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
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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
An impressive and beautifully presented six-bedroom family home, set in a pretty village location with stunning panoramic views and substantial grounds incorporating a covered outside bar, hot tub and detached garage.The striking entrance hall featuring a fabulous oak 'Imperial' style staircase establishes expectations and provides a glimpse into the substantial and luxurious home beyond. The real jewel in its crown is the extensive kitchen/dining/living room which stretches across the rear of the property, with bifold doors opening onto a decked terrace overlooking the garden and far-reaching countryside views across to Crook Peak. The kitchen features modern blue units with contrasting black granite worktops and a kitchen island which provides additional seating. There is a range of integrated appliances, and a Rangemaster with induction hob and a Belfast sink. The adjoining rear lobby gives access to the garden and serves as a handy boot room. A separate utility room has additional storage and space for white goods, further to this there is a downstairs shower room and walk-in pantry.What contemporary home would be complete without a fantastic games room? Spanning the entire depth of the house and complete with a fitted granite bar, separate cloak room and access via French doors onto the decked terrace, this welcoming room is the perfect space for bringing friends and family together to relax and make memories. A further reception room, with fitted cupboards and views over the village provides a cosier space and is currently used as a study/playroom.Upstairs, the galleried landing provides access to 6 double bedrooms, 3 with ensuite bathrooms, each with stunning rural views. The principal bedroom suite is spacious whilst maintaining a cosy, boutique feel and features a modern ensuite bathroom, walk-in wardrobe, and there is a Juliette balcony from which to admire the stunning vista. All the bedrooms are spacious and light and have their own character and style.OutsideAccessed via electric gates and a gravel horseshoe driveway, the front garden is laid to lawn with box hedging and shrubs. There is ample parking across the front of the property and access to a detached double garage. Pedestrian gates both sides of the house lead round to the impressive rear garden, mainly laid to lawn, including raised beds, shrubs, trees, four storage sheds and a sunken trampoline. A hot tub and a fabulous bar, with granite work surfaces, are each covered by attractive cedar shingled gazebos, ensuring that the garden can be enjoyed in all weathers. Surrounding the outside bar is a paved terrace with stone-built barbeque. The views from the rear garden across farmland to the Mendips are stunning and can be enjoyed from the large, decked terrace adjoining the rear of the property.Somerset Council Tax Band G For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses/for-sale_i69523338
Number 6 is one of 8 beautifully designed homes built with generous plots and fine views of the village and fields. The property has been finished to a high specification with luxury bathrooms and underfloor heating and Systemair clean air system throughout.The house is accessed by a large double opening oak door leading to the hall, where the ground floor rooms have beautiful floor coverings. The sitting room runs front to back through the house and has a handsome fireplace, woodburning stove and glazed doors opening onto the large terrace and garden. The flexible nature of the accommodation allows for either a snug/separate dining room or family room located to the front aspect and a very well-appointed kitchen/diner leading to a near fully glazed garden room. There is also a utility room and cloakroom.Upstairs the galleried landing allows access to all bedrooms and family bathroom and there is a sumptuous ensuite shower room to the main bedroom.Externally a driveway and double garage with sedum roof is attached to the house and has private door to the garden. The garden itself is wonderful with mature trees, a large area of patio to the rear of the house. A winding path leads to the studio which is fully ready for home working, gym or entertaining space with a decked area to the front and side enjoying the view over the lawn and a sunny aspect.Somerset is a popular county with a huge amount to offer. Beckington itself is a lively village, perfectly placed for access to the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath, as well as Frome and Bruton, Somerset towns that regularly feature in The Times Best Places to Live Guide. 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 (AONB), there are endless 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 alternative with other nearby options including All Hallows, The Paragon and King Edward's Independent Preparatory Schools.Writhlington School and Frome College are nearby state secondaries, as are Bath's Hayesfield for Girls, Beechen Cliff For Boys and Ralph Allen. There are a wealth of independent day and boarding options including Millfield and Downside in Somerset, Dauntsey's and Marlborough in Wiltshire and Prior Park College and The Royal High in Bath, to name but a few.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) For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses/for-sale_i69846967
Handsome former gate house and gardens (further land available) DescriptionPark Lodge dates back to about 1840, having originally served as a gate house to Coker Court, a fine 15th century manor house in the village nearby. The original house has attractive local Hamstone and Staffordshire brick elevations under a decorative tiled roof and the new extension joins the original building seamlessly, with part Ham stone and part oak timber cladding. Having recently been significantly extended, the building now provides spacious, well arranged accommodation over three floors, with a nice mix of period features including fireplaces. Sought after contemporary elements such as new oak flooring, air source heat pump, under floor heating and modern insulation can be found throughout the home. Notable rooms include the fabulous family size kitchen with hand built kitchen and island, electric AGA and bi-fold doors framing the delightful countryside views. A well appointed utility room houses white goods and boot room storage options along with adjoining shower room and WC. The sitting room has an open fireplace and added feature of a 'well' which can be viewed through the bespoke glass and lighting. The water can be drawn from outside to please the gardeners. On the first floor is a luxurious principal bedroom with sizeable en suite, a further bedroom bedroom with en suite feature double basin and larger shower. Two further bedrooms share a superbly appointed family shower room.OutsideThe property is approached from the country road through an impressive Hamstone gateway with pillars and gates providing separate vehicular and pedestrian access points. The private drive is laid with gravel and leads to the Heritage style oak framed double garage to the east of the plot which leads to a private area of woodland. Additional land to the north is available to purchase, consisting of an attractive field of about 5.93 acres which slopes gently down to the lane where there is separate access. The garden is mostly laid to lawn with an attractive stone wall retaining the upper, south side of the garden which leads up to a larger raised area of lawn bordering the Coker Court parkland. On the eastern flank of the house leading out from the kitchen is a large terrace overlooking farmland and the village below.LocationThe house sits in an elevated position on the edge of East Coker, a sought after village on the Somerset, Dorset border. The village has an excellent range of facilities including the Helyar Arms public house, a coffee shop, farm shop, primary school and the Saxon church of St Michael. There is a village hall and recreation ground offering sports. The Abbey town of Sherborne and the larger town of Yeovil are both within easy reach and provide mainline railway access to London Waterloo. The well renowned schools of Sherborne, Hazlegrove and Leweston are all within easy reach, with the schools in Bruton accessible via train links in Yeovil.Sutton Bingham Reservoir is 2.5 miles and the Dorset Coast at West Bay 20 miles.Square Footage: 3,048 sq ft DirectionsFrom Yeovil - from Babylon Hill roundabout take the second exit going straight over. Continue on Sherborne Road through Yeovil and keep right onto Reclkeford, at the roundabout continue straight onto Queensway then take the second exit at Horsey Roundabout. Keep straight onto West Coker Road for approx 1 mile. Turn left at Camp Road then continue onto Primrose Hill. Take a left onto Halves lane, follow this road then take a right onto Penn Lane. The property will be found on the left hand side. Additional InfoServices Mains water and electricity. Air Source Heat Pump. Multi fuel Stove. Private drainage. Please note that the working condition of any of the services or kitchen appliances have not been checked by the agents.Council Tax Band F For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_somerset-r741754/for-sale_i71589376
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
Lot 1 = Lanacre Farm and 198 acres (Guide Price £3,500,000)Lot 2 = Withypool Common extending to 1,878 acres (Guide Price £1,000,000)Lanacre Farmhouse is a large south facing Georgian detached house in a stunning setting with views directly over the River Barle and across Withypool Common. The house has been sympathetically modernised by the present owners to provide a well-appointed family home.The large entrance hall runs the length of the house and leads to the three large reception rooms. The kitchen has an oil fired Aga, and there is a utility, office, and cloakroom. On the first floor there are two large south facing bedrooms one with an ensuite bathroom and built in wardrobes. There are two further bedrooms and a recently renovated shower room. On the second floor, a large landing with wall to ceiling bookcases and a large double bedroom with ensuite bathroom.The garden wraps around the south side of the farmhouse with stunning views from the terrace on the west side. It was previously registered within the National Garden Scheme and has the potential to be easily restored to this status.The additional properties offer flexible accommodation, either linked to the house for guests or staff, or (as currently) for income generation. There are two semi-detached bungalows which sit on the north side of the yard in an elevated position with stunning views and private front and rear gardens. There is a spacious two-bedroom cottage with an interconnecting double garage and private garden. The Flat is a pretty one bedroomed stone cottage with a first floor sitting room.Conveniently located to the north of the farmhouse is a recently converted stone barn provides a large function room with a studio and shower room on the first floor. If required, the studio could easily be converted to additional residential accommodation subject to planning.There are a series of single storey stone buildings previously used as stables and stores and further garaging all connected to mains electricity and the private water supply therefore provide ample opportunities for alternative uses subject to planning.To the west of the farmstead accessed directly from Lanacre Lane is a set of modern agricultural buildings and yard used for livestock handling. There is a further modern farm building and yard on the north side of the in-bye land accessed from Bradymoor. The in-bye land within Lot 1 extends to 198.29 acres (80.26 hectares) of which there are approximately 179 acres of pasture and 15 acres of mature woodland. The farmstead is ring fenced by the land which offers complete privacy with no public rights of way. The land is primarily used for livestock grazing. A small family shoot has previously been operated on the Estate with walked up shooting across the moor providing excellent snipe shooting. The River Barle which is renowned for its Brown Trout and Salmon, runs directly through the Estate with over 2,500m of private double bank fishing. The river flows east towards Withypool collecting additional flow from the Sherdon Water tributary on the west side of the Estate.The moorland extends to approximately 1,878.01 acres stretching across Withypool Common including Withypool Hill, Brightworthy Barrows and Bradymoor. Withypool Hill features one of only two known prehistoric stone circles on Exmoor and has unparalleled panoramic views across the moor and Withypool Common with its range of Bronze Age mounds, known as Brightworthy Barrows.The moorland is sold subject to various rights including common grazing rights. Lanacre Farm benefits from the residual grazing rights across the Common.The Lanacre Estate is set in a private position in the heart of Exmoor National Park, on the edge of the popular village of Withypool which has a general store, post office, tea rooms, village hall, church and a public house, The Royal Oak with the renowned Exmoor Forest Inn at Simonsbath. South Molton, known as the gateway to Exmoor, is a bustling market town (recently voted the best national community market) and provides for all your essential shops and amenities. Dulverton is a popular local hub with numerous independent shops and award-winning pubs and restaurants including Woods Restaurant.The Lanacre Estate is well located being almost equidistant between the county town of Taunton and the Cathedral City of Exeter, whilst also having easy access to the magnificent 'world class' sandy beaches of the North Devon Coastline well known for surfing and forming part of the North Devon UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.The area is well-known for its many wonderful recreational and sporting opportunities, including hunting with the Dulverton West, Exmoor and Devon & Somerset Staghounds and fishing on the Rivers Exe and Barle. Lanacre is within 15 miles of the most famous shoots on Exmoor including Molland, Wellshead Estate and Challacombe.There are an excellent range of schools in the area with primary schools at Dulverton and Exford, whilst nearby private schools include Blundells and West Buckland with Kings & Queens at Taunton.Communication links are good with the A361 at Tiverton providing dual carriageway links to the M5 Motorway network at Junction 27. Tiverton Parkway is a mainline railway station providing regular services to London Paddington in under two hours. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses/for-sale_i71465564
A beautifully presented early Victorian rectory renovated and extended to a very high standard, with views over open countryside, equestrian potential, and situated just outside a small, popular village. The Old Rectory, a Gilbert Scott Masterpiece...The Old Rectory is a fine country house centrally positioned within its own grounds, to about 40 acres. The house was built in 1843 by Sir Gilbert Scott (1811 1878) as one of a series of five Somerset country rectories in the Gothic Revival tradition. The property has been the family home of the current owners for 14 years and during that time it has been completely renovated, sympathetically extended and maintained to an exceptionally high standard. It is surrounded by open countryside and is far enough away from the village to feel private but close enough to feel part of the community.The house has three storeys and is built of local stone under a Welsh slate roof. It has a light and airy feel throughout with tall stone mullion windows and good ceiling height, complemented by open areas in the centre of the upper two floorsOn the ground floor are two principal reception rooms either side of the impressive reception hall, the library and the large conservatory, which merges with a large living room / party room. However, the heart of the house is undoubtedly the stunning kitchen and family room within the green oak extension that extends out into the lovely walled garden at the rear of the house. In addition there is a well-equipped laundry room, cloakroom, boot room with workroom above and beneath the inner hall is a suite of cellars.On the first floor off an attractive galleried landing is the principal bedroom and three further bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, and a family bathroom. The second floor is dominated by an large open plan sitting room/playroom/cinema room, off which are two double bedrooms, a single room and a shower room.The gardens and grounds at The Old Rectory are a delight. They are filled with an array of mature trees, neat established hedging, pristine level lawns and scented herbaceous borders, which are sheltered within a handsome walled garden. There is an extensive terrace ideal for entertaining, together with a covered seating area. The house is set back from a country lane and is approached up an attractive drive to a generous gravelled parking area. On the west side of the house is an office, gym, workshop, machinery store, 4- bay open garage, 2-bay garage and a fun party room.To the west of the house are three paddocks and an orchard. To the east is open pasture land which adjoins the main house and grounds. The total plot is just over 40 acres. The land has separate road access from both Babcary Lane and the bridleways to the west and north.Babcary is a very popular village centrally located in the heart of the emerging prime South Somerset triangle between Somerton, Bruton and Sherborne. With access to some of the finest schools, two train lines to London and an ever growing collection of excellent leisure and restaurant facilities, Babcary is the perfect place to be based. The pretty market town of Sherborne is only 15 mins south and offers a quality mix of boutiques, food, antiques, coffee shops, restaurants and other outlets.Central to Babcary is the locally renowned Red Lion Inn, a firm favourite of the community for many years. The pub provides quality dining, public bar, 6 rooms to let and great gardens for lazy summer afternoons.Babcary is surrounded by stunning country footpaths, bridleways and tracks providing access to open spaces and woodland. The amazing Jurassic coast is only 25 miles south enabling towns such as Lyme Regis, Abbotsbury and Weymouth to be within easy reach.One of South Somerset's premier credentials has to be its proximity to some of the UK finest schools. Right on the doorstep is the outstanding Hazelgrove Preparatory School which is no exception which in turn feeds well known secondary schools such as Millfield, Sherborne, Bruton and many more... For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_somerset-r741754/for-sale_i70474106
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