Greenslade Taylor Hunt are delighted to offer to the market, this impressive Grade ll listed residence within the rural village of Stogumber. This incredibly spacious property has numerous reception rooms, an enclosed garden and off road parking for 3/4 vehicles.Wick House is a charming Grade ll listed family home, situated in an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty within the village of Stogumber. In an excellent location, this period property, full of many characterful features, offers incredibly spacious accommodation with parking, and some picturesque views over the West Somerset Countryside. The pretty shaded veranda gives way to a handsome central entrance hall leading to three spacious reception rooms and a large kitchen with feature window overlooking the garden. The property benefits from ten bedrooms, all en-suite and has been in recent years, both a business and residential family home. The accommodation briefly comprises:Part glazed heavy timber door on entrance and stained glass feature window above.Entrance Hall - Doors to all ground floor rooms, fire zone control unit (currently unused) and fitted carpet. Living Room - Sash bay window to front elevation, stone fireplace with gas coal effect stove on a ceramic hearth and fitted carpet. W/C - Pedestal toilet, hand wash basin and vinyl flooring. Kitchenette - Inset hand wash basin and space for fridge freezer and storage. Sitting Room - Sash window with secondary glazing and window seat to front elevation, Inglenook fireplace with modern multifuel stove, exposed beams, large alcove for log storage, flagstone flooring and alcove with window to rear elevation. Garden Room - Double doors and window to rear elevation overlooking the garden and patio, internal window to living room, double doors to games room and fitted carpet. Dining Room - Sash window with secondary glazing to front elevation, door to front elevation, windows x 2 to side elevation, overhead storage cupboards and fitted carpet.W/C - Window to side elevation, pedestal toilet, hand wash basin, storage shelf and vinyl flooring. Kitchen - Arch window to rear elevation overlooking the garden, fitted modern kitchen with laminate counter top, integrated AGA, Bosch double oven with electric hob top and stainless steel splashback. Inset ceramic sink with mixer tap, window to side elevation, ample cupboard space, small hand wash basin, integrated fridge freezer, dishwasher and laminate flooring.Utility Room - Space for washing machine and tumble dryer, ample storage space with shelving and vinyl flooring. Games Room - Double doors and window to rear and side elevation overlooking the garden, doors to library and first floor and fitted carpet. (Pool table is available under separate negotiation) Library - Door and window to rear elevation and window to side elevation, storage cupboards x 2 and fitted carpet.Shower Room/Wet Room - Shower, pedestal toilet, hand wash basin, ceramic wall tiles and vinyl flooring.Lobby - Door to side elevation, stairs to first floor and fitted carpet.Bedroom 1 - Window to side elevation, integrated cupboards x 2, fitted carpet and study room which has plumbing to be put back as en-suite if necessary. Bedroom 2 - Window to front elevation and fitted carpet. En suite - Comprising window to side elevation, integrated storage cupboard, bath with shower over, pedestal toilet, hand wash basin, ceramic wall tiles, heated towel rail and vinyl flooring. Bedroom 3 - Window to front elevation and fitted carpet. En suite - Comprising bath with shower over, pedestal toilet, hand wash basin, ceramic wall tiles and vinyl flooring. Bedroom 4 - Window to front elevation and fitted carpet. En suite - Comprising shower cubicle, pedestal toilet , hand wash basin, ceramic wall tiles and vinyl flooring. Bedroom 5 - Window to rear elevation overlooking the garden and fitted carpet. En suite - Comprising window to rear elevation, bath with shower over, pedestal toilet, hand wash basin, ceramic wall tiles and vinyl floor covering.Bedroom 6 - Window to rear elevation and fitted carpet. En suite - Comprising bath with shower over, pedestal toilet, hand wash basin, ceramic wall tiles and vinyl floor covering. Bedroom 7 - Window to front elevation, integrated storage cupboard and fitted carpet. En suite - Comprising shower cubicle, pedestal toilet, hand wash basin, ceramic wall tiles and vinyl flooring. Bedroom 8 - Window to rear elevation, integrated cupboard and fitted carpet. En suite - Comprising bath with shower over, pedestal toilet, hand wash basin, ceramic wall tiles and vinyl flooring. Bedroom 9 - (2nd floor)- Window to rear elevation and fitted carpet. Bedroom 10 - Window to rear elevation, feature fire place and fitted carpet.Shower Room - Shower cubicle, pedestal toilet, hand wash basin, ceramic wall tiles and vinyl flooring.Wick House is located within the historic village of Stogumber, enjoying some of the most picturesque countryside with the West Somerset coastline, Exmoor National Park and the Quantock Hills readily at hand. The village itself provides a popular primary school, good village pub, cricket club, post office and general stores whilst the County Town of Taunton is readily accessible some 14 miles away where a wide range of shopping, recreational and scholastic facilities can be found including three noted public schools. The M5 may be joined at Taunton which also offers a fast rail link to London Paddington. Both Bristol and Exeter airports are also within easy striking distance.You will approach the main entrance from the lane, and to either side of the main entrance there is a pretty veranda with a decorative gingerbread wood trim. To the front of the property, just across the lane there is a car parking space for one vehicle. To the side of the property there are a further three parking spaces, a storage shed , oil tank and gated access to the rear garden. To the rear of the property there is a pretty cottage garden which catches the sun most of the day. There is a paved area with two greenhouses, a cold water tap and covered area suitable for log storage. From the paved area there are a couple of steps up to the garden which is laid to stone chippings with a stone wall boundary and fence offering a high degree of privacy. At the top of the garden there is a level paved area perfect for seating and dining with a storage shed. There is a variety of mature trees and shrubs and some pretty flower borders. Access to the front of the property can also be gained through another gate to the left of the property. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses/for-sale_i70143514
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Set on the outskirts of the village between Frome and Bruton, an attractive period farmhouse with a versatile range of buildings and land and in all totals just under 9 acres. One of the buildings has consent to convert into a dwelling. It is located at the end of a 'no through road' in an elevated position with far reaching views to the front and rear. As a whole £1,300,000 or house and gardens £825,000The farmhouse retains lots of period features including exposed beams, flagstones and natural stonework. The front door opens into a reception hall with flagstone floors and a period fireplace. The living room has oak flooring, window shutters and a wood burning stove set on a stone hearth. Double doors lead into a small sunroom. The kitchen and dining area enjoy a dual aspect with views to the garden at the front. The kitchen is fitted with a range of cabinets, a 'Rayburn' cooker, and a range cooker with electric oven and LPG gas hob. There is a large and well organised pantry with a further utility room. A study An enclosed staircase leads to the first floor. The master bedroom has views to the front and rear. Bedroom two has views to the front with an en suite shower room. There is a further bedroom and family bathroom on this floor. An enclosed staircase leads to the second floor and there is a further bedroom, bathroom and loft room.OutsideThe gardens lie to the front and side of the property and are mature and well planted with a variety of shrubs, trees and fruit trees. There is a patio seating area, decked seating area and screened storage area for the oil tank, recycling and storage. There is ample parking with a yard to the rear. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses/for-sale_i70544852
Set on the outskirts of the village between Frome and Bruton, an attractive period farmhouse with a versatile range of buildings and land and in all totals just under 9 acres. One of the buildings has consent to convert into a dwelling. It is located at the end of a 'no through road' in an elevated position with far reaching views to the front and rear. Available as a whole at £1,300,000 or house with 3 acre paddock at £875,000 and House and gardens at £825,000.The farmhouse retains lots of period features including exposed beams, flagstones and natural stonework. The front door opens into a reception hall with flagstone floors and a period fireplace. The living room has oak flooring, window shutters and a wood burning stove set on a stone hearth. Double doors lead into a small sunroom. The kitchen and dining area enjoy a dual aspect with views to the garden at the front. The kitchen is fitted with a range of cabinets, a 'Rayburn' cooker, and a range cooker with electric oven and LPG gas hob. There is a large and well organised pantry with a further utility room. A study An enclosed staircase leads to the first floor. The master bedroom has views to the front and rear. Bedroom two has views to the front with an en suite shower room. There is a further bedroom and family bathroom on this floor. An enclosed staircase leads to the second floor and there is a further bedroom, bathroom and loft room.OutsideThe gardens lie to the front and side of the property and are mature and well planted with a variety of shrubs, trees and fruit trees. There is a patio seating area, decked seating area and screened storage area for the oil tank, recycling and storage. There is ample parking with a yard to the rear.The land.A paddock of about 3 acres lies to the north of the house along a grassy track. It is enclosed by mature hedges and fencing. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses/for-sale_i71229131
DESCRIPTIONA stunning, four bedroom character property with a detached one bedroom annex, set in attractive gardens within the ever desirable village of Priddy and benefitting from gorgeous countryside views. The property has been modernized and beautifully enhanced by the current owners to create a wonderful open plan kitchen/dining/sitting space, perfect for families and entertaining alike. The house is within easy reach of Bristol, Bath and Wells whilst also being moments away from rural walks in an area of outstanding natural beauty. A stained glass front door opens into the central hall with ample space for shoes, coats and providing access to a downstairs cloakroom with w/c with wash hand basin. The kitchen/dining/family room is the hub the home with underfloor heating, wood burner and a pretty aspect looking over the front gardens. The kitchen comprises a range of fitted units topped with granite and quartz worksurfaces. A central island provides both additional worksurface space whilst also being utilised as a breakfast bar for 4 people. All of the appliances are integrated with a double electric oven, warming drawer, electric hob, dishwasher and wine fridge. The dining area can comfortably accommodate a table for eight to ten people, along with space for comfortable seating - making it a brilliant room for entertaining. Adjacent to the kitchen, is the utility room with additional storage, plumbing for both a washing machine and tumble dryer along with access to the front of the house. From the kitchen is the garden room, a fabulous dual aspect room with bi-folding doors and views onto the large patio and the gardens beyond. The room has an array of features with exposed stone walling and a vaulted ceiling, allowing an abundance of natural light. From the main hall is the formal sitting room with a wood burner as the focal point, a view over the front garden and exposed wooden beam. The sitting room is large enough to create a comfortable seating area along with a play area or home office area if desired. Stairs rise to the first floor which features three double bedrooms and the main family bathroom. The principal bedroom benefits from a wonderful aspect looking out over countryside, towards the village Church. This spacious double room also has the benefit of a fully tiled ensuite shower room with a large shower, toilet, wash hand basin and heated towel rail. Two further double bedrooms can be accessed from the landing, both being good sizes and having views. The fully tiled family bathroom comprises; a bath with shower above, toilet, wash hand basin and heated towel rail. Occupying the whole of the second floor is is a further spacious double bedroom with ensuite shower room. A dual aspect room with ample natural light and gorgeous countryside views. The arrangement of the bedrooms allow the option for the principal suite to be on either the first or second floor, leaving the remaining ensuite bedroom as a guest suite.Within the ground of the property is a one bedroom detached annex which has had multiple uses over the years, including additional accommodation for family and friends. The Annex is currently being used as an AirBnB which has proved popular over the years. The annex comprises an open plan, kitchen/dining/sitting room with an array of units, electric oven and hob and views to the front of the property. The bedroom is a spacious double with an ensuite shower room. To the front of the annex is a patio area, perfect for outside dining for guests with views of the village Church in the distance. OUTSIDEApproaching the property is the pretty front garden laid to lawn with trees, shrubs and flowers and pathway leading to the front door. A driveway provides off road parking for two to three cars. The generous, enclosed rear garden has been transformed by the current owners with a large area of lawn, raised beds, a wild flower meadow and wooden shed for storage. Bi-folding doors open from the garden room to reveal the beautifully finished patio with wooden pergola above, a wonderful social area for outside dining and entertaining. The gardens are enclosed with hedging and stone walling with an access gate between the house and annex.LOCATIONPriddy is a popular and vibrant village, centred around the village green and situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) on the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills, approximately 4 miles from Wells. The village boasts a Church, a well-supported public house, a primary school, village hall, farm shop with butchers and cafe, and is famed for its annual village fayre and folk festival as well as many other events throughout the year. There are numerous countryside walks from your doorstep including the National Trust run, Ebbor Gorge along with Deerleap offering panoramic views towards the Somerset coast.Nearby, the picturesque City of Wells offers a range of local amenities and shopping facilities with four supermarkets (including Waitrose), as well as twice weekly markets, cinema, leisure centre, a choice of pubs and restaurants, dentists and doctors, several churches and both primary and secondary state schools.There are also many highly-regarded independent schools (Prep & Senior) within easy reach, such as All Hallows Prep School, Downside School, Wells Cathedral School and Millfield School. For those travelling by train, Castle Cary station (which has direct services to London Paddington) is situated only twelve miles away. Both the City of Bristol and the Georgian City of Bath, a World Heritage Site, are located just 20 miles away and easily accessible.TENUREFreeholdHEATINGOil fired central heatingSERVICESPrivate drainage via septic tank, mains water and electricity.LOCAL AUTHORITYSomerset CouncilCOUNCIL TAXBand 'D'EPC RATINGRating - To be confirmedVIEWINGStrictly by appointment with Cooper and Tanner. Tel: DIRECTIONSProceed out of Wells on the A39 Bristol Road. After approximately three miles, turn left signposted Priddy and continue until reaching the village for approx. 2 miles. Continue through the village, across the village green and past the church on your right hand side. Take the next right into Nine Barrows Lane where the property can be found a little further along on the right. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses/for-sale_i71660413
An exceptional stone built period four bedroom country property with a small, wooded paddock, surrounded by fields and woodland, and very secluded and private, in the Mendip Hills, but only 7.2 miles from Wells and 12.6 miles from Georgian Bath. Total plot size about 1.4 acres.The vendor says "The house was previously an estate cottage, built in 1890's and sold by Right Honorable James Sherbrooke Viscount Chewton in 1975. We purchased it three years ago as we wanted to live in the countryside, with some land, and a workshop as I am a hobby blacksmith. There are no near neighbours, and we enjoy looking at the dairy cattle in the field, the sheep, and large population of jackdaws who put on a murmuration display for us twice a day. The house has an acre of mature gardens, and we have a damson orchard, Himalayan birch tree lined drive, and other rare trees. We have planning permission to build an annex, which we have started to ground level, so the planning is still extant.""The house is accessed down a single lane gravel track off the A39, nestled in a hollow about two hundred meters down the track. The drive leads to the west facing facade of this lovely house with a stone patio looking out over the wooded valley. The house is entered through the kitchen which has been renovated with grey tiles on the floor, partridge grey kitchen units with white veined quartz worktops, lava grey ESSE electric range cooker with induction hob, double width American fridge/freezer, metro tiles and a gothic arched window into the dining room and a seating area at the base of the oak staircase. There is a corridor leading to the utility area with built in washer/dryer, storage and the oil fired boiler which is still under warranty. The dining room has an engineered oak floor, with original oak beams, a raised platform for a Jotul No 6 wood burner, and patio doors leading out to the main garden an ideal entertaining space which is so full of character, and light. A brick archway with exposed bricks and plaster revealing the fabric of the building leads to the triple aspect sitting room. We have split this area into two zones, one with the large open fireplace which has an old oak lintel above, and a flagstone hearth and is set in an exposed stone wall, which is a reading/chatting/sitting area and the other with two sofas and TV for relaxing. The original front door opens into this room. All the doors throughout the house are stable doors, and there are old oak beams, and an engineered oak floor and cast iron radiators in the dining room and sitting room.""From the kitchen with the exposed stone wall, the bespoke oak staircase with glass panels leads up to the spacious landing, with curved window and window seat, which looks out to the paddock. There is scope to make a second bathroom here, subject to the relevant consents. The principal bedroom is dual aspect with an original Victorian fireplace (currently blocked off) , bespoke built in wardrobes and plantation shutters. Across the landing is the smallest bedroom, currently laid out as a second sitting room, but with room for a double bed and views across to the East. An archway and internal corridor lead to bedroom three which has a handmade tall gothic oak door. There are built in wardrobes across one side and a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. Down a second corridor is a Victorian style bathroom with built in dove grey cabinets, a marble topped basin and walk in electric shower. The second bedroom is dual aspect and located at the front of the house, with built in wardrobes, a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and a loft area.""Outside there is a double garage with power and electric doors. The workshop, which is newly built has a new flat roof, downstairs wc, basin and handheld shower for dog washing. At the southern side of the house is a yellow limestone patio with Dorset gravel and affording stunning views over the valley. There is a sunken pond with solar powered copper weeping willow water feature, newts and a circular brick lily pond. The majestic apple tree is about 150 years old. Steps lead down to the front lawn which has a tulip tree, sycamores and conifers at the wild edges of the lawn. From the kitchen door is a second small breakfast/morning coffee area, with a water fountain coming out of the stone wall and an old stone Chinese smoke oven, used by the previous owner for smoking fish. Stone steps lead up to the higher level of the garden and mature trees.""Externally the windows are new double glazed units (installed in 2019) in Chatsworth green and on the patio a sage green screen has been made to screen off the oil tank. We also have a fire pit seating area and a chicken coop.""The house is very private, but there is very good access to local amenities. A small Co-op and excellent farm shop are in Farrington Gurney, just 1.6 miles away. Wells is a beautiful 7.2 mile drive away, with stunning views of Glastonbury Tor en route. There is a woodland trail from our door to the Litton pub which has outstanding food. There are lovely lakeland walks in Litton village. Norton Hill School is 4.5 miles away and there are excellent state and independent schools in both Bath and Wells."Additional Information:Postcode: BA3 4BUTenure: FreeholdUtilities: Oil, electricity, mains water and septic tankLocal Authority: MendipCouncil Tax: Band GBroadband: Please see - checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/broadband-coverageMobile Phone Coverage: Please see - checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/mobile-coverageStamp Duty Payable: Please see - gov.uk/stamp-duty-land-tax/residential-property-rates For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_somerset-r741754/for-sale_i70273249
A spacious and most impressive detached house, located on the edge of the village and at the end of a private drive that serves only three properties. This finely proportioned home was built in 2003 and includes two large reception rooms, a beautiful kitchen, five bedrooms, four bathrooms and a study. Set within a plot of just over a third of an acre, there are well-tended gardens, ample off-road parking and an integral double garage. EPC rating C.A door to the front of the property opens into a light, airy and spacious hall, created by a double height ceiling and two timber framed double glazed windows (continued throughout) to the side. The hall also incorporates the staircase to the first floor, a built-in storage cupboard, access into the double garage and an external stable door to the rear garden. Also entered from the main hall is a downstairs WC, a useful utility room with a Belfast sink and a study, all of which have windows to the front of the property. The main sitting room is a fabulous, triple-aspect reception room with a vaulted ceiling and exposed trusses. This spacious room is perfect for families and for entertaining and includes a fireplace with an inset wood-burning stove, two sets of patio doors to the garden and two chandeliers. The kitchen has been upgraded by the current owners and is fitted with a range of contemporary floor and wall units. The addition of the central island provides extra cupboard and drawer space, hidden power points and a breakfast bar to one side. Within the kitchen, there are a range of integrated Neff appliances comprising a dishwasher, a microwave, an oven and an induction hob. Furthermore, there is a gas-fired Aga, under-unit and display lighting, space for an 'American style' fridge/freezer and another stable door to the garden. A set of double doors from the kitchen then open into the second reception room, presented as a living/dining room. This comfortable room is also triple-aspect, providing lots of natural light, including a set of patio doors to the garden. The living room has a wood burning stove, space for a large dining table and chairs and an inner door leading back to the main hall. On the first floor, a central landing has two Velux skylight windows (both with electrically operated blinds) and a further chandelier. There is a built-in airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder also accessed from the landing, as well as the staircase to the second floor with a cupboard beneath. The family bathroom is located on the first floor and is fitted with a matching white suite comprising a bath with shower mixer taps, a pedestal wash hand basin, a low level WC and a heated towel rail. There are four bedrooms on this level (three doubles and a single/home office). At either side are the two largest doubles, both of which are dual-aspect, with fitted wardrobes and well-appointed and fully tiled en-suite bathrooms with separate showers. On the second floor, this superb family home benefits from a further spacious double bedroom with two windows to the rear and two Velux skylight windows (all Velux windows other than landing have fitted manually-operated heat-resistant blinds). This bedroom is ideal as a guest suite, as it comes with its own large shower room both of these rooms also have storage cupboards built into the eaves.Manor End is in a tucked-away position at the end of a private drive on the northern edge of this sought-after village. Lying some 7 miles to the north-east of Wells, the village offers two good quality pubs, a primary school and a doctor's surgery. The village is well-placed for road links to other towns including the beautiful Georgian City of Bath which is only 14 miles to the north. Bath also boasts a mainline train station with connections to all parts of the country and there is also a mainline station to London Paddington at Castle Cary, which is just over 10 miles to the south. There are many sporting facilities within the area including various golf clubs and a short distance away is Babington House, a private members club and exclusive hotel which boasts excellent leisure facilities. There are several exceptional schools within the vicinity including Millfield, Downside, All Hallows and Wells Cathedral School to name but a few. A wide selection of major supermarkets can be found within the nearby market town of Shepton Mallet and in the city of Wells, which includes a Waitrose.The property occupies a generous plot measuring just over a third of an acre, with well-tended gardens surrounding three sides of the house. Approached via a stone chipped driveway leading into an area of private parking, there is ample space for several vehicles. The driveway leads to an integral double garage, which has two electric 'up and over' doors to the front, light, power, an inner door to the main hall, and also houses the Worcester boiler for the gas-fired central heating. With the property backing onto neighbouring agricultural land, the property is set in a peaceful position with a delightful rural outlook. The gardens have been thoughtfully landscaped and mainly laid to lawn with beautifully planted beds and borders, adding a range of colour. Directly behind the house is a large patio terrace, ideal for outdoor seating and al fresco dining. There is an additional section of patio in one corner of the garden, next to a summerhouse and set beside the neighbouring field. The gardens are enclosed by mature hedging and stone walling and include outside lighting, stone chipped pathways, two outside taps, two log stores, a garden shed, plus an outdoor greenhouse/garden room. Facing south, the rear gardens enjoy an abundance of sunshine throughout the day, as well as plenty of privacy. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses/for-sale_i70930014
Believed to be one of the oldest houses in the middle of this delightful village, Old Farm has a lovely position and stands on grounds of approximately an acre which look south across the gardens and fields beyond. The main house has a traditional thatch roof and exudes immense character with exposed beams and ham stone walls.Upon entering the house it is clear to see that this property has been the subject of a significant programme of works. With an impressive attention to detail, the current owners have managed to enhance the original features whilst ensuring that this is now a home fit for the demands of modern day living. This is most notable in the fabulous dual aspect kitchen with bespoke cabinetry, granite worktops, a 2-plate oil-fired AGA (cream) and adjacent utility/laundry. Leading from the kitchen is the dining room, with original flagstone floors, inglenook fireplace and wood burner making it the perfect space for entertaining. Beyond the original hallway lies the family room, with parquet floors, original bread oven and wood burner providing a more informal living arrangement, perhaps as a playroom. However for those occasions when entertaining on a larger scale, the substantial and well-proportioned sitting room is ideal, with its centrally positioned fireplace with stone fire surround and wood burner. It is a wonderful, light-filled space with triple aspect windows and French doors providing easy access onto the south facing terrace for those warmer days. A spacious cloakroom with plenty of room for coats and boots completes the picture on the ground floor.Stairs then rise from the hall to the first floor landing where there is a large open area, ideal for use as a study. There are four generous bedrooms in total, the principal of which sits at the front of the house, with dual aspect views and a large spacious ensuite bathroom. Three further double bedrooms are light and bright and share a family bathroom. With delightful views across the gardens from many of these rooms, this is clearly a house that is much loved and has benefitted enormously from the recent renovation works.Along with the main house, the original stables and old chicken house have also had attention and been thoughtfully converted into a charming, completely independent one bedroom cottage. Built in local stone under a tiled roof, with an exceptionally spacious open-plan kitchen/sitting room with vaulted ceilings, features include wooden floors, exposed stonework, wood-burning stove and French doors which open onto a private terraced garden, perfect for those summer evenings. The fully equipped kitchen, with built in oven and electric hob, integrated fridge freezer and space for a kitchen island, lends itself to entertaining and whilst the building benefits from all modern conveniences, the owners have at the same time been sympathetic to its past, re-using the reclaimed roof tiles and cedar wood on the outside, allowing the building to effortlessly blend into its surroundings. Ideal for dependant relatives, the cottage is equally a lucrative asset and is currently let out for short term rentals generating significant income.The entrance to the property is off the lane, through a wooden five bar gate that leads onto a gravelled driveway with ample parking for several cars. Next to the main house and parking are various outbuildings along with access to the cottage.The garden and grounds amount to approximately one acre, with the main garden extending out behind the house and cottage. Interspersed with a great variety of mature specimen trees, fruit trees and shrubberies, they are designed to be easily maintained, with an extensive lawned area. In addition, there is a well-established vegetable garden. Paved terraces extend behind the house and cottage so that each building has its own private outside area.The countryside around South Barrow has changed little in recent decades. Dairy farming predominates and the green fields bounded by hedges and small areas of woodland provide a delightful environment through which quiet lanes gently wind their way. South Barrow is a charming hamlet, tucked away from main roads comprising mainly period houses and cottages built of the distinctive local stone, indigenous to the area. The market towns of Somerton and Castle Cary (described by the eminent historian, Sir Nikolaus Pevsner, as the prettiest town in South Somerset) are both within a short drive as are the larger centres of Yeovil and the Abbey town of Sherborne. Notwithstanding the unspoilt rural nature of the area, communications are extremely good. To the south the A303 is joined at Sparkford, within 2 miles away and the intercity mainline railway service to London Paddington takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes from Castle Cary.EDUCATIONThe area is particularly well known for its schools. Millfield and Millfield Prep are just outside Glastonbury, Hazlegrove is at Sparkford and the Sherborne, Bruton and Taunton schools, along with Downside, are all withing easy reach.SPORTING AND RECREATIONRacing at Taunton, Exeter and Wincanton. Sailing and water sports on the world Heritage Jurassic coast or Bristol Channel or Sutton Bingham Reservoir. Golf at nearby Wheathill, Taunton and Yeovil. With both Cranborne Chase and Dorset Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty within easy reach there are extensive footpaths, bridleways and quiet lanes which offer superb opportunities for riding, walking and bicycling. Hauser & Wirth at Bruton and the Newt Estate are also nearby. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_somerset-r741754/for-sale_i68347048
Drum's Hill Cottage is an exceptionally attractive Grade II listed 18th Century Thatched Cottage which sits in an elevated position at the end of a 'no through' lane in the centre of Mells. Since our vendors purchased the home almost 30 years ago it has been improved considerably and represents a rare and exciting opportunity.The accommodation throughout is well-proportioned and incudes many period features. The kitchen/dining/family room is a wonderful space which is open plan and perfect for family life and anybody who enjoys entertaining. There are a range of high-quality wall and base units, attractive granite worktops and integrated Bosch appliances including an attractive claret coloured oil-fired Aga. There is plenty of room for a large table and chairs. Three windows, one with a built-in seat provides views out to the front of the house as well as a further aspect to the rear garden.You have a choice of living room with two separate areas that feature wood burning stoves, ideal for the winter months. Features include terracotta quarry tiles, exposed beams and stonework, plenty of built-in cupboards and a bread oven.There is also a large south-west facing orangery, set on two levels with flagstone flooring, providing naturally light seating with an outlook across the gardens and over to the countryside surrounding. It houses a mature jasmine, wisteria and grape vine and also access to a small utility room with WC.Two staircases lead to the first floor. There are four bedrooms, two with vaulted ceilings, and a well-appointed bathroom with a bath and separate shower, with marble countertops and detailing.OUTSIDEExternally, the house is approached via a quiet country lane that becomes pedestrianised. An area of ground adjacent to the cottage provides comfortable parking for multiple vehicles. The gardens are beautiful and consist of large area of lawn, a wide variety of plants, shrubs and trees, an area of copse and a choice of seating areas. To the front of the house is a tiered formal garden above a gated lane, the majority of the lawns to the southwest end behind the house. There are several sheds and a stone outbuilding as well as a boiler room.AGENT'S NOTEIn the last 7 years the house has been fully re-thatched, there has been a new Worcester boiler fitted, a new oil tank fitted, and a new private drainage system installed.LOCATIONMells continues to be one of the most sought-after villages in the area. The village offers a junior school, a public house of excellent reputation and local Post Office/shop. The country house hotel of Babington House is just two miles, as is The Newt, and the market towns of Frome and Bruton are within a short drive. Railway connections at Frome and Westbury for London Paddington and Warminster and Gillingham for London Waterloo. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/cottages/for-sale_i70223655
Location Copia is perfectly located in close proximity to excellent local schools including the charming village primary school with small class sizes (rated Ofsted Good, and Outstanding for Behaviour and Attitudes), Millfield (one the UK's leading mixed private schools), Hazelgrove, and the Wells, Sherborne and Bruton Schools.In the immediate locality, there is a village convenience store, the Church of St Mary Magdalene, The Quarry Inn public house, and playing fields, all within walking distance. Keinton Mandeville is named in the Domesday Book, dating back to at least Roman times. It's a thriving and friendly village with various clubs and societies.The nearby bustling towns of Castle Cary, Glastonbury, Street & Somerton all provide an excellent range of facilities whilst Wells, Sherborne, Yeovil, Taunton, Bath, and Bristol are all within easy reach.The A303 is a few miles south and Castle Cary Station has a regular mainline service to Paddington in just under an hour and a half.DescriptionCopia has been individually designed by Bath based Room-Studio Interior Design in a true "edge of village" location. This home offers a beautifully contemporary vibe and is set amongst an incredible ecology corridor and benefitting from uninterrupted views across the Somerset countryside. Landscaping designed by leading local garden designer, Eliza Grey, will showcase the magical setting of this stylish new home.The wonderful design of this exciting contemporary home benefits from* Natural wood and Lias stone flooring* Stairwell lighting by award-winning designer, Flos* Kitchen with Neolith Crystal worktops and integrated Siemens appliances* Lusso Stone Sanitaryware incorporating Marble Basins* Carpets by Crucial Trading* Air source heat pump* Smart hot water and heating system* Solar panels and EV charging point* Electronic/Smart security gateEntering the house via the front door, you are welcomed into an entrance hall which is predominantly glass on two sides. The immediate sense of light and space is striking. To one side there is an incredible bespoke feature staircase which has been constructed in solid oak and finished in a stylish stained finish. The lower step has been finished with locally quarried Blue Lias which is under-lit to add further effect. To the left side is a useful coats cupboard.The long, glazed hall leads through to the magnificent and dramatic kitchen/living space. Here you find in part a full height ceiling and several ways of accessing the gardens and grounds with both a pair of French doors to one side and the main gable end having very large sliding doors. The fantastic sense of space is accentuated with the surrounding countryside and gardens feeling very much part of the living space. The kitchen itself is beautifully finished with a central island which houses twin Siemens ovens and a combination microwave. In addition, appliances include an integrated Siemens fridge and freezer, Quooker boiling water tap and a Siemens induction hob. The worktops are finished in stylish Neolith Crystal with Alpina mid-oak doors to the units.From the kitchen a door leads you through to a good-sized sitting room which has French doors to the side garden and a built-in cupboard. This in turn leads through to a well finished utility room, which again is nicely finished with a range of units, good sized sink and Silestone worktops. There are two recesses with plumbing for a washing machine and space for a dryer as well. Back out to a lobby off the main hall, you find the ground floor cloakroom.To the far end of the hallway is effectively an area of the property which could quite easily be used as an annexe, should this be required. It currently offers a fantastic boot room with door to the garden, ideal for coming in with dogs or muddy boots from a walk. This has stylish, contemporary units, stainless steel square sink and bench cupboard, ideal for shoes. If needed, this room could very easily be converted to an additional kitchen. This end of the house also has a rather lovely bedroom with its own ensuite shower room, a study and a snug.Upstairs, to one end of the house, is the dramatic master suite which has the most fantastic views through a large, glazed window looking straight out across the open countryside and gardens. The bedroom has its own spacious dressing room and this links through to a beautifully finished ensuite bathroom with feature Lusso egg shape bath, and large glazed shower cubicle. Most notable in our eyes, though, are the most amazing twin marble sinks, again by Lusso. At the other end of the landing is a further spacious bedroom with its own ensuite shower room fitted to the same specification. A third bedroom and shower room complete the upper accommodation.ExternallyThe house is very well situated at the edge of the village with the gardens linking to open countryside. It is set behind a contemporary electronic/Smart sliding security gate which gives way to a sweeping gravel driveway.To your right side is a nicely finished larch weather boarded garage which has solar panels on the roof providing back-up levels of electricity supply. The garage itself has light and power and there is both a side door access and a 7kw car charger.The front garden has a large expanse of freshly laid turf lawn, interspersed with various trees. The gravel comes to the entranceway of the house. This leads through to well-planted individual beds which are combined with various grey brick paved terraces and lovely gravel pathways. This leads round to the rear of the house.Off the kitchen the sliding doors lead out to a magnificent, porcelain tiled terrace which in part is covered by the over-hanging roof. There is a further section of terrace with an area which could easily provide a BBQ and outside kitchen for alfresco dining. To the other side of the house the garden continues around the property. There is a fairly generous section of wild garden incorporating two ponds to attract the natural wildlife. The gardens themselves have direct views over the surrounding countryside giving the property a true feeling of tranquility.EPC Rating: A For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses/for-sale_i71125195
The Beacon is set in the centre of its own grounds and occupies a truly stunning position. This unlisted house is accessed by a delightful entrance driveway off the lane, providing an impressive sense of arrival with plenty of parking for several cars. Built in two stages from 1927 to 1934, The Beacon is a striking family home constructed of blue Lias stone with well-proportioned rooms, high ceilings and square bay windows, typical of its period. From the drive, steps lead to the porch, front door and open terrace areas which are on two sides of the house. Upon entering the house you are greeted by a light reception hall which leads through to the impressive dining room and drawing rooms at the front of the house, with beautiful wooden floors. French doors lead out onto a terrace which runs along the length of the house, taking full advantage of the breath taking views across the neighbouring landscape. Such is the lay out, orientation and size of the terrace that this is clearly a house that lends itself exceedingly well to entertaining. To the rear is the snug, with fitted bookshelves, wood panelling, window seat, Jetmaster fire and original oak flooring. To the west end of the house the recent addition of an oakwood conservatory with lantern roof further enhances the generous living space.The kitchen is at the heart of this home, with a large central island positioned in front of a two oven oil-fired Aga with adjacent electric Companion Aga (black), integrated microwave, Miele dishwasher and painted wooden wall and base units under granite and oak worktops. There is a useful separate utility room providing further space for storage and appliances, as well as a boot room with additional cloakroom and space and pluming for a washing machine and dryer. A downstairs guest cloakroom can be found just off the reception hall.A wooden staircase with feature window provides lots of natural light and an opportunity to admire the varying view towards woodland from another angle. The stairs lead up to the first floor where there are five well-presented double bedrooms, an additional shower room and family bathroom. Two bedrooms benefit from their own ensuite, with the principal bedroom enjoying fitted cupboards and dual aspect. From the fifth bedroom, there are stairs rising to the loft rooms and additional storage.A significant asset of this extensive property is the addition of the detached stone and cedar self-contained annexe. This modern building is presented in a contemporary style with double glazed aluminium windows, wood effect floors, marble pattern wet room, open-plan sitting room/bedroom and fitted kitchen with integrated Neff oven and space and connection for a washing machine and dryer. The annexe sits above a biomass boiler room, fuel store and double garage with electric doors. The inclusion of the biomass boiler, solar panels, inverter, battery and 2000 litre water tank ensure some favourable running costs. The space provides flexible accommodation options, ideal for an au pair, dependent relative, guest accommodation, home office or perhaps even a gym.Lasting impressions are of a versatile house that is very private and benefits from well-proportioned rooms and magnificent views. The Beacon offers the best of rural Somerset.GARDENS AND GROUNDS:One of the stand out features of The Beacon is its magnificent garden, orchards and woodland, a haven for a great variety of wildlife. The land adjoins Dundon Beacon Hillfort, an Iron Age Fort administered by the Somerset Wildlife Trust. The gardens around the house have been carefully landscaped with lawns and terraced areas to provide the best dining and entertaining opportunities whilst enjoying the views. Aside from the woodland and the old apple cider orchards, there is an abundance of mature trees at The Beacon including a loquat on the terrace, green and golden gages, cherry, magnolia, pear, fig and plum trees. To the front and side of the property, below the house and terraces, there is a large workshop, wood store, mower shed and greenhouse. Wooden stables and tack room near the paddock provide an opportunity to be modernised for equestrian use should one want to take advantage of the fantastic riding and bridleway network. In total the land extends to c.18 acres.SITUATIONThe picturesque nearby Somerset village of Compton Dundon lies between the two hills of Dundon Beacon and Lollover and is overlooked by the Polden Hills to the east and borders the levels and moors to the west. Compton, Dundon and Littleton share a range of community facilities including the church and cricket pitch in Dundon and post office, village hall and the Castlebrook pub in Compton. The Beacon is situated five miles north of Somerton and six miles south of Glastonbury. EDUCATION AND RECREATIONAL:The area is well known for its beauty and there is a network of footpaths which cross the countryside making it ideal for walking, cycling and riding. Water sports can be found at Sutton Bingham Reservoir (Yeovil), or on the south coast. Racing at Wincanton, Salisbury, Bath, Taunton or Exeter and various golf courses including Long Sutton, Wheathill, Humberstone Heights Glastonbury and Sherborne. Theatres in Bath, Bristol, Yeovil and Sherborne. The Newt Country Estate and Bruton are also an easy drive. The Beacon is less than 5 minutes' drive from Millfield Senior and Prep school in Street, where the excellent Strode Sixth Form College can be found. Alternatively, there is King Ina Primary in Somerton, nearby Charlton Mackrell primary, Butleigh C of E primary school, Baltonsborough Primary and Crispin Senior School Street. Other independent schools include Hazlegrove Prep school, the Taunton schools, Kings Bruton, Wells Cathedral School, Sherborne Boys' and Sherborne Girls'. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses/for-sale_i70004258
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