5 bedroom detached house for sale

Applewood is situated in a peaceful position within the village of Halstock, and comprises a substantial 5 bedroom detached house (subject to an AOC) along with a double garage, 3 acres of land and an agricultural building.

LOCATION
Applewood is situated along a quiet lane in the desirable village of Halstock, within the administrative area of Dorset Council. Located nearby to Yeovil, Halstock offers a great community. A church, village shop with post office, and regular cinema evenings organised by the village. Surrounding the village is rolling countryside, and approximately 1.9 miles away is the popular reservoir of Sutton Bingham, which offers water sports as well as fishing. Both Yeovil and Sherborne are within an easy drive where a comprehensive range of shopping, business and cultural facilities can be found along with an excellent collection of restaurants, public houses and cafés. Yeovil benefits from a number of sporting facilities including several golf courses in the area, Yeovil Town Rugby Club and Yeovil Town Football Club. There are extensive opportunities for equestrian sport. Being close to the borders of Dorset and the gateway to the Jurassic coast, you will find yourself within easy access to some of the most beautiful rural and coastal areas in the UK.

DIRECTIONS
From Yeovil take the A37 towards Dorchester, pass straight over the roundabout and follow the road until the turning signposted ‘Halstock’. After passing the village shop on your left, take the first left and proceed up the road. The property is the third one on your left, and will be identified by our For Sale board.

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COMMUNICATIONS
Road – The A303 is conveniently located just 14 miles to the North, providing links to the M5 motorway at Taunton (Junction 25) via the A358 and links to London.
Rail – Yeovil Junction is located approximately 4.9 miles to the north east, Sherborne Railway Station is approximately 11 miles to the north east and Castle Cary Station is approximately 19 miles to the north east. All stations provide mainline services to destinations such as Exeter St David’s, London Paddington and London Waterloo.
Air – Bristol Airport is located approximately 49 miles to the north. It has scheduled and chartered flights to a range of national and international destinations. Exeter Airport is located approximately 43 miles to the south east.

THE PROPERTY
Applewood briefly comprises a 5 bedroom detached house (subject to an AOC). The property boasts an impressive reception hall with doors onto the sitting room, with an open brick fireplace and hearth. This connects to the dining room which has views of the garden and paddock beyond. The kitchen is fitted with a Range master oven, integrated dishwasher and fridge and breakfast bar. There is a ground floor shower room with shower cubicle, hand basin and WC along with a good sized utility room with a sink and plumbing for a washing machine. On the first floor are five large bedrooms, two with built in wardrobes. The master bedroom has an ensuite shower room and there is also a family bathroom. The property is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition (AOC). This states; ‘the occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person solely or mainly working, or last working, in the locality in agriculture or in forestry, or a widow or widower of such a person, and to any resident dependants’. The property is accessed at directly from the public highway with two double gates leading to a large gravel driveway and parking area.

OUTSIDE
Applewood’s accommodation includes an integrated double garage with an up and over door, power, central heating and hot water. The property is surrounded by gardens mostly laid to lawn, a patio and two greenhouses. From the gravel drive to the front is a gate leading paddocks and an agricultural barn, which has an electricity supply.

LAND AND BUILDING
To the east of the house is a picturesque paddock bounded by a mixture of mature hedgerows and stock proof fencing together with a stream along the eastern boundary. In total the property extends to approximately 3 acres. The agricultural building provides excellent storage space for agricultural use.

SPORTING & MINERAL RIGHTS
Sporting and mineral rights are included within the sale.

VIEWINGS
All viewings are strictly by appointment only with the selling agents.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Dorset Council County Hall, Colliton Pk, Dorchester DT1 1XJ T:[use Contact Agent Button] W:
SERVICES
We understand this property benefits from mains electricity , water, private drainage, LPG gas bottles for gas hob and oil fired central heating.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
All fixtures and fittings are to be excluded from the sale of the site, unless stated otherwise.

OUTGOINGS
These are believed to comprise local Council Tax on the house, together with the usual service and environmental charges.

RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES, ETC.
There are no footpaths traversing the property. The property is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in referred to in the property charges register of the registered title, together with all public and private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way whether these are specifically referred to or not.

TENURE AND POSSESSION
Freehold with vacant possession available on completion.

METHOD OF SALE
We are offering the freehold for sale by Private Treaty.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
For clarification we wish to inform any prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. They must not be relied upon as statements of fact. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, heating systems, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. If there are points which are of particular importance to you please contact the office prior to viewing the property. Note:- The above plan has been reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H. M. Stationery Office. © Crown copyright licence number 100022432 Greenslade Taylor Hunt. Note:- Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct accuracy is not guaranteed.

MEASUREMENTS & OTHER INFORMATION
All measurements are approximate. Any field numbers and areas shown on the attached plan are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for identification purposes only. They do not necessarily correspond either with the National Grid plan numbers or with those produced on the Rural Land Register. Whilst we endeavour to make our sales particulars as accurate and reliable as possible, if there are any point which is of particular importance to you please contact the office, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. We have not tested any of the equipment, appliances, central heating or services.