THE OLD FORGE HOLTON, WINCANTON, SOMERSET

THE OLD FORGE HOLTON, WINCANTON, SOMERSET

THE OLD FORGE HOLTON, WINCANTON, SOMERSET An immaculately presented and unlisted 19th century farmhouse with secondary accommodation in a lovely rural setting Porch Entrance hall Drawing room Dining room Snug Study Office Kitchen/breakfast room Laundry room 2 Cloakrooms Master bedroom with en-suite shower room Guest bedroom with en-suite shower room 3 Further double bedrooms Family bathroom Self-contained guest cottage incorporating living room with kitchenette Double bedroom Shower room Integral double garage Parking Games room Greenhouse Tool store Garden In all about 2 acres (0.81 hectare) Holton/Maperton ½ mile Wincanton/A303 2¾ miles Templecombe (London Waterloo 2¼ hours) 3½ miles Sherborne 7 miles Castle Cary (London Paddington 1½ hours) 8¼ miles (Distances and times approximate) Knight Frank LLP 15 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3PU Tel: +44 1935 812 236 sherborne@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.co.uk These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure.

The Old Forge Dating from the 19th century, The Old Forge is a charming and well presented former farmhouse built of local stone under a clay tiled roof. The house sits at one end of its two acres of beautiful garden, which is characterised by mature trees and shrubs set amidst sweeping lawns with magnificent views of the landscape beyond. It has been the family home of the current owners for the past nine years and was sympathetically extended in 2007 to not only enlarge the living space but also to take full advantage of the wonderful setting. On the ground floor there are two principal reception rooms to either side of the stone flagged entrance hall. The drawing room has an open fireplace, window seat and windows on two sides including a door opening out to the terrace. The dining room also has a flagstone floor, two window seats and a door leading through to the kitchen/breakfast room, which serves as the main hub of the house. The breakfast area has a vaulted oak beam ceiling and panoramic views across the garden, with sliding French windows to open up the house during fine weather. The kitchen is fitted with a range of painted timber units, granite work surfaces, walk-in larder, 4 oven oil-fired AGA (cream) and a number of built-in electrical appliances. Adjacent to the kitchen are the office and the large laundry room, with doors leading to the snug, the office and the integral double garage. On the first floor are the large master and guest bedrooms, which both have en-suite shower rooms and views out across the garden, three further double bedrooms and the family bathroom. Guest Cottage & Garden The Old Forge is approached off a quiet lane to a broad tarmac parking area in front of the house, with direct access to the double garage. Framed by gently rolling countryside, the garden is absolutely beautiful and lies almost entirely to the rear of the house. It comprises a gently sloping lawn fringed by borders and mature shrubs and trees planted in a fan shape to direct the eye to the idyllic view beyond. To one side on a higher terrace are the games room and the vegetable garden, which comprises several raised beds, fruit cage and greenhouse. Further on and screened from the house is the self-contained timber-clad guest cottage, which has its own vehicular entrance and parking. Currently the cottage serves as a successful Airbnb generating an income of circa 7,000 p.a. In all the gardens extend to about 2 acres (0.81 hectare).

Situation & Amenities The Old Forge is situated in beautiful rolling countryside with no immediate neighbours, midway between the small villages of Holton and Maperton (½ mile). Holton is the larger of the two and has a parish church, village hall and the popular New Inn public house. E There is a choice from five primary schools within a three mile radius, with the nearest in the small village of Horsington (1½ miles), all feeding to the highly regarded secondary school (The Gryphon School) in Sherborne (7 miles). Nearby private schools include the various schools in Sherborne and Bruton, Port Regis, Leweston and Hazlegrove. S There are good local facilities in the small town of Wincanton, with Sherborne and Castle Cary both providing a wider range of local shopping and business amenities. The regional centre of Yeovil is about 14 miles away. t Sherborne, Yeovil, Bath, Bristol and Exeter all provide excellent entertainment venues. e There are several gastro pubs and restaurants within the local area. M The A303 is accessed at Wincanton and provides a direct link to London via the M3, to the West Country and to the M5 at Bridgwater (30 miles) via the A39. T There are mainline stations at nearby Templecombe (3½ miles) offering a regular service to London Waterloo taking 2¼ hours and from Castle Cary to London Paddington taking 1½ hours A on the fast service. The regional airports of Bristol, Bournemouth and Exeter can all be reached in about an hour, offering connections within the UK and to many international destinations.

GUEST COTTAGE GUEST COTTAGE Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating. Solar panels. Fixtures & Fittings: All those items regarded as tenant s fixtures and fittings, together with the fitted carpets, curtains and light fittings, are specifically excluded from the sale. However, certain items may be available by separate negotiation. Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: F Local Authority: South Somerset District Council Tel: 01935 462462 Directions (Postcode BA9 8AY) From the A303 exit at the Wincanton junction, proceed south on the A357 (signed Templecombe) continuing under the A303 and after ¾ mile turn right onto the B3145 (signed Sherborne). Proceed for just over 1 mile and on the edge of North Cheriton turn right signed to Maperton. Keep bearing left and The Old Forge will be found after a short distance on the left. Viewings All viewings are by appointment with the sole agents Knight Frank LLP. Important Notice: Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing ( information ) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members names. Photographs: Summer 2017 Particulars: May 2018 Kingfisher Print and Design. 01803 867087.

Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area 379 sq.m / 4,081 sq.ft (Excluding Studio and Guest Cottage) Ground Floor Guest Cottage First Floor Reception Bedroom Bathroom Kitchen/Utility Studio Storage This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan,please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them.