4 bedroom character property for sale

Higher Kingsbury Farmhouse is a wonderful Grade ll listed period home with an amazing separate two storey studio, both full of character and surprises where ever one glances.

The farmhouse enjoys a traditional sitting room with a pretty stone fireplace with timber beam and wood burner, wall panelling and window shutters leading to a grand dining room with flagstone floor, wall panelling, window seat, window shutters and fabulous inglenook fireplace again with a wood burner.A further reception lies to the western wing and is used by the vendor as a library/study. Also to this floor is a 28 ft plus farmhouse kitchen/breakfast room with space for day to day eating, features include a range of units, twin butler sink with mixer, stainless steel gas range style cooker. Adjoining is a utility, rear lobby, cloakroom and shower room. There are two separate entrances to the rear garden.

To the first floor is a pretty landing area, four good sized bedrooms and a main bathroom with separate shower cubicle.

Outside
To the rear of the property is a manageable enclosed garden with paved area suitable for a summer dining, stocked flower and shrub borders, level lawn and pond. Gate with pathway to parking. Courtesy door to garage with double doors to front.The garage is accessed across a shared former farmyard. The Old Granary is also within this area (please see title plan under floor plans) this outbuilding has double doors and a pedestrian door to front and offers extreme flexibility to a new owner, subject to consents of course, a gem of a building!

Situation
Milborne Port offers an excellent range of amenities. A butchers, award winning Fish & Chip shop and restaurant are a short walk away. The village also benefits from a Cooperative store, doctors surgery, pharmacy, hairdressers and pubs. In addition, there is The Clockspire which is a fine dining restaurant and bar which is gaining a enviable reputation.Sherborne's main shopping street offers a wide range of shops, local businesses and facilities including a Waitrose supermarket. Other towns within driving distance include the regional centre of Yeovil (5.5 miles) and the county town of Dorchester (18 miles). Sherborne has a regular mainline service to Waterloo taking about 2.5 hours and there is a fast train service from Castle Cary (12 miles) to Paddington, which takes about 90 minutes. Bournemouth, Bristol and Exeter Airports are all easily accessible.

Schools
Sherborne has an excellent range of schools with two primary schools within the town, both feeding to The Gryphon School for secondary education. Private schools in the area include the Sherborne schools, Leweston, Hazlegrove and the Bruton schools.

Directions
Postcode - DT9 5EB
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Services
Mains electricity, water, drainage, gas and secondary double glazing.

Council Tax Band - F

Local Authority
Somerset District Council

Tenure
Freehold

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Every care has been taken with the preparation of these details, in accordance with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance to you, please obtain professional confirmation. Alternatively, we will be pleased to check the information. These details do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All measurements quoted are approximate. Photographs are provided for general information and cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. The fixtures, fittings & appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. No guarantee can be given with regard to planning permissions or fitness for purpose. Energy Performance Certificates are available on request.

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Wells -Bruton -Shaftesbury

Tenure: Freehold