4 Bedroom Property for Sale in Nr Thorncombe

4 bedroom Grade II farmhouse
2 reception rooms
Converted barn with offices
2 bed cott & 2 bed guest accom
Modern and traitional fm build

Freehold

SITUATION:
Lower Hewood Farm is set in an elevated position above the idyllic hamlet of Hewood close to the Somerset/Dorset/Devon borders and approximately one mile to theWest of Thorncombe. The property is surrounded by beautiful undulating and wooded countryside, which is an designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the magnificent uninterrupted views to theWest are a particular feature. Local facilities are available in Thorncombe with a wider range of shopping, educational, recreational and cultural facilities in Beaminster, Lyme Regis, BroadWindsor, Crewkerne or Chard. The nearest larger centres are located at Exeter, Taunton, Yeovil or Sherborne which allprovide a superb range of facilities. The International Airport at Exeter is within approximately 40 minutes drive. Communications in the area include a mainline railway service at Crewkerne orHoniton to either Exeter or LondonWaterloo. Taunton provides a quicker rail service into London Paddington. The A303 is located to the north of Crewkerne and provides a fast route to London/Home Counties. Sporting and recreational facilities in the area include golf atWindwhistle, Honiton, Cheddington, Yeovil and Halstock, sailing and watersports along the nearby Jurassic Coast at Lyme Regis. There is horse racing at Taunton, Exeter,Wincanton or Bath. The area is well known for its excellent schools at Lyme Regis and Colyton. Private schools include the near by Perrot Hill, Port Regis, Sherborne, Canford, Bryanston, Kings and Queens Taunton, Millfield and Blundells.

DESCRIPTION:
Lower Hewood Farm is located in a peaceful and tranquil hamlet, in part of the West Country which offers a wonderful environment in which to live and enjoy the surrounding countryside. The farmhouseoffers characterful and comfortable accommodation which has benefited from a programme of renovation, with well designed living space for both everyday use and entertaining. It includes 2 reception rooms, study, superb kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, master bedroom with dressing roomand bathroom, 3 further bedrooms and family bathroom as well as landscaped gardens with tiered lawns, orchard, kitchen garden and stunning oak framed greenhouse. The heart of the farmhouse is the kitchen which has a vaulted ceiling, Aga, breakfast area as well as a large open inglenook fireplace witha working bread oven. Other features of note include many flagstone floors, window seats, inglenook fireplace in sitting room and the vast majority of rooms offer magnificent rural views. Adjacent to the farmhouse is the stylishly converted barn with excellent flexible accommodation. There is a further outbuilding to the front of the central courtyard which is currently used for storage with potential for other uses (subject to the necessary planning permissions) as well as a farmyard with a range of modern outbuildings. The farmland which is registered as organic by The Soil Association forms an integral part of the overall amenity of the farm. The undulating landscape of hedge-bound fields is bordered by areas of woodland set within a stock-proof fence The land is predominantly laid to pasture with a small stream running through the bottom fields. The farmland and garden offer many vantage points from which to enjoy superb views over the surrounding countryside. Directly behind the farmhouse are 3 level paddocks which again offer splendid views.Gardens and groundsLower Hewood Farmhouse is approached via a short driveway leading into a central yard that is fronted by a long outbuilding which is divided into a variety of open-fronted and enclosed stores. To the rear of the property are the attractively landscaped gardens which include two areas of paved terracing to take full advantage of the orientation of the farmhouse, as well as a productive kitchen garden, tiered lawns, well stocked flower and shrub beds and a small orchard with young and matures trees. There is alsoa large greenhouse and the gardens abut the top paddocks.Lower Hewood Farm BarnAdjacent to the farmhouse is a splendid detached converted barn which has local stone elevations under a slate roof and planning permission for holiday use. This barn has been stylishly converted to provide flexible and spacious living accommodation which would provide two self contained flats,games room/party room, farm office, wet shower room, boiler room and a further office with magnificent views towards the surrounding open countryside.Farm BuildingsLocated a short distance from the barn and farmhouse is a small range of modern buildings which comprise two corrugated cattle sheds as well as an open front Dutch barn with useful lean-to. A gateway from these buildings leads to the farmland.The LandThe land is primarily located to the north and east of the farmhouse and is registered Organic. It is stock-proof fenced and undivided by roads with well kept hedges and small areas of woodland. A track from the farm lead down through the centre of the land which makes the farm accessible by vehicle. The fields to the North are predominantly laid to pasture with one field containing a abundance of wild irises. There is also a wide variety of mature trees and the land is abutted by the sylvan grounds of Ford Abbey. There is also a small natural pond with an adjacent well which provides the private water supply for the farmhouse barn and fields. The land to the East is currently divided into 3 mainly level paddocks, which would be suitable for horses if required.

ACCOMMODATION:
Please see floor plans.

DIRECTIONS:
From London headWest on the M3 and continue onto the A303 at junction 8. Continue on the A303 passing Andover, Stonehenge andWincanton. Having passed the Yeovil turn on the A303 (A3088) turn left on to the A356 towards Crewkerne. On reaching Crewkerne follow the B3165 towards Clapton/Lyme Regis and continue through Clapton for 2 miles, on a sharp left hand bend turn right to Thorncombe. At the next T junction turn right and then left at the following junction and proceed up the hill through the village of Thorncombe and continue until you reach a red sign post for Hewood on your right hand side. Proceed down the hill into this delightful hamlet and Lower Hewood Farm is the first property on your right hand side.