Property description

A handsome and substantial historical Grade II listed farmhouse in need of some refurbishment with a glorious walled gardens and grounds including courtyard with traditional stone outbuilding. Superb views over adjoining countryside. Land available by separate negotiation.

DESCRIPTION A light and spacious farmhouse dating back to the 17th century which has retained many of its features including stone mullion windows, fireplaces, exposed beams and period panelling. The farmhouse is now in need of updating and improving, but provides well-proportioned accommodation, with a flexible layout and could suit two families wishing to live together. The house has been used for farmhouse B&B and each bedroom has en-suite facilities. There is a glorious walled garden, ample parking and a stone car port and barn. All set at the end of a tree lined driveway in the quiet hamlet of Bodden.

THE ACCOMMODATION A period wooden front door under a stone portico porch leads into the entrance hall with period panelling and an impressive oak staircase. The sitting room has a dual aspect with stone mullion windows to the front and side with Doulting Stone fireplace with wood burning stove inset. There are exposed beams and a picture rail. The dining room has stone mullion windows to the side overlooking the walled garden. There is a marble fireplace with period shelved alcoves, picture rail and exposed beams. The farmhouse kitchen has stone mullion windows to the front and side and enjoys superb views to the front. There is a range of wooden wall and floor units with a white oil fired Aga, and old bread ovens. The inner hall leads to two down stairs cloakrooms and a door to the walled garden. There is a large utility area with plumbing for washing machines, the boiler and further storage cupboards. There is a really useful boot room and outhouse complete with well that provides useful storage for logs, boots, dogs and coats. The side entrance porch is a period conservatory and enjoys views to the front.

The staircase has period panelling and is vaulted with a split landing to the front and both sides of the house. All the bedrooms are double and benefit from en-suite shower rooms with bedroom six having doors to a verandah and stone steps to the gardens.




OUTSIDE The gardens were glorious and open to the local residents' on 'open garden days.' The walled garden lie to the side of the property with wooden doors opening into further grounds with a fruit cage and vegetable plot. There is a patio seating area with steps up on to the lawns. The garden is bordered by an impressive stone wall and planted with a mixture of colourful evergreens, shrubs and plants. To the front of the house is a magnificent Monkey Puzzle tree, and a further garden enclosed by stone walls and plants. A small pond and further gravelled area lies to the other side of the driveway.



LOCATION Chelynch is a small hamlet, approximately 9 miles from Wells (England's smallest city) and 24 miles from the Georgian city of Bath. The Poachers Pocket is a popular pub and the nearby village of Doulting has a primary school and recreation ground. The local towns of Frome, Shepton Mallet and Wells all have a comprehensive range of shopping and leisure facilities. Charlton House Hotel with restaurant and spa is close by and Babington House, the renowned private members' country club is less than half an hour away. Communication links are excellent with Bath and Bristol within commuting distance with the A303, A36 and M4 and M5 all within easy reach. Access by rail is found locally with stations at Frome, Bath, and Castle Cary (Paddington approximately 100 minutes).

Education
An excellent variety of schools can be found in the area to suit all abilities and interests, with Bruton, (Kings, Sexeys and Bruton School for Girls), Strode College, Millfield, Street, Wells Cathedral and Blue School. Downside School is nearby (6 miles) at Stratton on the Fosse and Sherborne all having good schools.

Property Features :

• Six En-Suite Bedrooms
• Sitting Room. Dining Room
• Farmhouse Kitchen with Aga
• Office. Scullery
• Mullion Windows. Panelling. Beams