3 bedroom detached house for sale

A charming barn conversion situated on the edge of this pretty Somerset village in gardens and grounds of 1.3 acres.

Description

The Old Barn is a charming period barn conversion offering in excess of 3,200 sq ft of versatile accommodation arranged over two floors. The property is built in attractive local stone and situated in its own gardens and grounds that amount to approx. 1.3 acres.

On entering, there is a welcoming entrance lobby leading through to the double high hall way with central staircase. There is also a spacious sitting room with feature fireplace with inset wood burner, dining room with access to the kitchen and views of the gardens and a fitted kitchen/breakfast room complete with Aga. Additionally to the ground floor is a cloakroom, practical utility room and conservatory overlooking the rear garden and countryside beyond.

To the first floor are the bedrooms. There are three very well proportioned bedrooms with the principle having a large dressing room an en suite bath/shower room. There are two further bedrooms that share a family bath/shower room as well as a walk-in airing cupboard.

Outside

Situated on the edge of Holcombe village and surrounded by glorious countryside the property is approached off a long shared driveway and enjoys gardens and grounds that amount to in excess of 1.3 acres.

To the front is a large parking/turning area with access to the covered carport and garage as well as the paddock. To the rear are glorious gardens with well managed level lawns and established flower beds. There are some specimen trees and open views of the neighbouring countryside. To the side and extending back to the front of the property is the paddock, which also enjoys open views an historic pump and is enclosed by post and wire fencing leading on to the entrance driveway.

Location

This charming barn conversion is tucked away along a long driveway on the edge of Holcombe village, to the south of Bath. The villages boasts the highly regarded Holcombe Inn and Duke of Cumberland Farm Shop & Cafe. There is also a church, recreation ground, village hall and easy access to members country club Babington House.

The market town of Frome is close by offering a fantastic selection of shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. In addition to the market town of Shepton Mallet which offers a great range of day to day amenities. Also nearby are the cities of Bath and Wells, which both offer an excellent selection of amenities and cultural attractions. The Hauser & Wirth gallery in Bruton and The Newt in Somerset are all within easy reach.

Communications in the area are excellent with the A37 and A303 (M3), providing access to the wider motorway network. Frome, Westbury, Warminster and Castle Cary stations all provide regular rail services to London Paddington and London Waterloo.

There are good local schools in the area to include All Hallows, Downside, Wells Cathedral School, and Millfield; in addition to those in Bath and Bristol.

Square Footage: 3,289 sq ft


Acreage: 1.31 Acres

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