Thorne House is a magnificent Grade II listed property, believed to date from 1882 with some earlier additions. The house displays a wealth of characterful original features with attractive stone elevations outside and ornate decorative detailing inside, including wood paneling, intricate ceiling mouldings, large sash windows, and original fireplaces. The property offers substantial accommodation extending to more than 7,900 sq ft configured over three floors, and benefits from an attached two-bedroom cottage offering further flexible accommodation options. The property has numerous outbuildings including garaging, stables and an impressive coach house currently set up with excellent conferencing facilities. Thorne House has extensive grounds of approximately 9.9 acres with landscaped and walled gardens and enjoys outstanding far-reaching views over the neighbouring countryside. Thorne House is currently used for commercial purposes providing accommodation. The property could be used for a range of potential commercial uses such as a boutique hotel, conference centre, or wedding venue subject to necessary consent. The property could potentially be used for residential usage subject to necessary planning.

A bright and spacious entrance hall leads through the property's main ground-floor reception rooms. The drawing room and dining hall are of similar proportions and both feature original fireplaces, ornate ceilings, and large bay windows overlooking the south-facing garden, allowing for a wealth of natural light. Further welcoming reception space is found in the sitting room which also features a large bay window with south-westerly views over the grounds. The large commercial kitchen and breakfast room has an Aga, a range cooker, and plenty of storage units to the base and wall level. The property benefits from further space for storage and appliances in the adjoining pantry, larder, and store room and in the utility room across the hallway. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a useful office space and two downstairs cloakrooms. Thorne House also has a cellar that provides additional space for storage or opportunities for conversation into additional reception space.

An impressive oak staircase leads to the first-floor galleried landing where there are six double bedrooms, four of which are en suite, including the generous principal bedroom. Also on this floor is a family bathroom with a bathtub and overhead shower as well as an additional shower room and two further cloakrooms. The first floor also has a study, which could be used as a further bedroom or a dressing room if required. The accommodation continues on the second floor in the attic space which has the potential to be converted into further bedrooms or reception space if desired.

The cottage to the rear of the main house provides further beautifully presented accommodation, either as guest quarters, a holiday let, or as a main residence, if operating the main house as a commercial venture. The cottage has a comfortable sitting room with dual-aspect welcoming plenty of natural light, a dining room, a study or storage room, and a fully equipped kitchen. Upstairs there are two well-presented double bedrooms and a bathroom.

• Local Authority: South Somerset District Council
• Services: Mains electricity and water. 
• Private drainage which we understand is compliant with current regulations. Our client is in the process of replacing and updating the septic tank to improve capacity.
• Oil-fired central heating.
• Council Tax: Commercial rates are paid for the main house (£8233.50 for 2022/23).
• The cottage is residential Band D Tenure: Freehold Guide
• Price: £2,100,000 exclusive of VAT
• NB: The property is subject to an option to tax and as such VAT will be charged on the sale unless the buyer can certify they intend to use the property as a residential dwelling. Wayleaves and easements: The property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
• This property has 9.9 acres of land.

Outside

Thorne House is set on beautiful grounds of approximately 9.9 acres that include rolling lawns, landscaped gardens, a pond, a walled vegetable garden, an orchard, and a variety of colourful flowerbeds and established trees and shrubs. There is also a separate paddock measuring approximately 4 acres that could be suitable for exercising horses or for grazing livestock. The grounds also feature areas of paved and gravel terracing creating ideal spaces for al fresco dining and entertaining and for admiring the far-reaching views. Thorne House benefits from substantial outbuildings with stables, a garden store, and a large garaging block as well as a coach house that provides almost 2,500 square feet of further accommodation. The coach house is currently set up with a 36ft conference room, a fully equipped kitchen, two cloakrooms, and two rooms on the first floor providing opportunities to be developed into further ancillary accommodation if required subject to the necessary consent. The property has extensive parking at the front of the house and in the rear courtyard.

Situation

Thorne House is located in the community of Thorne on the edge of the historic Somerset town of Yeovil. Yeovil is a bustling town with a wealth of amenities, including an excellent selection of shops, supermarkets, restaurants, and cafés, as well as a choice of leisure and cultural facilities. The town has several outstanding-rated primary schools, while there are also several secondary schools. Independent schooling in the area includes King's Hall Preparatory School, King's College Taunton, Taunton School, Queen’s Taunton, and Wellington School. Also within easy reach are Blundell's in Tiverton, Sherborne College, and Millfield. Taunton, approximately 23 miles away, is the county town of Somerset and has a good range of independent and High Street shopping including four retail parks as well as a farmers' market, and is home to Somerset County Cricket Club and Taunton Racecourse. The area is well connected by road, with the A303 just a few miles away providing routes towards Exeter, the M3, and London. Yeovil Junction station also provides regular services to London Waterloo, taking approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Directions

From Exeter, take the A30 towards Honiton and continue onto the A303, heading towards Yeovil. Continue on the A303 for 20 miles, then at the Cartgate Roundabout, take the third exit onto the A3088. After almost four miles, keep left and take the first exit at the roundabout onto Bunford Lane. Go straight ahead at three roundabouts, then turn left onto Thorne Lane. Take the first turn on your right and Thorne House will be on the right hand side, after a third of a mile.