Templecombe, Somerset, BA8

The interior layout is light and airy which flows exceptionally well over two floors. After entering the spacious reception hall, you walk into a stunning open plan kitchen/dining/family room which forms the main hub of the house perfect for everyday family life and entertaining. The sitting room features a modern wood burning stove providing the focal point of the room, and French doors open to a pleasant seating area overlooking the delightful garden. The ground floor also has a utility/boot room, shower room and an additional reception room with many potential uses including a home office or downstairs bedroom.

Moving upstairs, the master bedroom takes centre stage with a stylish en-suite, dressing area and far reaching views. A large modern family bathroom serves the remaining three bedrooms, all being of a generous size.

OUTSIDE

Follyfoot House is approached off Bowden Road through a five bar gate onto a private drive with parking for several vehicles and leads to a large single garage with a remote electric door. The rear garden is a particular feature having been lovingly created and landscaped over the years with an abundance of shrubs and flowers providing colour and interest throughout the year. There is also a large area of lawn and paved terrace providing a pleasant seating area ideal for al fresco dining. Water tap, outside lighting, hot and cold dog wash facility, oil storage tank and personal door to garage.

LOCATION: Templecombe is situated in the beautiful Somerset countryside and is well placed for the many amenities on offer, including a mainline railway station (London Waterloo 2hrs), post office, welcoming community café and Co-op convenience store. There is the village Church, primary school and doctor's surgery with dispensary, and the village hall offers space for community clubs (bowls, youth, mums & toddlers), while the recreation ground has a tennis court and skate park. A big attraction of Templecombe is its accessibility, being situated close to both the A303 and the A30 with fast routes east and west towards the motorway network. The mainline station is an obvious draw, while local comprehensive shopping, cultural and leisure amenities are found close by in the towns of Sherborne, Wincanton, Shaftesbury and Yeovil. To the south, the World Heritage Jurassic coast is within easy striking distance. The area is renowned for its schools, both independent and state and the surrounding countryside, much of which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, is a playground for sporting and leisure pursuits such as walking, riding, cycling, golf and field sports. There are village cricket clubs close by and sailing and other water sports are readily accessible on the south coast.

SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, drainage, oil fired central heating and telephone all subject to the usual utility regulations.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: E

TENURE: Freehold