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See how verdicts work6-bedroom house · BA22 9HN
For saleListed 176 days
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About
An attractive former farmhouse with 17th-century origins, constructed of Hamstone elevations under a slate roof.
Lovingly restored by the current owners to a high standard, the accommodation combines period features with modern living.
The main entrance leads you through a small porch, opening into a wide and impressive entrance hall with the two main reception rooms flanking each side.
Access from the dining room leads to two further reception rooms, the back hall and the whole property has a circular flow linking the ground floor living spaces ending with the kitchen/breakfast room which is situated to the rear of the house.
From the back entrance hall, access leads into the leisure complex, complete with an impressive indoor heated swimming pool, with separate WC and shower room.
On the first floor are the principal bedroom with dressing room and ensuite bath/shower and a further five generous double bedrooms, all with en-suites.
The property further benefits from two exceptional self-contained annexes, each thoughtfully designed to provide comfort and privacy.
Annexe One is a one-bedroom stable conversion, featuring an open-plan living space with shower room.
Annexe Two is a two bedroom single storey conversion with large open-plan living space and bathroom.
Both annexe's have independent access presenting exceptional opportunity for use as guest accommodation, holiday rental income or for multi-generational living.
Set within 10.37 acres of land the property enjoys an idyllic setting, with grounds that surround the house providing a private and secluded situation.
A long gravel drive leads to the house offering ample parking for multiple vehicles. The land consists of well-maintained gardens and pasture that extends to the property's borders.
The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn, including a selection of mature trees. A beautiful lake sits to the front of the house.
To the rear of the property, there is an established kitchen garden with raised beds and a greenhouse ideal for keen gardeners.
There is an extensive range of outbuildings which can be accessed conveniently from the rear gardens offering excellent scope for storage, workshops and including a shepherd hut providing a versatile space, perfect for use as a home office, summer house or additional guest accommodation.
There are two detached garages, both benefitting from light and power, providing ample space for multiple vehicles, workshop use or additional storage.
Longlands is situated in the popular and picturesque village of East Coker, with a range of amenities, including a primary school, church, the popular Helyar Arms pub, a farm shop, and a local village café.
For wider needs the historic Abbey town of Sherborne and the larger regional centre of Yeovil are both within easy reach, providing extensive shopping, business and leisure facilities.
Mainline railway connections are from Sherborne/Yeovil Junction (from Waterloo 2.25 hours) Yeovil Pen Mill (Bristol 1.5 hours).
Bristol, Bournemouth and Exeter airports are all easily accessible for UK and international connections.
There is a wide choice of excellent schools from both the state and independent sectors including The Gryphon School (Sherborne) in the state sector and Leweston, Port Regis, the Sherborne schools and Hazlegrove in the independent sector.
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