3 bed detached house for sale

Chilton Cantelo, Yeovil, Somerset BA22

A delightful and peacefully positioned, detached former lodge with autonomous annexe and a range of versatile outbuildings.

This delightful period home and former Gatehouse Lodge, is peacefully located at the entrance to the 17 acre grounds of the former Park School. The property has attractive stone elevations, with ornate detailing and attractive quoins all under a tiled roof. The setting is truly unique with a private setting and private drive leading to the property, private school and only a handful of other residents. The easy flowing accommodation comprises an entrance into the fitted kitchen, dual aspect sitting room with feature stone fireplace and woodburner, separate dining area that opens directly into the kitchen and therefore a very social space. There is a ground floor bedroom or study. The ground floor is completed by a convenient downstairs bathroom.
The first floor offers two bedrooms, both with different aspects over countryside, the principal bedroom having a fitted wardrobe.
For many years, the current vendor has successfully operated a cattery business at the property, utilising the range of cattery pens and outbuildings. There is the opportunity to use the goodwill of the site to start a business once again, or use the outbuildings for your own needs. There is scope for a detached home office/studio, and workshop/garage space as is desired by the prospective purchaser.

The Annexe
The annexe is completely autonomous from the house. The annexe has its own thermostatically controlled central heating and garden area. In brief, the property comprises of a wonderful sitting room with conservatory, fitted kitchen, and double bedroom with separate bathroom.
Services

We understand that mains electric and water are connected to the property. Private septic tank drainage. Oil fired central heating. Separate boilers for the annexe and main residence.
Council Tax: South Somerset—Tax Band D for Main House
-- Tax Band A for Annexe
Additional information

Broadband: FTTP—Superfast broadband is available—highest available download speed 80 Mbps, highest available upload speed 20 Mbps. (Openreach).
Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, three and vodafone. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider.
Flooding: The property is in an area at a high risk from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding. The property is fully insured and has never flooded.

Chilton Cantelo is a small rural village, lying in between Mudford and Marston Magna and is home to the former Park School. There are nearby village Primary Schools and numerous public houses . The large commercial town of Yeovil is approximately a 10 minute drive to the south where all day to day amenities can be found together with secondary schooling and Yeovil College. Yeovil has its own train stations whilst there is a further station at nearby Sherborne. This famous Abbey town is well known for its period architecture and bustling high street.

The property has a two separate gated areas of parking, with a large gavelled parking area nearest the house, access is currently side gate only. Adjacent to the parking area is a detached timber studio and workshop with power connected. A timber gate from the parking area leads to a formal garden with level lawn and range of ornamental trees. The gardens are bordered by 20 cattery pens with designated office, kitchen, store-room and WC. There is a separate garden for the detached annexe.