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Floorplan
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Area stats6 bedroom detached house
Study
Solar panels
Detached house
6 beds
3 baths
3046
EPC rating: C
Key information
Features and description
- Exceedingly spacious six bedroom property
- Large loft space offering further potential
- Modern building techniques and stylish interiors
- Efficient running costs with solar panels
- Quiet village location close to Bruton
- Extensive gardens and orchard
- Annexe providing versatile option for relatives, friends or as a B&B
Apple Tree House is an impressive modern property, tastefully built with period features including attractive large stone and mullion style windows under a tiled roof. It is notably spacious and presented in immaculate decorative order throughout, with most of the accommodation looking out to its delightful south facing gardens.
Internally the ground floor, with a mix of wooden, stone and slate floors, features a bespoke solid wood shaker style painted kitchen which is well equipped with an integrated Bosch dishwasher and Rangemaster. There is a large dining room with space for a table and chairs, as well as a separate study, ideal for those wishing to work from home. The fabulous dual aspect 30ft sitting room, with wood burner and doors leading out to the terraced area, allows for seamless indoor/outdoor living.
Worth a special mention is the versatile one-bedroom annexe with separate contemporary kitchen/sitting room and an ensuite shower room, beautifully decorated with Fired Earth tiles. With separate access to the gardens, this would be ideal for dependant relatives, family/friends or perhaps as a lucrative B&B enterprise.
On the first floor are six generous double bedrooms, four with fabulous views out to the gardens and fields beyond. The generous principal bedroom with walk in wardrobe and ensuite shower room, featuring underfloor heating, the highest quality Lusso Stone fittings and Fired Earth tiles, gives this room a real sense of luxury. The additional family bathroom also has both a bathtub and a separate shower cubicle.
There is a substantial loft space which, subject to any necessary planning consents, could have the potential to offer further accommodation. Solar panels, a new heating system and double glazing throughout also ensure its efficient running.
With its solid oak beams, doors, staircase and walls painted largely in Farrow & Ball, the quality of this property is truly unparalleled and the layout is one that delivers impeccably on the demands of modern day living.
Outside
The property is approached off a quiet lane with fencing and wooden gates opening onto the front garden. There is parking for cars on both sides of the property. The delightful gardens to the front have been cleverly arranged with plenty of roses, boxed hedging and a charming porch leading to the front door. To the rear is a lovely terrace for dining with the majority of the south facing grounds laid to lawn, including an attractive orchard accessed via a timber bridge over a small stream. There is an abundance of shrubs and trees, including apple, pear, willow and fir, giving all year interest and colour. The gardens are an absolute delight with a vast amount of privacy and the sweeping views of the surrounding fields beckon for leisurely walks with direct access from the property.
Without a doubt, Apple Tree House, within its plot of circa 1 acre, is a true testament to refined country living in a fabulous hamlet close to the amenities of the surrounding market towns of Bruton and Castle Cary.
Location
Lamyatt is a small and very pretty hamlet that is renowned for its great variety of events and warm hearted community. The village hall plays host to a plethora of activities, but it is possibly the annual outdoor Shakespeare production that it is most notable for, with the most recent production of The Tempest taking place under canvass, just in case.
Communications to this part of the country are excellent. From Castle Cary there are regular train services to both Waterloo and Paddington, the latter in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The A303 links with the M3, much of it dual carriageway, thus putting London within about two and a half hours' drive.
Sporting and Recreation
The area is well provided for with bridleways, quiet lanes, and footpaths suitable for cycling, riding and walking. Within close proximity lies the town of Bruton, which plays host to a plethora of attractions, cafes and restaurants, including the Michelin-starred Osip and the popular At The Chapel. The Hauser & Wirth gallery, garden, Roth Bar and farm shop, are within a short drive. Other practical needs can also be met thanks to the doctor’s surgery, pharmacy, vet, post office, several mini supermarkets, a fuel station and a multitude of independent shops. The Newt, now well renowned for its many first class attractions, is also nearby. Sailing and water sports on the Bristol Channel, Dorset coast or Sutton Bingham and Chew reservoirs. Nearby racing is at Wincanton, Salisbury and Taunton. There are also numerous golf courses in the area and theatres are at Bath, Yeovil, Bristol and Salisbury.
Education
There are good schools for children of all ages within easy motoring distance, including the Sherborne Schools' group. Nearby, Bruton is well known for its schools, most notably King's Bruton and Sexeys School - a state day/boarding school. Hazlegrove Prep School at Sparkford and All Hallows at Shepton Mallet offer further well-regarded private education locally.
Internally the ground floor, with a mix of wooden, stone and slate floors, features a bespoke solid wood shaker style painted kitchen which is well equipped with an integrated Bosch dishwasher and Rangemaster. There is a large dining room with space for a table and chairs, as well as a separate study, ideal for those wishing to work from home. The fabulous dual aspect 30ft sitting room, with wood burner and doors leading out to the terraced area, allows for seamless indoor/outdoor living.
Worth a special mention is the versatile one-bedroom annexe with separate contemporary kitchen/sitting room and an ensuite shower room, beautifully decorated with Fired Earth tiles. With separate access to the gardens, this would be ideal for dependant relatives, family/friends or perhaps as a lucrative B&B enterprise.
On the first floor are six generous double bedrooms, four with fabulous views out to the gardens and fields beyond. The generous principal bedroom with walk in wardrobe and ensuite shower room, featuring underfloor heating, the highest quality Lusso Stone fittings and Fired Earth tiles, gives this room a real sense of luxury. The additional family bathroom also has both a bathtub and a separate shower cubicle.
There is a substantial loft space which, subject to any necessary planning consents, could have the potential to offer further accommodation. Solar panels, a new heating system and double glazing throughout also ensure its efficient running.
With its solid oak beams, doors, staircase and walls painted largely in Farrow & Ball, the quality of this property is truly unparalleled and the layout is one that delivers impeccably on the demands of modern day living.
Outside
The property is approached off a quiet lane with fencing and wooden gates opening onto the front garden. There is parking for cars on both sides of the property. The delightful gardens to the front have been cleverly arranged with plenty of roses, boxed hedging and a charming porch leading to the front door. To the rear is a lovely terrace for dining with the majority of the south facing grounds laid to lawn, including an attractive orchard accessed via a timber bridge over a small stream. There is an abundance of shrubs and trees, including apple, pear, willow and fir, giving all year interest and colour. The gardens are an absolute delight with a vast amount of privacy and the sweeping views of the surrounding fields beckon for leisurely walks with direct access from the property.
Without a doubt, Apple Tree House, within its plot of circa 1 acre, is a true testament to refined country living in a fabulous hamlet close to the amenities of the surrounding market towns of Bruton and Castle Cary.
Location
Lamyatt is a small and very pretty hamlet that is renowned for its great variety of events and warm hearted community. The village hall plays host to a plethora of activities, but it is possibly the annual outdoor Shakespeare production that it is most notable for, with the most recent production of The Tempest taking place under canvass, just in case.
Communications to this part of the country are excellent. From Castle Cary there are regular train services to both Waterloo and Paddington, the latter in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The A303 links with the M3, much of it dual carriageway, thus putting London within about two and a half hours' drive.
Sporting and Recreation
The area is well provided for with bridleways, quiet lanes, and footpaths suitable for cycling, riding and walking. Within close proximity lies the town of Bruton, which plays host to a plethora of attractions, cafes and restaurants, including the Michelin-starred Osip and the popular At The Chapel. The Hauser & Wirth gallery, garden, Roth Bar and farm shop, are within a short drive. Other practical needs can also be met thanks to the doctor’s surgery, pharmacy, vet, post office, several mini supermarkets, a fuel station and a multitude of independent shops. The Newt, now well renowned for its many first class attractions, is also nearby. Sailing and water sports on the Bristol Channel, Dorset coast or Sutton Bingham and Chew reservoirs. Nearby racing is at Wincanton, Salisbury and Taunton. There are also numerous golf courses in the area and theatres are at Bath, Yeovil, Bristol and Salisbury.
Education
There are good schools for children of all ages within easy motoring distance, including the Sherborne Schools' group. Nearby, Bruton is well known for its schools, most notably King's Bruton and Sexeys School - a state day/boarding school. Hazlegrove Prep School at Sparkford and All Hallows at Shepton Mallet offer further well-regarded private education locally.
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About this agent
The beautiful town of Sherborne is centred around the Abbey, founded in 705 and renowned for its spectacular fan vaulting, and which sets the tone for the whole town which is widely known across Dorset, Somerset and the southwest for its beauty. Our office occupies a Tudor building adjacent to Sherborne Abbey in the heart of the town, and the large shop window is highly visible to both pedestrian and vehicular passing trade. It fits neatly into our regional network of Shaftesbury, Dorchester, Taunton and Exeter. Liaising with these offices, we sell all types of property throughout West Dorset, South Somerset and East Devon, including townhouses, cottages, village properties, rectories, manor houses and small farms. This area is particularly noted for its schools, beautiful coast and countryside and is much more accessible than many think, being a little over two hours from London by both road and rail. Our office personnel are carefully selected for their interpersonal skills to make the buying and selling process easier and less stressful. They all have great experience and have been with Jackson-Stops for many years, providing continuity, and know and love Sherborne and its surroundings intimately. With 44 offices throughout the country (8 in London) as well as a New Homes department in the South West and an International Office, Jackson-Stops are able to look after all of your residential property needs.