Property description
Location, Location, Location - Stunning manor house in the sought after village of Low Ham, Langport
Wells lettting agents Palmer Snell are pleased to offer:
Location, Location, Location - Old Manor Farm is a wonderful Grade II listed period home, which has been improved and maintained to an exceptionally high standard and offers excellent family accommodation with 4 principal rooms, 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The gardens and grounds total circa 10.5 acres. The property is available furnished or unfurnished and pets, by negotiation, are welcome.
The renowned architectural historian, Sir Nikolaus Pevsner, in \"The Buildings of England\" refers to the property. Its importance as a courthouse and the Lord of the Manor's house explains the original quality of the architecture and workmanship invested in the building. These original features include the carved panelled courtroom with ham stone fireplace, carved beams, original oak doors, flagstones, the spiral stone staircase worn smooth through centuries of use and the large sash windows added in Georgian times, which provide wonderful natural light and stunning views.
The formal gardens are bordered by stone walls and lie to the south of the property. They are well planted for year round colour and offer a number of mature trees and shrubs. There are also two areas of orchard, with mainly cider apple trees and a paddock of about 8 acres.
The property is available either unfurnished, or it can include the beautiful period furniture that is in situ, depending on your requirements. The accommodation is extremely flexible and and spacious, making this an outstanding family home, which rarely ever comes to the rental market, and viewings is essential to appreciate the high standard of accommodation on offer.
Old Manor Farm is situated in the delightful village of Low Ham which is tucked away in unspoilt countryside. There are excellent state and independent schools in the area including High Ham Primary, Huish Episcopie, Millfield, Wells Cathedral, Hazelgrove and the Sherborne, Bruton and Taunton schools.
The property has easy access to Langport, Somerton, Street, Glastonbury,Wells, Taunton, Yeovil and Sherborne, with the mainline stations at Castle Cary (Paddington 90 minutes) and Yeovil (Waterloo 2 1/4 hours).
Please call Jean, Wendy or Lauren to arrange a viewing of this very special family home.
Property Features :
- Location, location, location
- Surrounded by unspoilt countryside
- Many original features
- Four reception rooms
- Six bedrooms