Semi-detached house for sale in Maperton, Holton, Wincanton BA9

This charming semi-detached house located is the picturesque hamlet of Maperton. This property boasts tastefully presented accommodation throughout including three/four bedrooms and a spacious garden with ample parking.

Accommodation

Upon entering the property through a canopied porch, you are welcomed into the hallway. Beyond the spacious central hallway features a rear-facing window and a skylight, with a galleried landing above. This hallway also includes an impressive fireplace set within a stone hearth and an understairs cupboard.

The kitchen caters to all culinary needs, offering ample units with space for white goods. It includes an Algor gas hob with an extractor fan, an electric oven beneath, space for a fridge freezer and a sink positioned beneath rear-facing windows. The open-plan dining area features French doors leading to the decking area and a window overlooking the garden. Additionally, there is a cupboard housing the boiler. Adjacent to the dining room is the boot room, which comprises fitted base units and a rear door. A cloakroom is also located off the boot room, with an additional door leading to a courtyard area.

The living room offers two front-facing sash windows and French doors leading to a decking area. This space is enhanced by exposed beams and a natural stone fireplace with an open hearth and a wooden mantle above.

Located off the central hallway, bedroom four is currently utilized as an office and offers a large front-facing sash window.

The first-floor landing provides a bright and airy space, granting access to all bedrooms and the family bathroom.

The master bedroom features a front-facing sash window with picturesque views of the neighboring countryside and a fitted wardrobe.

Both bedroom two and three also boast front-facing sash windows that overlook the scenic countryside.

The family bathroom is well-appointed with a WC, hand wash basin, radiator, linen cupboard and a bath with a shower over it. It also offers convenient access to the eaves.

Outside And Outbuildings

A gate provides access to a private driveway offering ample parking alongside a car port for two vehicles with sheds lying either side. The front of the property is laid to lawn either side of the pathway, as well as mature trees and shrubs. Here the sunken Calor Gas tank can be located.

The rear garden can be accessed through a side gate from the driveway. The rear garden is largely laid to lawn and offers a spacious decking area, alongside a patio. Within the lawn lies beds filled with a variety of flowers. The septic tank can also be located within the garden.

Services

Mains electric and water
lpg central heating
Dorset Council -
Council Tax Band – C

EPC - E

Situation

Maperton is nestled within the picturesque countryside of the Blackmore Vale. The neighbouring village Holton offers a traditional public house. The further neighbouring village of Charlton Horethorne which offers a general stores, public house/hotel, church and primary school.

The property benefits from its close proximity to local amenities. Castle Cary (6 miles) is an attractive, small market town in the heart of the Somerset countryside with a wide range of independent shops and boutiques. Castle Cary is also home to The Newt “one of the most exceptional country house hotels Britain has seen” according to The Telegraph. For further services the regional centre of Wincanton (4 miles) offers a range of amenities, supermarkets and leisure. Castle Cary has a regular mainline service to Paddington taking about 90 minutes and there is also a trainline from Templecombe (5 miles) to Waterloo, which takes about 140 minutes.

The historic Abbey town of Sherborne is located 7 miles south of the property and offers a wide range of independent shops, local businesses, restaurants and coffee shops plus Waitrose and Sainsbury supermarkets.

The towns and villages surrounding Maperton offer an excellent range of schools including Charlton Horethorne or Wincanton for primary education and King Arthurs School for secondary education. In addition to the state schools there is an abundance of excellent private schools in the area including Leweston, Sherborne Schools, Millfield, Bryanston and Kings School Bruton.

Agents Note

The property offers development opportunities subject to the relevant permissions. The current vendor applied for planning permission to extend the kitchen among other works in 2021, details can be found on the Somerset planning portal under reference 21/00689/hou.

Directions

From Sherborne, head North-East on the B3145/Bristol Road to Charlton Horethorne. Follow this road through Charlton Horethorne and North Cheriton, upon existing the village of North Cheriton turn left at the cross roads sign posted Holton. Follow through the village of Holton, upon existing the village turn left at the cross roads. Follow this road for approx 0.6 miles, the turning can be located by a Symonds and Sampson for sale sign. Follow down the lane for approx 20 yards, the property can be located on the right hand side.

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