Property description
A spacious converted granary set in this sought after and quiet village. Forming part of a small select development, the contemporary accommodation includes Drawing Room; Dining Room; Kitchen/Breakfast Room; Utility; Master Bedroom; En-Suite; 2 Bedrooms; Bathroom; Gardens; Outbuildings; Parking.
The Granary, Compton Pauncefoot, Somerset, BA22 7EL
About the area
Compton Pauncefoot is a picturesque village set in the rolling countryside of the Vale of Camelot. The village comprises of mainly period houses and cottages centered on a magnificent stone church and built with the honey coloured stone of which many buildings in the area are well known. Much of the area is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has such been classed as a Conservation Area. The village is well placed with its neighbouring village of South Cadbury which is within walking distance with a public house in its centre. There is convenient and easy access to Castle Cary, Wincanton and Sherborne, all market towns with a wide range of shops and amenities.
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There are highly regarded primary, nursery and Comprehensive schools in the area, and Independent Schools such as: Hazelgrove in Sparkford, Millfield in Glastonbury and Street, Bruton has Kings, Sexeys and Bruton School for Girls, to name but a few. Communications are excellent with the nearby A303 with its convenient access to London and the South whilst to the West there is a junction to the M5 at Taunton opening up the West Country. Rail communications are also good with Castle Cary having a station that provides access to London (Paddington) and the nearby Templecombe station with mainline rail connection to London (Waterloo).
Accommodation
A charming private garden, with a stream as one of the boundaries, meanders through this property and its enviable quiet, yet not isolated location. DRAWING ROOM - This room, which is on the first floor and overlooks the courtyard, has multi function areas, and enjoys particularly generous proportions with large windows and stylish wooden plantation shutters, lime washed floorboards and an impressive vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers and beams. To one end is a painted brick fireplace with wooden mantle over and a 'wood burning' stove (gas fuelled) set on a flagstone hearth, and to the other a spacious dining and study area.
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DINING ROOM - Currently used as a library and snug. It is conveniently placed, on a mezzanine area between the kitchen and drawing room and is accessed via shallow steps. Large roof windows, with blinds flood this tranquil space with light. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM - There is an excellent range of painted wall and base units, also a large full height pantry and further storage cupboards including a stack integral fridge freezer. Under and within the solid wood worktops is an integral dishwasher, ceramic sink, and STOVES five ring gas range with brushed steel extraction unit. Splash back tiling to all working areas and two deep silled windows and half glazed door to the garden. Vaulted and beamed ceiling, ceramic tiled floor. UTILITY ROOM - Wall and base units, washing machine and storage cupboards concealing the boiler and water tank.
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A wooden and glazed door opens through to the HALL and - MASTER BEDROOM - A spacious bedroom with one wall of windows and plantation shutters and a door to the courtyard. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM - With white ceramic floor tiles and part tiled walls. White suite comprising of WC pedestal basin and large fully tiled shower cubicle. Period style towel rail radiator. DOUBLE BEDROOM - Again with full height windows and shutters as before, also a built in double wardrobe with hanging space, shelving and storage. Door to terrace. BEDROOM - Another double room with window, shutters and wardrobe as before. Door to terrace. FAMILY BATHROOM - A superb fully tiled bathroom with elegant freestanding bath on a slightly raised plinth, white WC and pedestal basin. Period style heated towel rail radiator.
Outside and Gardens
Immediately outside the kitchen door a brick paved area has a wooden pergola with established climbers and seems ideal for outside entertaining. An 'L' shaped lawned area leads to the pretty stream which runs along The Granary boundary, here there is a charming decked viewing platform and seating area to fully enjoy the water's edge. The remainder of the garden has mature planting of trees shrubs and plentiful borders for all round seasonal interest. A brick and fenced wall discretely conceals the oil tank and Propane Gas cylinders. The parking area and GARAGE is screened by painted trellis panels and has low maintenance gravel borders. The garage has double wooden doors, two side windows, power and light. To one side is the WORKSHOP/STORE. A wooden five bar gate, a further pedestrian gate and capped stone walling surround the remainder of the garden and paved terrace.
Further Details
SERVICES: Mains Water & Electricity. Oil CH. Propane Gas for cooking. Private drainage shared with five other properties and managed by the residents association. TENURE: Freehold COUNCIL TAX: Band F
Directions
From our Castle Cary office, continue out of the town on the B3152. At the T junction turn right onto A359. Continue for approximately 1.3 miles and turn Left onto Cary Road, signposted North Cadbury. Stay on this road through the village of North Cadbury and over the A303 into South Cadbury. Turn left onto Compton Road opposite the Camelot Inn, signposted to Compton Pauncefoot. After just under 1 mile, turn left down the hill onto New Road. As the road bends down to the Right, The Granary will be found on the Right, indicated by our board.
Important Notice
Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. VIEWINGS - interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.
Property Features :
- A charming development of just six individual properties created from former agricultural barns
- Finished to a particularly high standard both inside and out
- Situated on the edge of this particularly pretty village
- Light, spacious and contemporary accommodation
- Thoughtfully laid out and well maintained interior