Property description
A Barn Conversion with bags of character, generous and flexible living space (part useable as an annexe), garage, parking and garden.
THE BARN, MAIN STREET, BARTON ST DAVID, SOMERTON, TA11 6BZ
Glastonbury 6 miles. Wells 12 miles, Street 5 miles, Somerton 5 miles, Castle Cary 7 miles, Yeovil 12 miles, Sherborne 15 miles, Bristol & Bath - each about 30 miles.
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A well located Barn Conversion in the popular village of Barton St David between Glastonbury, Somerton and Castle Cary. It enjoys a very pretty aspect over the surrounding fields and has views to Glastonbury Tor.The Barn has bags of character and really good generous and flexible living space. It includes a hall, a "wow" kitchen/dining and living room, a large sitting room, study, cloakroom, utility room, 4 bedrooms and 3 bath/shower rooms- plus - a self contained first floor annexe with a kitchen and living room, bedroom and shower room (also a ground floor bedroom can be used with this wing).There's a garage, plenty of parking and neat manageable gardens with privacy.
About the Area
Barton St David is a quiet and pleasant village in unspoilt countryside between the towns of Somerton, Glastonbury, Wells and Castle Cary. It's a very active community with a church, village hall, tennis court and a village pub. The nearby villages of Butleigh, Keinton Mandeville and Baltonsborough provide other amenities including village shops and post offices, farm shops and primary schools. The surrounding towns offer a wide range of facilities and communications are good with the A303 a few miles south and a main line station at Castle Cary.
Schools
There are excellent state and independent schools in the area including several village primary schools, Strode College, Crispins, St. Dunstans, Wells Blue School, Wells Cathedral School, Hazelgrove and Millfield.For more info. see www.bartonstdavid.org.uk
Accommodation
The Barn stands in the heart of the village and is a detached property well back from the quiet village road and with a very pleasant aspect over the neighbouring fields. Internally it has many attractive features not least being the large well proportioned rooms. There are also stone fireplaces with wood burning stoves, beams, slate tiled floors, brickwork, ledge and brace doors, well equipped and fitted kitchen and bathrooms and gas central heating.ACCOMMODATION All measurements are approximate. ENTRANCE HALL A spacious area with curved walls and partial close boarding. Staircase, glazed panels and understairs cupboard.STUDY 20' 5'' x 10' 6'' (6.22m x 3.20m) Double aspect room with deep wooden window cills.
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SITTING ROOM 23' 0'' x 17' 9'' to chimney breast (7.01m x 5.41m) Stone fireplace with inset multi fuel burner, herringbone design brick hearth and alcoves to each side. Two full length glazed panels to the side, folding doors opening to the rear garden, exposed timber beamed ceiling, Wide opening to: KITCHEN/DINING ROOM/LIVING ROOM 32' 2'' x 17' 7'' reducing to 13' 5" maximum overall measurements (9.80m x 5.36m) Fitted with a range of painted Shaker style 'John Franklin units, granite work top surfaces and upstands, Belfast sink with mixer/spray tap and integrated dishwasher. Space for a range cooker, extractor hood and space/plumbing for a fridge/freezer. Island unit providing additional storage space and including a wine rack and breakfast bar. Ceramic tiled floor and stable door to the courtyard.
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At the far end is a brick open fireplace, with inset multi fuel burner, close boarding to one wall, exposed timber ceiling beam and bi-folding doors, with attractive brick soldier course above, opening into the rear garden. UTILITY/SHOWER ROOM/LAUNDRY ROOM Fitted with base units and work surfaces. Space and plumbing for a washing machine and condenser dryer, tiled floor and a built-in cupboard housing the gas fired boiler. Opening to: WALK-IN SHOWER ROOM fully tiled with mosaic tiling and door to: LAUNDRY ROOM equipped to use as a drying room with hot water pipes, creating an ideal environment for drying clothes, sports kit etc. CLOAKROOM Tiled with a hand basin, wc and quarry tiled floor. BEDROOM 14' 4'' x 12' 2'' (4.37m x 3.71m) with an EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM with a corner shower, wc and basin.
First Floor
Split level landing. To the left stairs lead to a top landing with views of Glastonbury Tor and the surrounding countrysideMASTER BEDROOM 16' 8'' x 15' 0'' (5.08m x 4.57m) Angular ceiling and french doors opening out to a 'Juliette' glass balcony, overlooking the open fields and the countryside beyond. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM ?Tiled walls and floor. Corner shower, hand basin and wc. BEDROOM 14' 3'' x 12' 7'' (4.34m x 3.83m) with a built-in cupboard.Returning to the main staircase, to the right stairs lead to a top landing with a 'Velux' and picture window. Large walk-in cupboard housing the hot water tank. BEDROOM 23' 0'' x 12' 7'' (7.01m x 3.83m) A split level room with sloping ceiling.BATHROOM 12' 4'' max x 11' 0'' (3.76m x 3.35m) With wall tiling, a free standing bath with Jacuzzi jets, basin, wc and shower enclosure.
Annexe
BEDROOM 18' 8'' x 15' 11'' (5.69m x 4.85m) Apex roof with exposed wooden timbers, laminate floor and a door into the KITCHEN/DINER 18' 3'' x 16' 2'' into kitchen reducing to 10' 7" (5.56m x 4.92m) Fitted with base units, work surfaces, ceramic two bowl sink unit with mixer tap and tiled splash backs. Built-in electric oven and gas hob, space and plumbing for a washing machine. Access to roof space, wide opening to a walk-in cupboard. BATHROOM Tiled with a laminate floor, corner bath, basin and wc.
Outside
The property is approached via a wooden five bar gate, onto a brick pattern driveway with parking and ample turning space for several vehicles. Bordering the roadside boundary is a high stone wall, with a useful lean-to log store. To the right hand side of the drive is an integral garage complete with radiator and an opening to a workshop/store. The driveway continues down the side of the barn through a pedestrian gate and into the rear garden. Here there is a raised decked area taking full advantage of the far reaching views across the adjoining countryside. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with a patio extending from the bi-fold doors of the family kitchen.
Directions
From Glastonbury/Street take the road to Butleigh. On entering the village pass the Cricket Ground on the left and continue. Take the fourth turning on the left into Barton Road (Rose and Portcullis Pub on the corner). Continue along this road and on entering the village, shortly after negotiating the sharp right hand bend and passing Silver Street on the left, The Barn will be found on the left.
Important Notice
Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. VIEWINGS - interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.
Property Features :
- A well located Barn Conversion
- Enjoys views over fields and towards to the Tor
- Bags of character
- Really good generous and flexible living space.
- a "Wow" kitchen/dining/living room