9 bedroom detached house for sale

An extended five bedroom period property offering flexible accommodation together with a superb kitchen, set within attractive gardens and grounds of approximately 1 acre and the benefit of a four bedroom annexe/holiday cottage. EPC Band E - Castlebrook House. EPC Band C - Bluebell House.

Situation - Castlebrook House is situated on the outskirts of this popular village with it's church and public house. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside with a backdrop of The Polden Hills and lies between the market town of Somerton and the large town of Street with it's renowned Clarkes Village Shopping Outlet together with extensive schools including Crispin School, Strode College and the prestigious Millfield School. The city of Wells is within 11 miles and Yeovil a similar distance both offering an excellent range of shopping, recreational and scholastic facilities. The A303 is within 6 miles and Castle Cary railway station is approximately a 15 minute drive providing a mainline rail link to London Paddington.

Description - Castlebrook House is centred on an extended four bedroom detached period house which has been sympathetically remodelled to create a light and airy property, retaining many of its original features yet with a contemporary twist. It is set within wonderful gardens and grounds and has the added benefit of Bluebell House, a three/four bedroom detached annexe/holiday cottage which has been cleverly converted from a large stone outbuilding that was once a garage and workshop. Both properties are set within large gardens and grounds with the backdrop of The Polden Hills and extend to approximately 1 acre.

Castlebrook House - An entrance porch protects the front door which opens into a spacious hallway with flagstone flooring, cloakroom,utility room and study. Within the heart of the house is a beautiful kitchen/diner/family room with a large glass lantern roof light and bi-fold doors opening onto the rear garden. The kitchen is fully fitted with a central island, white marble worksurfaces, double Belfast sink and Cuisine Master Range Cooker, along with a range of electrical appliances including a double fridge/freezer and adjacent larder cupboard. Door leading into the L-shaped reception room which has a separate dining/seating area with windows on two aspects including french windows to the terrace, wood floor and Inglenook fireplace fitted with a wood burning stove. Also on the ground floor is a second reception room which is currently used as a bedroom.

On the first floor are the bedrooms and bathrooms which extend up into the roof space to create vaulted ceilings and a feeling of space. They comprise a large principal bedroom with windows on three aspects, together with an en suite bathroom. Guest bedroom also with an en suite bathroom. Double bedroom, single bedroom and a family shower room.

Bluebell House (Holiday Rental) - Bluebell House has been cleverly converted from a large stone outbuilding that was once a garage and workshop and now provides a self contained annexe which currently provides an excellent income as a holiday rental property. The property has a proven income stream and is currently let out via Cotages.com for approximately 60% of the year, with the remaining 40% for family use. The cottage presently has a 5* rating from guests and is rated excellent on Trustpilot.

The accommodation offers modern open plan living/kitchen/dining room with integrated appliances, two interconnecting double bedrooms and shower room all on the ground floor. On the first floor, two further double bedrooms, one with an en suite bathroom. The property also benefits from its own private gardens which are laid mainly to lawn, are fenced giving much privacy with room for an above ground pool, badminton court and space for croquet. To the rear of the house is a useful alfresco dining room with an adjoining large patio and decking area.

Outside - Castlebrook House and Bluebell House are approached over a tarmac driveway providing parking and turning, together with gateway to the side of the house, leading to a large gravelled area. Within the gardens are two timber garden machinery stores, attractive flower and shrub borders, selection of fruit trees and various outdoor entertaining areas. In total the grounds extend to approximately 1 acre.

Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Oil fired central heating. Photovoltaic panels.
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Viewings - Strictly by appointment through the vendors selling agent. Stags Yeovil office, telephone[use Contact Agent Button].

Directions - From the A303 Podimore roundabout take the A372 towards Langport and Somerton. After a short distance turn right onto the B3151 signposted Somerton and Kingsdon. Follow the road for approximately 5 miles heading towards Street and on entering Compton Dundon, Castlebrook House will be seen on the right hand side just after passing the village sign.

Flood Risk Status - None -