A delightful and immaculately presented period cottage, thought to date back to the 1830s, with later additions. Constructed of local stone under a clay tiled roof, the cottage is double glazed throughout and offers much character yet has practical accommodation with a flexible layout.

During the current owner’s tenure, a significant programme of sympathetic improvements has been carried out, including new associated electrics and plumbing, plus new flooring throughout. A garden room with quarry tiled under floor heating has been added to the front of the cottage, providing a link between the snug/bedroom three and the beautiful double aspect sitting room with vaulted ceiling and French doors to the garden. A fireplace provides a focal point but is not functional.

Further reconfiguration includes the creation of a useful boot room off the garden room, which now provides ample recessed storage cupboards. In addition, a shower/cloakroom has been added off the snug/bedroom three, providing ensuite facilities if required.

The kitchen/dining room has been re-sited to the east side of the cottage and is now very much the heart of the home, with ample space for a table and chairs, making this a room in which everyone will want to gather. There is a good range of painted timber base and wall units under a hardwood worktop with inset Belfast sink, gas hob with extractor above and a pull-out tall larder unit and double bin. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, full height refrigerator and double oven. Additionally, there is also a slot in under counter freezer. An understairs cupboard neatly houses the tumble dryer. French doors open to the private terrace.

Following on is the snug/bedroom three, which has also been reconfigured, and was previously the kitchen. This welcoming room is perfect to relax in and while away the afternoon with a book.

From here, stairs rise to the first-floor landing, off which are two double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and super views over the garden and out to the countryside beyond. Also on this floor is the re-fitted family bathroom with sky light, WC and panelled bath with wall mounted shower above. There is a recessed storage cupboard, plus a vanity basin with storage beneath.

The property is approached from the lane to the driveway which leads to a gravelled parking area, which is shared with the neighbouring property, each having parking for 2 cars. Following on, and to the front of the house, is the cottage style garden, which is particularly appealing, having both a traditional feel, but with a modern twist. There are paved walkways interspersed with raised gabions which add a modern architectural feel. Vintage galvanised troughs, together with beds and borders are planted with a dazzling array of flowering plants and shrubs including agapanthus, foxgloves, hydrangeas, roses, ferns and phlox, which give colour and cover for much of the year. Shade and form are provided by a number of trees including apple, holly and willow. Climbers, including clematis, hydrangea, pyracantha and honeysuckle, adorn the front and side elevations.

Immediately abutting the front of the cottage is a paved patio area, which is private and sheltered, perfect for outside entertaining or evening drinks. A wind out awning gives shade when needed. At the far end of the garden is a small area of lawn and a timber shed.

The lasting impression is of a truly welcoming retreat in a secluded and peaceful spot, within easy walk of amenities. Perfect as a principal home, bolt hole or investment.

Barn Cottage is situated in Newtown, which comprises mainly period cottages and is tucked away on the fringe of Milborne Port. This vibrant village lies in an accessible position just on the Somerset side of the county boundary yet within three miles of the beautiful town of Sherborne. The village has a range of every day facilities including a primary school, shops, including a supermarket, 2 pubs, award winning fish and chip shop and the Clockspire Restaurant, as well as a medical centre and village hall. Nearby Sherborne has a full range of shops, boutiques and supermarkets. The larger commercial centre of Yeovil is within 8 miles and is the main town in the area.

The countryside in this area is well known for its beauty, with the gently undulating landscape broken up by areas of woodland and interspersed with pretty villages. Communications are excellent with the A303 to a dual carriageway most of the way to the M3 in London. To the west, this road leads to Honiton and Exeter and leads to the M5 at Taunton. Railway links are excellent with mainline stations at Sherborne and Templecombe serving London Waterloo and an Intercity service from Castle Cary on the Penzance to Paddington line.

Walking, riding and cycling in the unspoilt countryside. Racing at Wincanton, Salisbury, Taunton and Bath. Golf at Sherborne and Yeovil. Water sports at Sutton Bingham Reservoir (near Yeovil) or the Dorset coast.

The area is particularly noted for the excellent range of independent schools, most notably the Sherborne boys’ and girls’ schools, Leweston, Bryanston, the Bruton schools and Millfield.

Agent's Note
The driveway and half of the gravelled parking area with space for 2 vehicles, is owned by Barn Cottage. The neighbouring cottage has right of access over the driveway and owns the other half of the gravelled parking area where they have parking for 2 vehicles.

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