Land for sale

Level Lane, Charlton Horethorne, Sherborne, Somerset DT9

A family home of generous proportions with planning permission for a detached dwelling as well as 13 acres of pasture.

The house was built in the late 1970’s and provides generous and flexible accommodation that the current vendors, who have lived at the property for 34 years have offered as a bed and breakfast at times. The accommodation includes, four bedrooms, two with ensuites, plus a shared shower room. Downstairs is an entrance hall with cloak room, large storage cupboard, Kitchen/ breakfast room, snug, conservatory, study and utility. The living room is open planned with a dining area and features a unique vaulted ceiling and a galleried landing. Leading on from the study, is a utility room with shower room, side access to the garden and door into the double garage.
The gardens are well proportioned to the size of the property. A large productive vegetable and fruit garden lies to the front of the house adjacent to the attached double garage and an area able to park several cars. The rear garden is predominately laid to lawn with a small area of orchard.

Planning application ( Outline ) No. 22/02693/out
Outline permission has been granted (06/8/24) for a two bedroom, single storey dwelling. As part of the consent, two acres of woodland are to be created as offset.
Beyond the garden on the western side lies an attractive parcel of free draining pasture land of approximately 13 acres that has been used by a local farmer for grazing. The land is divided into two and bordered by mature hedgerow extends to 13 acres in total. Vehicular access is permitted over the adjoining track to the gated ‘yard’ and outbuildings. The track is owned by the neighbour but the Vendors have enjoyed uninterrupted use for two generations. The timber framed outbuildings are currently used for storage but could be converted for a wide range of purposes subject to necessary permission.

Situation
Charlton Horethorne is a charming and pretty village nestled in picturesque countryside on the Dorset/Somerset border. The village boasts a thriving pub and hotel, village shop, primary school an ever-increasing number of groups and clubs organising a wide range of activities, often with the support of the very active Charlton Horethorne Village Hall Committee and numerous small businesses in the area. The village is conveniently placed just 5 miles to the north of the historic Abbey town of Sherborne providing an excellent range of cultural, recreational and shopping facilities including Waitrose and Sainsbury supermarkets. Sherborne also boasts excellent schools and is renowned for its private schools. The town also appreciates excellent accessibility either via the mainline railway station or the A30 which runs through the town and the A303 to London and the west country is only a few miles from the village at Wincanton. Airports with a wide variety of destinations are at Bournemouth, Bristol, and Exeter. Recreational facilities are abundant with horse riding, sports clubs, countryside walks from the front door as well as places of interest including The Newt, Stourhead, The Fleet Air Arm Museum and more.

Council Tax
Somerset Council Tax F
EPC: E

Services
Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. An oil fired boiler provides heating and hot water.

Directions
Post code: DT9 4NN
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In the village of Charlton Horethorne, turn on to Cowpath Lane directly opposite the church. Turn right on to Level Lane and the property is on your left half way along.