This truly impressive detached family home originally built in 1881 and since extensively extended is situated in an elevated position in the well regarded village of Holcombe. The living accommodation is both incredibly spacious and also very tastefully presented. On the ground floor there is a welcoming entrance vestibule leading to entrance hall complete with original tiled flooring, four well proportioned reception rooms, a fitted kitchen/dining room over 30ft long, a utility room and a cloakroom. On the first floor there are four double bedrooms, an en-suite shower room to the main bedroom and a further contemporary bath/shower room. Other features include an oil fired central heating system and PVCu double glazing. Outside there is a delightful fully enclosed garden with a raised patio area from which to enjoy the views. There is also a double gates leading onto a private stone resin drive allowing parking for two cars. A viewing of this superb home cannot be recommended highly enough.SituationThe pretty Mendip village of Holcombe is conveniently situated for those looking to commute to both Bath and Bristol, with both cities within easy reach (Bath 12 miles, Bristol 18 miles). The busy market towns of Frome & Shepton Mallet are both under 8 miles away. The picturesque City of Wells, England's smallest City is located 12 miles away. IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month's rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant's responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in every case. QMI240084/2 For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses/for-sale_i71193354
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This charming three bedroom stone cottage, nestled in the picturesque village of Beckington epitomizes rustic elegance with its fully renovated traditional features. About the PropertyLocated in an elevated position in the heart of Beckington, this three bedroom fully renovated stone cottage offers the perfect blend of traditional charm and modern convenience, providing a truly idyllic house in the heart of the village.About the InsideAs you approach the property, you're greeted by a typical English garden with path leading to the attractive front door. The exterior of the cottage has lovely honey toned stone which adds to the charm. Stepping inside, you're immediately struck by the seamless blend of modern amenities and traditional craftsmanship to a high standard. The interior features include wooden flooring throughout, exposed wooden beams, mullion windows and original stone fireplaces, now fitted with a wood-burning stoves. The cozy sitting room is situated at the front of the house with views of the front garden.The hall leads to the dining room and kitchen. The dining room is a well-proportioned room with plenty of space for a large table. The bespoke stylish fitted kitchen is a wonderful light room with vaulted ceilings and bifold doors leading to the fully enclosed garden. The units are traditional but modern in style with a Belfast sink and wooden worktops. All complemented with modern appliances. The utility room is accessed from the front garden. Upstairs, the three double bedrooms offer comfortable living, each with its own unique character. All the bedrooms offer views of the village and surrounding countryside.Completing the first floor is a newly fitted shower room. About the Outside Outside, a private rear garden provides a tranquil space for dining and entertaining, enclosed with stone walls and fencing offering privacy and seclusion. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and a terraced area for BBQs and enjoys a mature wisteria climbing the south facing wall. The front garden is also mainly laid to lawn with spring planting. This is the perfect place to sit and enjoy the views over the village. The property has two parking spaces which are at the bottom of the front garden. About the AreaBeckington is a thriving village with a friendly community with perfect access to the Heritage City of Bath, as well as Frome and Bruton, Somerset towns that regularly feature in The Times Best Places to Live. All offer a wealth of restaurants, cafes and bars, as well as galleries, theatre, museums, cinemas and cultural events. Babington House, the well-known Soho House private members' country club, is a short drive away.Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty there are plenty of views to enjoy and walks to explore. Orchardleigh Golf course is nearby, as are a number of outdoor pursuit centres. Stourhead Gardens, The Newt in Somerset, Hauser & Wirth and Longleat are all a pleasant trip through the lanes.Well positioned for both state and independent schooling, there are a wealth of options. Beckington Primary is popular, while Springmead in Beckington offers a private junior school alternatively there are other schools to consider nearby. Beckington is ideally placed for easy access to London via the A303 (M3) or from a mainline train station in Bath or Westbury, with the high-speed link taking less than an hour and a half into Paddington. The A36 provides easy access to the motorway network including the M4 and M5. There are regular bus services from the village to surrounding towns, and Bristol Airport is under an hour's drive.Frome: 3 miles Bath: 12 miles Bristol: 22 miles London: 117 milesExeter: 90 miles Bristol Airport: 29 milesTrain stations: Bath (12 miles) Westbury (6.8 miles) Frome (2.8 miles) Freshford (6.3 miles)Useful InformationPostcode - BA11 6SZGrade 2 Listed PropertyLocal Authority - Somerset CouncilServices Gas central heating and mains drainsCouncil Tax - EEnergy Performance Certificate Rating - EPC ExemptTenure FreeholdDirections - At the roundabout in the centre of the village there is a small track signposted The studio. Mount Pleasant can be found along there on the righthand side. parking for the property is opposite the path which leads to the front door.Viewings - Strictly by appointment with the Vendors agent Killens For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses/for-sale_i70155595
This enviably positioned period home adjoins open countryside and has been extensively renovated by the current owners. The accommodation has a contemporary finish but great care has also been taken to maintain its period charm. There are three large receptions rooms, an impressive, newly fitted kitchen, a conservatory and a shower room with WC. The bedrooms all offer superb southerly aspects and the newly fitted bathroom continues the contemporary theme. There is ample space for parking and a detached double garage with electric door. The secure, south facing garden enjoys plenty of privacy and the raised sun terrace (complete with heated plunge pool) affords fabulous views towards the neighbouring countryside. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses/for-sale_i71118150
Plot 8, Falkland Court is a 3 bedroom conversion comprising of a beautifully light lounge/kitchen/dining room with a beautifully fitted kitchen and double glazed doors to the rear leading to the garden. A large utility room is located off of the kitchen, and completing the ground floor is a generous study. Stairs from the entrance hall lead to the first floor landing, leading to the first floor accommodation, comprising of a superb master bedroom with ensuite, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Plot 8 benefits from a generous westerly facing garden, with a patio to the immediate rear, ideal for al-fresco Summer dining and within the courtyard to the front of the property is a single car-port along with two parking spaces.Set in an elevated position just outside of the ever-popular Somerset town of Somerton, Falkland Court is a unique development of just nine luxury homes, surrounded by countryside, on the former site of the Somerton Radio Station. Comprising a selection of conversions and new-build homes, the design of the development is sympathetic to the surroundings and the site's historic past as a key part of the UK's maritime communication system. Mainly constructed of local lias stone, each of the properties at Falkland Court have been designed with modern living in mind, whilst emphasising a number of attractive original features.*A monthly service charge of £50 per property is payable for the upkeep of communal areas, car charger, insurances and drainage treatment plant. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_somerset-r741754/for-sale_i69161190
1 of only 2 plots remainingPicken Court is an exclusive development of 4 luxury homes built by a Somerset developer, Prestige Develop Ltd.Plot 3 is a four bedroom detached house offering over 1900sq ft of accommodation, remarkable views across the Somerset Countryside, front and rear gardens, a double garage and a large driveway.Picken Court is an exclusive development comprising just four, luxuriously appointed three and four bedroom detached homes, constructed and finished to a superb standard with the inclusion of solar panels contributing towards the excellent energy efficiency of these homes. They also benefit from a 10 year warranty (ICW). Located on the edge of this attractive Somerset village and backing onto open countryside, the stunning homes at Picken Court enjoy a rural setting whilst being within easy reaching distance of various local amenities. Plot 3 is a four bedroom property which comprises a sitting room, open plan kitchen/dining room, separate utility, downstairs WC, four double bedrooms including a master and second bedroom with en-suite shower rooms and a separate family bathroom.OUTSIDEThe property features a tarmac driveway to the side of the house from which electric wooden gates open to a larger gravelled parking and turning area in front of the double garage. To the immediate rear of the property is a substantial patio leading onto a level area of lawn. The garden backs on to adjoining fields and enjoys uninterrupted countryside views. SPECIFICATION 10 year warranty (ICW) Solar panels Natural stone and brick elevations Air source heat pump with underfloor heating to ground floor Individual water treatment plants Fireplace with wood burner Security system Direct fibre broadband to the premises with CAT 5 sockets in most rooms Double garage with electric roller door and electric double wooden gates to the driveway Landscaped front and rear gardens Solid hardwood windows with aluminium clad low maintenance exterior along with galvanised rainwater goods External power points, lighting and an outside tap Engineered oak flooring and solid oak internal doors Choice of carpets for the first floor Fitted kitchens with over counter lighting, quartz worktops and integrated appliances including a fridge/freezer, double oven, 5 ring induction hob and extractor fan and a dishwasher Fitted utility rooms with space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer Tiled and panelled bathroom and en-suite shower rooms with white suites, heated towel rails and shaver pointsSERVICES & OUTGOINGSWe understand that mains electric and water are connected to the property.Heating via an air source heat pump with individually zone controlled underfloor heating on the ground floor and radiators on the first floor. Drainage via a private water treatment plant.Somerset CouncilBand TBC.West Lambrook is a delightful hamlet situated one mile from Shepton Beauchamp and two miles from Kingsbury Episcopi which offer amenities to include primary schools, churches, public houses, recreation fields as well as village shops/tea rooms including the renowned Kingsbury Community Shop, Cafe and Post Office along with Four Winds Farm shop in Mid Lambrook and Burrow Hill Cider near Stembridge. Whilst a further range of facilities can be found in South Petherton, Yeovil and Taunton. South Petherton is located just 2 miles away and offers a wide range of local facilities including shops, doctors, chemist, community hospital and pharmacy, schools and bus services to neighbouring towns and villages. Within short drives are the larger towns of Crewkerne (with Waitrose supermarket) and Yeovil, both having railway stations giving access to London Waterloo and the remainder of the West Country. There is also easy access to the A303, A38 and the motorway at Taunton junction 25, which lies just 17 miles distant. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses/for-sale_i69536433
A large family home situated in the popular village of Ditcheat. There is an entrance porch which leads into the hallway with the stairs to the first floor. There is a modern fitted kitchen with a range of fitted wall and base units and fitted appliances. There is a glazed area - perfect for enjoying your morning cuppa while overlooking the lovely gardens. There is a spacious utility room plumbing for a washing machine and a range of units. There is a separate dining room and as this property has been hugely extended there is a most generous sitting room with a wood burner. With windows on three sides, it makes it a very light and bright room. Upstairs there are five bedrooms with the main bedroom having an ensuite shower room and a dressing room too. There is a recently fitted family bathroom. Outside there are large level gardens to both sides of the property as well as ample off-street parking to the front. There is a patio area to the rear. The garden has a vegetable garden and a workshop. There is also a garage. The property also benefits from gas central heating and double glazing, and is presented in lovely order throughout! Tenure: FreeholdCouncil Tax Band: ELocal Authority: Somerset CouncilEPC: BUtilities and Similar: Mains electricity, mains gas, mains water, mains drainage, telephone, and solar panels For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_somerset-r741754/for-sale_i71241018
A stunning, detached Hamstone cottage situated in an idyllic setting on the edge of Ham Hill with remarkable far reaching views. Extended, flexible and fully renovated accommodation including four bedrooms as well as a large mature garden, parking and a sizeable store. 39 Ham Hill comprises a particularly well presented, detached period cottage which is situated in an elevated position on the outskirts of this highly favoured South Somerset village. This fabulous property has undergone a comprehensive programme of improvements under its current ownership and has been extended from its original cottage footprint to a wonderful family home, ideally suited to modern living, yet still retaining much of its original charm and character. The property features beautifully presented and updated accommodation throughout, including a refitted kitchen/dining room, utility room and bathrooms as well as additional upgrades such as the installation of an air source heat pump and new central heating system. On the ground floor the accommodation includes an attractive entrance hall with access to the cloakroom and storage. Solid oak flooring runs throughout the hall and into the kitchen/dining room as well as the separate study. This offers excellent flexibility as a home office, hobby/craft room or an additional ground floor bedroom/reception if required. The open plan kitchen and dining room offers an incredibly well presented and sociable space which is flooded with natural light, ideal for family dining/entertaining. The kitchen area features a lovely vaulted ceiling with a Velux window and also comprises bespoke solid wood cabinets with solid oak work surfacing, a double Butler sink and a granite island/breakfast bar with built in power sockets. Integrated appliances include a range cooker with electric oven/slow cooker, an induction hob, an under counter fridge and a dishwasher. The separate utility/laundry room provides further fitted storage as well as space, plumbing and electrics for additional appliances together with a side door opening into the large external store. The bright and airy sitting room features an exposed Hamstone wall with a central fireplace and multi fuel burner (which can also provide additional central heating and hot water if required). French doors open at the front of the property for direct access to the garden and offer glorious views of the countryside beyond. The bedroom accommodation is well catered for, with a fourth double bedroom situated on the ground floor. The level of attention to detail and standard of finish continues throughout the first floor where there are three further double bedrooms including the master suite and a separate family bathroom. The generously proportioned master bedroom features incredible elevated, dual aspect views over the garden and countryside beyond as well a featuring a pretty exposed stone wall. The master suite also benefits from it's own walk in dressing room and well appointed en-suite shower room. The second and third bedrooms are further nicely proportioned double rooms, both benefitting from far reaching countryside views and an abundance of natural light. The family bathroom has been finished to a high standard and features a lovely exposed stone wall, a Velux window as well as a freestanding bath, a separate shower enclosure, wash hand basin, WC and a heated towel rail. This highly practical and charming home would suit a variety of age groups who are looking to enjoy this pretty, edge of village location at the foot of Ham Hill Country Park.SERVICES & OUTGOINGSWe understand that mains electric and water are connected to the property. Heating via an air source heat pump. Private drainage to a septic tank. Owned solar panels are installed which benefit from a FiT and provide an income of approximately £700 per annum. Somerset CouncilBand D.The property is located in the popular village of Stoke-Sub-Hamdon on the edge of Ham Hill Country park which provides fantastic walks and breath taking views. The well served village has a primary school, church, public houses, a working men's club, pharmacy, dentist, several shops, a cafe plus other local amenities. There is a nearby secondary school at East Stoke, Stanchester Academy, and the village is very well placed for road communications to the nearby larger commercial town of Yeovil and also to the A303.The former market town of Crewkerne lies a short drive to the south, sitting on the Dorset border with the famous Jurassic Coast within easy reach.The property is situated at the top of a shared private driveway with parking available in front of the house and access to the store/worktop as well as further parking on the opposite side of the driveway. The garden extends to approx. 0.4 of an acre and is set against by the stunning backdrop of the surrounding Somerset countryside. The south westerly aspect benefits from the majority of afternoon and evening sunshine as well as the opportunity to enjoy gorgeous far reaching sunsets. At the front of the property is a large gravelled patio which is the perfect place for garden furniture and alfresco dining. The main area of garden lies beyond the patio and is set out in tiered, lawned sections with established planting throughout. To the rear of the property steps rise to an additional raised garden which comprises an attractive wooded area and offers further magnificent elevated views. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_somerset-r741754/for-sale_i71361812
1 of only 2 plots remainingPicken Court is an exclusive development of 4 luxury homes built by a Somerset developer, Prestige Develop Ltd.Plot 4 is a four bedroom detached house offering over 1900sq ft of accommodation, remarkable views across the Somerset Countryside, front and rear gardens, a double garage and a large driveway.Picken Court is an exclusive development comprising just four, luxuriously appointed three and four bedroom detached homes, constructed and finished to a superb standard with the inclusion of solar panels contributing towards the excellent energy efficiency of these homes. They also benefit from a 10 year warranty (ICW). Located on the edge of this attractive Somerset village and backing onto open countryside, the stunning homes at Picken Court enjoy a rural setting whilst being within easy reaching distance of various local amenities. Plot 4 is the largest four bedroom property, enjoying countryside views from two aspects and comprising an attractive storm porch, sitting room, open plan kitchen/dining room, separate utility, downstairs WC, four double bedrooms including a master and second bedroom with en-suite shower rooms and a separate family bathroom.OUTSIDEThe property features a tarmac driveway to the side of the house from which electric wooden gates open to a larger gravelled parking and turning area in front of the double garage. To the immediate rear of the property is a substantial patio leading onto a level area of lawn. The garden backs on to adjoining fields and enjoys uninterrupted countryside views. SPECIFICATION 10 year warranty (ICW) Solar panels Natural stone and brick elevations Air source heat pump with underfloor heating to ground floor Individual water treatment plants Fireplace with wood burner Security system Direct fibre broadband to the premises with CAT 5 sockets in most rooms Double garage with electric roller door and electric double wooden gates to the driveway Landscaped front and rear gardens Solid hardwood windows with aluminium clad low maintenance exterior along with galvanised rainwater goods External power points, lighting and an outside tap Engineered oak flooring and solid oak internal doors Choice of carpets for the first floor Fitted kitchens with over counter lighting, quartz worktops and integrated appliances including a fridge/freezer, double oven, 5 ring induction hob and extractor fan and a dishwasher Fitted utility rooms with space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer Tiled and panelled bathroom and en-suite shower rooms with white suites, heated towel rails and shaver pointsSERVICES & OUTGOINGSWe understand that mains electric and water are connected to the property. Heating via an air source heat pump with individually zone controlled underfloor heating on the ground floor and radiators on the first floor. Drainage via a private water treatment plant.Somerset CouncilBand TBC.West Lambrook is a delightful hamlet situated one mile from Shepton Beauchamp and two miles from Kingsbury Episcopi which offer amenities to include primary schools, churches, public houses, recreation fields as well as village shops/tea rooms including the renowned Kingsbury Community Shop, Cafe and Post Office along with Four Winds Farm shop in Mid Lambrook and Burrow Hill Cider near Stembridge. Whilst a further range of facilities can be found in South Petherton, Yeovil and Taunton. South Petherton is located just 2 miles away and offers a wide range of local facilities including shops, doctors, chemist, community hospital and pharmacy, schools and bus services to neighbouring towns and villages. Within short drives are the larger towns of Crewkerne (with Waitrose supermarket) and Yeovil, both having railway stations giving access to London Waterloo and the remainder of the West Country. There is also easy access to the A303, A38 and the motorway at Taunton junction 25, which lies just 17 miles distant. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses/for-sale_i69468893
Holiday letting business with countryside views 3.5 miles from Street and 5.5 miles from Glastonbury.Detached period 3-bedroom thatched cottage with two self-contained 1-bedroom holiday letting barns, a self-contained external B&B guest suite and Shepherd's hut. In all, extending to 0.29 acres. For sale as a whole by private treaty.LocationChurch Farm is located in the picturesque hamlet of Dundon, opposite the village church, and 0.75 miles from Compton Dundon village which provides a village hall, garage, cricket club and The Castlebrook Inn public house. Further amenities and facilities can be found at Street including the Clarks Village shopping outlet and supermarkets. The area provides a range of educational establishments including Butleigh Church of England Primary School, the Crispin School Academy, Millfield School, Wells Cathedral School and Strode College. Local visitor attractions include Glastonbury Tor and the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey, Cheddar Gorge & Caves, Wookey Hole, Haynes Motor Museum, Stourhead gardens, Fleet Air Museum, Longleat Safari Park, various National Trust sites including Barrington Court and Dunster Castle and the West Somerset Steam Railway. Nearby cities include the cathedral city of Wells, Bath and Bristol plus the county town of Somerset, Taunton. The M5 motorway is accessible within 14 miles at J23 (Dunball) plus the Somerset Levels, Quantock Hills and Exmoor National Park. Castle Cary provides a mainline railway service to London Paddington and Bristol Airport is within 30 miles of the property.The BusinessChurch Farm has been in the same ownership since 2002 and the current owner has built up an established and profitable business. The property is now for sale due to retirement. The barns have been converted to a high standard with a communal hot tub which is extremely popular with guests. Guests can walk to the Dundon Beacon which has an Iron Age fort and views across the Somerset Levels and Moors. Gross turnover year ending March 2024 of £43,000 from a limited season. The business has potential to achieve a gross turnover of £50-60,000. The business benefits from the trade of EarthSpirit, a cultural and healing retreat centre located in the same hamlet. The business is promoted via their website: along with Visit South Somerset, Booking.com, ecoholidayshop.co.uk, mycottageholiday.co.uk, Vrbo and TripAdvisor for the Shepherd's Hut. Trading information can be provided to bona fide purchasers.The FarmhouseTraditional period 3-bedroom cottage style property, partially thatched including features such as exposed stone walls, beamed ceilings, exposed roof trusses, and open fireplaces with woodburning stoves. The accommodation on the ground floor comprises an entrance hall with stairs to first floor accommodation. To one side is the sitting room with windows to rear and front, original flagstone floor and an exposed stone fireplace housing a woodburning stove. To the other side of the entrance hall is the family room/study with windows to rear and front, wooden floor and access to the kitchen and dining room. The kitchen provides a shaker style with wooden worksurfaces, ceramic sink unit, windows to sides, built-in cupboard, Range cooker with gas hob, separate Rayburn cooker, ceramic tiled floor and vaulted ceiling with exposed roof trusses. From the kitchen is a boot room giving access to a cloakroom. The dining room has a stone fireplace housing woodburning stove, beamed ceiling, ceramic tiled floor, windows to rear and front and a modern UPVC door to outside. The first floor provides a landing with doors to rooms. Bedroom 1 with windows to rear and front, exposed natural stone walls, stripped wood floorboards, beamed ceiling and en-suite bathroom with a newly fitted white suite. Bedroom 2 with vaulted ceiling, built-in cupboards and windows to rear and front. Bedroom 3 with window to front and built-in cupboard. Family shower room with a newly fitted white suite.The BarnsThe accommodation has been converted to a high standard with fitted shaker style kitchens, white bathroom suites, TVs/DVD players, and allocated outside seating areas.BrackenSingle-storey barn comprising an open plan sitting/dining room and kitchen area with exposed stone wall and wooden floor. Bedroom with en-suite shower room. Allocated garden area opposite. (Sleeps 2).BrambleApartment with ground floor access into kitchen with breakfast bar. Steps lead up to a sitting room with velux window and door into a bedroom with en-suite shower room. Private rear garden area. (Sleeps 2).Duck HutDetached Shepherd's hut at the bottom of the gardens with its own lawned area for seating. Self-contained with its own shower room, fully fitted kitchen, dining room with seating for 4 people, woodburning stove and full-size pullout bed. (Sleeps 2).Garden SuiteExternal guest accommodation comprising a double room with wall-mounted TV/DVD player, tea and coffee making facilities and en-suite shower room. Outside patio area with seating overlooking the gardens. (Sleeps 2).OutsideThe gardens are an integral part of the business and have been landscaped to provide numerous garden areas and is mostly laid to lawn with flower and shrub borders. Well placed hedging gives the Shepherd's hut a high degree of privacy from the rest of the guest accommodation. Each barn has its own seating area and benefits from the use of a communal BBQ and hot tub. Concrete and gravel area in front of the barns for guest parking. At the bottom of the property is a driveway used for guest parking where there is a double garage with power and lighting which is currently used as a workshop. Guest laundry housing boiler for both barns and the Garden Suite.Method of SaleThe property is offered for sale by private treaty, inclusive of trade inventory to include furnishings, equipment, fixtures and fittings in relation to the business, excluding any personal items.Tenure and PossessionThe freehold interest is being offered for sale with vacant possession available on completion.EPC Rating: GCouncil Tax Band: FRateable ValueAccording to the Valuation Office, the premises has a ratable value of £3,200. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries.ServicesThe property is serviced by mains electricity, a private water supply via a borehole and private drainage.Local AuthoritiesSomerset CouncilViewingsStrictly by appointment with agents Carter Jonas, Taunton office. What Three Words/// bronzer.imagined.configure For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses/for-sale_i71332815
A charming barn conversion situated on the edge of this pretty Somerset village in gardens and grounds of 1.3 acres. DescriptionThe Old Barn is a charming period barn conversion offering in excess of 3,200 sq ft of versatile accommodation arranged over two floors. The property is built in attractive local stone and situated in its own gardens and grounds that amount to approx. 1.3 acres.On entering, there is a welcoming entrance lobby leading through to the double high hall way with central staircase. There is also a spacious sitting room with feature fireplace with inset wood burner, dining room with access to the kitchen and views of the gardens and a fitted kitchen/breakfast room complete with Aga. Additionally to the ground floor is a cloakroom, practical utility room and conservatory overlooking the rear garden and countryside beyond. To the first floor are the bedrooms. There are three very well proportioned bedrooms with the principle having a large dressing room an en suite bath/shower room. There are two further bedrooms that share a family bath/shower room as well as a walk-in airing cupboard. OutsideSituated on the edge of Holcombe village and surrounded by glorious countryside the property is approached off a long shared driveway and enjoys gardens and grounds that amount to in excess of 1.3 acres. To the front is a large parking/turning area with access to the covered carport and garage as well as the paddock. To the rear are glorious gardens with well managed level lawns and established flower beds. There are some specimen trees and open views of the neighbouring countryside. To the side and extending back to the front of the property is the paddock, which also enjoys open views an historic pump and is enclosed by post and wire fencing leading on to the entrance driveway.LocationThis charming barn conversion is tucked away along a long driveway on the edge of Holcombe village, to the south of Bath. The villages boasts the highly regarded Holcombe Inn and Duke of Cumberland Farm Shop & Cafe. There is also a church, recreation ground, village hall and easy access to members country club Babington House.The market town of Frome is close by offering a fantastic selection of shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. In addition to the market town of Shepton Mallet which offers a great range of day to day amenities. Also nearby are the cities of Bath and Wells, which both offer an excellent selection of amenities and cultural attractions. The Hauser & Wirth gallery in Bruton and The Newt in Somerset are all within easy reach.Communications in the area are excellent with the A37 and A303 (M3), providing access to the wider motorway network. Frome, Westbury, Warminster and Castle Cary stations all provide regular rail services to London Paddington and London Waterloo.There are good local schools in the area to include All Hallows, Downside, Wells Cathedral School, and Millfield; in addition to those in Bath and Bristol.Square Footage: 3,289 sq ft Acreage: 1.31 AcresDirectionsWhat3words ///plug.evolves.geese For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses/for-sale_i71613470
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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