Property description
A spacious and well maintained detached family home in the centre of this popular and convenient village. The flexible and light accommodation includes Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Master Bedroom & En Suite, Three Further Bedrooms, Bathroom. Gardens, Garage and Plenty of Parking.
Forge House, Bourton, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5BN
Built of natural stone, Forge House has been well maintained by the present owners and offers spacious accommodation. Located in the village of Bourton, the property enjoys easy access to the A303 and also a number of train station, most with a direct link to either London Waterloo or Paddington.
About the area
Bourton is a small rural village in North Dorset, close to the National Trust Stourhead Gardens. It is a popular and active village with a primary school, doctors surgery, well regarded pub/restaurant, parish church, village hall and a petrol station/shop/post office. The towns of Wincanton and Gillingham are also close by with a wide range of amenities including supermarkets: Gillingham -Waitrose and Wincanton- Morrisons and Lidl. There are highly regarded primary, nursery, State and Independent Schools in the area including: Hazelgrove in Sparkford, Millfield in Glastonbury and Street and Kings, Sexeys and Bruton School for Girls in Bruton. There are mainline railway stations in Gillingham and Castle Cary with regular services to London Waterloo and Paddington respectively.
Ground Floor
The solid wood front door with glazed panel opens to the spacious HALLWAY with stairs rising. Useful storage cupboard with coat hooks and shelf over and further storage in the under stair cupboard. The light and generous SITTING ROOM has an open fire on a stone hearth with brick surround. There are large double doors with glazed panels either side, opening to the rear garden. The dual aspect DINING ROOM is a good size room with windows to the front. The KITCHEN has an excellent range of wood effect wall and base units, incorporating an integral fridge freezer, with laminate worktop and attractive splash back tiling. A stable door leads out to the pretty rear garden and a window overlooks this area and fields beyond, beneath which is a stainless steel one and half bowl sink unit. There is breakfast bar and space for a cooker, dishwasher and washing machine. Ceramic tiling to floor. A CLOAKROOM is accessed from the hall and comprises of a WC and basin with tiling to splash prone areas.
First Floor
Stairs rise to the LANDING with a generous airing cupboard offering good storage. The MASTER BEDROOM is a spacious light double room with windows to the front. There are built in wardrobes with sliding doors, hanging rail and shelf over. A door leads to the EN SUITE with white suite comprising fully tiled shower cubicle, pedestal basin and WC. Tiling to all splash prone areas and window to the side. TWO FURTHER DOUBLE BEDROOMS have windows overlooking the pretty rear garden and fields beyond, one benefits from built in wardrobes. The FOURTH BEDROOM is currently used as a study and enjoys an outlook to the rear. The FAMILY BATHROOM has a suite comprising paneled bath, pedestal basin and WC. There is tiling to all splash prone areas and a window to the side.
Gardens
To the front of the property is a lawn area with attractive flowerbed borders planted with lavender and rose bushes. There is a low stone wall which bounds this area. The private tarmac driveway leads along the side of the property to the rear. The pretty rear garden enjoys mature lawned and terrace areas offering ideal places for al fresco dining. Backing onto open fields, this gardens enjoys an open aspect and countryside views. The generous garage is located within the corner of the garden and measures 18'2'' x 19'8'' giving garage and workshop space with great storage.
Further Details
SERVICES - Oil fired central heating, main electricity, water and drainage TENURE - Freehold COUNCIL TAX - Band F
Directions
From our Castle Cary office take the A371 to Wincanton. Pass through Wincanton and take the B3081 passing through the village of Bayford and continuing to Bourton. After entering the village, continue for approximately 0.3 mile, Forge House will be found on the left indicated 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 :
- Spacious detached family home
- Flexible and light accommodation
- Views to open fields to the rear
- Built of natural stone
- Pretty gardens to front and rear