6 bedroom house

This Grade II listed former vicarage nestles at the very heart of the delightful village of Thorncombe. Dating back to the early 16th Century with later additions, it is mentioned in Pevsner and The Book of the Axe. The house has an enviable, south-facing position and is built of stone covered with limewashed render under a slate roof. It sits within large mature and elevated gardens offering both privacy and beautiful views of the unspoilt countryside. Since being sold by the Church Commissioners, the house has only had two owners. The property has been extensively restored to heritage standards by the current owners and local artisans. It features many interesting architectural features such as stained-glass windows and a late medieval fireplace.

The accommodation is generous and flexible. All the principal rooms face south, have lovely views and are bright and airy. There are four well-proportioned reception rooms overlooking the terrace and formal garden including the music room and a library fitted with elm bookcases. The cosy main kitchen/breakfast room has dual aspect window and French doors opening onto the terrace and garden, original blue lias stone floor, 2-oven AGA and bespoke fitted units including a long window seat. The adjoining large larder and pantry rooms provide plenty of storage. Off the kitchen is a studio/playroom with a mezzanine study area. On the first floor are the principal bedroom with a vaulted ceiling and en suite, dual access bathroom. There are five further good-sized bedrooms and another bathroom. The two shower rooms on the ground floor have underfloor heating. The current owners have made the whole property fit for the digital 21st century with full fibre broadband and Wi-Fi reception throughout the house, coach house and most of the garden. Bedroom 7 on the second floor, currently serves as a modern office with the Wi-Fi coverage providing the flexibility to use any room or the coach house, as an office.

Glebe House is approached by a tree-lined gravelled drive to a large parking area beside the house, coach house and attached garage. The coach house has been converted and currently serves as a games room and cinema. With two floors, provision for a kitchen, toilet and broadband - it has potential for a wide range of uses. Behind the coach house is a workshop and attached wood and bin store. The sheltered terrace on the south side of the house borders the formal area of the garden with its richly planted herbaceous borders. The drive sweeps past the main lawn, formerly a grass tennis court and now a croquet lawn which is bordered by handsome lime and copper beech trees. Below the main lawn are the cut flower and vegetable garden, potting shed, and a wild garden, divided into rooms by beech hedging. This area contains beautiful magnolias, apple trees, mulberry tree, fritillary meadow and a play area with a wooden castle. In all the garden and grounds extend to about 1.28 acres (0.52 hectare). A further 0.06 acre is occupied under possessory title.

Crewkerne 6.1 miles (Waterloo 2 hours 30 minutes), Chard 6.4 miles, Axminster 6.9 miles, Charmouth (Jurassic Coast) 8.7 miles, Lyme Regis 9.3 miles, Taunton 20 miles, Exeter Airport 30.7 miles (London City Airport 1 hour), Exeter City Centre 35 miles (Distances and times approximate).

Glebe House is tucked away in a private position at the heart of the village of Thorncombe in West Dorset on the border with Somerset and Devon and just 9 miles from the beaches of Lyme Regis and Charmouth on the Jurassic Coast. The village is surrounded by unspoilt rolling countryside with excellent walking and riding. It has a vibrant community with a parish church, community shop, primary school, sports and social club, community pool, village hall and garage. The village is roughly equidistant between the towns of Chard (6.4 miles), Crewkerne (6.1 miles) and Axminster (6.9 miles) which all have a good selection of shops and services, including medi

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