5 bedroom detached house

Green Hedges is an attractive red brick detached house surrounded on three sides by its pretty mature gardens and set on a generous corner plot on this no through lane.

Dating from the 1920s, the house has been in the same ownership for over 30 years and in that time has been substantially extended and modernised and now offers light, flexible and well-presented accommodation, with the rear facing rooms on the upper floors having lovely far-reaching views over the open countryside.

From the lane, a picket gate opens to a paved pathway with steps leading to the entrance porch which opens to a generous reception hall with ceramic tiled floor and recessed shelving. Following on is the hallway, off which is the double aspect dining room and adjacent shower room with space and connection for a washing machine and tumble dryer. To the rear of the house is the kitchen with wall and base units with eye level double oven and inset electric hob with extractor above. There is space and connection for a tall fridge freezer and a dishwasher. A door leads to the garden room, perfect for breakfast whilst enjoying views of the garden, or just to sit and relax with a book. Double doors open to a paved area with steps up to the raised lawn.

Back to the hallway, which leads to the generous sized double aspect sitting room with views over both front and rear garden. A wood burning stove, on a raised brick, stone topped hearth provides a central focal point and ensures a cosy atmosphere.

Stairs, with storage cupboard beneath, rise from the hallway to the first-floor landing, where there are four bedrooms (three double, all with modern fitted wardrobes, and a single) and family bathroom. Further stairs, with storage cupboard below, rise to the second floor where there is a further bedroom/study with eaves storage.

The house is approached from the lane to a well laid-out turning and parking area in front of the spacious rustic-style double carport and adjacent workshop with power and light.

The cottage style garden to the front, with its paved pathways and staddle stones is beautifully planted with an array of herbaceous plants, trees and shrubs including roses, hebe, forsythia, lavender and a red acer to name but a few. The front of the house is adorned with an established white wisteria and honeysuckle creating a most welcoming first impression.

The rear garden is particularly appealing, being mainly laid to lawn, bordered by fencing and hedging providing privacy and seclusion.

The established planting is designed to provide a dazzling display for much of the year, with a wide selection of flowering plants and shrubs including mahonia, camelia, viburnum and osmanthus. There are a number of trees providing shade and form, including silver and Himalayan birches, a flowering cherry and an apple tree.

Paved stepping stones lead to the rear of the garden where there is a rose and clematis covered trellis plus a substantial timber shed and summer house, perfect for catching the daytime sun. An octagonal timber table and bench provide the ideal spot for some alfresco dining. The working part of the garden is to the rear and side, where there are raised vegetable beds, a fruit cage, greenhouse, compost area and a former brick privy, now a useful log store. A pathway with honeysuckle covered timber pergola over, leads back to the front of the house. There is a concealed oil tank, outside lighting and tap.

All in all, this is an appealing family house with a flexible layout and delightful gardens within this most sought-after village.

Brookhampton is a charming hamlet situated between Castle Cary and Yeovil with its extensive shopping and business facilities and the historic Abbey town of Sherborne. There is easy access to the A303 and the adjacent charming village of North Cadbury which is nestled within the beautiful undulating Somerset countryside with its rolling hills and valleys. The village has a primary school, shop, historic parish church, country inn and village hall. Castle Cary, just 3 miles is an attractive market town with a good range of shops and amenities.

There is a mainline station at Castle Cary with trains to London/Paddington, stations at Templecombe/Sherborne with trains to London Waterloo, good transport links on the A303 (M3 London Road) and Bath and Bristol can be reached within an hour or so.