with contemporary finishes, including a stylish fitted kitchen and modern bathroom suite.

The accommodation is arranged around a welcoming entrance hall, providing easy access to the principal living spaces and a convenient ground floor cloakroom. At the heart of the home is an impressive sitting room, offering a wonderful space for relaxation centred around an attractive open fireplace with a stone hearth and surround.

There is a beautifully appointed kitchen, which has been fitted to a high standard with an extensive range of contrasting wall and base units complemented by generous work surfaces. A peninsula unit with breakfast bar provides an eating area with additional space for a table. Integrated appliances include a Neff eye-level double oven, microwave oven, AEG induction hob with extractor above, Electrolux dishwasher and undercounter fridge and freezer. A useful pantry provides additional storage, and a door offers direct access to the garden. An archway leads through to the dining room, creating an ideal area for family meals and entertaining guests. Completing the ground floor is a versatile study, perfectly suited for home working.

On the first floor, there are four generously proportioned bedrooms. The dual aspect principal bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and views across the surrounding countryside. Bedrooms three and four are interconnected, creating an ideal guest suite or flexible family accommodation, with bedroom four benefitting from its own en-suite shower facilities. The remaining bedrooms are served by a stylish family bathroom featuring a low level WC, vanity wash hand basin, shaped bath with shower over.

Outside, the property enjoys attractive landscaped gardens that have clearly benefitted from care and attention. To the front, a generous driveway provides ample off road parking and is bordered by established shrubs, while a natural stone wall adds character and privacy.
The rear garden is well secluded, secure and perfect for family life. A paved terrace immediately adjoins the property, providing an excellent setting for alfresco dining and outdoor entertaining. Beyond, the garden is predominantly laid to lawn and framed by well-stocked shrub and flower borders, together with an apple tree, gooseberry, blackberry and raspberries. Practical storage is provided by a garden shed and greenhouse.

A pathway leads to an additional side garden, passing a useful external WC. This area has been attractively block-paved for ease of maintenance and includes a gated hardstanding area providing further parking if required. A true suntrap, the side garden has been thoughtfully landscaped with an ornamental pond providing a pleasant seating area.

Completing the outdoor space is a versatile barn/studio, fitted with power and lighting, offering excellent potential as a home office, artist's studio, workshop, gym, or hobby room.
In summary, Hayes Corner presents a rare opportunity to acquire a spacious and versatile family home in a most desirable village.

Combining generous accommodation, attractive garden and a highly adaptable barn/studio, the property has been significantly enhanced by the current owners since 2020. Improvements include the block paving surrounding the entire house, the installation of solar panels, full fibre broadband and a water softener, alongside numerous other upgrades that have further enhanced the comfort, efficiency and appeal of this impressive home.

LOCATION: South Cheriton is a popular South Somerset village situated on the northern edge of the Blackmore Vale. The village is made up for the most part of period houses and cottages. The large villages of Horsington and Templecombe are a few minutes drive to the south where there are primary schools in both villages together with post office stores and a railway station connecting with London Waterloo in Templecombe. More extensive facilities can be found in Wincanton located a short drive to the north and the Abbey town of Sherborne to the south. The A303 can be joined at Wincanton giving good access to London and the Home Counties. South Cheriton is well placed for access to many of the areas best known independent schools including the schools at Sherborne, Hazelgrove, Kings Bruton, Port Regis and St Mary’s at Shaftesbury.