6 bedroom detached house for sale

An elegant, detached property located on the edge of this sought after town, boasting far-reaching views and a detached cottage.

PROPERTY
Prospect Farmhouse is in an enviable location within a level walk of the town's High Street. Built of Chilmark Stone in the early 1800's it is a double fronted Georgian farmhouse with almost 2000 sq. ft of accommodation brimming with character features such as original fireplaces, flag stone and wood floors and exposed brick work. The ground floor is arranged around the hallway and includes two reception rooms to the front and the kitchen / breakfast room to the rear with a large utility room and W/C adjacent. There is even a cellar. The first floor offers four double bedrooms all sharing a large family bathroom.
Additional accommodation is in the charming ‘ Old Cheese House’, a two-bedroom detached, self-contained cottage also enjoying character features. This has provided a good additional income as an Airbnb for over 5 years, but would equally be ideal for visiting friends and family or as a rental home.

THE SITUATION
Mere has an abundance of community spirit with a thriving High Street providing services for most everyday requirements including a primary school, a library, Co-Operative store, post office, doctor surgery, pharmacy, public houses and cafe to name but a few. Gillingham (4 miles) offers further facilities including an excellent secondary school, a wider range of shops including Waitrose and Asda, and a mainline railway station serving London Waterloo and the south west. Wincanton (4 miles) also offers a secondary school, Lidl and Morrison supermarkets and also enjoys a lovely independent High Street. Mere benefits from close access to the A303, an easy route to London via the M3. The area is well known for the large choice of good State and Independent primary and secondary schools and a variety of outdoor and countryside activities including golf, rugby and football clubs, cycling, shooting and horse riding. Nearby is Stourhead House and gardens and Longleat House with its safari park. There is a wide network of footpaths and bridle ways accessible from the village or a short drive away.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached from Castle Street via a long private drive rising to the side of the property where there is a gravel area with parking for several vehicles. The garden lies mainly to the front and rear of the property but does wrap fully around the dwelling and is beautifully secluded. To the front of the house is a south facing terrace. There is a greenhouse, timber shed and stone outbuilding providing handy storage. The rear garden is raised and leads to an area planted with a variety of mature trees providing homes for an abundance of wildlife.

An art studio measuring 9m x 3m is connected to most services making it an extremely versatile space suitable for any use including extra living space.

COUNCIL TAX
Dorset Council Tax G

EPC: E (main house) C (cottage)

SERVICES
Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property. Ultrafast broadband is available and all mobile phone networks have good coverage.

DIRECTIONS
Post code: BA12 6JS
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