Set within a generous plot, this spacious four-bedroom detached bungalow offers well-balanced single-storey accommodation, two bathrooms and a generous rear garden, complemented by parking for several vehicles and a substantial garage/workshop. The property provides a comfortable and versatile home in a village setting, with Templecombe railway station and the wider amenities of the surrounding area within easy reach.
Accommodation
An inset porch shelters the glazed front door, which opens into a welcoming entrance hall. The bedrooms are positioned towards the front of the property, while the principal living spaces are situated to the rear, enjoying views over the garden. The hall also provides access to the partially boarded loft, which benefits from lighting. The kitchen is positioned to the rear of the bungalow and enjoys a pleasant outlook over the garden. It is fitted with shaker-style cabinetry complemented by solid oak worktops, together with an inset 1 ½ bowl ceramic sink with drainer beneath the rear-facing window. Integrated appliances include an under-counter fridge and freezer, while there is space for a freestanding oven, washing machine and tumble dryer. A door leads into a useful utility area, which provides further appliance space, a side-facing window and a stable door opening directly onto the rear garden. The sitting room is a particularly welcoming space, featuring exposed timber beams, solid oak flooring and a log burner providing an attractive focal point. Large sliding glazed doors open onto the rear patio, allowing plenty of natural light into the room and creating a wonderful connection between the house and garden.
Four bedrooms sit at the front of the home, providing excellent flexibility for family living, guests or office space. The principal bedroom is a generous double room with an attractive bay window and a built-in wardrobe with drawers and hanging space. Bedroom two is another well-proportioned double with a bay window, while bedroom three is a further double room with a side aspect and a useful built-in unit incorporating a wardrobe, desk and drawers. Bedroom four is a single room with a side-facing window and airing cupboard. The property benefits from two bathrooms. The main bathroom comprises a bath with two handheld shower attachments, vanity unit with inset basin and WC and heated towel rail. A separate shower room provides a corner shower, together with a WC and basin.
Outside
The front of the property is bordered by established high hedging creating a great degree of privacy. The gravelled driveway provides parking for several vehicles, while double wooden gates open onto a further parking area to the side, offering space for up to four additional vehicles and providing access to the garage and rear garden. To the rear, the glazed sliding doors from the sitting room open directly onto a paved patio, providing an ideal area for outdoor dining and seating. Beyond, the garden extends a considerable distance and is predominantly laid to lawn, with a summer house and selection of established fruit trees. At the far end of the garden, an archway leads into a gardening area, where there are raised wooden beds, a greenhouse and three useful sheds, one of which benefits from electricity. The garden is enclosed by fencing, with a rear gate and newly planted laurel hedging establishing the property's boundary.
The garage/workshop is a significant feature of the property, being generously proportioned with space for two vehicles. It benefits from power, lighting and plumbing for additional appliances, together with two side-facing windows and a vehicle inspection pit, providing an excellent facility for vehicle enthusiasts or those requiring a substantial workshop. An additional external door leads into a useful boot room, which also incorporates a WC and basin.
Location
Templecombe is a well-connected village in the Somerset countryside, combining rural charm with everyday convenience. It has a mainline railway station with direct services to London Waterloo, along with a range of local amenities including a Co-op, primary school, doctors’ surgery, church and active village hall. Its position near the A303 and A30 makes travel across the Southwest straightforward, while nearby towns such as Sherborne, Wincanton, Shaftesbury and Yeovil provide broader shopping, dining and leisure. Surrounded by attractive countryside, much of it designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the area is ideal for outdoor activities like walking, cycling and riding. The Jurassic Coast is also within easy reach, adding to Templecombe’s appeal as a peaceful yet accessible place to live.
Services: Oil-Fired Central Heating, Mains water, Mains Drainage, Electricity and Telephone all subject to the usual utility regulations.
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.
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: D
Local Authority: Somerset
EPC Rating: E
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Viewing: Strictly by appointment through the agent.
