Property description
\" A rich, genuine vibe of goodwill
and gentleness is why people
come from all over the world
to Shambhala\" - Vogue Magazine
Shambhala has been a successful Healing Retreat and Bed and Breakfast for over thirty years. This impressive south facing property is extremely well suited for this purpose, but would equally make a very comfortable family home. Arranged over three floors, with the addition of further garden rooms, the property offers spacious and flexible accommodation. In the main house there is a sitting room, large dining room, kitchen, study and four bedrooms, plus the beautiful first floor meditation room, four bath/shower rooms, utility and a large entrance porch. The lovingly tended gardens are divided into separate themed areas and include a waterfall and Koi Carp pond, a labyrinth and the focus of Shambhala, a beautiful inlaid Crystal Star.
Owners Comment *
'Glastonbury Tor is a powerful Living Temple and is known all over the World. A spectacular hill, rising majestically from the Somerset levels, this ancient sacred place of power is a spiritual centre of global significance. A Place of Pilgrimage. People come to discover, to explore and to heal, seeking to feel the deep peace and Joy of the Heart and Soul. Shambhala is known for the powerful sacred energies of the land emanating from the Tor. The Mary Ley Line runs from the top of the Tor through the house and gardens, creating a warm welcoming feeling. The focus of Shambhala is a beautiful Star of hundreds of clear crystal points. Many experience the healing energies from the Star and from the Ley Line through the earth, the rock, the water and the trees. White peace doves have a home in the Labyrinth garden and the whole garden is incredibly alive and vibrant. The sound of the flowing waterfall into the Pond of Koi Carp is wonderfully soothing at night, as is the soft sound of the fountain on the front patio.
Shambhala is the Heart of Hearts, a Resting Place for the weary of Soul, Spirit and Body. A Healing Centre, a Place of Joy where all Hearts can meet and mend. This could very well be the very special Glastonbury property that you have been dreaming of.’
* The owners comment is a personal view of the property and not endorsed by i-Moove Ltd.
Entrance Porch
Entrance door to entrance porch with glazed windows to side and half glazed door to the hallway.
Entrance hallway
A welcoming entrance hall with wooden flooring and staircase rising to first floor, under-stairs storage cupboard, radiator.
Sitting Room - 20' 4'' x 11' 11'' (6.19m x 3.63m) into bay
A beautiful south facing sitting room with a deep curved bay window. Open fireplace with slate hearth, wooden flooring, radiator.
Kitchen - 17' 3'' x 8' 10'' (5.25m x 2.69m)
The open plan kitchen and dining room make a wonderful entertaining space, The kitchen is fitted with a range timber fronted base, wall and drawer units with timber worktops over, Ideal Mexico 2 floor standing boiler, space for dishwasher, walk-in larder, double glazed window to garden, stainless steel one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap and filtered water tap, space for electric cooker, space for fridge/freezer, opening through to study/office area and open plan to the dining room.
Dining Room - 17' 8'' x 13' 2'' (5.38m x 4.01m)
Open plan from the kitchen and providing a dining space big enough to seat 12 people. There are views over the courtyard through the wide patio doors. Wooden flooring, radiator, door to laundry room.
Laundry Room - 7' 4'' x 6' 9'' (2.23m x 2.06m)
Double aspect with windows to side and rear, two wall mounted cupboards, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, Belfast sink with work top and cupboard under, tiled flooring, radiator, door to shower room.
Shower Room
Double glazed window and door to rear, wall mounted wash hand basin, separate shower cubicle with glass door, low level WC, radiator, tiled floor.
Study - 14' 11'' x 10' 5'' (4.54m x 3.17m)
A useful reception space, currently used as a study/office/library. This double aspect room is filled with a flow of natural light from two windows to the rear and double glazed patio doors to the side. There is a wrought iron doorway leading to the kitchen. Wooden floor, radiator.
First Floor Landing
Wooden flooring, window to front, staircase to second floor, access to loft space, radiator.
Bedroom One - 17' 1'' x 11' 11'' (5.20m x 3.63m)
A beautiful south facing master bedroom with a curved bay window overlooking the front garden and countryside beyond, built-in wardrobe with sliding mirror doors, corner wash hand basin, wooden floor, radiator.
Meditation room - 27' 6'' x 13' 0'' (8.38m x 3.96m)
A wonderful addition to the property is the meditation room with wooden flooring, vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, and double glazed patio doors opening onto the rear balcony. There are three roof windows, and three radiators.
Bedroom Two - 15' 1'' x 10' 6'' (4.59m x 3.20m)
A triple aspect room with windows to the front and rear and double glazed patio doors to the balcony with close views of Glastonbury Tor. timber floor, radiator, wall mounted wash hand basin.
Bedroom Three - 9' 2'' x 8' 10'' (2.79m x 2.69m)
Timber floor, radiator, double glazed window to front.
Bathroom - 8' 10'' x 9' 9'' (2.69m x 2.97m)
The main feature of this room is the large bath with mixer tap and Mira electric shower over. Tiling to full ceiling height, double glazed window to rear, W C, bidet, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, mirror over and cupboard under, built-in glass display shelving, tiled floor.
Second floor landing
Wooden open tred staircase, door to;
Bedroom - 0' 0'' x 10' 0'' (0m x 3.05m) maximum
Double aspect to front and rear, built-in drawer unit, door to;
Cloakroom
Wash hand basin, light/extractor, built-in cupboard, low level W C.
Outside
The gardens run mainly to the front and side of the property with a further area to the rear. There are many mature shrubs trees and plants.. There is a possibility of creating off road parking, subject to the necessary planning consent
Labyrinth
A patio and seating area with well established flower borders with steps that lead down to a lawn with the focal point of a Blue Lias Labyrinth. Enclosed by mature trees and shrubs a life size stature of Aphrodite stands at the edge and a wooden dovecot to the right create a beautiful and tranquil space.
The Buddha Garden
A pergola archway and steps lead to the Buddha Garden, a circular stone area with a bronze Buddha stature at the the head and stone seating and feature wall enclosed with mature shrubs and plants. There is a further raised patio area with ornamental pond and a timber 'chinese' style bridge, raised well stocked flower boarders, stone archway and door leading to driveway.
Courtyard
Wrought iron archway and door lead to a courtyard with the focal point of a crystal inlaid mosaic star with well stocked raised stone flower beds stone steps and double painted wrought iron gates leading to;
Garden Rooms
Tibetan Room - 18' 5'' x 9' 3'' (5.61m x 2.82m)
Glazed door, timber ceiling with two skylights to the front, two radiators, door to;
En-suite
Shower cubicle with mira shower over, wash hand basin, low level W C, extractor fan, radiator, door to;
Lobby
Tiled floor, doors off leading to;
Mary Magdalene Well Room - 16' 3'' x 9' 2'' (4.95m x 2.79m)
Timber clad wall, timber ceiling, two skylights, well with ornate cover, radiator, archway to storage space, archway to;
En-suite
Pedestal wash hand basin, low level W C, separate shower with shower curtain, vinyl floor.
Boiler Room
Wall mounted 'ideal response' gas boiler, timber clad wall, radiator, tiled floor.
Sauna Room - 8' 2'' x 5' 10'' (2.49m x 1.78m)
Cedar wood sauna, timber benches, wood burner.
Treatment room - 12' 0'' x 8' 4'' (3.65m x 2.54m)
In need of some improvement. Window to rear, heated towel rail, corner wash hand basin, two radiators, tiled floor.
Property Features :
- Impressive 4/5 bed house of character
- Currently run as a healing retreat
- Open fireplace
- Oak flooring
- Three reception rooms