Property description
Nestled within the heart of the village of Pilton and steeped in history is this seven bedroom family home with potential for B&B usage. Sitting room with woodburner, spacious country style kitchen/dining room. Parking for several vehicles, garage and gardens. EPC Rating E.
DESCRIPTION Nestled within the heart of the village of Pilton and steeped in history is this seven bedroom family home with potential for B&B usage. The property has been used as a shop, bakery and most recently run as a B&B by the current owners with the world renowned Glastonbury Festival being within easy walking distance. The house dates back to the 1780\‘s with modernisation and bespoke joinery been installed more recently. The house comprises an entrance hall with a downstairs w/c with wash hand basin and two bespoke cupboard for shoes and coats. The large open plan kitchen/dining/family room with flag stone floors, exposed beams, solid wooden units, granite worktops, double Belfast sink, door onto the lower courtyard and ample space for a dining table and sofa. A sitting room has a delightful curved wall, flag stone floors and wood burner. From the first floor landing a door leads out to the graveled parking area and gardens. The first floor is set in two wings, the left featuring two double bedrooms and the family bathroom and the right having two further double bedrooms, the larger having an ensuite shower room and built in wardrobe. The second floor was designed by the current owners as B&B accommodation and comprises a large double bedroom with private bathroom room and a further two double bedrooms both with ensuites.
OUTSIDE The property has a large graveled parking area to the rear which can accommodate 5/6 cars enclosed by a five bar wooden gate. A bespoke wooden bridge provides access into the first floor of the house. The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn with shrubs, trees, hedging and garden shed. The lower patio has access from the side of the house and the kitchen/dining room, it currently has a summerhouse and woudl be a perfect place for outside furniture and entertaining.
LOCATION The characterful Mendip village of Pilton lies just two miles south-west of Shepton Mallet and five miles north east of Glastonbury. The village, popular with home buyers due to its convenient location (close to the A361 & A37) and picturesque properties, is most famous for being the home of Glastonbury Festival. Pilton has a public house, village hall, Grade I Listed church, playing fields and an active community with various local clubs and societies available in the village.
TENURE Freehold
HEATING Oil fired central heating and wood burner.
SERVICES Mains drainage, water and electricity are all connected.
LOCAL AUTHORITY Mendip District Council, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet. BA4 5BT. Tel: 0300 303 8588
COUNCIL TAX Band \‘E\‘
EPC RATING EPC Rating \‘E\‘
VIEWING Strictly by appointment with Cooper and Tanner. Tel: 01749 676524
DIRECTIONS From Shepton Mallet, proceed out of town on the B3136 and continue until reaching the A361 junction. At the crossroads, proceed straight ahead into Neat Lane and continue down the hill and around to the right into Lower Street. Follow this road into Mount Pleasant which then leads directly into Bread Street. The Long House can be found on the left hand side, indicated by our \‘For Sale\‘ board.
Property Features :
- Popular village location
- Four en-suite bedrooms
- Three further bedrooms
- Spacious hallway with study area
- Downstairs WC