Property description
A delightful barn conversion with excellent & flexible accommodation with 2 reception rooms, a large kitchen/breakfast room, study/4th bedroom, 3/4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. Garaging & parking. Landscaped grounds of towards half an acre. NO CHAIN
Willow Bank Barn, West Lydford, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7DP
Glastonbury 10 miles, Street 8 miles, Somerton 6 miles, Castle Cary Station 5 miles, Wells 14 miles Yeovil 13 miles (all approx).A delightful barn conversion with excellent and flexible accommodation, garaging, plenty of parking and a landscaped garden.Bags of character and great living space with a hall, a large first floor sitting room (potential bedroom), 2 ground floor reception rooms, a large \"farmhouse style\" kitchen/breakfast room\", 3/4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. There's an easy pull in from the roadway, large parking areas and a triple open fronted garage. On the far side of the house is a very pleasant level landscaped garden of towards half an acre.
About the area
West Lydford is a small Somerset village in beautiful countryside between the towns of Wells, Somerton, Glastonbury and Castle Cary. The major towns of the area being Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance and Castle Cary station (10 mins) has a main rail line to London. There are good state and independent schools close by including Keinton Mandeville C of E primary, St. Dunstan's, Wells Blue School, Crispin, Strode College, Millfield, Sherborne, Wells Cathedral, the Bruton schools, Downside and Hazelgrove. The village is centred on the old Church and bridge over the River Brue and has a very active community with a good number of societies and organisations. Within a few minutes are a post office and a small local supermarket which also provides newspapers, off licence etc. There are many good pubs and restaurants in the area, too numerous to mention
Accommodation
Willow Bank Barn has access from the A37 and stands well back facing due south. From the access a recently re-surfaced driveway leads in to the property. A timber fence and double gates protect the immediate forecourt and to the side is a large triple open fronted timber garage.Originally converted from stone barns the house has great style and character and very spacious accommodation which is also flexible.Currently it's used as one roomy home but can also easily provide a self-contained annexe and is also ideal for B&B.
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The front door opens into an entrance hall and to the right is the large kitchen and breakfast room. This has a double aspect with French doors to the garden, a tiled floor, an extensive range of fitted units, a double sink, tiled splash backs and tiled work surfaces. Appliances include a Cookmaster Leisure range cooker (seven hobs, ovens), an extractor, integral dishwasher, integral washing machine and a waste disposal unit. Off the kitchen is a utility room with a tiled floor, the central heating boiler and plumbing facilities.To the left of the entrance hall is the luxurious master bedroom suite which has a walk-in wardrobe and a very well appointed en suite shower room. This has floor and wall tiling, a large double shower cubicle with an Aqualise shower, wc and hand basin.
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Leading from the kitchen is an inner hall area with glazed double doors opening to a study with fitted bookcases. From the inner hall a door leads into a large double aspect dining room. This has exposed beams and a Jetmaster open fireplace. Beyond is a further entrance hall which has a staircase and access to two further bedrooms and a bathroom. This has part tiled walls, hand basin, wc and a bath with a shower attachment and screen.The staircase rises to a very pleasant and very light and airy triple aspect sitting room with great views. The room also has a delightful high domed ceiling, exposed beams and a wood burner stove. Off this room is a storeroom which could be developed for use as a bathroom if required.
Outside
On the far side of the house is a really lovely level garden with a greenhouse, a large timber shed, two smaller sheds and a log store. The garden includes, lawns, herbaceous flowerbeds, vegetable beds and mature trees and shrubs.
Further Information
Freehold. Mains water, electricity and gas. Private drainage. Gas central heating. Tax Band E. EPC Band E 52
Directions
From the Lydford cross roads on the A37 travel northwards for about half a mile and the property can be found on the right hand side.
Important Notice
Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. VIEWINGS - interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.
Property Features :
- Delightful barn conversion
- Excellent and flexible accommodation
- Bags of character
- Great living space
- Large "farmhouse style" kitchen/breakfast room