Property description
A chance to own a little piece of history. Bower Hinton Manor despite its name is a fine example of a 17th century Yeoman's house with an early cross passage interior. The property has retained an impressive amount of original features, there are stunning fireplaces in the living and dining room, above the living room one there is an area of decorated plaster ceiling, a simple design of stylised flowers and foliage with another portion above the bay window both of which are earlier than 17th century. Flagstone flooring is a regular feature throughout the ground floor as are stone mullion windows throughout the house. A wonderfully secret 'Priests hole', with a chair tucked inside was discovered hidden in the wainscoting, again pointing to the rich and fascinating history of the property.The house is currently divided, providing an annexe or a potential letting unit.Outside there are beautifully kept and landscaped gardens. Adjacent to the rear of the property is a two tiered patio with the raised area having a stone pew. Stone steps run centrally up the garden providing two tiers of lawn with the borders planted with a variety of shrubs, trees flowers and bushes. The lawned garden then widens behind the substantial barn and is split by a central stone wall. All in all the gardens stretch to just under 1/2 an acre. There is a large two story barn which is c.1600 square feet and another single story barn currently used as a garage. The larger barn has plenty of potential for conversion to either a commercial unit or dwelling subject to the necessary consents.AccommodationMain HouseGround Floor - Entrance Hall, Living Room,, Dining Room, Kitchen-Diner, Inner Lobby, Study, Shower RoomFirst Floor - Landing, Three Double Bedrooms and Two BathroomsThe AnnexxeGround Floor - Living Room, KitchenFirst Floor - Two Bedrooms, Shower Room, CloakroomSituationBower Hinton is a pretty village which is attached to the larger village of Martock via the small Hamlet of Hurst, and therefore is conveniently placed for the wide range of village facilities that Martock offers, including primary school, various shops, bank, chemist, Post Office and stores.It is very well placed for easy access to the A303 within a mile to the south, and therefore provides excellent links to Yeovil within about 10 minutes drive. There are mainline stations at Yeovil and Crewkerne.The Story GoesThere is a romantic story attached to the house. During the civil wars a Colonel Hirst saw the defeat of the Royalists to which he belonged, at Sedgemoor. He rode here, followed by Cromwellian troops, hid in the priest hole until his wife had laced their food, which they demanded, with opium and escaped when they were asleep.