An exceptional equestrian property in a quiet tranquil location close to a thriving village. It includes a superb, large contemporary house, stabling, outbuildings, arena & meadows. Over 6 acres.

ORCHARD BARN, STATION ROAD, ASHCOTT, SOMERSET, TA7 9QP
Street 3 miles, Glastonbury 5 miles, Wells 11 miles, Yeovil 11 miles, Taunton 22 miles, Castle Cary 15 miles, Bristol 30 miles and the M5 9 miles. (all approx.).

Summary
An absolutely stunning barn conversion in a quiet and peaceful setting, private but not isolated, on the edge of a village just a few miles west of Street and Glastonbury. The building designed and constructed to high standards has enormous style and appeal, extensive accommodation of over 5000 sq.ft (479 sq.ms.) and includes a reception hall, a magnificent 43 ft., double height galleried sitting room, a library and a 57ft. spectacular kitchen and dining room.Other accommodation includes a master bedroom suite with dressing room & bathroom, 4 additional bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, utility room and an integral 31 ft garage and store/workshop.Outbuildings include a dutch barn, stable yard with 8 loose boxes, tack room & workshops.The house has neat manageable gardens, a riding arena (60m x 20m), meadows and paddocks. In all over 6 acres with an adjoining field also available.

Location
The property is situated just beyond the northern outskirts of the village of Ashcott which is just a few miles from Glastonbury and Street with both within a 15 minute drive. The house has an elevated position on the Polden Hills with wonderful views over the beautiful surrounding countryside. Just a couple of miles further north are two extensive nature reserves.Orchard Barn has access from Station Road which is a quiet country lane with very little traffic. The property is discrete, standing well back from the lane and looking into its own gardens and land.

Description
Orchard Barn is an exceptional property with an agricultural and industrial architectural style and design incorporating blockwork, steel portal framework, high levels of Kingspan 4/5" insulation, timber and aluminium Velfac Scandanavian windows and 6" guttering. In addition there are pv panels.Externally there is a highly functional appearance with painted and red cedar clad elevations whilst internally there is a luxurious, light and fresh environment with oak timberwork, Karndean and carpeted flooring and large windows which flood the house with sunlight.It's also noteworthy that the house is so well insulated the current owner finds the wood burner in the sitting rom heats the house throughout.

Accommodation
A front door opens into a large reception hall lined with coat and storage cupboards and doors to the a guest shower room, the garage (with electric roller doors) and a utility room opening to the plant room. At the end of the hall, double doors open to the spectacular double height sitting room with steel girders, a large wood burning stove and an oak staircase to the galleried landing. Off this room is a quiet and peaceful library and two wide archways open into the kitchen and dining room.This measures 57'3'' in length with full height windows, sliding doors and double french doors opening to the terrace. The kitchen area is very well fitted and appointed with extensive storage, granite worksurfaces and Neff Appliances including dishwasher, tall fridge, freezer, induction hob, pop up extractor and 2 ovens.

Main bedroom suite
This is entered from the sitting room and the bedroom has a full height window and door to a garden terrace and also a high pitched ceiling. Doors lead into a dressing room and a bathroom with travertine limestone tiling and twin basins.

First Floor
Approached from the galleried landing are the family bathroom and 4 bedrooms, one having an en suite bathroom. One of the bedroom has access into a large under eaves storage area.

Grounds
Electric powered gates open from the lane to a resin covered drive, flanked by an orchard, and which leads to a parking area in front of the house. The orchard and garden (walnut, pear, apple, cherry and mulberry) continue and to a large paved terrace on the south side of the house. This is an entirely private and well sheltered area which is a great sun trap. There is also a large paved and walled terrace approached from the kitchen and dining room and which has extensive views.

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The front drive leads to the house and there is also a back drive from the lane which leads alongside the garden and round to a yard where there is a 3 bay Dutch Barn. Just beyond is a walled stable yard with an extensive range of looseboxes, tack room, and workshops. The yard and buildings are ideal for equestrian use and other uses. On the roof of the stables are 16 pv panels.

The land
The property totals over 6 acres and there is an adjacent field of nearly 3 acres (wit h a field shelter)which is owned by a member of the family and which may be available to the buyer of Orchard Barn at an additional price and as a separate purchase.The main property includes a riding arena, 2 turn-out paddocks and meadows. The boundaries are indicated on one of the photos. The property in red and the additional field in blue.

Other points
Freehold. Not listed.Mains water and electricity. Private drainage by C&L Fabrication Ltd. with high grade Matrix CLF2 waste treatment plant and reed bed. Gas central heating with boiler and underfloor heating (excluding garage). Plus wood burner.PV panels on stable roof. Council Tax band G. EPC rating 89 Band (B). Produces about half the Co2 of an average household.Very good floor, wall and roof insulation, high performance glazing.Rainwater harvesting to 7,500 litre tank (plus overflow crates) providing water for house loos and washing machine - plus mains.

About the area
Ashcott is a pleasant village to the west of the towns of Street and Glastonbury and is a popular residential area with a 15th century church, village hall, playing fields, primary school, village store and a couple of pubs. It has an active friendly community of just over a thousand people. The surrounding towns are all within easy reach providing a wide range of facilities and amenities and there's easy access to the A303 and also the M5. Castle Cary to the east has a fast direct line to Paddington. The village has a well regarded primary school and there are excellent state and independent schools in the area including St. Crispins, Strode College, Millfield and Wells Cathedral School.The surrounding Somerset countryside is quite outstanding and very accessible with many footpaths and nature reserves close to hand.

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.

Directions
From Street take the A39 westwards (towards the M5) for about 3 miles, passing through the village of Walton and into Ashcott. Upon reaching the Ashcott Inn, turn immediately right into Middle Street. Continue, the lane bears 90 degrees left, proceed up the hill, turn right at the junction and pass the church (on your right). Take the next left and at the junction turn right. Orchard Barn is 500 yards or so on the left hand side.

Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold