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" A HUGE DOUBLE FRONTED PERIOD DETACHED HOUSE TOTALLING 3734 SQUARE FEET! FIVE DOUBLE BEDROOMS AND FOUR RECEPTION ROOMS. STUNNING INTERIOR DESIGN WITH ELEGANT PERIOD CEILING HEIGHTS, FLAG STONE FLOORS AND OTHER BEAUTIFUL CHARACTER FEATURES. SITUATED IN THIRD-OF-AN-ACRE WITH BEAUTIFUL GARDENS AT THE FRONT, SIDE AND REAR. ENVIABLY FREE FROM THE RESTRICTIONS OF GRADE II LISTING. EXTENSIVE COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS AT THE REAR. DRIVEWAY PARKING FOR 3-4 CARS. LOVELY 'TUCKED-AWAY' VILLAGE CENTRE POSITION. ONLY A SHORT WALK TO THE LOCAL PUB, SHOP AND RESTAURANT. EXCELLENT DOG WALKING FROM YOUR DOOR. OIL FIRED RADIATOR CENTRAL HEATING AND BESPOKE PERIOD-STYLE DOUBLE GLAZING. CELLAR AND OUTBUILDINGS. 41' LOFT STORAGE ROOM OFFERS GREAT SCOPE FOR FURTHER CONVERSION (subject to the necessary planning permission). ONLY A SHORT DRIVE TO THE CENTRE OF THE HISTORIC TOWN OF SHERBORNE AND THE MAINLINE RAILWAY STATION TO LONDON WATERLOO.
This amazing property enjoys well laid out, flexible accommodation comprising entrance porch, grand entrance reception hall, drawing room, sitting room, kitchen breakfast room, garden room/dining room, large utility room and downstairs WC. There are two staircases that rise to the first floor where there is a large split-level period landing area, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, second bedroom with en-suite shower room, third double bedroom and first floor family bathroom. On the second floor there are two further double bedrooms and access to a huge loft storage room measuring 41'7 x 15'5. This loft void offers great scope for further conversion, subject to the necessary planning permission. This home has been tastefully and lovingly, extensively restored with quality enhancements such as a bespoke kitchen and bathrooms. Period features have been retained sympathetically and include flag stone floors, bespoke period style double glazing as well as some lovely original feature sash and mullion windows, original panelling and working shutters, grand staircase and fine fire places. The grounds extend to third of an acre with stunning gardens at the front, side and rear and enjoy a backdrop on to open countryside and hills beyond. There is a driveway parking area providing off road parking for 3-4 cars at the side of the house. The village of Henstridge offers a vibrant community with amenities very nearby including village/post office, primary school, village hall, two public houses, parish church and Indian restaurant/take-away. The house is only a short drive (approximately 5 miles) to the coveted, historic Abbey town of Sherborne with its mainline railway link to London making Waterloo station in just over two hours directly without changing your seat! Sherborne boasts a superb boutique high street with cafes, restaurants, Waitrose store and independent shops plus the breath-taking Abbey, Almshouses and Sherborne's world-famous schools. THIS PROPERTY SIMPLY MUST BE VIEWED TO BE APPRECIATED.


Path laid to stone chippings leads to entrance porch.

ENTRANCE PORCH - 6'6 x 4'3
A beautiful entrance porch with period tiled flooring. Multi pane period stained glass windows to the sides and front. Period glazed and panelled front door leads to entrance reception hall.

ENTRANCE RECEPTION HALL - 14'11 maximum x 14'2 maximum
A stunning entrance reception hall full of character enjoying elegant ceiling heights and original flag stone floor. This fantastic greeting area provides a heart to the home and enjoys a light dual aspect. Period sash window to the front. Period window overlooking the driveway. Moulded skirting boards and architraves. Moulded panelling. Moulded dado rail. Period staircase rises to the first floor with panelling. Two radiators. Fitted bookshelves. Double panel doors lead to hall cloaks cupboard. Period doors lead off the entrance reception hall to main reception rooms.

SITTING ROOM - 13'6 maximum x 15'
Elegant period ceiling heights. This room enjoys a light dual aspect with period sash windows to the front and rear, both with fitted period panel shutters. Moulded dado rail. Moulded skirting boards and architraves. Period wall panelling. Radiator. Sisal flooring. Carved Ham stone period fire surround and hearth with cast iron Morso log burning stove.

Glazed multi-pane, period style doors lead from the entrance reception hall to living room.

LIVING ROOM - 13' maximum x 14'11 maximum
This room enjoys a light dual aspect with feature period sash window to the front and working period panelled shutters. Feature period multi-pane window overlooking the main garden. Period wall panelling. Period moulded ceiling coving. Moulded skirting boards and architraves. Fabulous period fire surrounds with cast iron grate and hearth. Open fireplace. Fireplace recess. Period style book shelving. Radiator. With double doors open, the living room through to the reception hall gives a full measurement of 27'9.

KITCHEN/ BREAKFAST ROOM - 18'3 x 12'10
A beautiful range of bespoke kitchen units comprising Corian work surface with retro-metro tiled surrounds. Large inset stainless steel sink bowl and drainer unit with mixer tap over. Inset induction hob. Fitted oil fired AGA. A range of drawers and cupboards under. Integrated dishwasher. A range of matching wall-mounted cupboards. Fireplace recess with attractive period style over-mantle. Flagstone floors. Island unit with built in electric oven. Corian work surface. Breakfast bar. Inset feature ceiling lighting. This room enjoys a light dual aspect with period windows to the side overlooking the driveway and period window overlooking the main garden. Secondary staircase leads to the first floor. Doors lead to under-stairs storage cupboard space. Integrated fridge. Fitted wine rack. Glazed and panelled door leads from the kitchen/breakfast room to the garden room.

GARDEN ROOM - 21'2 x 7'10
This stunning room is currently used as a dining room and enjoys a vaulted ceiling. It boasts a light dual aspect with multiple period style double glazed windows to the rear overlooking the main garden. Bespoke period style double glazed double French doors and side lights leads to patio seating area. Radiator. Flag stone flooring. Door to the side.

Glazed stable door from the kitchen breakfast room leads to utility room.

UTILITY ROOM - 12'10 x 11'3
A superb sized boot room with a light multi aspect with period mullion window to the side. Period multi-pane window overlooking the drive and internal window to the garden room. A range of cream coloured, Shaker style kitchen units comprising laminated work surface, tiled surrounds, cupboards and drawers under. Stainless steel sink bowl and drainer unit with mixer tap over. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Space for upright fridge/freezer. A range of matching wall-mounted cupboards. Floor standing oil-fired central heating boiler. Travertine floor tiles. Door leads to storage cupboard.

Period panel door lead from the entrance reception hall to cloakroom.

CLOAKROOM
Fitted low-level WC, wall-mounted wash basin, tiled splash back, extractor fan, chrome heated towel rail.

Main grand period staircase with hardwood handrail rises from the entrance reception hall to first floor landing. A split level period landing enjoying elegant period ceiling heights. Alcove with fitted book shelves. Second staircase descends to kitchen/ breakfast room. Three multi-pane period style windows overlook the driveway. Period window overlooks the main rear garden enjoying extensive views over fields and hills beyond. Radiator. Moulded skirting boards and architraves. Period panel doors lead off the first floor landing to the bedrooms.

MASTER BEDROOM - 14' maximum x 16'4 maximum
A generous double bedroom enjoying elegant period ceiling heights. This room has a light dual aspect. Period sash window overlooks the driveway area. Period sash window to the f "