4 bedroom semi-detached house

Glebe Cottage is an enchanting semi-detached, Grade II listed stone built property under a tiled roof, originally two cottages and with origins from the late 18th century.

It holds immense charm with a certain artistic flair, whilst offering excellent accommodation over two storeys. The current owners have significantly improved the property during their tenure, with Farrow & Ball throughout, as well as wonderful hand printed wall papers, which give Glebe Cottage an original and inspired welcoming feel, whilst retaining the original integrity of this historic property.

The front door leads to the superb vaulted kitchen/dining room with bespoke hand painted units, again in Farrow & Ball, under Beech and Granite worktops with a double Belfast sink, space and connection for a dishwasher and fridge/freezer, along with a large area for a table and chairs, perfect for entertaining. An opening leads to a fabulous living room with original flagstone floors, charming window seat, and exposed beams and a functional multi fuel burner, ideal for those cooler evenings. Access from here can be gained directly to the gardens. A stylishly decorated hall with single Belfast sink, storage, space and connection for a washing machine/dryer and a downstairs WC with Victorian and Fired Earth tiles provides some very useful and practical space. The snug, consisting of a small wood burner and some built in bookshelves, further enhances this idyllic property.

Upstairs, the period and notably artistic feel continues with exposed beams and Liberty wallpaper. The four bedrooms, with lovely views over the surrounding gardens, are of a good size and there is plenty of storage with built in cupboards and a vast insulated loft. Also on this floor is a good sized family bathroom and separate shower room.

OUTSIDE
The gravelled driveway provides plenty of parking but worth a special mention are the spectacular gardens with an abundance of interest, including a variety of roses, plants, shrubs, a substantial pergola with trained grapevine and a rich variety of fruit trees that include plum, pear, crab apple and apple, as well as soft fruit. A sheltered paved terrace provides the ideal spot for some al fresco dining with an ornamental pond, perfect for wildlife, serving as an idyllic backdrop. Towards the end of the garden is a recently built bespoke Halstock shed, along with a good-sized workshop with potential to be converted into perhaps a home office, subject to any necessary planning consents.

SITUATION
Nether Compton is one of several highly popular villages including Trent and Over Compton which lie in pretty undulating countryside, tucked away from main roads but conveniently located close to the ancient historic Abbey town of Sherborne. With an active community, the village has a green, church, hall, pub, cricket club and well renowned Trencherman’s food club and delicatessen.

Dominated by its ancient Abbey and school, Sherborne is arguably the most attractive town in Dorset. Numerous musical and cultural events occur throughout the year and there is a superb range of traditional shops and boutiques. West Dorset is well known for its unspoilt landscape and there are many pretty villages and countryside walks nearby. The Jurassic Coast is a mere twenty miles away at Weymouth. This stretch of coastline, from Portland to Lyme Regis, with its spectacular cliffs, has even been designated a World Heritage Site.

Communications have improved markedly in recent years with the upgrading of the A303 to dual carriageway almost the whole way to London. In addition, there are mainline stations at Sherborne on the Waterloo to Exeter line, or at Castle Cary on the Paddington to Penzance line. Thus, despite the rural nature of the area, London is a little over two hours by both road and rail.