Property description
Superb Somerset farmhouse in a beautiful setting with attached 2 bedroom cottage, countryside views, outbuildings, stables and all set in just over 7 acres of wonderful level land.
DESCRIPTION Hornblotton Hall is a beautiful Somerset farmhouse dating back to the sixteenth century which has been refurbished by the present owners over recent years to provide a wonderful family home arranged over three floors. The accommodation is light and airy whilst retaining its character and charm with the added bonus of an attached two bedroom cottage, ideal as a holiday let or annex for a dependant relative.
Situated in a sought after location with easy access to the A37 and the main line rail link at Castle Cary to London Paddington, the property enjoys pleasant gardens and land of just over 7 acres, with a detached barn housing 4 stables and a tack room.
The accommodation to main house comprises Entrance Porch leading into the inner hallway with turning staircase to the first floor and door to Sitting Room with feature bay window and fireplace housing wood burning stove, Kitchen/Breakfast Room with double Aga, hand made fitted cupboards with centre island and black granite worktops over, Dining Room, Boot Room/Utility, Snug with original flagstone floor, inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove. To the first floor, triple aspect Master Bedroom with bay window, two further double bedrooms with exposed beams and vaulted ceilings, Spacious family bathroom and separate shower room. To the second floor there are two further double bedrooms, study area and a bathroom.
The attached cottage which was built approximately 15 years ago comprises Kitchen/Diner with Cloakroom, stairs to the first floor and door to Sitting Room with feature fireplace with inset woodburning stove, Conservatory, Two bedrooms and a Bathroom.
OUTSIDE Accessed via double gates over a sweeping gravelled driveway to the ample parking area. Formal gardens of level lawn surround the property to the front, side and rear with mature hedges, trees and borders. There is a large detached barn with 4 stables, tack room, covered store area and a workshop. From here a wooden gate leads to the orchard with numerous fruit trees and the paddocks. The land is currently separated into different paddocks with a gate at the bottom, over the stream into the further paddock. The land is fenced by stock fencing and connected to the mains electric.
Opposite Hornblotton Hall is vegetable garden with poly tunnel and the sceptic tank for the house and cottage.
LOCATION The hamlet of Hornblotton is situated in a westerly direction from the town of Castle Cary.
Castle Cary is one of the most sought after Somerset towns with individual shops and easy access to the A303, M3/London Road, but also the mainline Railway Station (London / Paddington); Bath and Bristol can be serviced by road within the hour.
Property Features :
- Beautiful detached farmhouse with attached cottage
- Wonderful setting with countryside views
- Outbuildings and stables
- Just over 7 acres of level land
- Sweeping gravelled driveway