Location

Bradford Abbas is on the Dorset, Somerset border and conveniently placed between the historic Abbey town of Sherborne and the larger regional centre of Yeovil.

The village has a good number of amenities including a 12th century church, a primary school, the Rose & Crown public house and a sports centre.

Sherborne and Yeovil provide a further wide range of cultural, recreational and shopping facilities and railway links to London and Exeter.

The surrounding countryside offers walking and riding opportunities and sporting opportunities include golf at both Sherborne and Yeovil and sailing and water sport at Sutton Bingham Reservoir and the Dorset coast a registered UNESCO world heritage site.

The area is noted for its excellent independent schools including, Sherborne School for Girls, Sherborne School for Boys, Sherborne Preparatory School, Leweston, Hazlegrove, Port Regis, Perrott Hill and the Gryphon state school.

Description

Chantry Cottage is likely to date back to the 18th century and is the quintessential thatched period village property, set within a particularly spacious, mature plot. With stone elevations under a thatched roof this charming listed Grade II house retains many original features including an inglenook fireplace, flagstone floors, ham stone mullions with leaded lights, exposed beams and window seats but also offers contemporary spaces such as the recently renovated kitchen. Also on the ground floor is a good size sitting room with fireplace and splendid exposed timber ceiling, a dining room off the kitchen, a second reception room, hall, cloakroom and utility room. On the first floor are four bedrooms and a bathroom.

Annexe
Adjacent to the house is a splendid two storey ancillary building, built of stone under a slate roof, providing guest accommodation on the ground floor and space for a home office or hobby room at first floor level. The building is self-contained with a bedroom, bathroom and kitchen and independent access to the lane and parking.

Outside
The gardens at Chantry Cottage will undoubtedly be a draw. The gardens lie principally to the side and rear of the property and face south west. Immediately to the rear of the cottage a stone terrace, beyond which is a well-stocked border and beyond that a level area of lawn and a lovely old stone wall. A gap in the same stone wall to the north opens to a larger area of lawn, flanked by a further attractive stone wall. The rear of the plot is enclosed by a mature hedge which runs along to a further area of garden providing a shed and level area for growing vegetables.

Directions

From Sherborne follow Bradford Road to the village carrying straight on (ignoring the left signed to Yeovil) proceed for ½ mile and turn left into Back Lane. Continue down Back Lane and turn right into Cross Road, then take the first left into North Street. Chantry Cottage is on the right hand side after about 150 – 200 yards.