There are two staircases providing access to the first floor, one from a traditional hallway, the other via an attractive spiral staircase rising from the study/library. There is a large characterful bathroom with exposed timbers, four double bedrooms with the master being of an exceptionally good size and two en-suites.

The gardens and grounds extend to just under four acres. There are two vehicular entrances to the house with the main entrance having a five bar gate opening to a long gravel driveway which extends to a parking/turning area. The second entrance provides access to the rear garden and two single garages. The gardens lie to the rear and side of the house and then extend to an adjoining 3.35 acre paddock which also has a separate entrance in the far corner of the field.

Overall The Old School House is a wonderful family home surrounded by glorious countryside in a quiet rural hamlet with easy access to road and rail links.

LOCATION: Parbrook is a charming hamlet situated well away from busy roads and benefiting from beautiful countryside and rural surroundings. The village of Baltonsborough is a short distance away and enjoys the amenities of a popular village school and playgroup, shop, church and public house. The countryside in the area provides excellent recreational and sporting facilities with golf courses nearby at Castle Cary and Wells, national hunt racing in Wincanton and sailing at Chew Valley Lake. The surrounding countryside is excellent for walking and riding. The region is well known for its excellent selection of schools in both the private and public sectors, in particular Millfield School (within 7 miles), Wells Cathedral School, Kings Bruton and Sherborne School for boys and girls. There are good links with the A303, which offers a direct route to the M3 and London beyond. Bristol Airport is approximately 24 miles away. The property is situated about 6.5 miles south of Shepton Mallet, Castle Cary is just 15 minutes drive away to the south-east being a delightful market town with a mainline railway line to London Paddington (approx 90 minutes). The Georgian city of Bath is within 28 miles and is famous for its Thermae Spa, retail experiences, fine dining and theatres.

SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, private drainage, oil fired central heating and telephone all subject to the usual utility regulations.

AGENTS NOTE: There is a public footpath that runs along the far end boundary of the paddock.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: F

TENURE:  Freehold       

VIEWING:  Strictly by appointment through the agents.