5 bedroom detached house for sale

This detached period former farmhouse enjoys a delightful rural position along Church Lane, standing within gardens of approximately 0.33 acres. The property offers five bedrooms and three reception rooms, with ample driveway parking and far reaching views across open countryside. Character features remain throughout, while the accommodation provides flexibility for family living. From the first floor balcony, views extend across the garden, neighbouring fields and towards Glastonbury Tor in the distance.

Accommodation
The front door opens into a central entrance hall where stairs rise to the first floor and doors lead to the principal ground floor rooms. The sitting room features a substantial stone inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove, two rear facing windows and an exposed brick and beam partition wall adding to the period character. From here a door leads into the snug, which could equally serve as a dining room, complete with fireplace and double doors opening into the kitchen. The kitchen is fitted with oak fronted units, incorporates an oil fired AGA, and offers space for an electric cooker and integrated dishwasher. Windows look to the front and a stable door provides side access. Also accessed from the hall is a further reception room, currently used as a family room, with a side window and double doors opening onto the patio terrace, offering flexibility as a second sitting room if required. A utility room and cloakroom complete the ground floor.

On the first floor landing, doors lead to five bedrooms and the family bathroom. The principal bedroom includes a range of mirrored wardrobes, a side window and double doors opening onto a 'Juliette' balcony, an ideal place to sit and take in the southerly views across the garden, surrounding fields and towards Glastonbury Tor. An en suite bathroom provides both a panelled bath and separate shower enclosure. Bedrooms two and three enjoy rear facing aspects, while bedrooms four and five look to the front with rural views towards the Mendip Hills. The family bathroom is fitted with a panelled bath with shower over, wash hand basin and WC.

Outside
Outside, Church Lane leads to a large driveway providing parking for several vehicles, including space for a caravan or boat. A gate opens into the garden which is predominantly laid to lawn and extends to approximately 0.33 acres. A rose walk leads to a pergola, with garden sheds positioned within the grounds. Mature planting includes roses, copper beech, silver birch and an established apple tree, alongside a variety of shrubs and flower beds. A patio terrace extends from the rear elevation of the house, offering a private space to sit out and enjoy the surrounding countryside.

Location
Meare is a rural village set on the picturesque Somerset Levels to the West of Glastonbury. The village provides primary school, Parish Church, rural store with lots of provisions and a garage. The popular towns of Glastonbury and Street together provide an attractive range of facilities. Glastonbury is best known for it's Tor and Abbey Ruins. Street is famous as the home of Clarks Shoes and Clarks factory shopping centre. Meare is also convenient for private education with Millfield school, both Senior and Prep, being within 3-5 miles, also the Cathedral school in Wells, being some 7 miles distance.

Directions
Follow the B3151 into Meare passing the landmark of the 'Abbots Fish House' on your right. Church Lane can be found a little further along on the left hand side. Turn here and the parking for Steps Farm can be found immediately along on the left hand side.

Material Information
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Identity Verification
To ensure full compliance with current legal requirements, all buyers are required to verify their identity and risk status in line with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations before we can formally proceed with the sale. This process includes a series of checks covering identity verification, politically exposed person (PEP) screening, and AML risk assessment for each individual named as a purchaser. In addition, for best practice, we are required to obtain proof of funds and where necessary, to carry out checks on the source of funds being used for the purchase. These checks are mandatory and must be completed regardless of whether the purchase is mortgage-funded, cash, or part of a related transaction. A disbursement of £49 per individual (or £75 per director for limited company purchases) is payable to cover all aspects of this compliance process. This fee represents the full cost of conducting the required checks and verifications. You will receive a secure payment link and full instructions directly from our compliance partner, Guild365, who carry out these checks on our behalf.