Beechfield House, is a substantial detached, individually designed property, offering much peace and tranquillity being positioned on a no through road.

Built in 1978 to the owner’s specification and constructed of mellow hamstone elevations under a clay tiled roof, the house is designed to maximise light and to take full advantage of the extensive gardens and the southerly far reaching rural views to the rear. With a generous plot of 1.67 acres, there is ample space to extend or modify the property, subject to the necessary consents.

Although now requiring upgrading, the house is nonetheless well proportioned, with a good balance of reception rooms to bedrooms, and offers enormous potential to provide a wonderful family home.

The part glazed front door opens into the entrance hallway with stairway and exposed stone wall. Off the hallway is the cloakroom and access to the downstairs rooms.

The sitting room which is double aspect, is both spacious and light, allowing the sun to flood in all day. Sliding, glazed patio doors open to a private and sheltered paved area and lawn. Far reaching views can be enjoyed over the extensive gardens and out to Rowbarrow Hill beyond. An exposed stone wall adds a rustic touch and the beautiful elm ceiling beams and hamstone fireplace with woodburning stove give a traditional feel. The dining room connects to the sitting room via double doors, which when opened, provide the ideal space for parties or large gatherings. There are windows to both sides of the room and elm ceiling beams. From here, doors lead to the useful double aspect study and the integral double garage, which is larger than average and has an inspection pit, rear window, tap and an electric up and over door.

The kitchen/breakfast room is divided into two distinct areas. There are windows on all sides and a deep bay window to the rear, with lovely views over the gardens and hills beyond. The working part of the kitchen is to the front with base units and inset sink and space and connection for appliances. Off the kitchen is the utility room with Trianco boiler, sink and door to garden.

Stairs rise to the first-floor landing, and the 5 bedrooms, 4 of which are double. The principal bedroom, which is double aspect, with an en-suite bathroom, has an exposed stone wall and is of a particularly good size with picture windows to enjoy the far reaching views. The 2 further bedrooms to the rear are also light with good views to the south. Bedroom two, also double aspect, enjoys westerly views and opens into a further bedroom, with front aspect and plenty of eaves storage. This room would also work well as a home office if required. Also on this floor is the family bathroom.

The location and size of the gardens are a particular feature of this property, and being on a no through road, the tranquillity, seclusion and privacy is immediately apparent.

The property is approached via a timber 5-bar gate to a tarmacadam driveway, which extends partway to the side of the property providing ample space to park a motor home or boat if desired.

To the front there is plenty of turning and parking space plus access to the integral double garage. There is an impressive timber shed with power and light, plus a greenhouse also with power and a tap. Immediately abutting the rear of the house is a generous patio area, ideal for al-fresco dining. The paving continues to the side, where there’s the oil tank, log store and side gate.

The majority of the gardens lie to the rear and east and offer the chance to put your own stamp on it and provide your own design, as they are mostly laid to lawn, bordering farmland to the south. There is a large vegetable patch which is completely enclosed by Beech hedging and fencing. To the rear of which is the compost and mulching area bordered by Hazel bushes. Following on is a small orchard of fruit trees including Apple and Damson. An old Yew tree, Oak and Horse Chestnut, add interest and provide shade. To the front is a beautiful old Beech Tree, after which the house is named.

A grassed area extends to the west side of the house passing a timber trellis planted with honeysuckle. To the front of the house is an area of lawn, stone wall and hedge. Flanking the driveway and along the easterly edge are raised beds richly planted with flowering shrubs, herbs and bushes providing year-round interest and form.

The countryside on the Dorset/Somerset border must be some of the most beautiful in the South West. Gently undulating unspoilt farmland broken up by valleys and woodland where dairy farming predominates. Rimpton is a small village tucked away from main roads in an area of strict planning control, preserving its special character and consists mainly of period stone house and cottages, some dating from mediaeval times when the village was in the hands of the Bishop of Winchester. It is well known for the beauty of its houses and its setting.

The nearby ancient Abbey town of Sherborne has a good range of shops and boutiques and is well known for its beauty and high-quality schools. Most national retailers are represented in the larger commercial centre of Yeovil. Communications to this part of the world are excellent with the A303, a dual carriageway, most of the way to the M3 towards London. To the west, the M5 is joined at Taunton for access to Bristol, the Midlands, and the north. There are mainline railway stations at Sherborne and Templecombe, both servicing London Waterloo in a little over two hours. Alternatively, there is a mainline service from Castle Cary to London Paddington, about 90 minutes.