- 3 Bedrooms +
- No Onward Chain +
- Central Village Location +
- Garage & Parking +
A well positioned three bedroom detached home with garage, parking and garden set centrally in one of the area’s best catered villages for amenities and community appeal. No Onward Chain!
The Old Smithy is a detached stone built house built in 1990. A key salient feature is the superb central village location, across the road from the Old School Gallery and Coffee Shop, with further village amenities to include shop, reputable primary school and pub within striking distance. Upon entering the property through the front door, you are in the small porch area, perfect for shoe storage, this is followed by the main hallway. The well proportioned fitted kitchen has a range of units with traditional Rangemaster style oven. Adjacent to the kitchen, is a practical utility with rear pedestrian door. There is the large dual aspect lounge area with attractive bay window and feature fireplace. The ground floor also includes a conveniently located WC, enhancing the practical layout of the home.
On the first floor, there are three bedrooms, the master bedroom benefits from an en-suite with shower and high-quality fitted furniture, optimizing space and proving useful storage. To complete the floor there is also a stylishly appointed bathroom, complete with a modern shower, catering for guests and family alike.
Services
Mains Drainage, Water and Electric. Gas cylinders with valve connection, which are located next to the garage.
Council Tax Band: D - West Dorset Council
Additional Information
Broadband: FTTP—Ultrafast broadband is available—highest available download speed 80 Mbps, highest available upload speed 20 Mbps. (Openreach).
Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2 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 VERY MEDIUM RISK from Surface Water flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as between 0.1 - 3%) and VERY LOW RISK from rivers and sea.
The Old Smithy lies to the centre of the charming and popular village of Yetminster which is conveniently placed to the south of the historic abbey town of Sherborne and the local regional centre of Yeovil. The village has an unusual number of amenities including a church, a public house, several shops, a health centre, a primary school, a train halt and a bus service while Sherborne and Yeovil lie within comfortable motoring distance providing a comprehensive range of cultural, recreational and shopping facilities. Sporting, walking and riding opportunities abound within the area with many walks to be had from the village itself while the region is well known for its public and privately funded schooling. Communication links are good with the village station on the Weymouth to Bristol line, a main line station at Sherborne linking directly with London Waterloo with the road links along the A303 join at Wincanton giving swift access to London and the Home Counties along the M3, M25 route.
The rear garden is secure and private, laid to terrace. There is a generous front garden, providing a good amount of driveway parking and access to the garage. Separate from the main house, the ancillary building extends the property's utility significantly. The garage is perfect for vehicle storage or as a workshop space for hobbies and projects. Additionally, there is a versatile multi-purpose room which could provide development opportunities for a home office, fitness studio, or additional storage, tailoring the space to meet a variety of needs.