An enchanting five bedroom family house with separate annexe, situated in a peaceful and secluded setting.

Description

Grove House is a delightful and enchanting family home situated in the heart of the Somerset countryside. Believed to date from the 18th century, this wonderful family house is not Listed and offers approximately 3,250 sq ft of accommodation nestled in a delightfully peaceful setting. Adjacent to the main house is a pretty two storey outbuilding consisting of a double garage and stores below, and a studio annexe with vaulted ceilings above. Grove House is a truly special property, now in need of modernisation, and occupying an enviable position on the edge of the picturesque village of Baltonsborough.

The house is approached via an attractive winding drive that takes in the lovely surroundings and leads to a graveled area with parking for several cars. The house is entered via a large and welcoming hallway with oak beams and a fine oak staircase. From here is accessed a fabulous sitting room that features a stone built extension, with delightful views of the rear garden and an abundance of natural light. Oak beams and exposed natural stone combine to create a wonderful living space with a great deal of charm. The dining room is adjacent to the drawing room and provides oak paneling on the walls and French doors leading directly to a terrace outside. The kitchen leads from the dining room and is a comfortable size with plenty of cabinetry, an oil-fired aga and space for a dining table and chairs. Completing the ground floor is a large utility room and boot room, with a separate entrance, at the rear of the house.

The first floor provides five generous bedrooms with three bathrooms, two of which are en suite, including a Jack and Jill arrangement to two of the rooms. Leading from bedroom three is a wonderful studio room, filled with natural light, which could be utilised for a wide variety of purposes. Currently used as an art studio, this would also make a lovely playroom, family room, work space or further bedroom accommodation. Due to the lay of the land, the studio also has it’s own entrance from the garden.

The Annexe
Adjacent to the house is a very attractive stone built two-storey outbuilding. The ground floor provides a double garage and stores, whilst the first floor has been converted into loft-style living accommodation with exposed timber beams. Doors open to a south facing terrace with stunning views of the garden and the countryside beyond. The annexe has its own kitchen and shower room, making this is an ideal space to rent or use as additional accommodation.

Outside
The grounds of Grove house are magnificent and it is here that the property takes on the feeling of a mini estate. The rear garden is beautifully manicured with an extensive lawn and pretty borders that lead to the boundary of the property, and are surrounded by a mature array of trees. An attractive red brick wall marks the northern boundary and stretches to the east and to two fenced paddocks. A variety of fruit trees are dotted around the landscape whilst a babbling brook flows through the gardens. There are further impressive outbuildings in the form of a timber stable block and a charming dovecot. The grounds offer approximately three acres of total privacy and seclusion and are a delightful place to enjoy the peace and tranquility.

Location

Baltonsborough is a lively and popular village in the heart of Somerset. Local amenities include a local pub, village hall and primary school. Further shopping can be found in nearby Street, Glastonbury, the market town of Somerton and the historic city of Wells just a short drive away. Local attractions include the Glastonbury festival, the Hauser and Wirth Roth Bar and gallery in Bruton, the Kingweston Golf Club and several good local pubs and restaurants. Bath and Bristol are both approximately an hour’s drive to the North. Local independent schools include Millfield School, All Hallows prep school and Wells Cathedral. Local transport links are excellent with a mainline railway station in nearby Castle Cary offering direct services to London (Paddington) and the South West. The A37 and A303 offer good road links to London and the M5.

Square Footage: 3,250 sq ft


Acreage: 3.15 Acres