5 bed detached house for sale

Pitney, Langport, Somerset TA10

A detached five bedroom Grade II listed home with charming formal gardens and spacious one bedroom annexe and workshop.

The house is thatched to the front with the thatched section making up less than 25% of the roof which controls the cost and insurance.
Description


A stunning Grade II listed former farmhouse, built in 1694 on the eve of the Queen Anne era and occupying a wonderfully central position in the heart of the village of Pitney.
Approached across the front lawn, the house has a particularly handsome thatched frontage and an unmistakable sense of history. The accommodation extends to approximately 3,000 sq ft and is arranged principally over two floors, with a further attic bedroom on the second floor.
On the ground floor, the reception accommodation is arranged around a welcoming central hallway and comprises three individual reception rooms. The sitting room is a particularly impressive space, centred around a sizeable inglenook fireplace with an lpg stove, while the dining room is accessed both from the hall and the kitchen and enjoys views across the front lawn.

The day room is a later addition to the original house and provides a more informal living space, overlooking the garden and featuring a wood-burning stove.
The fitted kitchen is well equipped and includes a double Aga. The hallway leading through to a small rear porch which also serves as a useful boot room. From here, there is access to the beautiful formal walled garden.
On the first floor, the principal bedroom occupies the entire southern end of the house and benefits from windows overlooking the front. The adjacent family bathroom could, subject to the necessary consents, potentially be converted to create an en suite bathroom.
Three further bedrooms are located on this floor. Bedrooms two and three are well proportioned, with bedroom two consisting of an ensuite shower and toilet, while bedroom four is the smallest and has the added charm of a double aspect overlooking the garden. The fifth bedroom, or attic room, is situated on the second floor and is accessed via a steep staircase leading to a small landing. Despite its more unusual position, all five bedrooms are capable of accommodating a double bed.
A separate shower room completes the main house accommodation.

To the side of the house, the former coach house has been converted to create an impressive additional 800 sq ft of accommodation. Offering a degree of separation from the main house, this would lend itself particularly well to use as a granny annexe, guest accommodation or home office.
The main house and coach house share off-street parking for approximately two to three cars.
A property of considerable character and history, combining a striking 17th-century exterior with generous accommodation, useful ancillary space and a beautiful enclosed garden, all within the heart of this sought-after Somerset village.
Outside & outbuildings

The garden is currently split between charming formal garden and a cottage vegetable garden. The plot also features a large studio/workshop and various sheds.
Note : The thatched section of roof makes up less than 25% of the total roof meaning that you benefit from the look of the roof line but that specialist insurance is not required in most cases.
Situation

The attractive village of Pitney is home to St. John the Baptist Church, the Pitney Farm Shop and Café, and the well-known Halfway House, recently awarded the ‘Somerset camra Pub of the Year 2023’. There is a good mix of listed, period and modern properties in the village, providing homes for an active community centred on the church, village hall and playing field.
The busy market towns of Langport and Somerton, 2/3 miles to the East and West respectively, offer a good range of everyday amenities including shops, banking and Post Office services, doctors' and dentists' surgeries, opticians, solicitors, churches, libraries, veterinary surgeries, garages, and primary schools. Nearby Huish Academy includes a sixth form and sports centre with sporting facilities for all ages. The surrounding larger towns of Street, Glastonbury and Yeovil are within 13 miles' travelling distance.
Pitney is on a Taunton to Yeovil/Street bus route (stops at The Halfway House). There are mainline railway stations at Yeovil and Castle Cary, access to the A303 at Ilchester, and to the M5 motorway at Taunton (J25) and Bridgwater (J24).
Services & outgoings

We understand that mains electric and water are connected to the property. Mains drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Council Tax Band : Somerset Council Band G
Situation

The attractive village of Pitney is home to St. John the Baptist Church, the Pitney Farm Shop and Café, and the well-known Halfway House, recently awarded the ‘Somerset camra Pub of the Year 2023’. There is a good mix of listed, period and modern properties in the village, providing homes for an active community centred on the church, village hall and playing field.
The busy market towns of Langport and Somerton, 2/3 miles to the East and West respectively, offer a good range of everyday amenities including shops, banking and Post Office services, doctors' and dentists' surgeries, opticians, solicitors, churches, libraries, veterinary surgeries, garages, and primary schools. Nearby Huish Academy includes a sixth form and sports centre with sporting facilities for all ages. The surrounding larger towns of Street, Glastonbury and Yeovil are within 13 miles' travelling distance.
Pitney is on a Taunton to Yeovil/Street bus route (stops at The Halfway House). There are mainline railway stations at Yeovil and Castle Cary, access to the A303 at Ilchester, and to the M5 motorway at Taunton (J25) and Bridgwater (J24).