House For Sale £500,000
Top Street, Pilton, Nr Glastonbury
Property Description: This well presented period family home comes to the market in the highly desirable village of Pilton. Together with this delightful property, comes the potential opportunity to develop the workshop within the grounds to a self contained annexe. Subject to the usual planning consents, the annexe could prove a lucrative investment due to letting popularity throughout the festival season. This fabulous studio could also be incorporated in the main home via a glass walkway or it could even be a separate dwelling. You are welcomed into this property through a spacious entrance hall which gives access to the downstairs cloakroom. The country style kitchen has been fitted with wall and base units providing ample storage. There is an integrated microwave, a dishwasher and a fridge freezer and a warming aga. The original wall runs through to the living room and encases the fireplace that houses the multi fuel burner. This room is beautifully lit and has plenty of space for comfortable furniture. The dining room is accessed from both the living room and directly from the entrance hall. This room is currently used as a sitting room and leads you through beautifully to the garden room that the current owners are using as their dining area. This newer room has the same original wall feature and slate flooring that runs throughout most of the ground floor. There are stunning skylight features and a wall of windows plus access out to the rear garden through the French doors. Upstairs, there are three double bedrooms, all of which have the original wooden beams across the ceilings. The main bedroom is a generous space with views over the countryside. Completing the top floor is the family bathroom with it's fresh white five piece suite.
Outside: The property is accessed through a wooden gate. The rear garden has been landscaped with artificial lawn for ease of maintenance, leaving your time free to enjoy the tranquillity of village life. There are some mature shrubs to the border of the garden and enough space to enjoy friends over in the summer and an alfresco meal. There is a car port for two cars and additional parking for a further three cars. Within the grounds there is an additional building that is currently used as a professional music studio. There is plumbing, (including WC) and electricity in this building already and subject to the usual planning consents, would make a perfect annexe or holiday let. It could also be incorporated into the main house via a walkway or could even potentially be a separate dwelling.
Location: The sought after village of Pilton lies between the towns of Glastonbury, Wells and Shepton Mallet and is known for its green spaces and pretty stone cottages, as well as the world famous Glastonbury Festival (for which the lucky purchaser of this property will get free tickets). This thriving village has a shop, pub (The Crown Inn), post office, playing fields, church, chapel, playgroup (including skate park and tennis courts) and numerous clubs. And is also home to the Pilton Club and Village Hall which acts as a community venue for music, events & functions. Throughout the year the village hosts several well attended events including the village flower show and fete not to mention the Glastonbury Festival. The village is steeped in history with almost 70 listed buildings including the 11th Century Church and the restored 14th Century tithe barn which is now used for a variety of village events. The historic cathedral city of Wells is just five miles away and is the smallest city in England (population 10,000). It’s centre has the market place (local markets held twice a week) surrounded by many medieval buildings including the cathedral and the moated Bishops Palace as well as its bustling high street. Glastonbury is a small but busy town and a major tourist venue, welcoming thousands of visitors each year. Medieval Glastonbury - designated a conservation area - clusters around the majestic ruins of the Abbey. There are regular farmer’s markets in Wells, Glastonbury and Shepton Mallet (just three miles away) and these locations offer a variety of coffee shops, restaurants and independent shops. All the usual supermarkets can be found in any of these three locations and there are great local farm shops including Jon Thorner’s or maybe try the local producer Brown Cow Organics. There are fabulous walks on your doorstep over the surrounding countryside. Just 20 minutes away is the town of Bruton with its boutique shops, famous restaurants and world-renowned Hauser & Wirth Art Gallery. Bristol and Bath and Frome are all within approximately an hour’s drive and a mainline station with trains to London Paddington, is situated less than five miles away at Castle Cary, with further mainline stations at Yeovil, Bristol and Bath. Bristol International Airport is just sixteen miles away. There is an excellent range of both state and independent schools in the area including the well-respected West Pennard Primary School in the next-door village that has a school bus from Pilton. Millfield School, Wells Cathedral School, The Blue School in Wells, Strode College in Street, All Hallows, Downside School and numerous local primary schools are all accessible from the area.
Directions: - BA4 4DU
Council Tax: To check council tax for this property, please refer to
Local Authority: Mendip District Council Services: Oil central heating, mains water, drainage and electricity
Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion
Property Description: This well presented period family home comes to the market in the highly desirable village of Pilton. Together with this delightful property, comes the potential opportunity to develop the workshop within the grounds to a self contained annexe. Subject to the usual planning consents, the annexe could prove a lucrative investment due to letting popularity throughout the festival season. This fabulous studio could also be incorporated in the main home via a glass walkway or it could even be a separate dwelling. You are welcomed into this property through a spacious entrance hall which gives access to the downstairs cloakroom. The country style kitchen has been fitted with wall and base units providing ample storage. There is an integrated microwave, a dishwasher and a fridge freezer and a warming aga. The original wall runs through to the living room and encases the fireplace that houses the multi fuel burner. This room is beautifully lit and has plenty of space for comfortable furniture. The dining room is accessed from both the living room and directly from the entrance hall. This room is currently used as a sitting room and leads you through beautifully to the garden room that the current owners are using as their dining area. This newer room has the same original wall feature and slate flooring that runs throughout most of the ground floor. There are stunning skylight features and a wall of windows plus access out to the rear garden through the French doors. Upstairs, there are three double bedrooms, all of which have the original wooden beams across the ceilings. The main bedroom is a generous space with views over the countryside. Completing the top floor is the family bathroom with it's fresh white five piece suite.
Outside: The property is accessed through a wooden gate. The rear garden has been landscaped with artificial lawn for ease of maintenance, leaving your time free to enjoy the tranquillity of village life. There are some mature shrubs to the border of the garden and enough space to enjoy friends over in the summer and an alfresco meal. There is a car port for two cars and additional parking for a further three cars. Within the grounds there is an additional building that is currently used as a professional music studio. There is plumbing, (including WC) and electricity in this building already and subject to the usual planning consents, would make a perfect annexe or holiday let. It could also be incorporated into the main house via a walkway or could even potentially be a separate dwelling.
Location: The sought after village of Pilton lies between the towns of Glastonbury, Wells and Shepton Mallet and is known for its green spaces and pretty stone cottages, as well as the world famous Glastonbury Festival (for which the lucky purchaser of this property will get free tickets). This thriving village has a shop, pub (The Crown Inn), post office, playing fields, church, chapel, playgroup (including skate park and tennis courts) and numerous clubs. And is also home to the Pilton Club and Village Hall which acts as a community venue for music, events & functions. Throughout the year the village hosts several well attended events including the village flower show and fete not to mention the Glastonbury Festival. The village is steeped in history with almost 70 listed buildings including the 11th Century Church and the restored 14th Century tithe barn which is now used for a variety of village events. The historic cathedral city of Wells is just five miles away and is the smallest city in England (population 10,000). It’s centre has the market place (local markets held twice a week) surrounded by many medieval buildings including the cathedral and the moated Bishops Palace as well as its bustling high street. Glastonbury is a small but busy town and a major tourist venue, welcoming thousands of visitors each year. Medieval Glastonbury - designated a conservation area - clusters around the majestic ruins of the Abbey. There are regular farmer’s markets in Wells, Glastonbury and Shepton Mallet (just three miles away) and these locations offer a variety of coffee shops, restaurants and independent shops. All the usual supermarkets can be found in any of these three locations and there are great local farm shops including Jon Thorner’s or maybe try the local producer Brown Cow Organics. There are fabulous walks on your doorstep over the surrounding countryside. Just 20 minutes away is the town of Bruton with its boutique shops, famous restaurants and world-renowned Hauser & Wirth Art Gallery. Bristol and Bath and Frome are all within approximately an hour’s drive and a mainline station with trains to London Paddington, is situated less than five miles away at Castle Cary, with further mainline stations at Yeovil, Bristol and Bath. Bristol International Airport is just sixteen miles away. There is an excellent range of both state and independent schools in the area including the well-respected West Pennard Primary School in the next-door village that has a school bus from Pilton. Millfield School, Wells Cathedral School, The Blue School in Wells, Strode College in Street, All Hallows, Downside School and numerous local primary schools are all accessible from the area.
Directions: - BA4 4DU
Council Tax: To check council tax for this property, please refer to
Local Authority: Mendip District Council Services: Oil central heating, mains water, drainage and electricity
Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion
