3 Bedrooms Detached House - For Sale
Old Wells Road, Cranmore Asking Price £795,000
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A superb opportunity to acquire a beautifully converted barn, completed by the current owner in 2022 and offering a very stylish and modern rural property in a tranquil rural setting with a large, enclosed paddock.
Set within impressive wrap-around gardens and boasting extensive outdoor space, outbuildings, ample driveway parking, and over four acres of enclosed paddock, this three bedroom property is ideal for those seeking space, privacy, and countryside views.
Thoughtfully designed to suits its rural position, the layout ot this house is perfect with a boot room/utility postioned just off the entrance hall and three spacious bedrooms to one end of the property.
The three bedrooms include a principal suite with en-suite bathroom and dressing area. Two further bedrooms are all are accesed via the beautifully bright and spacious entrance hall. There is a family shower room and both bathrooms are finished with Karndean flooring.
Away from the bedrooms, the expansive living space is subtly zoned with an impressive kitchen to one end and sitting room to the other and with oak-effect flooring throughout.
The kitchen is simply beautiful and has been fully fitted with an array of bespoke wooden shaker style cabinets with natural wood surfaces and integral fitted appliances including microwave, dishwasher and range cooker and space for an American sized fridge freezer.
A central island provides additional storage and a breakfast bar. There is plenty of space for the dining table, overlooking the side aspect and with views out over the paddock.
The sitting room is centred around a wood-burning stove and french doors open directly onto the patio and gardens.
This is a highly efficient property with LPG central heating via an underground Calor-serviced tank,. It is well insulated with premium building components that have managed to retain the character of the original barn but with a practical and energy efficient finish. There is mains water and electric and private drainage in the form of a new septic tank.
The immaculate gardens elegantly wrap around the property, offering multiple private seating and entertaining areas with uninterrupted views over the surrounding countryside. A separate enclosed allotment area provides space for home-grown produce.
The entire property is boundary is fenced or hedging and access onto the vast gravel driveway is via wide electric gates.
Next to the house is an attractive and substantial storage barn, workshop and carport with electric and water supply making this a very useable space indeed.
The properties desirable postion next to the paddock makes this a perfect home for those wanting a small holding, or for equestrian use. The secure paddock runs over four acres of level and well managed land. An electric water supply to the far end and a water supply makes this an extremely versatile proposition.
About the Area.
Situated just off the Old Well Road, close to Cranmore and Stoke St. Michael and within easy reach of the market towns of Frome and Shepton Mallet which provide a range of independent shops, restaurants and theatres. Local primary schools can be found in nearby Leigh on Mendip and Stoke St Michael and the renowned private school All Hallows nearby in Cranmore.
Shepton Mallet is a vibrant and historic market town which has a heritage dating back to Roman times. The River Sheppey runs through the town and the Mendip Hills, which as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) lies to the north. The town has a wealth of retail outlets including independent boutiques, cafes and bars. The Charlton House Hotel & Spa is nearby with its award-winning restaurant in an elegant country house. Many cultural events are held throughout the year including the Lantern Festival, The Snowdrop Festival and the annual Carnival.
The iconic town of Glastonbury is only six miles away, and the energetic cities of Bristol and Bath, easily accessed via the A37, are both under an hour away with excellent rail links to London. Castle Cary provides the closest rail links and is only 7 miles away. The A303 and the M4 are easily accessible and there are air links via Bristol Airport.
Useful Information.
Postcode - BA4 4GD
Local Authority – Somerset Council
Council Tax - D
Energy Performance Certificate Rating - D
Services – Main Water, Private Drainage, Underfloor central heating and hot water is fuelled via an LPG heating system. An underground LPG tank has been installed which operates on a monitored, automatic LPG home delivery system.
Tenure - Freehold
Viewings - Strictly by appointment with the Vendors agent Killens
