A fantastic opportunity to finish the restoration of the beautiful unlisted 4 - 5 bedroom former farmhouse, in this popular village between Castle Cary and Somerton.

HOME FARM, CHURCH LANE, EAST LYDFORD, TA11 7HD
A fantastic opportunity to finish the restoration of the beautiful unlisted 4 - 5 bedroom former farmhouse, in this popular village between Castle Cary and Somerton. The property has been subject to extensive improvements and now requires a further scheme of refurbishments to finish this superb restoration project. The characterful accommodation includes a kitchen dining room, sitting room, snug/study, utility, cloakroom, five bedrooms, two en-suites and a Jack and Jill style family bathroom. Outside there is ample parking, a carport/store offering a wealth of potential for other uses (stp) and a good sized rear garden.

About the area
East Lydford is a small Somerset village in beautiful countryside between the towns of Wells, Somerton, Glastonbury and Castle Cary. The villages of East and West Lydford are centred on the old Parish Churches and bridges over the River Brue and have a very active community with a good number of societies and organisations. Within a few minutes is a small local Budgens supermarket which also provides newspapers, off licence etc. There are many good pubs and restaurants in the area, the closest being the Cross Keys pub within walking distance. Wheathill Golf Club is also within a couple minutes drive. The major towns of the area being Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance and Castle Cary station (10 mins) has a main rail line to London. There are good state and independent schools close by including Keinton Mandeville C of E primary, Strode College, Millfield, Sherborne, Wells Cathedral, the Bruton schools, Downside and Hazlegrove.

Accommodation
Home Farm is a handsome, not listed former farmhouse constructed of local Blue Lias stone under a slate tiled roof; this is the first time in over 70 years that this property has come to the market and this is testament to what a lovely family home it is. The property has been subject to considerable structural renovations inside and out, although much of the cosmetic work remains unfinished. This is a superb opportunity for a buyer to place their own stamp on a property which offers a wealth of potential and is ideal for a family thanks to the substantial accommodation.The property is accessed predominantly from the rear as a path leads through the garden and up to the french doors at the back of the kitchen. The kitchen has plenty of character with a wood-fired Rayburn and a flagstone floor. There is a dual aspect and a Rangemaster cooker with gas hob. Within the kitchen there are plenty of units and a kitchen island providing addition storage and worktop space. Adjoining the kitchen is a utility/boot room.

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A corridor with encaustic floor tiles leads down to the sitting room which has flagstone flooring, an open fireplace and storage within the alcoves. There is a further reception room across the hall which could be used as either a study or snug having a flagstones and stone fireplace with an inset wood burning stove. At the end of the corridor is the main entrance hall with plenty of room to store coats and boots and a cloakroom. Upstairs there are five bedrooms, two with en-suites and a family bathroom which has Jack-and-Jill access into one of the other rooms. The master bedroom has a pretty feature fireplace and a sash window with window seat looking out to the front. The adjoining en-suite has a shower, basin, toilet and airing cupboard. The family bathroom links into one of the bedrooms in a Jack-and-Jill style and services two other bedrooms too. There is also a guest bedroom with en-suite shower room. Above the first floor accommodation there are two separate attic areas, providing potential to add further accommodation if desired (STP).

Outside
The gardens at Home Farm lie to the rear of the property, enjoying good privacy. Like the interior of the house, the external areas could also benefit from some improvement but offer great potential for a lovely family friendly area with many places in which to sit and enjoy the sunshine as well as the chance to revive the existing vegetable patches. There are several beautiful trees and shrubs and high mixed hedgerows and a low stone wall form the perimeter with a pedestrian gate and separate vehicle access leading in. The vehicular access way opens into a gravel parking area in front of the double car port and adjoining this is a store; together these outbuildings can provide flexibility for a multitude of uses and even potential for further development subject to obtaining any necessary consents. *The driveway from Church Lane leading up to the access way is owned by the neighbouring property, over which Home Farm has a Right of Access.

Services
Water is heated by immersion. Electric night storage-heaters. Wood-fired Rayburn in kitchen. Calor Gas fired Range cooker. Mains water and electricity.

Please Note
Photo 21 of the garden was taken in May 2020

Important Notice
Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. VIEWINGS - interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.

Tenure: Freehold