Property description
Located in the Somerset village of Badgworth, Home Farm is a substantial, characterful, five bedroom country house set in approximately 11 acres including ménage, stables, outbuildings, garaging and a heated swimming pool. Bursting with character and country charm, the living accommodation of this versatile gentleman's residence includes; kitchen/breakfast room, orangery, dining room, sitting room, drawing room, reception hall, shower room, cloakroom, utility/laundry room, five bedrooms (two of these en-suite) and a family bathroom. Planning permission has been granted to convert some of the outbuildings into a residential dwelling or holiday cottages giving potential scope for further development and reshaping. Home Farm boasts ample off street parking, gardens and living space, retaining a period country feel in an idyllic rural setting. Properties such as this are not offered to the market often, as such viewings are highly recommended by the agent in order to fully appreciate this impressive residence and all it has to offer. EPC rating E39 Council Tax Band G
Access
Via wooden, electric gates opening onto the long tree-lined gravel driveway which sweeps around the side of the property to the circular graveled parking area with raised centre island and turning space.
Entrance
A tiled storm porch leads to the large stable door, opening in to the entrance hall.
Entrance Hall
Two windows, recessed down lighting, tiled flooring. Doors to principal ground floor rooms.
Shower Room - 7' 7'' x 5' 9'' (2.32m x 1.75m)
Window to side, shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and low level W/C, tiled flooring.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 31' 6'' x 14' 9'' (9.60m x 4.49m)
An impressive fitted kitchen by 'Bentons' comprising a comprehensive range of wall, floor and drawer units with granite work surfaces and complimentary tiling. Built in dressers with glass display units. Two large island units with storage cupboards and granite work surfaces, one having a large 'Belfast' sink with mixer tap, two integrated dishwasher drawers, integrated recycling system, 'De Dietrich' induction hob and recessed space for a microwave, large walk-in fridge with shelving and tiled floor, recessed down lighting, under floor heating.
Orangery/Breakfast Room - 12' 10'' x 12' 2'' (3.92m x 3.72m)
Serving as the breakfast/dining area with a window and french doors opening to the pool area, hard wood floor with under floor heating and large atrium sky light allowing lots of natural light and adding an impressive dimension to this room.
Dining Room - 14' 11'' x 14' 8'' (4.54m x 4.48m)
Dual aspect windows to side and rear with exposed timber lintels, impressive freestanding wood burning stove, hard wood flooring.
Sitting Room - 17' 5'' x 15' 4'' (5.32m x 4.67m)(into recess)
Double doors lead from the kitchen to this room. Dual aspect triple UPVC windows to side and front overlooking the gardens, fireplace with fitted 'Jetmaster' fire, oak surround and flagstone hearth, small built in storage cupboard, wall lights, hard wood flooring.
Door from kitchen leads to inner hallway with hard wood flooring.
Cloakroom - 6' 9'' x 6' 4'' (2.05m x 1.93m)
Fitted wall mounted wash hand basin and old fashioned style, high level cistern W/C, tiled flooring, part clad walls.
Utility/Laundry Room - 11' 11'' x 9' 1'' (3.64m x 2.76m)
Window and large hard wood door to rear garden. Range of built in storage cupboards, sink and drainer, space and plumbing for appliances, tiled flooring.
Reception Hall
Wooden door opening to the front garden, stair flight rising to the first floor. Under stair storage cupboard, stone fireplace with fitted wood burning stove and wooden lintel, wall lights, hard wood flooring, door to sitting room and door to drawing room.
Drawing Room - 16' 5'' x 14' 5'' (5.00m x 4.39m)
Triple glazed french doors opening to the formal garden open 'Minster' type fireplace with ornate stone surround, ceiling rose, wall lights, hard wood flooring.
Stairs through half landing with a tall triple glazed window overlooking the formal gardens.
First Floor Landing
Airing cupboard, large linen cupboard with shelving, access to roof space, recessed down lighting, doors to all principal first floor rooms.
Master Suite
Large opening with hard wood frame to the luxuriously appointed en-suite bathroom (10' 6'' x 14' 4'' (3.19m x 4.38m)) with triple glazed window overlooking the formal gardens comprising; roll top ball and claw foot bath, double shower cubicle with mains fed drench shower, 'his and hers' wash basins, heated towel rail and built-in linen cupboard, hard wood flooring. Returning to the corridor, steps lead up to the bedroom with windows overlooking the front and side, fireplace with cast iron grate and slate surround, wall lights and recessed down lighting.
Bedroom One - 16' 4'' x 14' 8'' (4.98m x 4.48m)
Dual aspect, triple glazed windows overlooking the garden, built in wardrobe, fire place
Family Shower Room - 12' 5'' x 4' 7'' (3.79m x 1.39m)
Two triple glazed inset windows to side, shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, low level W/C, heated towel rail, ceramic tiled flooring.
Bedroom Two - 15' 3'' x 14' 9'' (4.64m x 4.50m)
Impressive half vaulted ceiling, triple glazed window overlooking the gardens to the side of the property, door to en-suite.
En-suite/Dressing Room - 15' 0'' x 12' 6'' (4.56m x 3.80m)(to cupboard fronts)
Triple glazed window to rear, shower enclosure with mains fed shower and glass doors over, pedestal wash hand basin and low level W/C, two large fitted wardrobes and dressing table, heated towel rail, part tiled walls, plumbing for bath under floor.
Bedroom Four - 16' 5'' x 9' 9'' (5.00m x 2.98m)
Triple glazed window to side, built in wardrobes.
Bedroom Three - 13' 5'' x 10' 4'' (4.09m x 3.16m)
Triple glazed window to side, built in wardrobe.
Bedroom Five - 15' 0'' x 11' 3'' (4.56m x 3.44m)
Triple glazed window, built in wardrobe.
Outside
Stone hay barn with current planning permission to convert to dwelling. Range of stone outbuildings and five stables with power and lighting, large carport with parking for two cars. Office/Gym - French doors and two windows to the main driveway, vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, LED lighting, power points suitable for gym equipment. The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn with various established borders of plants and shrubs, enclosed by mature trees and hedging, offering total seclusion. Large paved seating area and walled courtyard giving access to:Heated Pool (enclosed by exposed stone wall with tiled surround and LED lighting.Land (Approximately 11 acres of agricultural pasture in manageable sized, well fenced pony paddocks.)All-Weather Arena - 20m x 40m with all-weather surface, enclosed by wooden post and rail fencing.
Property Features :
- Five bedroom detached farm house, two with en-suite
- Super enclosed private gardens and approx 11 acres of land
- Heated swimming pool in enclosed, walled area with integral training jet
- Office/Home gym
- Outbuildings with planning permission for four bedroom dwelling