Farthingate House Farthingate House Holnest, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5PX

DESCRIPTION and over door, side and rear windows This unique, detached, Grade II listed and a personal door to the rear. home, was formally the toll house for the Shaftesbury to Sherborne Turnpike Adjacent to this is timber outbuilding/ Trust between 1752 and 1877. The workshop with light and power property is set in an idyllic rural location connected and a personal door to the with no near neighbours and far side. Both these buildings would lend reaching views across open themselves to a variety of uses and may Sherborne - 6 Miles countryside. The cottage offers light and even be converted for ancillary Dorchester - 12 miles airy accommodation with a unique accommodation subject to relevant Wincanton - 16 miles period charm. consents. The main garden lies to the side of the property and is laid to level The accommodation comprises a lawn enclosed by mature hedging and spacious kitchen/family room with a fencing. There is a paved sitting area triple aspect which is ideally positioned adjacent to the kitchen accessed via the to enjoy the morning sun and views double doors. The garden enjoys the across the farmland to the rear. Double simply wonderful views and open skies doors lead out from the kitchen to the of the surrounding countryside. There is rear garden, where there is an alfesco an outside tap and outside lighting. An historic Grade II Listed dining area. The kitchen has a range of Adjacent to the patio area is a brick built former lodge house in idyllic hand painted solid wood shaker style storage shed. units and solid oak work surface. Steps SITUATION rural position. lead from the kitchen to the sitting room which is double aspect and has features Farthing Gate House is located in small which include two original mullion rural hamlet of Holnest, near the Abbey windows. Of particular note is the small Town of Sherborne, where there are • Detached period home window to the side of the fireplace many shops, restaurants, pubs and local recreational facilities. • Panoramic rural views which was the toll window. There is also the original fireplace which houses a log • No immediate neighbours burner. The mullion windows have seats The area is well catered for with • 3 double bedrooms beneath where you can either enjoy the schooling and there many state and independent schools, the property is • Farmhouse kitchen, sitting room and views or read a good book. Stairs lead to the first floor where there are three conveniently located for commuting to morning room double bedrooms, which all enjoy lovely Sherborne, Dorchester and Yeovil. • Garage and workshop rural views and a family bathroom with SERVICES corner bath with shower attachment, • Ample parking Oil fired central heating. Mains water separate shower cubicle with electric and electricity. Private Drainage. shower, W.C and hand wash basin. Due to the private position the bathroom has VIEWINGS a clear window with rural views. Strictly by appointment with the OUTSIDE vendors' selling agents, Stags, Yeovil office, telephone 01935 475000. The property is approached by a double Offers in excess of gate which leads to a parking and DIRECTIONS £300,000 turning area with space for a number of From Sherborne, take the A352 and vehicles. Adjacent to this is the follow this road for 5 miles, the property detached workshop and garage with will be on the left hand side denoted by light and power connected and an up a Stags For Sale Board.

Farthingate House Holnest, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5PX

These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose. 4/6 Park Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1DZ 01935 475000 [email protected]

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