House For Sale £1,750,000
The Grade II listed house dates from 1642, with later additions in 1770 and 1839, although it is essentially Georgian in character. Over the years the property has been carefully modernised, retaining many features appropriate to its period. The adaptable interior is beautifully presented and has a warm and friendly atmosphere.
The front elevation is attractive with two pineapple finials on the parapet, bay windows and stone drip mouldings over windows with decorative glazing bars. Internally, original features include decorative plaster cornices, working window shutters, moulded skirting boards and architraves, a staircase with cast iron balusters, and a tall arched stairlight with stained glass.
The reception hall with solid oak parquet floor leads to the staircase hall, with polished ceramic floor. The drawing room and library/cinema are sunny rooms, each with ornate ceiling cornices and a bay window with working shutters, overlooking the private front garden.
The staircase hall gives access to the study. The dining room, with open inglenook fireplace opens into the breakfast kitchen with gas fired Aga set into the inglenook fireplace, and access to outside. There is a range of painted wood units and a door conceals a utility cupboard with space for washing machine and tumble dryer.
Off the reception hall is a wet/cloak room and The Cider House. Although very much an integral part of the house, with separate access, this wing has been let out separately as a one bedroom etb 5* holiday accommodation.
The first floor in the main house has a split level landing with two archways. The principal bedroom suite has window seat, built-in cupboards and a dropped ceiling with lights. The ensuite bath/shower room has varnished solid elm floor boards. There are four further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The second floor has two interconnecting light bedrooms each with vaulted ceilings, also ideal for use either as a gym, or studio/home office.
The integral Cider House has an L shaped open plan fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area with full height vaulted ceiling and log burning stove. There is one bathroom. Double doors from the dining area lead to a conservatory opening to the front garden. On the first floor there is a gallery double bedroom with vaulted ceiling and built-in wardrobe.
The detached Coach House has been let as etb 4* holiday accommodation and could be ideal for use a two bedroom annexe or as a home office, subject to any necessary planning consents. The accommodation comprises an open plan breakfast kitchen, sitting room with open stone fireplace, exposed stone wall, original wood panelling/shelving with double French windows leading out to the paved area and garden. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms, each with vaulted ceilings, and a bathroom.
The well established gardens lie principally to the south and east and are designed for all year around colour. The property is approached through double wrought iron gates giving access to a gravel drive with turning lawn circle. There is a detached single garage housing the filtration plant for the swimming pool.
The south facing front garden is enclosed by a high stone wall and mature hedgerow creating privacy. There is a lawn with a central pond with fountain and a variety of shrubs. Trees include a mature yew beside which is an 18th century stone grotto and inscribed stone plaques. The part-walled east facing garden is level lawn with a heated swimming pool. A paved area with pergola is ideal for entertaining. A further long pergola separates the formal garden from the hard tennis court.
Broadband speed up to 900Mbps.
Owing to our commitment to keep both our colleagues and clients safe, we have many guided virtual viewing options available to you. These include video walkthroughs, 360 virtual reality tours and enhanced comprehensive photography, our teams will be happy to walk you through.
Bristol 22 miles, Wells 8 miles, Bath 26 miles, Bristol Airport 14 miles, Castle Cary Rail Station (London Paddington) 20 miles, M5(J22) 6 miles
Millfield School 10 miles, Wells Cathedral School 8 miles, Sidcot School 7 miles. All 3 local schools Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' or 'Good'. (All distances are approximate)
The front elevation is attractive with two pineapple finials on the parapet, bay windows and stone drip mouldings over windows with decorative glazing bars. Internally, original features include decorative plaster cornices, working window shutters, moulded skirting boards and architraves, a staircase with cast iron balusters, and a tall arched stairlight with stained glass.
The reception hall with solid oak parquet floor leads to the staircase hall, with polished ceramic floor. The drawing room and library/cinema are sunny rooms, each with ornate ceiling cornices and a bay window with working shutters, overlooking the private front garden.
The staircase hall gives access to the study. The dining room, with open inglenook fireplace opens into the breakfast kitchen with gas fired Aga set into the inglenook fireplace, and access to outside. There is a range of painted wood units and a door conceals a utility cupboard with space for washing machine and tumble dryer.
Off the reception hall is a wet/cloak room and The Cider House. Although very much an integral part of the house, with separate access, this wing has been let out separately as a one bedroom etb 5* holiday accommodation.
The first floor in the main house has a split level landing with two archways. The principal bedroom suite has window seat, built-in cupboards and a dropped ceiling with lights. The ensuite bath/shower room has varnished solid elm floor boards. There are four further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The second floor has two interconnecting light bedrooms each with vaulted ceilings, also ideal for use either as a gym, or studio/home office.
The integral Cider House has an L shaped open plan fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area with full height vaulted ceiling and log burning stove. There is one bathroom. Double doors from the dining area lead to a conservatory opening to the front garden. On the first floor there is a gallery double bedroom with vaulted ceiling and built-in wardrobe.
The detached Coach House has been let as etb 4* holiday accommodation and could be ideal for use a two bedroom annexe or as a home office, subject to any necessary planning consents. The accommodation comprises an open plan breakfast kitchen, sitting room with open stone fireplace, exposed stone wall, original wood panelling/shelving with double French windows leading out to the paved area and garden. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms, each with vaulted ceilings, and a bathroom.
The well established gardens lie principally to the south and east and are designed for all year around colour. The property is approached through double wrought iron gates giving access to a gravel drive with turning lawn circle. There is a detached single garage housing the filtration plant for the swimming pool.
The south facing front garden is enclosed by a high stone wall and mature hedgerow creating privacy. There is a lawn with a central pond with fountain and a variety of shrubs. Trees include a mature yew beside which is an 18th century stone grotto and inscribed stone plaques. The part-walled east facing garden is level lawn with a heated swimming pool. A paved area with pergola is ideal for entertaining. A further long pergola separates the formal garden from the hard tennis court.
Broadband speed up to 900Mbps.
Owing to our commitment to keep both our colleagues and clients safe, we have many guided virtual viewing options available to you. These include video walkthroughs, 360 virtual reality tours and enhanced comprehensive photography, our teams will be happy to walk you through.
Bristol 22 miles, Wells 8 miles, Bath 26 miles, Bristol Airport 14 miles, Castle Cary Rail Station (London Paddington) 20 miles, M5(J22) 6 miles
Millfield School 10 miles, Wells Cathedral School 8 miles, Sidcot School 7 miles. All 3 local schools Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' or 'Good'. (All distances are approximate)
