Blackford Road, Charlton Horethorne, DT9

‘Bluebell Cottage’ is a pretty, period, natural stone semi-detached cottage situated on the rural edge of the sought-after Somerset village of Charlton Hornethorne. The property backs on to fields and boasts lovely countryside views at the front and the rear plus an east-to-west aspect. The cottage benefits from private driveway parking for two to three cars plus an electric car charging point. The pleasant gardens are situated at the side and rear, including a vegetable garden. The cottage has been the subject of tasteful renovation. Character features include exposed stone fireplaces, flagstone floors and exposed stone elevations. The cottage is enviably free from the restrictions of Grade II listing. It boasts oil-fired radiator central heating and period-style uPVC double glazing. The accommodation comprises entrance reception hall / boot room, sitting room, kitchen leading in to feature garden room / dining room. On the first floor there is a landing area, two double bedrooms – both with countryside views and a first floor family bathroom. This lovely home also has extensive country lane walks from the front door – ideal as you do not have to put the children or the dogs in the car! The village offers The Kings Arms, an award winning superb public house hotel offering great food and ambience. There is also The Village Store awarded a National Treasures Award by Good Housekeeping 2020, active village hall and community, attractive central village green, primary school and church. Horse riding, walking and sporting opportunities are plentiful. Access to the A303 trunk road to London and the south west is good. It is only a short drive to the centres of Sherborne, Bruton and Wincanton towns. Bruton is particularly popular with ex-London buyers and offers Hauser & Wirth Somerset – a pioneering world-class gallery and multi-purpose arts centre. It also boasts The Newt – a country estate with splendid gardens, woodland, hotel, restaurants and farmland.