Horseshoe Cottage
3 Blacksmiths Lane, Thornford, DT9 6PH
A spacious cottage, ideally positioned down a quiet lane.
Property at a glance
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
2 Receptions
Beautiful views
Private, enclosed rear garden
Spacious, dual aspect living room
Open plan kitchen / diner
Driveway parking for 2 cars in tandem
Single garage
“For me, finding such a spacious cottage in such a sought after area, is a real find.”
Set on a quiet lane, surrounded by country walks and cycle routes, village life awaits. 422
Step inside Horseshoe Cottage and enter the wide entrance hall, which leads to the living room, kitchen/diner and cloakroom.
Turn to the left, and enter the dual aspect living room. Double doors to the rear of the house open up onto the garden, while the centrepiece of the room, is the Charnwood log burner set
The spacious kitchen diner features electric underfloor heating beneath ceramic tiles and again, benefits from double doors leading to the enclosed rear garden.
With plenty of room for a dining table, the kitchen diner is a very sociable space.
The kitchen is equipped with built in appliances including an electric hob, John Lewis double electric oven and extractor hood.
There is space beneath the granite worktops for an undercounter dishwasher, and also space for an American style fridge freezer.
A Belfast sink positioned in front of a window at the front of the home, is positioned so that views across to the cricket ground and beyond can be enjoyed while washing up.
In addition to the base and wall storage units the kitchen has to offer, there is also additional storage in the separate utility room. Plumbing and power for a washing machine and tumble dryer is also available.
Upstairs, the main bedroom features built-in wardrobes and an en-suite shower room.
This bedroom, along with bedroom 2 at the front of the cottage have views to the West, across the cricket ground and on to open countryside.
There are a further 2 bedrooms, all served by a family bathroom which features a beautiful roll top bath, pedestal sink, wc and heated towel rail.
“Thornford has such a great community spirit. Everyone is just so friendly."
“Our home is in such a great location. It's so peaceful here, which is great for seeing plenty of birds and wildlife. The view is fantastic.”
“We love living so close to numerous footpaths. We love walking and cycling, so it's ideal.”
“Having such a private and mature garden means we can spend lazy afternoons on the sun terrace, dining with friends.”
The Gardens
To the side of Horseshoe Cottage, a block paved driveway provides parking for 2 cars in tandem, and access to the single garage.
A side gate gives access to the private, enclosed rear garden.
Mainly laid to lawn and also featuring mature trees and raised beds.
A garden store is situated at the side of the house.
A sun terrace featuring a pergola provides a fantastic area for al-fresco dining.
Directions
On entering the village from the direction of Sherborne proceed into the village, taking the third left hand turn into Blacksmiths Lane.
Horseshoe Cottage is located a short distance on your left hand side.
Postcode - DT9 6PH
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Services
Mains water and sewerage, oil central heating, mains electric.
Tenure
Freehold
Local Authority & Tax Band
Dorset Council
Tax band - E
Viewing Arrangements
Viewing strictly by appointment with sole agent Mark Manning 01761 502275
Mark.Manning@ThePropertyExperts.co.uk
Thornford
The village is a close-knit community and has a number of amenities such as a church, primary school (rated outstanding by Ofsted), village shop / post office, The Kings Arms pub, a village hall and cricket club.
The "request stop" railway station is on the Heart of Wessex line, running between Bristol and Weymouth.
Many countryside walks and cycling routes are available from the village. Golf clubs are located at Sherborne and Yeovil.
The historic Abbey town of Sherborne is just 4 miles away, offering independent shops, cafes, delis and art galleries. In addition, Sherborne is well known for it's private schools.
Amenties/Distances
Thornford Primary School (Ofsted Outstanding) 0.2miles
The Gryphon School (Ofsted Excellent) 4.9 miles
Sherborne Prep School 3.4 miles
Sherborne Girls School 3.8 miles
Railway Station (Thornford) 0.9 miles
Motorway links (M5) 30 miles
Airport (Bristol) 45 miles
Hospital (Yeovil Hospital) 5.9 miles
Dorset
Living in Dorset means enjoying a high quality of life. The area boasts low crime rates, excellent schools, and a strong sense of community. The pace of life is relaxed, yet you’re never far from the amenities and conveniences of larger towns and cities.
Well known attractions include Sherborne Castle, Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove and Corfe Castle
