Temple Lane, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JW

First class equestrian holding set in approximately 9 acres.

Temple Lane Stables is a well maintained and well laid out equestrian holding which has been run by the current owner as a dressage stud since 2016, producing top quality well-bred youngstock.

The holding is approached from the road through the main entrance gate which leads to a spacious parking area adjacent to the house and next to the stables.

The house was built in 2012 and is a charming three storey family home comprising four bedrooms on the first and second floors.

On the ground floor is; an entrance hall with downstairs WC, kitchen with seating & dining area spanning the full width of the house, a charming sitting room with wood burner and views across the garden to the paddocks.

On the first floor are three bedrooms and the family bathroom. On the second floor is the fourth bedroom.

The house is subject to an equestrian occupancy condition restricting the occupancy to a person employed in the equestrian business at Temple Lane Stables.

Surrounding the house is a large enclosed garden laid to lawn with a gravel south facing seating area and aviaries.

Close to the house are the solar panels, which enable the property to be completely off grid.

There is a gas fired generator which can be used during the shortest and darkest winter months The extensive well maintained equestrian facilities are well laid out and close to the house.

The facilities comprise: o Barn 1 with two large foaling boxes and three smaller stables o Barn 2 with four large foaling boxes and one smaller stable, plus a tack room and rug store.

o Two all-weather turnout paddocks o Post and rail fenced 20m x 40m sand school There is a useful secondary access from the road to the stables.

The property benefits from an extensive rain harvesting system capable of harvesting up to 17,000 litres of water, with a UV filter system so the harvested water could be drunk.

There is also a private metered water supply.

The land is a beautiful block of ring-fenced level pasture land, totaling approximately 9 acres, divided up in to manageable sized paddocks, with water troughs and field shelters (available by separate negotiation).

The boundary all the way round is a thick mature hedgerow which gives privacy and security. The land is clay capable of growing excellent grass.

PLANNING Planning in January 2012 was granted for the house, with the condition, the occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person solely or mainly employed in the equestrian business at Temple Lane Stables, or a dependant of such a person residing with him or her or a widow or widower of such person.

Planning was granted in March 2020 for an equestrian storage building next to the stables, which has commenced and is still valid.

Temple Lane Stables is located in a highly desirable and sought after area, surrounded by beautiful open countryside, to the east of Templecombe.

Templecombe provides excellent amenities including Post Office and store, Co-op, Fish & Chip shop, Doctors Surgery, recreation ground and Village Hall as well as a mainline railway station to London.

For young residents there is a popular Mum and Toddler Pre-School group and a Primary School.

More everyday amenities and supermarkets can be found at Wincanton (4 miles) and Gillingham (9 miles) and Sherborne (8 miles).

The area is well-known for the choice of state and independent, Primary and Secondary Schools. Transport links are good with the A303 accessible from Wincanton and the A30 3 miles away.

Additional railway stations are located at Gillingham and Bruton.

Temple Lane Stables is well situated for the equestrian enthusiast with a wide selection of competition venues close at hand, a good network of bridleways and South West Equine Water Treadmill nearby at South Cheriton Band D Mains water, solar panels, rain harvesting tanks capable of holding 17,000 litres, waste treatment plant.

From the A303, turn off at Wincanton and head south on the A357 towards Templecombe. In Templecombe on a sharp right hand bend, turn left on to East Street, leading to Temple Lane.

Follow this road for approximately one mile and the entrance to Temple Lane Stables is on the right hand side. POSTCODE BA8 0JW WHAT3WORDS ///braved.shampoos.shears