5 bedroom detached house for sale

A beautiful detached Somerset Farm House with five bedrooms and four bathrooms, completely refurbished to an exceptional standard, landscaped gardens. Land extends to over 2 acres including paddocks and stables. Adjoining former chapel.
Freehold

• Detached farmhouse
• Four/five bedrooms
• Fabulously improved
• Gardens of approx three acres
• Detached Chapel with planning
• Stable block


Summary: The Old Farm House is a substantial detached period house which has been subject to complete renovation and refurbishment and is now offered in exceptional order. The property occupies an elevated position with beautiful southerly views, set in grounds of approximately two acres including stunning landscaped gardens, paddocks and newly constructed stable block. Adjoining the Old Farm House and included in the sale is a former chapel with potential to convert into a dwelling, however would also suit as a self contained annexe, workshop/show rooms etc or simply further accommodation to the main dwelling, all subject to the usual planning permissions.

Internally the Old Farm House retains many original features of character including flagstone floors, exposed ceiling beams, roof trusses, as well as the addition of contemporary features such as bespoke kitchen and bathrooms. The former cider loft is now the master bedroom suite with impressive vaulted ceiling and en suite bathroom. This area of the house could potentially be annexed with a ground floor sitting room and kitchen.

Situation: Occupying a slightly elevated position along Pedwell Hill with pleasant views to the south. Situated in the Hamlet of Pedwell on the outskirts of Ashcott. Local amenities including local store, public houses and church. More comprehensive amenities can be found at Street approximately four miles distance, along with schools including Millfield Senior School.

Accommodation: (all sizes are approximate).

Part glazed entrance door leads to:-

entrance porch: Part glazed with flag stone floor and large entrance door giving access to:-

kitchen/breakfast room:

Breakfast area:22'2" x 13' (6.76m x 3.96m).

Kitchen area:11'9" x 17' (3.58m x 5.18m). Windows to front and doors onto the front terrace. Large beamed fireplace. Radiator. Four oven black Aga (gas fired), with slate recess shelving over. Bespoke kitchen by Tim Doe comprising a range of base units with Labradorite work surfaces over. Built-in slim wine cooler, dishwasher, Neff five ring electric hob and La-Germania stainless steel oven. Double aspect window to rear, exposed ceiling beams, flagstone floor. Door leading to:-

lobby: This area could possibly give access to the Chapel if required.  Elm latch door gives access to:-

inner hallway: Stairs leading to first floor, under stairs storage cupboard, oak door to:-

inner lobby: Window to rear, shelving and access to:-

shower/wet room: WC, stable door with access to the rear terrace.

Sitting room:27' x 16'11" (8.23m x 5.16m). Window to front, French doors leading to front terrace, radiator, cross beamed ceiling, superb hamstone double fronted fireplace housing cast iron double fronted multi-fuel stove, also opening in to the dining room.

Dining room:16'2" x 14'4" (4.93m x 4.37m). Windows to both front and rear, oak doorway to front terrace and glazed door to rear terrace. Two radiators, double doors accessing:-

family room/study:23'11" x 14' (7.3m x 4.27m). Window to front, French doors to rear terrace, stone flooring with under floor heating, door to:-

utility room/second kitchen area:16'8" x 7'5" (5.08m x 2.26m). Windows to side, plumbing and space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Range of base mounted units with timber work surfaces over, Belfast sink unit with stainless steel mixer. Stairs from utility area lead to first floor landing.

Rear covered porch:

First floor landing:8'4" x 8'7" (2.54m x 2.62m). Four velux roof windows and window to front, double doors opening to side and oak flooring, access to:-

master bedroom:23'11" x 15'5" (7.3m x 4.7m). Two windows to front, oak flooring, two radiators, some exposed natural stone wall, superb vaulted ceiling with six remote control roof windows, exposed roof trusses and some original beams, door to:-

en suite bathroom: Part stained glass arched window to side and further window to rear. Bathroom suite comprising low level WC, wash hand basin with cupboards under, panelled bath with shower over, ladder towel rail.

Dressing room/bedroom:17'7" (5.36m) max x 14'7" (4.45m) max. Window to front, radiator, oak flooring and exposed beams, door to:-

bathroom: Two velux windows to rear, radiator, roll top bath with claw feet, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, oak flooring, stainless steel ladder towel rail, exposed roof truss and door to:-

through bedroom:20'7" (6.28m) x 9'5" (2.87m) reducing to 5'8" (1.72m). Double aspect room with windows to rear and side, oak flooring, oak flooring, radiator, vaulted ceiling and door leading to:-

landing: With oak flooring, door to:-

bedroom:17'9" (5.40m) reducing to 14' (4.26m) x 14'4" (4.37m). Window to front, oak floor, radiator, walk-in wardrobe and door to:-

en suite bathroom: Window to front, oak flooring, pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath with shower over and fitted cupboards.

From the landing inner lobby with coat hooks, access to:-

bedroom:20'2" x 13'2" (6.15m x 4.01m). Two windows to front, oak flooring, impressive vaulted ceiling with exposed roof trusses, radiator, marble fireplace housing enamelled multi-fuel stove and large opening to:-

en suite bathroom:12'1" x 8'7" (3.68m x 2.62m). Window to side, round roll edge freestanding bath, low level WC, wet area/shower, ladder towel rail, glass sink unit with mixer tap and glass shelving below.

Chapel: The adjoining Chapel has pedestrian access from the lane with pathway leading to entrance door, flagstone floors with timber flooring over, large arched windows to either side. The Chapel could also suite a number of uses including work shop or offices. There is also potential to incorporate the Chapel into the main house for further accommodation or could form a self contained property/ annex subject to planning permission.

The Chapel could also suite a number of uses including work shop, offices, self contained annexe or further accommodation to the main dwelling.

Outside: Large vehicular entrance with parking bays, remote controlled electric timber double vehicular gates give access to brick driveway leading to large parking/turning area. Low natural stone walls and driveway bordered to one side by trained lime trees and open lawn gardens.

To the rear of the house there is a large closed terrace with natural stone walls and raised beds, steps lead to an impressive Japanese garden with gravelled/paved seating area, water tap and lighting. Natural stone mower/garden shed with potential to create summerhouse/garden room over.   In total all the grounds amount to approximately three acres.

Stable block: This newly constructed timber stable block comprises two stables, tack room and feed store. A farm gate from the orchard/paddock gives access to second paddock area.