Property description
An impressive Grade II Listed detached four bedroom period residence, boasting a two bedroom annexe positioned within the grounds, nestled at the foot of Glastonbury Tor with mature gardens, double garage, driveway and stunning southerly views across open countryside to be enjoyed. The characterful property retains many original features throughout, offering versatile family accommodation, as well as the potential for successful home business opportunities. An early viewing is essential to really appreciate what Tor Court has to offer as it is being marketed with NO ONWARD CHAIN. AMENITIES & RECREATION
The historic market town of Glastonbury boasts a variety of unique local shops in the High Street, with its very own 8th century Abbey and 14th century Tor. Glastonbury provides the usual small town facilities including a selection of schools, catering for infants through to secondary education, churches, supermarkets, a library, doctors' surgeries and a local hospital. Street, just 2 miles away is a thriving mid Somerset town famous as the home of Millfield School, Clarks Shoes and more recently Clarks Village shopping centre complementing the High Street shopping facilities. The Cathedral City of Wells is 6 miles whilst the nearest M5 motorway interchange at Dunball (Junction 23) some 15 miles distance. Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance. At Castle Cary mainline trains run to London Paddington.
GROUND FLOOR
Tor Court is accessed via a stunning entrance hallway with original flagstone flooring. All the principal reception rooms can be accessed, including the sitting room, day room and dining room. The well proportioned sitting room has an original sash window with shutters to front elevation. The focal point of the room is the open working fireplace with grate, bordered by feature arched recesses, picture rail and wooden floorboards. The day room offers a southerly aspect with original sash window with shutters to front elevation, flagstone flooring, picture rail and exposed stone work chimney breast with inset wood burning stove, mounted on a hearth. The central spacious dining room offers glazed windows to rear and side elevations and a seamless transition into the kitchen and study. Wooden stair case rising to first floor accommodation, flagstone flooring and attractive half height wooden panelling to walls. Space for dining table and chairs, ideal for formal/family dining. Decorative feature Swedish wood burning stove (not working). The study boasts an Inglenook feature fireplace and flagstone flooring. Another focal point is the glazed French doors opening out onto the private side garden. It is currently being used as an office/study area. The kitchen has windows and doors opening to both side elevations, in particular a private courtyard dining terrace. There is a range of bespoke wooden base, drawer and wall units, complemented by wood block work surfaces over. Antique stone sink unit. Aga (oil fired, providing hot water to the property). Electric cooker with twin oven. Space for upright fridge and freezer. There is also access to the pantry/utility room which is plumbed for washing machine and has a Belfast sink.
FIRST FLOOR
Attractive stair case leading to a split level landing providing access to all four bedrooms, bathroom and library. The well proportioned master bedroom offers sash windows enjoying stunning southerly views across open countryside to the front elevation of the main house, fitted wardrobes to one wall, wooden floorboards and a cast iron feature fireplace with slate hearth. Bedroom two enjoys a southerly aspect with stunning views, cast iron feature fireplace and wooden floorboards. Bedrooms three and four with fitted cupboards and wooden floorboards easily house double beds.The family bathroom has a Velux roof light to rear with a traditional suite comprising high level WC, cast iron roll top bath with claw feet and wall mounted wash hand basin with complementary tiling to splash back. Wooden floorboards and built-in airing cupboard with shelving and housing the hot water cylinder. The library has a window to rear elevation with the back drop being the foot of Glastonbury Tor. The multi-purpose room is currently a library which has fitted bookcases and wooden floorboards, complemented by an en suite shower room. From the library the attic space can be accessed via a wooden stair case.
SECOND FLOOR
Occupying the whole of the top floor is the attic space with Velux roof windows to both elevations with stunning southerly views across open countryside and a back drop of Glastonbury Tor to be enjoyed. A fantastic storage space however there is potential for further conversion (subject to the necessary planning consents). Power and light connected. Two double radiators.
THE ANNEXE
The well proportioned two double bedroom annexe has its own private entrance via an attractive veranda with seating area and lawned garden. The annexe comprises lounge/diner with French doors opening onto the veranda. There is a fitted kitchen and bathroom. The two double bedrooms enjoy a southerly aspect with French doors opening out onto the veranda also.
GROUNDS
The established elevated grounds are made up of an abundance of wild flowers, lawned gardens and a variety of mature fruit trees and shrubs, a wildlife pond and courtyard seating terrace, set to the back drop of Glastonbury Tor. A unique feature of Tor Court is that it boasts its own private footpath leading to the Tor. The gardens are secluded and offer a good degree of privacy, bordered by laurel hedging. There are elevated southerly views to be enjoyed to the front, an original outside WC, along with a large double garage, driveway and off road parking.
MAIN HOUSE MEASUREMENTS:
SITTING ROOM - 15' 0'' x 13' 6'' (4.57m x 4.11m)
DAY ROOM - 13' 6'' x 13' 6'' (4.11m x 4.11m)
DINING ROOM - 21' 11'' x 12' 5'' (6.68m x 3.78m)
STUDY - 11' 3'' x 10' 4'' (3.43m x 3.15m) excluding bay
KITCHEN - 20' 10'' x 10' 1'' (6.35m x 3.07m)
BEDROOM ONE - 20' 6'' x 13' 7'' (6.24m x 4.14m) narrowing to 10' 8'' (3.25m)
BEDROOM TWO - 13' 8'' x 12' 9'' (4.16m x 3.88m)
BEDROOM THREE - 11' 4'' x 11' 1'' (3.45m x 3.38m)
BEDROOM FOUR - 11' 3'' x 9' 11'' (3.43m x 3.02m)
LIBRARY - 14' 6'' x 12' 5'' (4.42m x 3.78m)
ATTIC SPACE - 33' 5'' x 14' 0'' (10.18m x 4.26m)
DOUBLE GARAGE - 20' 10'' x 20' 2'' (6.35m x 6.14m)
ANNEXE MEASUREMENTS:
LOUNGE/DINER - 14' 7'' x 11' 2'' (4.44m x 3.40m)
KITCHEN - 10' 0'' x 8' 10'' (3.05m x 2.69m)
BATHROOM - 8' 9'' x 5' 6'' (2.66m x 1.68m)
BEDROOM ONE - 14' 7'' x 10' 3'' (4.44m x 3.12m)
BEDROOM TWO - 10' 6'' x 10' 3'' (3.20m x 3.12m)
Property Features :
- Detached Period Home
- Grade II Listed
- Four Bedrooms, Library & Attic Space
- Three Reception Rooms & Snug
- Two Bedroom Annexe Within Grounds