4 bed detached house for sale

Moorhouse, Butleigh Wootton BA6

Moorhouse Barn, Butleigh Wootton

Property Description: Guide price £1,000,000 to £1,250,000. Set in a rural location close to the village of Butleigh this fabulous, four bedroom, detached barn conversion with gardens and 1.5 acres of land has been renovated to an impressively high standard and enjoys stunning views over the fields and beyond.

Set in a rural location between the ever popular villages of Butleigh and Baltonsborough, this fabulous, four bedroom, detached, stone barn conversion has been renovated to an impressively high standard and enjoys stunning views over the fields and beyond. With a paved terrace, gardens and land of circa 1.5 acres the outside spaces are a rural delight.

The front door opens into a spacious light, bright, entrance hall/garden room. This leads into the large open plan kitchen/dining/living room. This spacious and impressive room has a stone tiled floor with underfloor heating giving a comfortable and efficient heat in the winter months throughout the ground floor. The kitchen area is set to the back of this room and features a well appointed handmade 'Chalon' kitchen with range cooker, space for a dishwasher and a large island. The living room has space for a seating and dining area and there is a sense of inside outside with double oak French doors opening onto a private stone patio to match the stone tiles inside.

Adjacent to the kitchen is a laundry room/utility with space for a washing machine and tumble drier as well as excellent storage. The fourth bedroom, with built-in storage, is on the ground floor and just across the hall is a stone tiled wet room.

The oak staircase leads up from the main living room to a impressive galleried central landing with glass balustrade. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms (one with en-suite), a family bathroom and a single bedroom. The views from the upstairs bedrooms are quite glorious and the west facing bedroom overlooks the attractive parcel of land belonging to the property.

This property has been renovated from a tumble down agricultural barn to an impressive and well insulated home with quality fixtures and fitting.

Outside: Moorhouse Barn sits in a plot of around 0.25 acres with additional land across the lane of circa 1.53 acres. The living room French doors open out onto the east facing paved raised terrace. The perfect spot for entertaining or a morning coffee while taking in the view. This terrace has been constructed with the potential to extend and create a garden room.

To the south a covered veranda made from oak beams and cedar provides shade in the summer and the perfect shelter from the rain. Set behind a beautiful and mature hornbeam hedge is a secluded area of the garden which is currently a fabulous and productive vegetable garden with a storage shed. There are areas of lawn, some mature trees and shrubs and a sweeping gravelled drive with parking area close to the house.

The 1.5 acres of land sits to the west of the property with access from the lane via a 5 bar gate. The land comprises of woodland with some fabulous trees including native oak and cedar, and pasture. The land is the perfect amenity space and the views of Glastonbury Tor from the top of the field make this a rural idyl.

Location: Butleigh Wootton is a picturesque, rural hamlet set between Glastonbury, Street and the popular village of Butleigh. The area is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with plenty of footpaths and country lanes to explore - perfect for walking, cycling and enjoying the outdoors. The nearby villages of Butleigh and Baltonsborough are both within walking distance.

Butleigh has a strong community and useful local facilities, including a farm shop, primary school, village hall/pavilion, and children’s playground. It also hosts a popular annual village fete. The area has a rich history, with nearby landmarks such as Butleigh Wootton Manor and St. Leonard’s Church, which dates back to the 13th century.

Baltonsborough has a good community feel, with a primary school, village shop, public house, play park and village hall and the village hosts many clubs and activities. There is an annual village show, and the beautiful 15th Century St Dunstan's church is in the heart of the village.

The location is popular with families, especially those connected to Millfield School, which is just a short drive away. There are also some excellent local places to eat and drink, including The Queen of Cups in Glastonbury, The Mitre Inn, and The White Hart in Somerton.

Clarks Village in Street is only 10 minutes away, offering a wide range of shops and restaurants. For travel, the M5 motorway is within easy reach, and Castle Cary station offers direct trains to London Paddington. Larger towns such as Bath, Yeovil and Taunton are also easily accessible by car.

Directions: SatNav = BA6 8TS / What3Words = ///rules.farm.positions

Council Tax: Band F (correct at time of marketing). To check council tax for this property, please refer to the local authority website.

Local Authority: Somerset County Council Services: Oil fired central heating, private sewerage treatment plant, mains water and electricity.

Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion.

Additional Property Notes: This property is of traditional construction with Blue Lias stone and has had no adaptions for accessibility. There is parking for up to 5 cars on the drive. Private drainage and oil central heating with underfloor heating throughout the ground floor. Well insulated property. The 1.53 acres of land has a restrictive covenant preventing residential development.

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