Property description
Detached Edwardian family home set in a wonderful position with gardens and grounds of approximately 37 acres with stables and outbuildings.
DESCRIPTION Situated in a rural location along a quiet country lane, is this red brick Edwardian detached family home situated within its own gardens and grounds of approximately 37 acres of paddocks, lake and outbuildings.
In recent years the property has had a new roof fitted with velux roof lights and also gaining 2 useful attic rooms as well as a new chimney stack and repointing to the others along with repointing to some of the external walls. Internally the property retains some of the character within this era including the original tiles to the floor of the entrance hall, high ceilings, picture rails, wooden floorboards and feature fireplaces.
In brief the accommodation comprises Entrance Hall with tiled flooring and staircase rising to the front floor landing and doors leading to the reception rooms and downstairs cloakroom, Sitting Room being dual aspect with wooden floorboards and fireplace, Second reception room being dual aspect with wooden floorboards, Breakfast Room being dual aspect with wood burning stove and door into Kitchen, having external door to rear patio area.
To the first floor there is a light and airy landing with doors to 3 double bedrooms, 2 of which have a dual aspect and enjoy the superb views across the neighbouring countryside and a good sized family bathroom with separate shower cubicle.
The property is in need of general updating but has the potential to create a wonderful family home, in a prime location with easy access to superb schooling.
OUTSIDE Southdown Farm is located in a wonderful rural location and sits within its own gardens and grounds of approximately 37 acres.
The property is approached from the country lane leading through a five bar wooden gate to a large yard area with parking for numerous vehicles. There are several wooden outbuildings and 3 garages . From here access via gates leads to the land which is mainly level and split into 4 paddock areas, all being encompassed by hedging and fencing. In the largest of the fields is a man made lake with wooden jettys. In addition there are 5 stables and a yard area with several other outbuildings.
The formal gardens of the property are well stocked with numerous vegetable gardens, lawned areas, mature flowerbeds and borders, encompassed by hedging, patio areas, 2 small outhouses and a large former chicken shed with power and light.
LOCATION The property is situated on the outskirts of this popular village with its public house and church with a real sense of a thriving community. The village itself is located between Castle Cary and Bruton.
Bruton offers a variety of amenities within the High Street including The Chapel with the popular Hauser & Wirth Art Gallery with Roth Bar. The area is very popular with independent schools and has mainline rail links to London.
Castle Cary with individual shops and easy access to the A303, M3/London Road, but also the mainline Railway Station (London/Paddington/Penzance); Bath and Bristol can be serviced by road with the hour, likewise the south coast. The area is noted for its independent schools, likewise sporting facilities.
DIRECTIONS From Castle Cary proceed on the A371 towards Wincanton; turn left on to the A359 towards Bruton; right to Welham; left to Bruton proceeding into the village of Shepton Montague; take the second turning right and stay on this road for just over two miles until reaching Southdown Farm, which will be identifiable by our for sale board on the right hand side.
Property Features :
- Wonderful idyllic rural location
- Superb countryside views
- Edwardian detached family home
- 3 double bedrooms
- 3 reception rooms
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