4 bed detached house for sale

North Cheriton, Templecombe, Somerset BA8

An exceptional period village home of great character and provenance, offering beautifully proportioned accommodation, gardens approaching a third of an acre and outbuildings in an idyllic Somerset setting. No Onward Chain.

Believed to date back more than 300 years, The Old Post Office is one of the earliest houses in North Cheriton and occupies a special place in the village’s history. Originally a number of quarry workers’ cottages, the attached building later became the village post office in 1895 and remained at the heart of local life until 1932. In the 1970s it was sensitively restored and combined into a single, substantial private residence, retaining its charm while creating a comfortable and practical family home. The Old Post Office is rich in character, with a number of fascinating historic details, including a carved stone head of Queen Victoria dated 1897, created to mark her Diamond Jubilee, along with further stone figures believed to represent former postmasters of the house. The property has been a much-loved family home for over four decades and retains a rare sense of warmth, continuity and timeless appeal.
The accommodation extends to approximately 2,016 square feet and is arranged over two floors. At ground level, the house offers a welcoming entrance hall leading to an elegant dining room, ideal for entertaining, and a characterful kitchen that forms the heart of the home. A generous living room provides a warm and inviting space for everyday living with feature inglenook and wood burner inset, while a separate study offers flexibility for home working or quieter pursuits. A shower room completes the ground floor.
On the first floor are three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a light-filled principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes, together with afamily bathroom. In addition, there is a delightful first-floor studio/attic room, currently used as an art space, which would equally suit use as a home office or potential fourth bedroom.
Services

We understand that mains electric, water and drainage are connected to the property. Oil fired central heating.
Council Tax: Somerset Council-Tax Band E
Agent Note: The neighbour has a right of way in the garden, but this passage has been blocked off for decades.
Additional information

Broadband: FTTP-Ultrafast broadband is available-highest available download speed 1000 Mbps, highest available upload speed 1000 Mbps. (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 low risk from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding.

North Cheriton is a highly regarded Somerset village surrounded by open countryside, yet remains well connected. The nearby village of Templecombe offers mainline rail services to London Waterloo, while the market towns of Sherborne and Wincanton are easily accessible. The surrounding Blackmore Vale provides outstanding walking, cycling and rural amenities.
The Old Post Office represents a rare opportunity to acquire a distinguished and atmospheric village home of genuine character, combining period charm, generous accommodation and a superb rural location.

There is a both a pedestrian gateway and vehicular off road parking space from the roadside entrance. The gardens extend to approximately 0.27 acres and create a peaceful and private setting with space for relaxation, entertaining and planting. There is an array of fruit and specimen trees, mature borders and raised beds. The views from the top of the gently sloping garden are breathtaking. The property is further complemented by a garage and outbuildings providing useful storage and further versatility.