4 bed detached house for sale

Throop Road, Templecombe, Somerset BA8

A fine four bedroom detached period home set in beautiful south facing gardens amounting to approximately a third of an acre with glorious aspects across surrounding countryside in a peaceful rural setting with large workshop and garage and within easy reach from the mainline station to London Waterloo.

This beautiful property stands in an idyllic rural setting on the edge of the Somerset village of Templecombe, built of handsome stone and brick quoin elevations under a tiled roof with origins dating back to the 18th century and later additions inclusive of a more recent extension in 2021. The property offers an impressive 2,613 sq. Ft of versatile accommodation and has provision for a ground floor bedroom with plumbing in place to provide a separate bathroom which could perhaps lend itself to a dependent relative or equally provide an excellent work from home set up. Free from the restraint of any listed status, the property benefits from elegant double glazed sash windows and although requires some gentle modernisation, has been well maintained offering huge scope for enhancement to make a wonderful family home nestled in a tranquil setting amongst magnificent countryside. The property has a lovely feel throughout with views from the front and rear across the adjoining unspoilt landscape and has retained pleasing character features such as wooden beams, exposed stone and fireplaces; complimented by an abundance of natural light. The open plan kitchen/ breakfast room features an exposed stone archway with an oil-fired Rayburn inset in an attractive brick surround and bespoke wooden kitchen. The dining room is positioned in the original part of the house and has a traditional and distinctive feel, featuring ceiling beams, dual windows and aspect over the pretty front garden. A sizeable conservatory flows from the sitting room and kitchen and provides a wonderful, serene space to take in the beautiful outlook across the landscaped garden. Upstairs there are four bedrooms each with a unique feel, built in storage and lovely varied views over the gardens and captivating countryside. The main bedroom has an ensuite shower room, fitted wardrobes and attractive bay window. The generous family bathroom was updated in 2021 and features a striking freestanding roll top claw foot bath, separate shower cubicle, vanity basin and steam bath and has a jack and jill door to bedroom two.
Services

We understand that mains electric and water are connected to the property. Oil fired Rayburn heating. Sewage treatment plant.
Council Tax: Somerset Council—Band F
Additional information

Broadband: FTTP—Superfast broadband is available—highest available download speed 50 Mbps, highest available upload speed 9 Mbps. (Openreach).
Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, and vodafone. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider.
Flooding: The property is in an area at a very low risk from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding.

Combe House is situated in a peaceful idyllic rural setting on the edge of the village of Templecombe, with amenities close at hand which include a primary school, a church, a doctor’s surgery, a community café, Co-op store and above all a mainline station that connects to London Waterloo and Exeter. The town of Wincanton lies 5 miles to the north, where the A303 provides swift access to London and the West Country. The historic Abbey town of Sherborne and the local regional centre of Yeovil lie to the west providing between them an excellent range of cultural, recreation and shopping facilities, as well as an excellent choice of public and state schools.

The property is approached from the lane flanked by dwarf character stone walls and a five-bar gate which opens onto the driveway laid to stone chippings providing parking for several cars and fitted with an EV charging point. There is a further five bar gate with pedestrian access connecting an additional area of parking and access to the garage which measures 29’1” x 10’1” equipped with power and light. There is also a fantastic workshop 29’6” x 14’7” greenhouse and garden shed.
The glorious south facing gardens amount to approximately a third of an acre with beautiful views across neighbouring fields. There is an expansive garden terrace abutting the rear of the property, ideal for summer entertaining and the main body of garden is laid to lawn with raised beds, established floral borders and rose pergola.