Property description
A handsome & substantial Listed farmhouse with spacious accommodation. 2 Reception Rooms, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Playroom, Study/Bed 6, Boot Room, Utility, 5 Bedrooms (1 En Suite), Bathroom. Independent 1 Bed Annexe. Garaging, Studio, Parking. Stabling, Menage and Paddocks Approx 4.5 acres.
LOWER FARM, PODIMORE, SOMERSET, BA22 8JG
About the Area
Podimore is a small village conveniently situated for the A303 and A37. The village has a lovely public house providing very good food and real ale along with a church, local services/shop located within easy reach. There are very good railway stations nearby, Yeovil with a direct line to London Waterloo and Castle Cary with a direct line to London Paddington. It is also a short distance from the A303 and A37. There are a number of good pubs and restaurants in the area and good shopping facilities in Yeovil, Sherborne, Somerton and Street. There are a number of good state and independent schools nearby including Hazelgrove, Millfield, Sherborne Schools, Leweston and The Griffin. For more information in general and individual schools visit our website www.roderickthomas.co.uk locate this property by price order, open full details and click on \"schools\".
Accommodation
Approached from the quiet village lane, Lower Farm is a well maintained and flexible family home with the benefit of a completely self contained annexe. The high quality equestrian facilities also add a potential for income. The half glazed front door with wrought iron porch over opens to the generous KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM which has an excellent range of wooden wall and base units with granite work surfaces, one and half bowl sink and attractive splash back tiling. A large window with deep tiled sill looks out to the front garden. A large ingelnook houses the 4 oven AGA with electric companion. Integral dishwasher. Flagstone flooring and ceiling beams. Plenty of room for a large table and sofas. The TWO RECEPTION ROOMS are well proportioned, and have stone mullion windows to the front, framed cross beamed ceilings and ingelnook fireplaces with large bressummer beams and exposed stone hearth, one has a iron grate set within it.
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The PLAYROOM has a window to the rear, built in cupboard and door to the STORE ROOMS. The STUDY/BEDROOM 6 is a light room with two windows to the rear and characterful ceiling beams. A fully tiled SHOWER ROOM has a white suite comprising a fully glazed shower cubicle, pedestal basin and WC.The BOOT ROOM has flagstone floors and space for hanging coats and boots. There is a stable door opening to the rear of the property and windows to the rear and the side. The UTILITY ROOM has a range of base units with tiled worksurface and large Belfast sink. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine. Window to the rear and tiling to floor.
First Floor
The main staircase leads to the LANDING. There are TWO GENEROUS DOUBLE BEDROOMS, one enjoying built in wardrobes and the other a period cast iron fireplace, both with stone mullions windows to the front. The FAMILY BATHROOM has a white suite comprising fully glazed shower cubicle with rainfall shower, paneled bath, pedestal basin and WC. Tiling to splash prone areas, window to the rear and slate effect vinyl flooring. A second staircase from the Kitchen rises to a LANDING with TWO FURTHER DOUBLE BEDROOMS, both with windows to the front. One has a fully tiled EN SUITE with shower cubicle, pedestal basin and WC.
Second Floor
A further wooden staircase leads to another BEDROOM with window to the rear and built in cupboard.
Annexe
A stable door opens to the dual aspect LIVING ROOM with windows to the side and rear. The KITCHEN area has a good range of wall and base units with granite effect work surfaces and splash back tiling. Stainless steel one and half bowl sink unit, space for cooker and dishwasher. Stairs rise to the generous BEDROOM with window to the side. The EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM has a fully glazed shower cubicle, pedestal basin and WC.
Gardens and Grounds
A gate from the quiet village lane opens to the front gardens of Lower Farm. A paved pathway leads to the front door with large lawn areas to either side, and stone boundary walls. To the side of the property is a graveled driveway that leads to the rear parking area. To the side of this is an area of lawn. The STABLE BLOCK is built with natural stone and has 4 loose boxes, all with rubber matting, windows to front and rear, wooden doors and a tarmac yard. The connected GARAGING has three bays, two with up and over doors, and the other offering ideal workshop space. Stairs rise to the STUDIO/GAMES ROOM which is a versatile space with light and power.A track leads behind these buildings to the sand school, measuring 40m x 20m, and paddocks. The gently sloping PADDOCKS have water troughs and post and rail fencing.
Important Notice
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Directions
From the Sparkford roundabout, continue along the A303 heading West. After approximately 2.8 miles take the turning to Podimore. Continue along this road and through the village, Lower Farm will be found on the RIght after approximately 0.6 miles.
Property Features :
- A handsome and substantial farmhouse
- Dating back to the 17th Century
- This spacious and flexible property offers a very comfortable and liveable family house
- Tremendous charm and bags of character
- Stone mullion windows, ceiling beams, original doors, inglenook fireplaces and flagstone floors.
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