4 Bedrooms Detached House - For Sale
Draycott Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset Guide Price £925,000
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Nestled within the original grounds of the local Priory stands this strikingly modern home, centrally positioned and encircled by imposing stone walls, the home enjoys a rare sense of seclusion.
This modern residence is a striking presence—its bold architecture softened by beautifully...
About the Property.
Priory View was built in the grounds of the local Priory and sits amongst some of the oldest and notable property in Shepton Mallet.
Centrally positioned with vast stone walls creating a secluded boarder, this modern house is a beacon of energy amongst the landscaped gardens of which the layout is both dramatic yet whimsical and offers an immense amount of privacy.
Designed by its architect owner to deliver on efficiency as well as having a strong visual impact, it has succeeded in both, incorporating features such as optimal solar gain, high levels of insulation, and a rainwater harvesting system.
About the Inside.
At the heart of the home is a striking vaulted entrance with full height windows allowing an abundance of natural light into the core of the house, while also offering expansive views over the garden and town beyond.
Beyond this is a vast, open living space with a direct line of sight to the gardens at the rear. Full width bi-fold doors, frame the garden to one end and to the front there is a more traditional snug area.
The kitchen includes a large walk in-pantry, allowing for the neat clean lines of the fully integrated kitchen to be maintained. Equipped with Neff and Bosch appliances that include a full-size fridge, and freezer, three ovens, a five-ring induction hob and dishwasher, there is also a double door wine cooler fitted within the spacious kitchen island and a further glazed door onto the rear patio.
The study has been equally considered with plenty of space for a library and furniture whilst enjoying inspiring views to the gardens at the front.
There are a cloakroom and cupboard and besides this a large utility/boot room with an external door leading to a high practical covered entrance.
A highly sculptural staircase ascends through the double-height entrance space to a first-floor balcony which ensures the natural light continues to flow through all levels of this remarkable home. The bold curvature of the staircase is relayed in the ensuite bathroom the primary bedroom. This contrasts beautifully against the full wall of floor to ceiling wardrobes.
The carpentry is worth noting throughout with much of the internal woodwork designed and imported from Portugal, the consistency of the timber and craftsmanship flows through every room and every piece.
There are two further ensuite bedrooms, and a fourth bedroom is used as a dressing room with additional wardrobes and a dresser in place.
About the Outside.
Beside the house is a home office that presents a multitude of uses. This impressive, detached studio has its own kitchen and cloakroom and would work very well as a gym or creative space.
The garden design has managed to incorporate much of the historic planting and trees alongside more exotic fauna. The landscaping leads us around formal terracing and private nooks and an upper tier delivers a striking view of the house and gardens from a second garden studio and decked seating area.
A small stone outbuilding sits at the entrance to the private sweeping driveway and there is parking for several vehicles. Electric charging is in place and makes use of the solar power, along with external lighting and channelling in place to add electric gates and an intercom system if desired. A Sonos speaker system connects the ground floor and the main ensuite bathroom too. There is underfloor heating to the entire ground floor and upstairs bathrooms and the home benefits from an air source heat pump alongside solar panels and a rain harvesting system.
The flow of light and space around this home can be felt immediately as can a wonderful sense of sanctuary.
