If you're looking for a family home set on a quiet lane, with views across a village cricket ground and countryside beyond, then Horseshoe Cottage is for you.

Nestled down the tranquil Blacksmiths Lane in Thornford, this 4 bedroom family home provides spacious accommodation and modern conveniences such as oil fired central heating and double glazing.

Step inside and enter the wide entrance hall, which leads to the living room, kitchen/diner and cloakroom. Turn to the left, and enter the dual aspect living room. Double doors to the rear of the house open up onto the garden, while the centrepiece of the room, is the Charnwood log burner set beneath an oak mantle.

The spacious kitchen diner features electric underfloor heating beneath ceramic tiles and again, benefits from double doors leading to the enclosed rear garden. With plenty of room for a dining table, the kitchen diner is a very sociable space.

The kitchen is equipped with built in appliances including an electric hob, John Lewis double electric oven and extractor hood. There is space beneath the granite worktops for an under-counter dishwasher, and also space for an American style fridge freezer. A Belfast sink positioned in front of a window at the front of the home, is positioned so that views across to the cricket ground and beyond can be enjoyed while washing up.

In addition to the base and wall storage units the kitchen has to offer, there is also additional storage in the separate utility room. Plumbing and power for a washing machine and tumble dryer is also available.

Moving upstairs, the main bedroom features built-in wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. This bedroom, along with bedroom 2 at the front of the cottage have views to the West, across the cricket ground and on to open countryside.

There are a further 2 bedrooms, all served by a family bathroom which features a beautiful roll top bath, pedestal sink, wc and heated towel rail.

To the side of Horseshoe Cottage, a block paved driveway provides parking for 2 cars in tandem, and access to the single garage. A side gate gives access to the private, enclosed rear garden. Mainly laid to lawn and also featuring mature trees and raised beds. A garden store is situated at the side of the house. A sun terrace featuring a pergola provides a fantastic area for al-fresco dining.

Thornford itself offers plenty of countryside walks, plus has amenities such as a village hall and cricket ground. A village shop / post office, primary school, church and The Kings Arms pub are also in the village.

Sherborne, just 4 miles away, is renowned for its picturesque streets, historic architecture, and vibrant community spirit. The area is home to several esteemed schools, including Sherborne School and Sherborne Girls, making it an ideal location for families prioritising education.

Sherborne town centre provides an array of shops, cafes, and local amenities. For those who enjoy outdoor activities, the nearby Sherborne Castle and Gardens offer a beautiful setting for leisurely weekend strolls.

Tenure: Freehold

EPC Rating: D

Council Tax Band: E

Utilities - Oil heating, mains electricity, mains water and sewerage connected.

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