5 bedroom character property

Old Millands house is a picturesque 5 bed family house that nestles entirely within its own land in the heart of Lower Somerton. Originally dating from 1749, the house was extended in the 1990s and benefitted from a new roof just 2 years ago. What sets this house apart however is its location in the midst of Somerton, yet it sits in just under three acres of land and gardens. It also comes with four stables and a tack room that adjoins a pretty paddock offering the opportunity for a wide variety of equestrian activities. This is a fine family house in an unusually beautiful setting.

A private drive runs amidst a canopy of mature trees and culminates in a pretty gravelled turning circle with parking for several cars. The front door is situated in the West facade of the house and opens to a spacious panelled entrance hall. This in turn opens to a second hall with access to a pretty snug and the kitchen dining area at the heart of the house. The snug is warmed by a wood burning stove set within a charming stone fireplace that perfectly reflects the magnificent flagstone floor underfoot. Dual aspect windows open beneath aged oak lintels and allow natural light to pour into the room. The kitchen dining space extends to a garden room with French doors that open to the terrace, and oak beams that grace the ceiling. The kitchen itself features an oil fired aga, an array of hand-crafted units and a porcelain tiled floor. Immediately off the kitchen is a utility / boot room housed in the original stone barn that also features a fine flagstone floor and an old fireplace. The sitting room is defined by a beautiful bay window and is warmed by a wood burning stove set into the chimney breast. The views to the gardens are stunning and often include a glimpse of a king fisher or an otter.

An oak staircase rises from the hall to the first floor comprised of a principal bedroom suite, four further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom exudes real character with exposed stone walls and timber sills, and it enjoys a pretty adjacent shower room. The family bathroom is equally impressive with a claw foot bathtub, a bespoke timber vanity unit and a beautiful timber floor. All the bedrooms delight in stunning views of the gardens and grounds. Most of the doors on the first floor were specially commissioned and truly succeed in enhancing the rich heritage and character of the house.

Outside
The gardens and grounds are beautiful. To the East of the house is a pretty sandstone terrace perfectly positioned to take in views of the gardens. Well-kept lawns sweep away from three sides of the house to the rear boundary. The paddock is framed by a traditional post and rail fence and runs alongside the stable block. To the West the pretty gardens give way to a charming stone terrace complete with built in BBQ and pizza oven. Further afield the lawns sweep upwards to a barn (ideal for storing garden furniture and machinery) and a pretty copse on the boundary. To the front of the house, gates open to a hard area ideal for parking several cars or indeed a horsebox if required. Beyond is a second truly beautiful paddock that sits in the shade of native mature trees and is enhance by the stream that runs through the property. 

Whilst the stable block and the adjoining paddocks lend themselves perfectly to keeping horses, there is significant potential to redevelop the buildings given the relevant planning consents, and because it is not listed there is also scope to extend the main house.

Situation 
Old Millands House sits in an enviable position entirely within its own land and is one of a handful of pretty houses that make up Lower Somerton. It is a small, safe, and friendly community that sits alongside Somerton with all that it has to offer. The property is very unusual and particularly desirable in offering almost three acres of land and gardens in what is essentially the centre of town. Somerton, the ancient capital of Wessex is a thriving market town with a host of local amenities – and there are supermarkets in nearby Street that include Sainsburys and Lidl. Other local attractions include the White Heart pub, the Somerton recreation ground, and Somerton’s own music festival, Somerstock. Further afield are Stourhead Gardens, The Newt country house hotel and spa just outside Castle Cary, and Babington House, (Soho House’s country mansion). Fourteen miles away is the fashionable small town of Bruton with its very popular restaurant/coffee/bread shop ‘At the Chapel’ and the world-famous Hauser and Wirth Art Gallery. Bristol and Bath are within approximately an hour's drive. Transport links are excellent with Castle Cary’s mainline railway station just 9 miles away, and the A37 easily accessible to Bristol and Bath.  The A303 with direct access to London and the South West is a few minutes’ drive. 

There are a variety of excellent state and independent schools in the area including the well-respected King Ina academy. Local independent schools include Millfield Senior and Prep School, Wells Cathedral School, Downside School, All Hallows Preparatory School and Kings Bruton. State schools include Wells Blue secondary school, Crispin School in Street and St Dunstans in Glastonbury. The highly regarded Strode College is located nearby in Street.

Directions  
Post Code TA11 7AF
What three words: dignity.expansion.router

Local Authority 
Somerset Council 

Material Information
In compliance with The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team’s Material
Information in Property Listings Guidance

Part A
•Council Tax Band - F
•Asking Price - Guide Price £1,300,000
•Tenure - Freehold

Part B
•Property Type – Detached House 
•Property Construction – Standard 
•Number and Types Of Rooms - See Details and Plan, all measurements being maximum dimensions provided between internal walls
•Electricity Supply - Mains
•Water Supply – Mains
•Sewerage – Mains
•Heating – Oil fired central heating 
•Broadband - Please refer to Ofcom website. . Currently our vendor has a contract with Utility Warehouse which has proved more than adequate as regards Broadband supply. 
•Mobile Signal/Coverage – Please refer to Ofcom website. Currently various family members successfully use various different suplliers including Vodaphone and 02.
•Parking – Parking for multiple vehicles 

Part C
•Building Safety – The vendor is not aware of any Building Safety issues. However, we would recommend that the purchaser’s engage the services of a Chartered Surveyor to confirm.
•Restrictions -  We’re not aware of any significant/material restrictions, but we’d recommend you review the Title/deeds of the property with your solicitor.
•Rights and Easements - We’re not aware of any significant/material restrictions or rights, but we’d recommend you review the Title/deeds of the property with your solicitor.
•Flood Risk – Although the property lies within an area that has been assessed as being at high risk of flooding. The property has never flooded, please consult with our office for further details. 
•Coastal Erosion Risk - N/A
•Planning Permission – There are no planning permissions or applications currently affecting the property
•Accessibility/ Adaptations - N/A
•Coalfield Or Mining Area - N/A
•Energy Performance Certificate (EPC Rating) - E

Other Disclosures

No other Material disclosures have been made by the Vendor.
This Material Information has been compiled in good faith using the resources readily available online and by enquiry of the vendor prior to marketing.  However, such information could change after compilation of the data, so Lodestone cannot be held liable for any changes post compilation or any accidental errors or omissions. Furthermore, Lodestone are not legally qualified and conveyancing documents are often complicated, necessitating judgement on our part about which parts are “Material Information” to be disclosed. If any information provided, or other matter relating to the property, is of particular importance to you please do seek verification from a legal adviser before committing to expenditure.

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Council Tax Band: F
Tenure: Freehold