A substantial detached four-bedroom house with one-bedroom self-contained annexe set in 1/3 of an acre in the sought-after village of Marston Magna. This incredibly versatile and spacious home boasts a sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, master bedroom with en-suite, two further large double bedrooms, garden, sunroom, potting shed, double garage and parking for numerous cars with the addition of two Electric Vehicle charging points and the benefit of solar panels.
Main House
Entering the hallway, with stairs to the first floor and hard wearing Karndean flooring underfoot, doors provide access to the sitting room at the front of the property and to the kitchen at the rear with views over the garden. The sitting room is light and welcoming with a large window and blinds to the front and feature fireplace with electric fire. The room flows through to the dining area with laminate flooring, ample space for a table and chairs, vaulted ceiling with Velux window and bi-fold doors which open onto the patio. The kitchen, with tiled floor, wooden shaker style wall and base units, black mirror chip worktops and curved kitchen island with breakfast bar has a rear door to the garden and Velux window. The kitchen is modern and practical and fitted with two electric Neff ovens and separate grill, Neff induction hob with angled cooker hood, 1½ sink with drainer and space for a washing machine, dishwasher and American style fridge/freezer.
On the first floor the large dual aspect master bedroom at the rear of the property enjoys views over the garden with an en-suite shower room, WC, sink and heated towel rail. There are two further double bedrooms, offering a fabulous amount of space, both with built in-wardrobes, a single bedroom with over stairs wardrobe and fully tiled family bathroom with curved shower bath, WC, sink, heated towel rail and large obscured window making this a bright and light space. The loft is accessed via an attached ladder and is partially boarded.
The Annexe
The annexe is a fabulous addition to this home and has the versatility of either being self-contained or part of the main house. It sits on the left side of the property and is accessed via a lockable door from the hall in the main house or from the rear garden. An open plan area at the rear of the annex enjoys views over the garden with a fully fitted matt slate grey kitchen with peninsula, single oven with separate warming plate, Neff induction hob with angled cooker hood, washing machine, pantry, sitting room and conservatory with electrics and lighting. A door leads through to the dining area and downstairs shower room with WC, sink and heated towel rail. Stairs lead to a double bedroom with an en-suite shower room and a lockable door provides access to the upstairs landing in the main house.
The Outside
The property is accessed via an ‘in and out’ drive through stone columns onto a gravelled driveway at the front of the property with space to park numerous cars and a pergola which houses two EV charging points. A planted border sits to the left of the driveway with attractive stacked stone and hedging to the right and a five-bar unequal split gate leading to the rear of the property with a double garage and concrete parking area.
The garden is mostly laid to lawn with a large patio that sweeps across the rear of the property. The lawn is interspersed with manicured beds, a rockery, mature shrubs and trees, a water feature and an archway leading to an area of lawn; perfect for playing outdoor games. At the end of the garden a sunken fire pit and rainwater collection tank can be found A gravelled path from the patio leads along the left side providing access to the summer house, large walk-in potting shed and double garage which benefits from a utility space and is currently used as an art studio, gym and games area with pool table.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to make this stunning property your own and enjoy the best of village living in a truly desirable modern and spacious home.
Location
Marston Magna, located on the South Somerset/Dorset border, is a village situated on the A359. The Marson Inn, the public house in the village, is located at the crossroads of the A359 and the B3148 and there is also a village hall, playpark and church. The village has a wonderful community spirit with many events throughout the year and benefits from numerous public footpaths for dog walking. Marston Magna lies between the villages of Mudford with the popular ‘Half Moon’ public house and Queen Camel with a primary school, GP surgery, village shop with Post Office and further public house ‘The Mildmay Arms’. The village is well placed for road access to the A303 which is to be found a short distance to the north. Sherborne, with its historic abbey, renowned schools, and a variety of shops, is within 5 miles. The large town of Yeovil, also within 5 miles, offers a wider range of shopping, recreational, and educational facilities, including a college and district hospital. The area is well-connected by mainline railway stations in Sherborne, Yeovil, and Castle Cary.
Services: Mains water, oil central heating with external Grant Vortex boiler, electricity, mains drainage, and telephone all subject to the usual utility regulations. Solar panels currently generate approximately £800 per annum.
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band – House: E
Council Tax Band – Annexe: A
Local Authority: Somerset
EPC: C
Caution: NB All services and fittings mentioned in these particulars have NOT been tested and hence we cannot confirm that they are in working order.
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Viewing: Strictly by appointment through the agents.