4 bedroom detached house

OLD FARM, SOUTH BARROW, BA22 7LN

A Grade II listed thatched cottage with a detached one-bedroom annexe, situated in the picturesque village of South Barrow.

This beautifully restored property combines the charm of its historical features with the convenience of modern living. It has characterful accommodation including an entrance hall, sitting room, drawing room, dining room, kitchen, utility, cloakroom, porch, four double bedrooms, and two bathrooms.

There is a separate one-bedroom annexe, ample parking and a generous one-acre garden. This property offers versatility as a family home and opportunity for a holiday let business or multi-generational living.

Accommodation

Old Farm is a magnificent period property, thought to date back to the early eighteenth century. The main house features a thoughtfully refurbished interior to revive its period charm and take advantage of the beautiful period features. The heart of the home is a handcrafted solid wood kitchen with oak and granite worktops, complemented by an oil-fired two-oven AGA. A stable door opens to the outdoors, while a utility room provides additional practicality. Steps lead seamlessly into the dining room, creating a flowing space that is ideal for entertaining. The dining room has flagstone flooring, an exposed ceiling beam, a pretty window with a window seat, and an inglenook fireplace with an inset wood-burning stove.

From the dining room, a door connects to the central hallway, granting access to the family room, the sitting room, and the staircase to the upper floor. The sitting room is a later addition and a bright, inviting space with a triple aspect overlooking the garden, while the family room, located in the oldest part of the house, showcases original character details including magnificent plank and muntin screening and an immense inglenook fire with bread oven and roaring wood burning stove. The room is also finished with more recently added parquet flooring too, all adding to the rustic elegance of the property.

Upstairs, the property includes four spacious bedrooms. The master bedroom benefits from an en suite bathroom featuring a roll-top bath, twin basins, and exposed beams, offering a peaceful retreat. A family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms, while the landing has been transformed into a bright, airy study, ideal for remote working.

Annexe

The annexe provides self-contained accommodation on a single level, making it ideal for holiday lets, additional income, or multi-generational living. It includes an open-plan kitchen, dining, and sitting room with a log burner and French doors that open to a low-maintenance enclosed garden. The kitchen is modern and well-equipped, featuring ample storage, integrated appliances, and a central island. A spacious double bedroom with an en suite shower room completes this adaptable space. The annexe has its own central heating, electric, and water supply, ensuring flexibility and independence.

Outside

The property is set within approximately one acre of garden, offering privacy and space for various outdoor activities. The grounds include productive vegetable patches, patio areas, ponds, fruit trees, and rolling lawns interspersed by mature trees and shrubbery.

Practical features include off-road parking for multiple vehicles, with designated spaces for both the main house and the annexe. Several outbuildings adjoin the annexe, including two garages with double doors, a workshop, and a storage area, offering potential for a range of uses.

Directions

For navigation, use the What3Words location: ///thrashed.outlined.centuries. From Sherborne, follow the Marston Road to the A359. Pass through Marston Magna and Queen Camel, then turn toward Sparkford before taking a left to South Barrow. The property is on the left as you enter the village.

About the area

Old Farm is located right in the heart of the village of South Barrow which is a small rural village, conveniently located just 2 miles from the Sparkford connection of the A303. The nearest town is Castle Cary.

Castle Cary is described by Sir Nikolaus Pevsner, the eminent architectural historian, as Somerset's prettiest town, set in beautiful unspoilt countryside. The town is characterised by period buildings constructed of the distinctive honey-coloured stone for which the area is well known. It remains a delightful small market town with a number of traditional shops and boutiques within the Conservation Area in which a policy of strict planning control operates to prevent inappropriate development. These shops cater for most everyday needs whilst Shaftesbury, Glastonbury, Street, Wells, Frome, Wincanton, Sherborne and Yeovil are all close by and Salisbury, Taunton, Bath and Bristol are in easy driving distance.

“The Newt in Somerset” just outside Castle Cary is home to beautiful countryside walks set in the grounds of a Georgian country estate. Within the estate, there are a Hotel & Spa, Farm shop, restaurants and house & garden shop.

On the outskirts of Castle Cary is the railway station, which has a direct line to Paddington. There are excellent state schools in the area - Ansford Academy boasts excellent exam grades and independent schools include the Sherborne and Bruton schools, Millfield, the extremely local and highly regarded Hazelgrove.

Directions

For navigation, use the What3Words location: ///thrashed.outlined.centuries. From Sherborne, follow the Marston Road to the A359. Pass through Marston Magna and Queen Camel, then turn toward Sparkford before taking a left to South Barrow. The property is on the left as you enter the village.

Services

Mains water and electricity. Oil central heating.

Tenure: Freehold

• Services: Mains electricity and water, oil central heating, and a sewerage treatment plant.
• Broadband: Ultrafast broadband is available.
• Council Tax Band: F (Somerset Council).
• Planning permission was granted for a rear extension.
• A public right-of-way crosses the driveway to the neighbouring fields.

Important Notice

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