3 bedroom detached house for sale

DAISY FARM, NEWTOWN,

PANBOROUGH, WELLS BA5 1PW

An exceptional south-facing eco home, offering flexible 2/3 bedroom accommodation centred around a light-filled open-plan living space with stunning south facing views. The property is of straw bale construction, combined high-performance triple-glazed hardwood windows, heat recovery ventilation and as well as a woodburner. With an advanced sustainable specification including PV and thermal solar panels, Tesla Powerwall with EV charging point, rainwater harvesting supplying the washing machine and composting toilet, and a thoughtfully planted garden with fruit and native trees — creating a beautifully efficient and forward-thinking rural home.

Guide Price £695,000

Location

The property is located in an elevated position on the southern sides of a quiet no through lane in the hamlet of Panborough, between the charming Cathedral City of Wells and the popular village of Wedmore.

Panborough and the other villages and hamlets close by have a vibrant and varied selection of classes, events and activities, many of which draw people from far and wide. The extremely popular Sheppey in Godney is only a couple of miles to the south and all other facilities including a cinema, various supermarkets, schools and restaurants can be found in Wells. Panborough is surrounded by open countryside which is traversed by footpaths and droves and the house enjoys wonderful views of the Mendip Hills to the north and Glastonbury Tor to the south.

Description

Set within an idyllic and elevated south facing position down a quiet no through road, this exceptional eco home presents a rare opportunity to acquire a thoughtfully designed home with sustainability and comfort in mind.

Constructed using highly efficient strawbale methodology, which uses tightly packed wheat straw bales as sustainable, high-insulation building blocks for walls, which is then in turn plastered with clay, the property offers impressive thermal performance alongside a wonderfully tactile, natural aesthetic. The home is centred around a beautifully proportioned open-plan living space that forms the true heart of the home. The house is arranged over two floors with emphasis on the views to the South. The flexible accommodation is currently arranged as three bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor.

Flooded with natural light from the south-facing orientation, the principal living area enjoys far-reaching, uninterrupted views across the surrounding landscape with views towards Glastonbury Tor in the distance. Triple-glazed hardwood windows frame the outlook superbly while contributing to the home’s outstanding energy credentials. A woodburner provides a warm focal point for the cooler months, complementing the mechanical heat recovery ventilation system which ensures year-round comfort and excellent air quality.

The property has been carefully equipped for low-impact modern living. Photovoltaic and thermal solar panels work in tandem with a Tesla Powerwall battery system, while rainwater harvesting with tank storage supplies both the washing machine and the composting toilet. An EV charging point further underscores the home’s forward-thinking credentials.

Externally, the garden has been sensitively cultivated with a variety of fruiting and native trees, creating a space that is both productive and sympathetic to local biodiversity. It is a setting that feels private, peaceful, and connected to the surrounding environment.

In all, this is a quietly remarkable home — well considered, highly efficient, and perfectly suited to buyers seeking a more sustainable way of living without compromising on comfort, light, or outlook.

Accommodation

From the driveway parking steps lead down to the entrance hall with double internal doors ensuring minimal heat loss. There is also level access leading round to the garden terrace and further entrance. The design of the house is centred around the open plan living space on the ground floor, with tiled fully insulated floors, with Douglas Fir trusses, Oak doors and Elm bench seating. The kitchen area has Oak units with a large central island, a Stoves range cooker with electric ovens and gas hobs, a centrally placed woodburner that feeds into the heat recovery system to complete this open living space. Doors lead to the garden room which in turn leads to the garden and is currently arranged as a rear entrance with level access from the parking area.

A utility room complete with shower, toilet and plumbing for a washing machine which can be run using the harvested rainwater should you wish or switched to mains water. A large walk in cupboard housing the electrics and useful storage/larder cupboard.

Stairs rise to the first floor to a light bright landing area currently arranged as additional seating or could make a fabulous study/studio area taking in the stunning views with double doors with a Juliet balcony and Sedum living roof.

The main bedroom with its ensuite complete with shower and basin and south facing views, a further double bedroom to the south side of the property along with a further study/bedroom and large family bathroom with bath, composting toilet, bidet and basin complete the first floor.

There is access to large storage areas in the eaves that houses the heat recovery along with fully boarded storage area.

Outside

The garden and terraces have been arranged to maximise the view as you would expect. A large panoramic view over the levels and the hill beyond and a magical view of Glastonbury Tor. The terrace leads down to the garden with mature trees, a pond and wooded area. There is an additional area of garden to the rear of the property complete with additional parking, raised beds and more fruit trees including plum, apple and pear. A large cabin with electricity could be used for a variety of things including a fabulous work from home or additional occasional accommodation. The garage houses the Tesla powerwall complete with EV charging point.

Tenure and other Points

Freehold. Mains water and electricity. Photovoltaic and Thermal Solar panels (£3000 FIT), Rainwater Harvesting and water storage. Biodigester sewerage treatment plant. EV charging point, Tesla Powerwall. Council Tax Band F. EPC rating B.

Directions

Take the B3139 from Wells towards Wedmore. As you enter the village of Theale turn left at Snake Lane towards Bagley. At the top of hill turn left again and follow the lane and Daisy Farm can be found at the end.

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About the area

Panborough is a small village lying between the Cathedral City of Wells and the historic village of Wedmore. It shares many community activities with Theale, a short walk away, with its village hall, church and playground regular events including a film club and community café as well as the annual flower show and pantomime.

The Saxon village of Wedmore is a delightful and extremely active centre and in many ways is an archetype of an English village. There are historic buildings including the medieval church next to an old coaching inn, a general store/newsagent, post office, butchers, chemist, various other interesting shops, plus pubs, restaurants and tea rooms. There is a wide range of cultural and sporting activities including football and cricket clubs, tennis, bowls, golf, opera.

Wells is the smallest city in England (population about 11,000) lying in beautiful countryside between the Somerset Levels and the Mendip Hills – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Wells medieval centre has local markets twice a week, good restaurants, a thriving high street and many important ancient buildings, including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace and gardens. There are four major supermarkets on the edge of the city. Wells Leisure Centre has the usual facilities of gym and swimming pool to add to Wells Rugby Club, Tennis club, Bowling club and Golf course. Throughout the year Wells hosts festivals for Music, Literature, Art and Food, and has twinned links with Burgundy, the Rhineland and Northern Italy. There are many societies and clubs for those who would like to join a diverse social community.

The major towns of the area, Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance. There are excellent state & independent schools in the area which include several good primary schools, Wells Blue School, Strode College, Wells Cathedral School, Downside, All Hallows and Millfield .

Wells is a transport hub for bus services, including daily services to London. Main line trains run from Castle Cary and Bristol International Airport is 35 minutes drive away.

Important Notes

Please see all the notes below – particularly the section referring to identity and AML requirements

Identity verification & Anti Money Laundering (AML) Requirements.

As Estate Agents we are require by law to undertake Anti Money Laundering (AML) Regulation checks on any purchaser who has an offer accepted on a property.

We are required to use a specialist third party service to verify the purchaser(s) identity.

The cost of these checks is £60 (inc. VAT) per person. This is payable at the point an offer is accepted and our purchaser information forms completed, prior to issuing Memorandum of Sales to both sellers and buyers and their respective conveyancing solicitors. This is a legal requirement and the charge is non-refundable.

P.S.

A few extra comments.

Mortgages – we can help.

Bridging loans – We can help.

Moving house is complicated and stressful when a sale and purchase needs to be tied together in terms of finance and timing.

Sometimes we can negotiate an agreement to suit both sellers and buyers.

Sometimes a bridging loan can solve problems and remove stress.

Call us for information on any of these points

Property Details

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VIEWINGS

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Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR.