Packers Hill

A substantial detached four bedroom dwelling set amongst idyllic countryside and beautiful gardens extending to just under an acre, detached triple garage and workshop.

Positioned within a picturesque setting on the edge of the village of Holwell, Meadow Cottage is a wonderful period property with origins that are thought to date back to 1870 and more recent sympathetic additions, set within grounds approaching an acre. In recent years there has been a great deal of time, effort and care taken in updating the property and retaining original character features one would expect to see in a property of this age, such as exposed timbers, wooden flooring and fireplace. The accommodation throughout offers impressive proportioned rooms and an abundance of natural light and will appeal to the growing family or garden enthusiasts who will appreciate the depth and scope of the garden and the beautiful natural surroundings of the property. The kitchen/breakfast room is very well appointed with an excellent range of wall and floor cupboards with work tops over, an inset stainless steel sink and drainer, a gas range with extractor hood over, integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher and space and plumbing for a washing machine. The kitchen has ample space for an everyday table and is laid to a practical tiled floor and gives access to the main entrance to the property. Beyond the kitchen, the spacious dining room is a wonderful space to dine and entertain from and is enhanced by wooden flooring and heated by a solid fuel Rayburn which adds character to the room. The sitting room is a particularly lovely room, flooded with natural light with windows on all sides, glorious views across the garden and a multi-fuel stove to the centre of the room providing a cosy character feel for the winter months.

On the first floor the four bedrooms enjoy glorious views across surrounding countryside and the adjoining gardens and two of the bedrooms have wonderful double aspects with great natural light. There are two bathrooms which serve the bedroom accommodation, one which has a large walk in shower cubicle and the other a bath with shower over.

SERVICES
All mains connected, less gas. Council Tax Band D.

Meadow Cottage is situated on the fringe of the rural village of Holwell sought after for being easy driving distance of the historic Abbey town of Sherborne and market town of Dorchester. Both Sherborne and the local regional centre of Yeovil are easily accessed and provide between them an excellent 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 a main line station at Sherborne linking directly with London Waterloo while road links are along the A303 joined at Wincanton giving swift access to London and the Home Counties along the M3, M25 route.

The property is approached from a private driveway which gives access to two separate parking areas and a triple garage which is equipped with an electric roller door, power and light. Besides the garage there is also a substantial timber workshop which also has a supply of light and power.
The gardens amount to 0.83 of an acre with the main body of the garden enjoying a South and East orientation. The garden is mostly laid to lawn punctuated by a beautiful array of specimen trees including ash, silver birch, sweet chestnut and fruit trees to name a few, which add shape, colour and form throughout the seasons. A paved terrace wraps around the rear and side of the property perfectly positioned to sit and admire the lovely natural setting and neighbouring countryside. To the side of the property there is a large fishpond which is an attractive feature encouraging wildlife.
Behind the garage there is a greenhouse and a polytunnel which will appeal to gardeners and along the Southern boundary a low set stream.

Marketed by: Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Sherborne