Property description
This remarkable modern family home must be viewed to appreciate the quality of accommodation on offer and to appreciate the versatility of the site and property alike.
Yellands is a unique and beautiful property offering well-appointed and flexible accommodation in a gloriously tranquil and private setting. Built by the current owners in 2006 this modern bespoke home has been sympathetically designed to replicate a traditional stone farm building that has been converted and naturally extended over a period of time. Comprising of a mixture of Hamstone, red brick and timber clad walls under reclaimed clay tile and slate pitched roofs, this property benefits from all modern insulation, glazing and heating methods and has been built and finished to the highest standard throughout.
The accommodation briefly comprises of a spacious open hall, 2 reception rooms, a large farmhouse kitchen-breakfast room with hand-made, shaker style kitchen units and granite counter tops, utility room and cloakroom WC on the ground floor. Exposed oak beams, hamstone features, bespoke solid oak doors and flagstone floors with underfloor heating extend through the majority of the downstairs accommodation. An attractive oak staircase leads to the first floor gallery landing serving 4 double bedrooms with high vaulted ceilings and further exposed beams. The Master bedroom has a well-appointed en suite and French doors leading to an external viewing platform. There is also a large luxurious family bathroom on this floor.
This elevated property is accessible via its own private lane and is wonderfully secluded and completely enclosed by natural hedgerow and a large variety of mature trees including; beech, horse chestnuts, sycamores and ash to name a few. Nestling behind remote operated wooden gates, the driveway separates with the main fork leading to the house and large parking areas whilst a secondary gives vehicular access to garaging, stabling and extensive workshop with utility area. The house and gardens extend to approximately 1.3 acres and boast stunning views from Ham Hill in the east to the Quantocks in the west providing the house with a spectacular rural outlook from almost every aspect and every window. The gardens are extensive and extremely well maintained including; a variety of mature shrubs, a large wildlife pond, private sundeck, patio areas and raised vegetable plot.
This is a truly spectacular property, almost overwhelming with all it has to offer - from the thoughtfulness of the design to the level of craftsmanship, the quality of materials that have been used and the rare location itself. Viewing is absolutely essential to appreciate all there is to offer.
Accommodation
Ground Floor
Entrance porch - Storm canopy with tiled roof and flagstone floor. Solid oak front door into:
Outer Hall - Leading to inner hall with flagstone floor. Doors into:
Cloakroom WC – With window to the front aspect, close-coupled toilet and sink with pedestal. Door into large airing cupboard with oversized pressurised water cylinder and water softener.
Utility 10`4 (3.15) × 10`3 (3.12) – Dual aspect with windows to the front and side aspects. Range of fitted units and counter tops. Flagstone floor underfoot with space and plumbing for washing machine, tumble dryer and additional kitchen appliances. Large built in storage cupboard.
Inner Hall – Open and central galleried hall, double height looking up to the first floor with vaulted ceiling and large sky lights above. Flagstone floor below. Stairs rising to first floor. Doors leading to:
Living Room 17`8 (5.38) into bay ×16`8 (5.08) – Light room taking full advantage of the spectacular views of the gardens with multiple windows and French doors leading to patio areas. Solid oak floorboards and cast iron radiators provide the heating to this room along with a large central Hamstone fireplace with inset multi-fuel burner. Exposed oak beam and hamstone features.
Kitchen–Breakfast Room 17`9 (5.41) × 14`4 (4.37) – Large, light and airy room with 2 sets of French doors opening into the garden and a window to the front aspect. Exposed oak beam above, flagstone floor below. Fitted shaker style farmhouse kitchen with solid wooden door fronts, granite counter tops over and inset Belfast sink. Built in Neff dishwasher and Rangemaster cooker with LPG hob over and electric double oven below. Space and plumbing for large American-style fridge freezer.
Rear hall with French doors into the garden and large built in cloak cupboard
Garden Room 11`9 (3.58) × 10`9 (3.28) – French doors opening into the gardens providing views of the wildlife pond and spectacular countryside beyond. Exposed oak beam with carpet underfoot.
Solid oak staircase rising to a galleried landing with vaulted ceiling and large skylights above.
First floor
Bathroom – Luxurious bathroom with quadrant shower cubicle, close-coupled toilet, sink with pedestal and roll-top bath with centrally mounted taps. Vaulted ceiling with exposed purlins and oak beam, solid wood floorboards, heated towel rail and window to rear aspect. Radiator.
Master bedroom 16`7 (5.01) max × 14`4 (4.37) – Large double bedroom with French doors opening out onto an external platform providing superb views of the gardens. Vaulted ceiling with exposed purlins and solid wood floorboards below. Window with side aspect allowing far reaching rural views. Radiator. Door into:
En-suite – Shower room with quadrant shower cubicle, close coupled toilet, sink and pedestal. Heated towel rail, solid wood floorboards and window with side aspect over the garden.
Bedroom Two 17`10 (5.44) into bay × 14`3 (4.34) max – Large double bedroom with deep bay window offering lovely views, skylight and built-in wardrobes. Vaulted ceiling with exposed purlins and solid wood floorboards.
Bedroom Three 14`4 (4.37) × 10`6 (3.20) – Large double bedroom with two windows to the front aspect allowing fantastic far-reaching rural views. Vaulted ceiling with exposed purlins and solid wood floorboards.
Bedroom Four 13`4 (4.06) × 6`6 (1.98) – Double bedroom currently used as an office. Window to the side aspect providing fantastic far-reaching rural views.
Outside - the house is accessible via a private lane and sits behind remote operated wooden gates. The long drive splits serving access to the house with extensive parking and the workshop / garage / stable block
Workshop / garage / stables – Very large L-shaped building with pitched tiled roof and cavity wall construction. Currently used as a garage with extended workshop, but could have a variety of other uses subject to planning if required. The building has electricity, water, drainage, a toilet and is alarmed. To the side is a multi-use large concrete hard standing and oil storage tank for central heating
The gardens are extensive and encompass circa 1.3 acres with far reaching views to almost every aspect. The property is totally enclosed with native hedging making it completely private and secure. The grounds are mostly laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs. There is a large wildlife pond, private sun deck which is completely secluded, patios for entertaining and al fresco dining and a large timber shed. External boiler for oil-fired central heating
Situation
The property lies on the edge of the highly sought after hamlet of Compton Durville, only 1 mile from the beautiful and renowned Somerset village of South Petherton and 1.7 miles from the A303. Recently voted the second best village in the country in which to bring up a family, South Petherton is actually, an extremely active and thriving country town with a lovely village atmosphere, surrounded by beautiful countryside and offering a wide range of shopping facilities; two schools, bank, post office, inn, churches, library, doctors surgery, hospital, vets, chemist, bowling and tennis clubs and many other small shops and businesses. The regional centre of Yeovil is 10 miles, Crewkerne (Mainline Station to Waterloo) 6 miles, Taunton (M5 Motorway & Mainline Station to Paddington) 18 miles and the South coast at Lyme Regis 22 miles. The area is also renowned for its excellent schools including Millfield, Sherborne and Hazelgrove.
Directions
Entering South Petherton from the Hayes End roundabout continue along Hayes End taking the left hand turning into the centre of South Petherton. Continue through South Petherton following the road into Palmer Street, bear right onto Compton Road. Continue onto Compton Hill and follow the road to the end. At the T-junction turn right and follow the road for approximately a quarter of a mile. Yellands is located on the left hand side off of a private lane.
Viewing
Strickly by appointment with Elkington Childs. On viewing a representative of Elkington Childs will meet you at the entrance to the lane and show you in.
1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. Measurements: These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built-in furniture.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS.
Property Features :
- Stunning property
- Far reaching rural views
- Secluded
- Circa 1.3 acres
- Extensive garage / workshop / stables
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