5 bed country house for sale

Golden Valley, Water Lane, Charlton Horethorne, Sherborne, Somerset DT9

KingsLand are delighted to offer this outstanding development of four individually designed properties to be constructed alongside the newly renovated Golden Valley Farmhouse, set in the idyllic village of Charlton Horethorne on the Somerset/Dorset border. Built by renowned developers, Hopkins Estates, these high specification homes will retain existing architectural features whilst providing the very best example of contemporary luxury living.

At Golden Valley, each property provides open plan living with stylish kitchens, dining and living areas, a utility room, luxurious en-suite bedrooms and beautifully proportioned private gardens with off-road parking and either car port or double garage. An Eco-responsible approach is at the forefront of these exceptionally designed homes which will include air source heating and thoughtfully planned, energy-efficient construction.

Barn Conversion 3 - A wonderful opportunity to acquire a detached 5-bedroom barn conversion situated on the site of Golden Valley Farm.

Entering the spacious hallway, stairs rise to the first floor. The right wing of the home opens to the living area, with doors opening onto the rear garden and flowing through to an open-plan dual-aspect dining room and kitchen. This impressive space features a vaulted ceiling and expansive glazing, flooding the room with natural light. The contemporary kitchen will be fitted with high-quality appliances and a central island with breakfast bar, providing generous worktop space ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. A door leads through to the fitted utility room with inset sink and external door to the front aspect. The left wing of the ground floor accommodates two double bedrooms, each with its own en-suite shower room, along with a study, WC, storage cupboard and internal access to the double garage.

The first-floor principal bedroom enjoys a Juliet balcony with uninterrupted rural views and is complemented by a well-appointed en-suite bathroom with couples basins, and an adjoining dressing room. Across the landing are two further double bedrooms; one benefitting from an en-suite shower room and built-in wardrobes, and the other enjoying its own en-suite shower room and exceptional far-reaching views

Outside, the property is approached via a shared driveway from Water Lane, leading to a gated private driveway with manicured front garden, double garage, parking for several vehicles, an EV charging point, four-bay secure cycle store and bin storage area. The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn and complemented by a patio accessed from both the living and dining room, providing an ideal space for outdoor dining.

An early reservation will provide the opportunity to ensure that kitchen and bathroom aesthetics can be individualised to your own requirements.

Services: Mains water and drainage, electricity, EV charging point, air source heat pump, telephone and 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 with Water Lane, is the entrance to Barn 3.

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Council Tax Band: Not Yet Available
Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Somerset
EPC: Tbc

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Viewing: Strictly by appointment through the agents.