Property description
A Stunning barn conversion dating back to the 1900's, set amongst beautiful gardens: It includes, Entrance hall, cloakroom, spacious kitchen / breakfast room, Utility, Dining room, Study, Grand hall, 5 double bedrooms, Self contained annexe, Double garage, superb gardens and grounds.
CHURCHMOOR BARN, BALTONSBOROUGH, GLASTONBURY BA68QT
Glastonbury 5.3 miles. Castle Cary 7 miles, Street 7 Miles, Wells 13 miles
About the area
The village of Baltonsborough [pop. around 1,000] lies 4 miles S.E of Glastonbury with splendid views towards the Tor and the Mendip Hills. At the heart of the village are the post office shop, pub, primary school and village hall. Surrounding the village is unspoilt countryside with green meadows and old and new orchards. The nearby towns offer a wide range of facilities and there are excellent state and independent schools including Strode College, Wells Cathedral and Millfield. The A303 to London is a few miles south and the station at Castle Cary has a fast link to Paddington. For more information on this area in general and individual schools visit our website www.roderickthomas.co.uk
Description
CHURCHMOOR BARN is set well back from the road and approached via a sweeping tarmac drive through beautifully presented gardens. The substantial blue lias stone barn conversion sits comfortably in its grounds surrounded by mature trees, lawns and borders. The entrance to the house is through a good-sized porch into the flagstoned FRONT HALL. This leads through glazed doors to the kitchen or through a wide corridor to the rest of the house. The CLOAKROOM, with WC and hand basin, is close to the front door with a window facing the garden.
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The family-sized KITCHEN/DINER is beautifully presented with a flagstone walkway visually dividing the room between the kitchen and the dining area. On either side the floors are laid to a cream coloured Marmoleum while exposed posts and beams retain the feeling of the original barn. The kitchen is fully equipped with ceramic hob, extractor fan, built-in microwave and fitted twin oven, together with integrated fridge and dishwasher. There is an under slung 1½ bowl sink set into a light coloured granite worktop overlooking the cobbled courtyard beyond. The UTILITY room is just off the kitchen and has a matching run of base units, fitted sink, washing machine and window overlooking the courtyard. The utility room continues into the attached DOUBLE GARAGE, with concrete floor, up and over doors and a good sized mezzanine storage area
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The corridor from the front hall leads first to the carpeted STUDY, a good sized dual aspect room, and then to the dining room. The DINING ROOM, also carpeted, has 2 large windows overlooking the northern side of the property. The corridor finally opens out into a magnificent DAY ROOM that is ideal for entertaining with flagstone floor, a large pair of glazed hardwood doors opening out onto the courtyard, a door to the rear garden and the oak staircase leading to the first floor. The day room leads to the SITTING ROOM, nearly 30ft long, with windows on both sides and large sliding doors at the far end. The inglenook-style fireplace is the focal point of the room and is fitted with an open \"Jetmaster\" fire.
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The stairs lead to a very spacious landing with windows and Juliet balcony overlooking the courtyard below.The FAMILY BATHROOM has a large walk-in shower, bath, basin and WC plus views of the Tor. There are 5 DOUBLE BEDROOMS with most having fitted wardrobes.The MASTER BEDROOM has its own en-suite bathroom with bath, basin and WC. A door leads to a fantastic attic space above the kitchen, once used as an artist's studio and games room and now a useful storage area. The day room connects through to the self-contained ANNEXE, which also has its own separate front door. The annexe has a shared water supply but the electricity can be separately metered, making it useful either for letting, for relatives or for home office space. The kitchen diner is fitted out with a simple range of base and wall units, ceramic hob, extractor fan, fitted sink and washing machine. Adjoining the annexe kitchen is the living room, with fitted open \"jetmaster\" fireplace, its own entrance and dual aspect views.
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On the first floor landing there are several fitted wardrobes and doors leading into a DOUBLE BEDROOM and the SHOWER ROOM, with quadrant shower, WC, basin and heated towel rail.
Outside
The grounds around Churchmoor barn are a delight and offer lots of individual spaces, each one caters for the mood and time of day. The COBBLED COURTYARD is southerly facing and links the entertaining spaces of the kitchen and the day room perfectly. It is a real sun trap and there are varieties of climbing plants that adorn the walls and soften the tones of the blue lias walls. The courtyard leads through the WOOD SHED with flagstone floors, exposed beams and is open to one side. It is an ideal place to store the firewood for the house and any garden implements that are needed to tend the garden. Continuing from the woodshed the garden opens out onto a lovely paved / graveled area with a mixture of shrubs and decorative trees, where entrance can be gained to the house via the drawing room sliding doors. The rest of the garden is sub divided into areas for growing vegetables an orchard and manicured lawns all separated by gravelled paths.
Technical Details
The house runs on night storage heaters and has mains drains that work via a holding tank in the grounds and a pump that takes the waste to the mains.
Directions
Following the A361 from Glastonbury towards West Pennard, turn right at the junction signposted to Baltonsborough (Woodlands Rd). Continue along this road for approximately 3 miles. Drive through Baltonsborough and just before you leave the village the property is found on your right hand side. The entrance is signposted Churchmoor Barn.
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 :
- SUPERB GARDENS
- 5 DOUBLE BEDROOMS
- CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
- COBBLED COURTYARD
- GREAT ENTERTAINING SPACE