Property description
A beautifully appointed four-bedroom period farmhouse set in a peaceful village location with wonderful private gardens and orchard amounting to 0.93 acre. Large workshop, generous driveway parking.
This impeccable much loved attached double fronted four-bedroom period home has origins dating back to circa 1650 yet is thoughtfully and sympathetically updated for modern comfort. Boasting handsome stone elevations and an inviting interior rich with character, this beautiful home is full of warmth and historic appeal.
As you step into the hall the flagstone floors instantly convey a sense of charm. The vibrant cloakroom has a striking feature wall and gold accents creating a real sense of opulence. The reception rooms each feature charming fireplaces with woodburning stoves, perfect for cosy evenings, while window seats, exposed beams, and wooden shutters enhance the period ambiance. Also of particular historical note, is a priest hole adding further intrigue into this beautiful period home. The bespoke kitchen/breakfast room is beautifully appointed and practical, complete with an electric hob, oil fired?AGA, Belfast sink, integrated larder and space for white goods, framed by a glorious garden outlook and French doors leading to the terrace. A separate utility room offers further convenience with additional space for white goods, coat storage, and direct garden access.
An elegant drawing room enjoys direct access to the garden terrace and is centred around a beautiful fireplace and flows into a dedicated study ideal for working from home or as a quiet retreat.
A snug offers further versatile living space with stairs rising to a spacious landing adorned with wooden wall panelling and leads to four double bedrooms and opens onto a lovely balcony offering sweeping garden and orchard views.
The principal bedroom impresses with vaulted ceilings, dual aspect light, a generous walk-in wardrobe, and an en-suite featuring both bath and separate shower. The second bedroom, with its own staircase to a large, partly boarded attic, offers extra space and versatility. Most bedrooms include fitted wardrobes, and the family bathroom combines a clawfoot bath, basin cabinet, and WC with classic style and functionality.
SERVICES
Mains water, oil fired central heating, private drainage.
Council Tax: South Somerset—Tax Band E
Agent's Note: The driveway is owned by Lily Farm, with a right of way access for two neighbouring properties with one neighbouring property having allocated parking.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband: FTTP—Ultrafast broadband is available—highest available download speed 1000 Mbps, highest available upload speed 1000 Mbps. (Openreach, Wessex Internet).
Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, and VODAFONE. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider.
Flooding: The property is in an area at a VERY LOW RISK from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding.
Lily Lane farmhouse is tucked away in a quiet backwater yet within close reach of the village centre of Templecombe, which has amenities which include a primary school, a church, a doctor’s surgery, a community café, Co-op store and above all a mainline station that connects to London Waterloo and Exeter. The town of Wincanton lies 5 miles to the north, where the A303 provides swift access to London and the West Country. The historic Abbey town of Sherborne and the local regional centre of Yeovil lie to the west providing between them an excellent range of cultural, recreation and shopping facilities, as well as an excellent choice of public and state schools.
A beautifully paved south facing terrace abuts the rear of the home, this serene outdoor living area provides the perfect spot for al fresco dining, morning coffee, or taking in the tranquil garden views. With seamless access from the kitchen and drawing room, the terrace enhances the home’s indoor–outdoor flow and creates a great extension of the living space.
The garden is a peaceful haven, laid to manicured lawn and established borders that bring vibrant colour and texture throughout the seasons. A further area of garden is designated as a vegetable garden with raised stone beds with ease of access to a former privy now providing a useful gardeners toilet. Stone wall boundaries complement the period character of the home and gates provide access to the driveway laid to stone chippings offering ample parking for several vehicles and access to the Granary which is used for storage but requires some remedial works.
For those who enjoy working on hobbies or need extra storage space, the garden also houses a large workshop (29’4 x 20’2), once an RAF classroom, complete with power and light. Whether used as a creative space, a home office, or a storage area, it’s a versatile addition to the property.
Two five-bar gates separates the main garden and drive with the orchard, punctuated with an impressive array of apple, pear and plum trees. This could equally be utilised as a grazing paddock for perhaps sheep or ponies.
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