Exceptional period house outside Thorncombe in Dorset
This terrific Georgian property is a classic of its kind. Listed Grade II it’s also within walking distance of one of the best villages in Dorset

Greenhill is one of the best examples of Georgian architecture in Dorset, situated just outside one of Dorset's most sought-after villages. The house has all the classic elements of a good Georgian house including the cut stone façade and the wide sash windows. The property also benefits from many period features inside including fine fireplaces and exquisite joinery throughout, as well as a beautifully carved staircase.
Accommodation in full comprises: hall, drawing room, sitting room, conservatory, dining room, kitchen, cloakroom and master bedroom with bathroom, plus five other bedrooms and two further bathrooms.
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Outside the well-tended gardens provide colour and interest throughout the year and contain a good number of elegant mature trees. Two paddocks lie to the west of the gardens - the land comes to around 3.5 acres and the property also offers a heated swimming pool.
The village of Thorncombe in West Dorset is within walking distance of the house and has an excellent shop, church and primary school and an active village hall. Crewkerne nearby offers further shopping and a mainline station to London and much of the surrounding area is in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The guide price is £1.4m. For further information please contact Jackson Stops & Staff on 01935 810 141 or visit www.jackson-stops.co.uk.
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