4 bedroom house for sale

A substantial 4 bedroom barn conversion with versatile and spacious accommodation, landscaped gardens, parking and garaging. Located in the popular village of Ilchester. Offered for sale with no onward chain.


A rare and excellent opportunity to purchase an incredibly unique and truly adaptable former barn which occupies a private position close to the centre of Ilchester and was converted to a residential dwelling in the 1980’s.

The current property was constructed around 1850 using Blue Lias stone from the Nunnery which occupied the site from the 1200’s, of which the ruins still stood until the late 1700’s. Trinity Barn was so named in the early 1980’s as a result of being a farmyard which consisted of buildings in three parts and its original owners being Trinity College, Cambridge.

This wonderful family home offers an abundance of character and charm throughout, owing to the inclusion of numerous reclaimed and bespoke features throughout the property. These include stained glass windows, a wooden staircase and wooden carvings, a stone fireplace and many more.

The extensive range of accommodation, additional rooms and outbuildings provides a great deal of flexibility and potential for conversion into annexed accommodation with separate access. Along with scope for incorporation into the main dwelling or to generate holiday let income (subject to the necessary consents).

Upon entering Trinity Barn you are greeted by a stunning reception hall, the focal point of which is the stained glass window depicting Sir Galahad. There is also a delightful Oak staircase and Mahogany flooring.

The generously proportioned sitting room features Oak parquet flooring and Elm ceiling beams along with a beautiful stone fireplace, believed to originate from a house in Wales which has a wood burning stove inset.

The open plan kitchen/dining room offers a wonderfully sociable area for family meals and entertaining with ample space for dining furniture. The kitchen area comprises a range of bespoke Oak units with solid Ash work surfaces, an electric hob and a gas fired Rayburn. This provides the central heating for the property and can also supply domestic hot water.

Beyond the kitchen is a good sized utility room with further fitted cupboards and a sink unit as well as ample space and plumbing for additional appliances and a door to the downstairs WC.

Also situated on the ground floor is a separate study which overlooks the charming rear garden and is divided from the kitchen by screening which has been formed from antique altar rails.
From the kitchen, a rear porch leads into the fully glazed garden room which benefits from underfloor heating along with pleasant views across the rear garden. A bi-fold door provides direct access onto a patio area outside.

The impressive Oak staircase rises to an attractive and naturally light galleried landing on the first floor which features a vaulted ceiling and overlooks the large stained glass window in the entrance hall below.

There are four double bedrooms, all of which feature exposed ceiling beams and enjoy lovely views of the rear garden and river beyond.

The master bedroom is very well proportioned and includes built in wardrobes as well as an en-suite bathroom. This comprises a bath with shower over, wash hand basin with vanity unit and a WC. The second bedroom at the other end of the property benefits from a good size walk in wardrobe.

The spacious family bathroom comprises a corner bath, separate corner shower enclosure, wash hand basin with vanity unit, WC and an airing cupboard which houses the electric immersion tank.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
We understand that all mains services are connected to the property. Gas fired central heating via the Rayburn, this can also supply domestic hot water along with a separate electric immersion tank.

Somerset Council—Band F.

Trinity Barn is situated close to the centre of Ilchester, itself a well served local village that benefits from excellent communication links via the A303. The village of Ilchester offers a local range of services to include a convenience store/petrol station, hotel, public houses, Italian restaurant amongst others. The larger commercial town of Yeovil is approximately a 10 minute drive to the south, whilst the historic abbey town of Sherborne is also a short drive away. There are excellent schools in the area, both state and private with numerous village primary schools within striking distance. In the private sector the well-regarded prep school, Hazlegrove, is a few minutes drive along the A303. Sherborne has prep and senior schools for both boys and girls together with Leweston just south of the town.

Trinity Barn is situated off a private lane and is approached via a large courtyard to the front of the property. This provides ample parking opportunities as well as access to the double garage, former stables and former pull through/carport.

The main garden is situated at the rear of the property and comprises a patio adjoining the garden room together with a large lawned area. This is divided by a timber archway and enhanced by an array of established planted borders and enclosed in stone walling. Towards the rear, the gardens drop down to the River Yeo where a second patio offers a charming, secluded seating area.

OUTBUILDINGS/STUDIOS
The double garage is easily accessed via two separate doors, one of which is electric, this provides secure car storage or an ideal workshop space with both light and power connected. There is internal access to the kitchen along with a pedestrian door opening to the front courtyard.

The adjoining former stables comprises a raised platform within the original loose boxes with two stable doors, a charming cobbled floor, light and power connected along with electric night storage heating. This space provides excellent storage facilities as well as potential for conversion to an office/home working area.

The two studios are situated above the garage and former stables and benefit from separate access via a set of external steps or via a staircase from inside the garage. These two rooms have formerly been used by the previous owners as an artistic studio and workshop space but provide a wonderful degree of flexibility for purchasers to adapt the space to suit individual requirements.
Both rooms feature beautiful vaulted, beamed ceilings with electric night storage heaters connected. The first studio room also comprises a kitchenette and a separate WC.

AGENTS NOTES
The private driveway is subject to a pedestrian and vehicular right of way in favour of Castle Farmhouse, College Barn along with a public footpath which runs up the lane.

The property benefits from fishing rights.

We have been advised that the former pull through/carport, previously had planning consent for conversion to living accommodation offering additional scope for the expansion of the property if required.