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"A substantial dwelling, boasting close to 3000 sqft of accommodation, nestled in 1.5 acres of beautiful garden, and located on the edge of the popular village of Penselwood.

This substantial detached, chalet style property originally dating back to the 1930s, has been thoughtfully updated by its current owners, and now offers a flexible layout over two floors. Boasting high ceilings, wood panelled doors, and generously sized rooms, Crossways is a sizeable property and also benefits from double glazing, oil fired central heating, a detached garage workshop with power, and ample gravelled parking. The accommodation comprises, a substantial kitchen with central island and vaulted ceilings, four reception rooms, including a study, dining room, sitting room and garden room with feature skylight. Three of the five bedrooms can be found on the ground floor, two of which provide en suite facilities while the third is serviced by the main bathroom. A large central hallway includes stairs to the first floor where you will find two further double bedrooms, one with en suite.

SITUATION
Pen Selwood is a popular village bordering the counties of Somerset Dorset Wiltshire and located within the Cranborne Chase National Landscape formerly AONB . The nearby towns of Wincanton 3.5 miles , Gillingham 5.5 miles and Bruton 7.5 miles provide most daily amenities; GP surgeries, dentists and opticians as well as a choice of supermarkets including Waitrose in Gillingham. The villages of Bourton and Zeals are a short drive away with a pub each The White Lion and The Bell and Crown , post offices and a petrol station. Communications by road are excellent, with the A303 1 mile linking to the M3, and the A350. Mainline railway stations are at Castle Cary, 20 minutes by car, providing services to London Paddington 1h 30m and Gillingham, 15 minutes, to London Waterloo 2h . The local countryside provides extensive walking, running and cycling from the door with over eleven miles of footpaths and bridleways within the Parish of Pen Selwood alone. Plus many more miles of permissive paths through Selwood Forest and connected woodlands. Local attractions include the gardens at The Newt in Somerset, and Stourhead National Trust . Dining options include Da Costa at Hauser and Wirth art gallery and At the Chapel in Bruton. Michelin started Osip has just relocated to Hardway 12 minutes by car . The area is well known for its excellent choice of state and private Primary and Secondary schools.

OUTSIDE
The property sits centrally within its large plot, offering ample parking, beautifully landscaped garden and a charming area of woodland. Matching the property, two substantial outbuildings are also located on the plot, a timber shed measuring 13 7 x 24 and a steel frame workshop of 18 10 x 40 2. The majority of the gardens are laid to lawn, enclosed with mature hedging and flower borders. The tranquil haven of woodland is zoned at the top to the plot and makes for delightful space for indulging in nature.

COUNCIL TAX
Somerset Council Tax Band D.
EPC E

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Drainage is private and ,ay not comply with all the current regulations. An oil fired boiler provides heating and hot water. Ultrafast broadband is available and all mobile phone networks have good coverage.

DIRECTIONS
Post code BA9 8LJ
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From the A303 take the B3081 exit and drive north towards Pen Selwood and Bourton. Take the second turning signposted to Pen Selwood and Crossways will be found on the left hand side."