3 bedroom detached house for sale

WAGON HOUSE

7, THE OLD THRESHING MILL, PYLLE, SOMERSET, BA4 6SP

Castle Cary and Bruton 6 miles, Wells 8 miles, Glastonbury 11.5 miles, Bath 20 miles.

A unique, welcoming and surprisingly spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom barn conversion, in a rural location, nestled in an exclusive community of historic, former farm buildings, between Castle Cary and Wells.

The house has a reception hall, sitting room, study, kitchen/dining room, utility, cloakroom. Upstairs there are 3 excellent bedrooms, one with an ensuite bathroom with separate shower and a family bathroom with bath and separate shower which serves the other 2 bedrooms.

Outside there is an attractive, tree lined drive, communal gardens and a lawned front garden and shady courtyard area and to the rear an enclosed private garden.

There is parking beside the house and a single garage with additional parking space.

Location

The Old Threshing Mill is approached down a gorgeous, shady drive. Originally part of a ‘Model Farm’ it retains the original formal layout of stone buildings arranged around an attractive courtyard. Wagon House is one of nine unique dwellings developed in 1989 from the farm buildings.

The outlook to the front is open and not overlook and the rear garden offers great privacy whilst the house is nestled within a community which is secure and exclusive. A perfect lock-up-and-leave, or equally perfect for those who want rural life but prefer to be part of a community.

Castle Cary, with a mainline station is under 6 miles away and Bruton, with all its charms is a similar distance.

There are many excellent schools in the area and Millfield is only 10 miles west.

Description

A truly unique, traditional agricultural building, which has been converted to residential use retaining its original charm.

Oak floors throughout the ground floor set the tone for this very well-appointed property. Continuity of design is a pleasing feature with stylish and understated cloakroom and matching bathrooms and a stunning, welcoming, contemporary kitchen with plenty of space for dining.

There is underfloor heating on the ground floor for comfort and as well.

The property has been well maintained and enhanced by the current owners, with new bathrooms, kitchen and utility room. In addition, new windows and doors have been installed within the last 10 years.

Accommodation

The double timber front door opens to a generous reception hall, which has open stairs rising on the right with a roof light above flooding the stairs and hall with natural light. The hall has plenty space for coats and boots.

Double, louvre doors open, on the left, to the sitting room which has an attractive gas, log effect stove as a focal point. This stunning room can be configured as you wish. To the rear, a wall of louvre doors divides it from the versatile study. These doors concertina open, enabling it all to become one large room.

The kitchen/dining room is also located at the rear of the property, and has sleek, fitted units with ample storage, integrated appliances, including a dishwasher, microwave, small oven and grill, large oven, space for a fridge freezer, under-unit lights throughout and an attractive grey Quartz work surface. There is an induction hob with extractor above. A wide window overlooks the rear garden and there is plenty of space for a large table and chairs.

The utility room has the same fitted units, a stainless-steel sink, and spaces for a washing machine and dryer. A door leads out to the rear garden.

The ground floor accommodation flows in an appealing way from the hall, through the sitting room, to the kitchen, and back to the reception hall where there is a cloakroom.

Upstairs a principal bedroom has a surprisingly spacious ensuite bathroom with bath and separate shower. The family bathroom with bath and separate shower, is even more spacious and there are 2 further bedrooms, one of which has an enormous walk-in-wardrobe.

On the landing there’s a large store cupboard and a loft hatch opens above to a semi boarded loft.

Outside

There is parking beside the house and in front of the single garage. In addition, there is plenty of parking along the drive if required.

The front garden is lawned, and the enclosed rear garden is gravel and paved. Established laurel hedges offer great privacy, and a range of potted plants and foliage creates flexible, intimate areas of tranquillity and privacy. In the centre a pergola is a charming, shady place for seating whilst a sunny, west facing terrace is perfect for evening meals.

Other Points

Leasehold 968 years remaining. The freehold is owned by the management company made up of all the owners, so there is no landlord.

There is no Ground Rent, however, there is a £80 monthly Service Charge for buildings insurance, maintenance of communal areas and lighting and power for communal digester.

Mains gas, water and electricity. Private drainage with a communal digester. EPC rating C. Council Tax Band E.

ABOUT THE AREA

Situated near the rural hamlet of Pylle, yet well placed for road access down the A37 to the A303. The area offers an excellent farm shop, a church, café and several other businesses along the A37. In addition, the mainline station to London Paddington can be found within easy reach in the pretty town of Castle Cary. Other towns nearby are Shepton Mallet, Wells and Yeovil, whilst further to the north are the major centres of Bristol and Bath. The area is well served with both state and public schools including Millfield and Wells Cathedral School.

Directions

From Shepton Mallet take the A37 south. At the second roundabout take the 2nd exit and continue south on the A37 for approx. 1.2miles. Turn right into Hedge Lane and continue for 500mts and the drive to The Threshing Mill is on your right. The propery is on the right before you go through the archway.