Property description

A substantial country property situated in this popular village. Immaculately maintained accommodation including Hall, 2 Reception Rooms, Kitchen/Family Room, Utility, Cloaks, Master Bedroom with En Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Bathroom. Pretty gardens & excellent range of outbuildings & 10 acres of land.

HORSEACRES FARM, CHARLTON MUSGROVE, WINCANTON, BA9 8HW
NO ONWARD CHAIN

About the area
Horseacres Farm is located on the heart of the small village of Charlton Musgrove. There is a very active community which holds many events in the recently constructed village hall. The village is within easy driving distance of Bruton, Gillingham and Wincanton. Set amongst the rolling countryside of this part of Somerset, the house has views towards Alfred's Tower and the wooded escarpment of the Stourhead Estate. Other towns within commuting distance include the regional centre of Yeovil, the Abbey town of Sherborne and the cultural cities of Wells and Bath

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Charlton Musgrove is also well situated for access to many of the area's best known schools including the Bruton schools, Port Regis, St Mary's Shaftesbury, Hazelgrove and the schools at Sherborne. Communications to the area are excellent with the A303 trunk road within five minutes drive providing excellent road access to London/Home Counties via the M3/M25 route as well as the South West via the M5. There are railway stations at Castle Cary and Bruton with a regular service to London Paddington and also Gillingham, to London Waterloo.

Accommodation
Horseacres Farm is set back from the quiet village lane, with views to Alfred's Tower to the front and surrounding open countryside to the rear. Stepping out of the front gate, there are a number of fantastic footpaths and bridleways.A half glazed door opens to the PORCH with tiled floor and onto the light ENTRANCE HALL with ceramic tiling to floor, stairs rising and useful storage cupboard. The SITTING ROOM is a dual aspect room with window to the front and double doors opening to the rear terrace. A wood burning stove is set on a tiled hearth with stone surround. The spacious DINING ROOM has a large window to the front and attractive brick fireplace with stone hearth and iron grate.

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The generous KITCHEN/BREAKFAST/FAMILY ROOM has an excellent range of bespoke Oak units with granite effect worksurface, two bowl stainless steel sink with filter tap and attractive tiling to splash prone areas. There is a Hotpoint 4 ring LPG cooker with double oven below and a 2 oven oil fired AGA. Space for fridge freezer, and dishwasher. Windows and double doors to the rear garden, tiling to floor. Plenty of room for a large table and sofas to enjoy the sunny aspect and charming garden views. The UTILITY ROOM has a further good range of wall and base units, with wood effect worksurface and sink unit. Window with window seat to the side and half glazed door opening to the rear garden. Space and plumbing for a washing machine, tiling to floor. The CLOAKROOM has a wash basin and WC.

First Floor
The light and spacious LANDING has a large window to the front. The generous MASTER BEDROOM has a window to the front, with views to Alfreds Tower, and built in wardrobes. The EN SUITE BATHROOM has a white suite comprising paneled bath, fully glazed large shower cubicle with Rainfall shower, two basins set within a vanity unit and WC. heated towel rail, slate effect flooring and obscure window to the rear. There are THREE FURTHER DOUBLE BEDROOMS. The FAMILY BATHROOM has a white suite comprising paneled bath with shower over, basin set within a vanity unit and WC. Obscure window to the rear, heated towel rail and slate effect flooring.

Gardens and Grounds
Approached from the quiet village lane, a private sweeping driveway leads to the front of Horseacres Farm. A high hedge offers good privacy for the front garden with lawn and well established flowerbeds, shrubs and trees. To the side of the property is a double garage with remote control electric up and over doors, light and power. In front of this is plenty of parking. Double wooden gates open to the rear garden, which can also be accessed along a side path.To the rear of the property is a charming terrace surrounded by well planted and tended borders and ponds with a lovely water feature linking them.. Beyond is a lawn area with attractive borders leading to a well established vegetable garden with raised beds, compost area, a greenhouse and potting shed, both of which have power.

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The STABLE BLOCK has 4 loose boxes and tack room, with a concrete yard in front. To the side of this is an open fronted barn. Directly behind the stables is a paddock with a pond to one end. A track leads along the side of this paddock to a further open fronted barn and shelter, both with power, and to further paddocks.Approximately 8.5 acres, the land is level and exceptionally well maintained, with stock proof fencing and water troughs. To the corner is a lovely wooded area, planted by the current owners, with cut pathways winding through it.

Further Information
SERVICES - Oil fired central heating, mains electricity, water and drainage. LPG gas for cooking. Satellite broadband.TENURE - FreeholdCOUNCIL TAX - Band F

Directions
From the A303, take the exit to B3081, Bruton and Wincanton Racecourse. Turn left onto the B3081 and take the next Right turn after The Hunters Lodge Inn, signposted Bruton and Charlton Musgrove. After approximately 1.5 miles, turn Right onto Barrow Lane. Horseacres Farm will be found on the left after 0.7 miles, indicated by our For Sale board.From Bruton, continue out of the town on Dropping Lane. Continue on this road for approximately 1.5 miles, take the left fork to B3081 at the top of the hill. After approximately 0.2 miles, take the Left fork. After 0.9 miles, Horseacres Farm will be found on the right, indicate by our For Sale board.

Important Notice
Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. VIEWINGS - interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.

Property Features :

• Substantial and versatile country property
• Situated in a quiet rural, yet not isolated, location
• Spacious and immaculately maintained accommodation
• Generous kitchen/breakfast/family room enjoying a sunny aspect
• Large master bedroom with en suite bathroom with views to Alfred´s Tower