A quintessentially English country five-bedroom farmhouse nestled on the Northern outskirts of the highly sought-after village of Charton Horethorne on the Somerset/Dorset border. Golden Valley Farmhouse is set within 0.6 acres (further land available by separate negotiation) and is currently undergoing extensive renovation to combine luxury contemporary living with period charm. Elements of open plan living provide a wonderful entertaining space with separate dining room, living room and conservatory. This property benefits from underfloor heating throughout, fibre optic ultrafast broadband, a private entrance into a courtyard with double garage, outbuildings, enclosed front and rear garden and nearby countryside walks aplenty.
An early reservation will provide the opportunity to ensure that kitchen and utility room aesthetics can be individualised to your own requirements.
Entering the hallway with understairs cupboard and WC, stairs ascend to the first floor. To the left, the living room is framed by a beautiful Inglenook fireplace with wood burner. A study room provides a great space for home-working and separates the space through to the open plan kitchen/breakfast/family room with fully fitted kitchen and oil-fired Aga, island with inset sink, adjoining family room and door to the utility room. Through to the dining room, French doors to both the front and rear garden and access to the conservatory make this a fantastic entertaining space.
Upstairs, the dual aspect principal bedroom with en-suite shower room and separate dressing room enjoys views of the surrounding countryside. Two further double bedrooms, one with en-suite, two single bedrooms and family bathroom are accessed along the hallway. Each bathroom will be elegantly appointed with exquisite Laufen sanitaryware, paired with VADO brassware and cutting-edge Aqualisa digital showers. Luxurious tiling by the acclaimed Spanish manufacturer Porcelanosa will complete the space with timeless style and exceptional quality.
The Outside
The property is approached via a private entrance from Water Lane into a courtyard area framed by hedging and with parking for several cars, a double garage with EV charger and two stone outbuildings with the potential for conversion into an annexe, home office, garden or games room. Beyond, the front garden is laid to lawn with a paved patio accessed from the living room, dining room and conservatory.
The rear garden is mostly laid to lawn and enclosed by a stone wall and hedging and abuts a stone barn. A patio area spans the rear of the property to both the dining room and back door.
Services: Mains water and drainage, electricity, oil fired central heating, Wessex Internet fibre optic ultrafast broadband with data points and wireless access throughout all subject to the usual utility regulations.
Location
The property is located on the Northern side of Charlton Horthorne, a pretty, little village lying between Sherborne (5.5 miles) and Wincanton (5.6 miles) on the Somerset/Dorset border. Charlton Horethorne has a thriving community with a popular public house, village shop, church, community hall and primary school. The nearby picturesque Abbey town of Sherborne has a wonderful array of boutique shops and eateries and in 2024 it was voted the best place to live in the South-West by The Times.
Footpaths and bridleways surround the village making it ideal for walking, cycling and riding. Sailing and water sports are available at Sutton Bingham Reservoir (near Yeovil) or on the South Coast. Horse racing can be enjoyed at courses in Wincanton, Salisbury, Bath and Exeter with Golf courses in Yeovil, Sherborne, Wincanton and Wheathill. The Newt country estate, Hauser and Wirth art gallery and renowned Clockspire restaurant are within a ten-mile radius.
The Gryphon secondary school in Sherborne is highly rated and is within easy reach. The area is noted for its independent schools with Sherborne Boys’ and Girls’ schools, Leweston, Bryanston, Clayesmore, Millfield, King’s Bruton, Sexey’s, Canford and Milton Abbey all within reasonable driving distance. Hazlegrove, Sherborne Prep and Port Regis preparatory schools are also all within proximity.
Travel links are excellent, the A303 can be joined at Wincanton and provides travel to London and the South-West. The M5 is joined at Taunton and provides access to Bristol, the Midlands and the North. Nearby railway stations at Sherborne, Templecombe, Castle Cary and Bruton provide travel to London Paddington and Waterloo within two hours as well as Bath, Bristol, Taunton and Exeter.
Directions
Coming from Sherborne or Wincanton take the B3145 to the centre of Charlton Horethorne Village. By the Kings Arms public house turn onto North Road and proceed for about 475 metres. At the fork turn right onto Maperton Road and at the first junction turn right onto Water Lane. Golden Valley Farmhouse is on the left with the entrance immediately after.
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Council Tax Band: F
Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Somerset
EPC: TBC
NB. CGI is used for illustrative purposes only.
Viewing: Strictly by appointment through the agents.
