Country house for sale in Buckhorn Weston, Gillingham, Dorset SP8

A substantial, family home, constructed of red brick and situated in a highly sought after village, boasting a large garden and an exciting outbuilding.

Built in 1901, The Shutters has been beautifully renovated and maintained and now boasts light and spacious accommodation with a variety of Victorian features including stripped pine floors and doors. A traditional entrance hall with stairs to the first floor, leads to the dining room and sitting room, both of which enjoy a dual aspect and feature fireplace. The kitchen/breakfast room has a charming feel with quarry tile floor, Belfast sink, dual aspect and doors to the porch and hall. A large pantry adjoining the kitchen houses shelving, a dishwasher and fridge freezer. A shower room and large utility/boot room with side door to patio is located at the far end of the kitchen. Upstairs, the light and spacious landing provides access to all four well-proportioned bedrooms as well as the main family bathroom. All four bedrooms are double aspect while one boasts a substantial dressing room leading from the landing.

Situation

Buckhorn Weston is a desirable village with a great sense of community. At the centre is a popular public house, village hall and village green, church and well supported cricket club. The nearby towns of Templecombe and Gillingham have mainline railway stations offering a reliable service to London Waterloo and the West Country. Gillingham and Wincanton also provide a choice of supermarkets, doctors’ surgeries and a range of retail outlets to provide for your everyday needs. The area is renowned for its outstanding state and independent primary and secondary schools and there are a range of countryside pursuits including shooting, horse riding and golf. Road communications are excellent with the A303 easily accessible and providing links to London and the West Country.

Outside

Accessed from the lane via a tarmacadam apron, bordered by two low brick walls, the drive leads past the property to a larger gravel area with ample parking for several vehicles. Located to the side of the driveway is an array of wood, stone and brick built barns, shed and store with potential to further develop, improve or extend, subject to necessary planning consents. The majority of the large garden is laid to lawn with an abundance of mature fruit trees, shrubs and bushes. There is a small orchard, wildlife pond and two sunny shingle patios ideal for alfresco dining.

Council tax

Dorset Council Tax Band F
EPC: E

Services

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

Directions

From the centre of the village, with the Stapleton Arms on your left continue round the bend and The Shutters is on your right hand side.