4 bedroom detached house for sale

A charming former farmhouse, set within a quiet countryside position between Somerton and Castle Cary.

RUBBERY FARMHOUSE, EAST LYDFORD, SOMERTON TA11 7HE
A charming former farmhouse, set within a quiet countryside position between Somerton and Castle Cary.Rubbery Farm is full of potential with options to extend or simply refurbish the main house and there are further opportunities to reap the benefits of the surrounding grounds which total approximately three-quarters of an acre.The accommodation requires some improvements and includes an entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen dining room, utility, ground floor bedroom/living room, four first-floor double bedrooms and two bath/shower rooms. Outside there are walled gardens, expansive grounds, a grass tennis court, and a studio. There is opportunity to create further parking, too. No onward-chain.

About the area
Rubbery Farm is nestled in lovely farmland and countryside on the outskirts of the village of East Lydford. 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. The house is ideally situated within the countryside with many footpaths and bridleways easily accessible from the property, ideal for dog walks and equestrian pursuits. Also 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 in Lydford and also the award winning Red Lion Inn which is also within walking distance, situated in the ever popular village of Babcary. Another great benefit of the location is access to Glastonbury 'local' resales which increases the chances of obtaining tickets immensely.

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There are many great landmarks in the area, one of which being"The Newt in Somerset" just outside Castle Cary. It is home to beautiful countryside walks set in the grounds of a Georgian country estate. Within the estate there are a Hotel & Spa, Farm shop, restaurants and house & garden shop. Rubbery Farmhouse is located within just a short drive of the estate and as a result, the occupiers benefit from membership at a greatly reduced fee.

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Another great draw to the area is the town of Bruton which dates back to Roman times and today is a charming small town with various shops and amenities, including then'Hauser & Wirth' Art & Exhibition Gallery, the ever popular dining experiences of the michelin starred "The Osip" and 'At The Chapel'.

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The major towns of the area being Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance and Castle Cary station just a 5 minute drive away has a mainline railway to London Paddington. The A37 and A303 also provide superb road links to Bristol, Bath and the south-west. There are good state and independent schools close by including Keinton Mandeville C of E primary, Strode College, Millfield, Hazelgrove, Sherborne, Wells Cathedral, the Bruton schools, and Downside.

Accommodation
Rubbery Farm is thought to date back to c.1688 and takes its name from 'Rowborough' — a medieval common pasture field. It was once the main farmhouse of a successful family farm and more recently, the property has been a well-loved family home, owned by the current owners since 2006. The property now requires some refurbishments to restore its former glory but remains very liveable. The owners have taken it upon themselves to draw up various plans; predominantly for a rear extension to make the house up to 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, for which permission has been granted. This is a unique opportunity to make your mark on an unlisted period farmhouse. The house sits centrally within its grounds built using local Blue Lias stone, with handsome elevations, adorned by wisteria under a slate tiled roof.

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A flagstone pathway leads through the garden, up to the front door which enters the welcoming entrance hall which connects the main living rooms of the house. To the left hand side there is an elegant sitting room with french doors to the courtyard at one end and a cosy seating area at the other enjoying dual aspect windows with shutters, and a fireplace with inset wood burning stove. Oak floor boards span the room. On the right hand side of the hall there is the kitchen and dining room, adjoining one-another in an open plan style. The dining room has a wood burning stove and dual aspect windows with shutters and window seats beneath. The dining room has a slate tiled floor which continues through to the kitchen where there are bespoke oak units with an inset Belfast sink and freestanding gas range cooker plus room for a full height fridge freezer. Off the back of the kitchen there is a utility room with a back door leading out to the garden.

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Internal doors lead from the utility room into the boiler room and a second living room which has also been used as a ground floor bedroom. Upstairs there are four comfortable double bedrooms, three of which with built-in wardrobes. The master bedroom is the largest of the four rooms and has an en-suite bathroom with a claw foot bath, basin and w/c. The further three rooms have access to the modern fitted shower room which has a walk-in shower, basin, w/c, and heated towel rail.

Outside
Surrounding the house there are mature, partially walled gardens which are oriented to enjoy the sun throughout the entire day. There are lawned areas, deep borders, raised beds, well-established trees and shrubbery and a beautifully maintained grass tennis court behind the house. Immediately outside the sitting room there is a sheltered courtyard which would be ideal for al-fresco dining. Within the main garden there is a large studio with a valued ceiling and french doors. The studio makes an ideal work from home space with fully fitted electricity and fibre optic broadband connected. The building is fully insulated and is ideal to suit a multitude of other uses too.

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Beyond the tennis court there is a re-wilded meadow area with meandering pathways mown into the long grass and several recently planted silver birch trees interspersed within. The meadow is bounded by a post and rail fence.

Services
Mains water and electricity. Private water treatment plant. Oil fired central heating. Tenure: Freehold. Energy Performance Rating: ECouncil Tax Band: F

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.

Council Tax Band: F
Tenure: Freehold