Halstock, Yeovil, Somerset

Quietly positioned on a peaceful lane in Halstock, this spacious five bedroom detached home enjoys far-reaching countryside views and sits within approx. 3.00 acres. The property includes a private driveway, outbuilding with power and surrounded by its gardens and paddocks. The former agricultural occupancy condition has been lifted, allowing unrestricted residential use.

The Dwelling - Applewood is an attractive stone-built home, constructed around 25 years ago beneath a tiled roof. Offering approximately 2704 sq ft of well-proportioned accommodation, it is ideal for family living in a rural setting.

Accommodation - Applewood is an attractive and well-proportioned home, built approximately 25 years ago with appealing stone elevations beneath a tiled roof. Extending to around 3,106 sq ft including the garage, the property offers generous and versatile accommodation ideally suited to family living.

A storm porch opens into a spacious and welcoming reception hall, which sets the tone for the rest of the house. The sitting room is a bright and elegant space, featuring an open brick fireplace and windows to both the front and side. Double doors lead through to the dining room, where a large rear window frames beautiful views across the garden and adjoining paddock.

The kitchen is well-appointed with a range of floor and wall units, timber worktops, and a one and a half bowl sink. A Rangemaster cooker (electric oven with gas hob), extractor fan, integrated dishwasher and fridge, and a breakfast bar completes the space, which also enjoys lovely outlooks to the rear.

On the ground floor, there is also a shower room with a corner cubicle, pedestal basin, and WC, along with a generous utility room with sink and plumbing for a washing machine.

The first floor offers five bedrooms, two with built-in wardrobes. The principal bedroom benefits from an ensuite shower room, while a modern family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms. A cupboard on the landing houses the hot water cylinder.

Garden And Outbuildings - Applewood is approached from the lane via two sets of double gates, opening onto a generous gravelled driveway and parking area. An integrated double garage with up-and-over door provides additional parking and storage, and houses the oil-fired boiler serving the central heating and domestic hot water. The garage is equipped with light and power.

The property is surrounded by well-tended gardens on all sides, predominantly laid to lawn and interspersed with flower and shrub borders. A rear patio offers an ideal space for outdoor entertaining, and there are also two greenhouses for the keen gardener.

A five-bar gate from the driveway leads through to the paddocks and agricultural barn, the latter benefiting from power and lighting. The paddocks, which are mainly to the rear, are enclosed by post-and-rail and stock fencing, gently sloping down to a river, which forms the boundary of the land. In total, the grounds extend to approximately 3.00 acres.

Situation - The property is situated in the heart of Halstock, a picturesque and sought-after village nestled in the beautiful Dorset countryside, close to the Somerset border. The village offers a strong sense of community and a range of local amenities including a community-run village shop, café, village hall, church, and a popular pub in the nearby village of East Coker. Surrounded by rolling hills, open farmland, and woodland, the area is ideal for walking, riding, and outdoor pursuits.

Halstock lies within easy reach of the market towns of Yeovil (approximately 6 miles) and Crewkerne, both offering a wider range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities. There are excellent transport links nearby, with mainline rail services to London Waterloo from Yeovil Junction and Crewkerne, and good road access via the A37 and A303.

Material Information - Manis electricity and water.
Private Drainage.
LPG gas bottles for gas hob and oil fired central heating.
Dorset Council
Council Tax band - F

Broadband - Ultrafast broadband is available.
Mobile phone coverage - Network coverage is available outside.
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