4 bed detached house for sale

North Cheriton, Templecombe, Somerset BA8

A beautifully renovated four-bedroom detached home with exceptional views & nearly one acre of grounds. Detached garage and twin bay car port.

Set in an elevated position with sweeping views across open countryside towards Alfred’s Tower and the Stourhead Estate, this beautifully renovated fourbedroom detached home blends period charm with modern design in a wonderfully balanced way. Originally built around 1880 as a wheelwright’s workshop, the property has evolved over time into a lightfilled, flexible residence that offers both character and contemporary comfort. Constructed from attractive local stone beneath slate and tile roofs, it has been thoughtfully extended, with an oakframed addition that brings warmth, natural light and a strong connection to the surrounding landscape. The result is a home that feels welcoming, versatile and full of personality.
The accommodation is arranged across two connected living spaces, allowing the property to function as a generous single family home or as two selfcontained areas, ideal for multigenerational living or potential rental income. The original cottage includes a bright entrance hall, cloakroom, a spacious living and dining room with a wood burner, and a modern, wellequipped kitchen. Upstairs, two generous double bedrooms sit alongside a stylish shower room and excellent builtin storage.The adjoining converted barn provides further selfcontained accommodation, beginning with a rear entrance hall, cloakroom, study and a utility room with walkin storage. Two additional double bedrooms each enjoy ensuite access, and a cosy snug with a wood burner opens onto the garden through French doors. The standout feature is the impressive openplan kitchen and dining room, where oak flooring, a highspec kitchen with an island, and farreaching views across the grounds create a stunning everyday living space.
Services

We understand that mains electric, water and drainage are connected to the property, along with owned solar panels and a 9.5kWh battery system that provide economical power. The main house is heated by oil-fired central heating, while the cottage enjoys air-source heating and cooling.
Council Tax: South Somerset-Tax Band D
Additional information

Broadband: FTTP-Ultrafast broadband is available-highest available download speed 1000 Mbps, highest available upload speed 1000 Mbps. (Wessex Internet).
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 low risk from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding.

North Cheriton offers a peaceful rural setting while remaining conveniently positioned between Wincanton and the historic Abbey town of Sherborne. Wincanton, Sherborne and Yeovil provide a wide range of cultural, recreational and shopping facilities, and the area is well known for walking, riding and golf, with clubs in both Sherborne and Yeovil. The acclaimed Newt estate is a short drive away, and the region offers excellent schooling options, including Sherborne Schools, Bruton, Millfield and Hazelgrove. Transport links are strong, with mainline stations at Templecombe, Sherborne and Castle Cary offering direct services to London Waterloo and Paddington, while the A303 at Wincanton provides swift road access to London and the Home Counties.

Outside, the property is approached via a generous gravel driveway with ample turning space, leading to a detached garage and a twobay carport. The gardens are beautifully established, with sweeping lawns, mature trees and colourful borders that frame the house perfectly. A beech hedge separates the formal garden from the paddock, which includes a vegetable plot, greenhouse, meadow and fruit trees, offering excellent potential for a variety of uses. To the rear, a raised deck provides an ideal spot to relax and take in the panoramic views over the surrounding countryside.