Property description
A period farmhouse with over 10 acres enjoying a quiet rural setting, well away from roads.The house includes a hall, cloakroom, a large open plan sitting room & study, kitchen & dining room, snug, 5 bedrooms and bathroom. Lawned gardens. Concrete hardstandings and useful outbuildings.
COOMBE HILL FARMHOUSE KEINTON MANDEVILLE, TA11 6DG
Somerton 5 miles, Glastonbury 7 miles, Wells 13 miles, Yeovil 11 miles, Castle Cary 7 miles, A303 5 miles, Bristol 31 miles, Bath 29 miles
About the area
Coombe Hill Farm is towards the end of a small lane which is a \"no through road\" serving just three other houses. This lane runs up to the quiet country road which links the villages of Baltonsborough and Keinton Mandeville. Both have primary schools, pubs, village stores, post offices and various societies- see www.keintonmandeville.com and www.baltonsborough.org.uk In addition there are a number of small surrounding towns which cater for general needs with Bath, Bristol, Taunton and Yeovil also within easy driving distance.
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Nearby are various well regarded primary schools and good state secondary and independent schools including Strode College, Millfield, Wells Cathedral and the Sherborne and Bruton schools.The A303 is a few miles south and Castle Cary has a mainline train to Paddington. The surrounding towns offer a wide range of facilities- cultural and sporting. There are several golf and tennis clubs nearby, hunting with the Blackmore Vale and the Mendip Farmers and racing at Wincanton, Taunton and Bath.
Accommodation
A small lane runs off a quiet country road and down to just 4 houses. A driveway leads off from this lane to the house which is well positioned looking out onto its own gardens and land. The house is stone built and has double glazing and electric heating plus an oil fired Aga. It has good comfortable living space with the side door being the usual access and which leads into a flagstone floored hall. Off the hall are 2 walk-in stores and a cloakroom with a wc and basin.The open plan sitting room and study is a very pleasing room with a triple aspect plus velux roof lights, oak flooring, a fireplace with an inset wood burning stove and also french doors to the garden.Opening directly from this room is the kitchen and dining room again triple aspect plus velux roof lights and with a part oak and part flagstone floor, a range of kitchen units including a central island and an oil fired Aga.Also on the ground floor is a smaller sitting room or snug with a multi fuel stove.
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A staircase leads to the first floor where there are 3 double bedrooms which are all double aspect with good views. Also on this floor is the bathroom with twin basins, wc, bath, separate shower cubicle and the airing cupboard.The staircase continues to the second floor and 2 further bedrooms both with sloping ceilings and exposed beams.
Gardens
The house looks out onto grassed gardens bounded by stonewalls and thick hedges with a stone and slate outhouse and various shrubs and young trees. On the north side is a fine walnut tree next to a large parking area.
Outbuildings
Flanking the yard are various outbuildings, in various states of repair, including an old cowshed, a garage, workshop/store & adjoining barn. These buildings are extremely useful and total around 350 s.ms. (about 3, 750 sq.ft.) and have potential for many purposes including agricultural use, stabling, garaging, storage etc.
Land
The land is adjacent to the homestead and totals over 10 acres.The land is mainly situated to the front of the property and is divided into two large fields and a couple of small paddocks.
Further Information
SERVICES Mains electricity, water and BT are all connected. Private drainage. COUNCIL TAX BAND 'F' EPC RATING 'G'
Directions
Approaching from the village of Keinton Mandeville- In the centre of the village is a crossroads. Take the lane northwards (left coming from Somerton and right coming from the A37) signposted Baltonsborough. Follow this road for ¼ mile and take the first right by the triangular junction. On approaching houses the drive entrance is on the left hand side.From Baltonsborough - head south, continue on this road, cross the river bridge, continue through a hamlet, take the first left and after half a mile or so take the first left by the triangular junction. On approaching houses the drive entrance is on the left hand side.
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 :
- Period farmhouse
- Comfortable accommodation
- Peaceful location
- Well away from busy roads
- 10 acres of pasture land
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