Corton Denham, Sherborne, DT9

This most attractive former farmhouse with stone elevations, part rendered, under a slate roof is perfectly positioned along a quiet lane on the edge of the delightful village of Corton Denham. With a predominantly southerly aspect and with an L-shaped layout, it is notable for its very good light. The current occupants have carried out a significant amount of work during their ownership making the best use of the generous space and presenting it in very good decorative order throughout. The creation of a large garden room with glazed roof lantern and underfloor heating, linking the kitchen/dining room to the studio, provides a wonderfully light space from which to relax or entertain in an informal environment, whilst taking in the views across the beautiful gardens. The kitchen/dining room itself is a beautifully appointed space with plenty of cream wall and base units under a stone worktop with an integrated Bosch dishwasher and a fabulous electric Everhot cooker (cream) with extractor over. There is plenty of space here for a large table and chairs, providing further options for dining. A substantial larder, cloakroom, store and utility, where the Tesla battery, water treatment and boiler are located, lie conveniently just off this room, towards the rear of the property. Additional living space is found towards the west wing where there is a dual aspect sitting room with beamed ceiling and comforting wood burner with stone surround and mantle over, providing the perfect focal point. Through from here is the quietly positioned study, again with a dual aspect providing lots of natural light. At the other end of the house, the studio room provides access to a bedroom with separate bathroom. From the main entrance hall stairs rise to the first floor off which lie three very well appointed double bedrooms with views across the gardens. The principal of these is large with plenty of built in storage, a dressing area and fantastic ensuite bathroom with bath tub, basin and WC. The two additional bedrooms also have built in storage and the use of a further family bathroom with tongue and grove panelling, bathtub, shower cubicle, basin and WC.

GARDENS AND OUTBUILDINGS
The gardens at Yew Tree House are a delight and a real feature of this property. A substantial, sheltered and south facing terrace is easily accessed from the house and provides the perfect spot from which to enjoy those warmer summer evenings perhaps with a bbq and drink in hand. A gravelled pathway leads through well stocked flower beds with roses, lavender, geraniums and foxgloves, to a parking area for several cars in front of a double garage with electric doors and EV charger. A large lawned area is bounded by clipped beech hedges, shrubs, stone walls and post and rail fencing. An arch through the hedge leads to a tranquil arboretum that includes a variety of mature specimen trees. Two sheds provide some further useful storage. With the sound of the stream passing through, this is an enchanting and very private garden that provides the perfect backdrop to what is a very special house.

LOCATION
It is easy to understand why Corton Denham is one of the most popular of the many pretty villages around Sherborne. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, much of which has been in the careful stewardship of large estates for many centuries, the village is nevertheless superbly positioned approximately midway between the A303 and the delightful Abbey town of Sherborne. The centre of the village is designated a Conservation Area, and thus stringent planning controls are in place to preserve its special character and prevent incongruous development. Corton Denham has an extremely good public house, The Queens Arms and an active Church. The full range of facilities are available in Sherborne or the larger commercial centre of Yeovil.

Communications have improved markedly in recent years with the upgrading of the A303 to dual carriageway almost the whole way to London. In addition, there are mainline stations at Sherborne on the Waterloo to Exeter line, or at Castle Cary on the Paddington to Penzance line. Thus, despite the rural nature of the area, London is a little over two hours away by both road and rail.

SPORTING AND RECREATION
Racing at Wincanton. Golf at Sherborne and Yeovil. Sherborne Abbey holds regular concerts and recitals. The Newt Country Estate and Hotel is nearby. Hauser and Wirth in Bruton and The Sherborne in Sherborne for the arts. Theatres at Salisbury, Yeovil and Bath (within an hour). Numerous footpaths, bridleways and quiet lanes make the area ideal for walking, bicycling and riding.

EDUCATION
The area is particularly noted for the high quality of its schools. Sherborne Prep, Hazlegrove and Port Regis are all within reach, as are Sherborne Boys’ and Girls’ schools, Leweston, Millfield and the Bruton schools.