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" Horsington House was built by the Dodington family, probably about 1830 on the site of the old manor house. Horsington House is a Grade II Listed property peacefully set back from the road via a quarter of a mile drive. The house was substantially and skilfully re-modelled by the current owner from a hotel into two duplexes and two flats, being refurbished to a high standard with new wiring and plumbing. Horsington House is impressively spacious with classically proportioned rooms. The d?cor of 1 Horsington House today is understated and tastefully presented, with many period features retained. Summary highlights include: 4/5 stunning reception rooms inclusive of a music room with impressive domed painted ceiling probably dating back to the 18th Century, large fitted kitchen/ breakfast room, 4/5 bedrooms inclusive of a Master with en suite bathroom with jet bath and steam room/shower, study or 5th bedroom, William and Mary onyx fire surround and mantle over an open fire in the formal drawing room, high ceilings and cornicing, French doors in all principal reception rooms while North eastern rooms have far- reaching views over The Blackmore Vale.

Situation
Horsington House is situated in the Parish of Horsington which is in a Conservation Area, surrounded by unspoilt farmland and with predominantly period stone properties in the neighbourhood. Road and rail communications are excellent with direct access onto the A357 to the south and with the A303 (connecting London and the West Country) to the north. Less than a mile away is Templecombe with its doctors? surgery, post office/shop, pub and the mainline train station to London Waterloo/Exeter. Wincanton is a short drive away and provides a comprehensive range of amenities, as do the nearby historic Abbey town of Sherborne and the market town of Shaftesbury. Of note is the excellent choice of State and Private schools in the area, including Sherborne Boys, Girls and Preparatory schools, Wells Cathedral School, Millfield, Hazelgrove and Bruton.

Outside
The property is approached via a long drive with formally landscaped, mainly lawned gardens, with walled and fenced boundaries to the adjoining land leading to the parking and garaging outer courtyard. The area immediately surrounding the apartment has been retained for the sole use of the owner, who also benefits from a private walled garden. Parts of the remaining grounds, where coloured green on the grounds plan may also be used by the owners of the leasehold apartments, where there is a tennis court in need of refurbishment. Parkland pasture surrounds the property which has uninterrupted views over the adjoining Blackmore Vale countryside. Access to the village of Horsington with its church, pub and primary school is available directly from the grounds. In all the land amounts to approximately 5 acres.

Additional Information
The house and grounds are sold freehold with vacant possession of Apartment 1 on completion, with 3 leasehold apartments which are occupied.

Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage. LPG central heating. "