Property description

This charming village home occupies an enviable position on the edge of the village and offers surprisingly spacious accommodation. Originally an old barn, the property maintains much of it’s original character whilst benefitting from many beautiful modern features.

THE HERMITAGE
KENT LANE, SHAPWICK, TA7 8NN

This charming village home occupies an enviable position on the edge of the village and offers surprisingly spacious accommodation. Originally an old barn, the property maintains much of it’s original character whilst benefitting from many beautiful modern features such as the solid oak floors and the large stone fireplace in the drawing room. There are lovely enclosed gardens, a detached double garage with a wine cellar and ample driveway parking.

About the area: ?Shapwick is an attractive village situated on the Polden Hills. The neighbouring villages of Catcott and Ashcott have excellent Primary Schools and village inns. Ashcott also has a thriving village store/post office and a farm shop. The larger town of Street is some 5 miles away and has excellent shopping and recreational facilities including the Clarks Village retail complex, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and the Strode Theatre. Glastonbury is just a mile away from Street and Wells is a little further. There are excellent state and independent schools available including Strode College and Millfield and Shapwick School which is an independent school specializing in dyslexia. For more information on this area in general and individual schools visit our website www.roderickthomas.co.uk 

Wooden door opens into the ENTRANCE HALL - with window to front over-looking the garden. Stairs rising to the first floor. Oak flooring. Coving to ceiling. Recessed downlighting. Doors to:

DRAWING ROOM - with windows to front and rear, both having a pleasant outlook. Exposed stone fireplace with large oak beam, flagstone hearth and fitted wood-burning stove. Oak flooring. Coving to ceiling. Exposed beams. Recessed downlighting. 

STUDY - with window to rear. Fitted with a range of bespoke storage designed and built by Neville Johnson. Coving to ceiling. Recessed downlighting.

CLOAKROOM - with wall-mounted wash basin and low level WC. Recessed downlighting. 

DINING ROOM - with window to rear and french windows opening to the garden.

KITCHEN/ FAMILY ROOM - with two windows over-looking the garden and one to rear. Doors to garden and utility room. Fitted with a range of wall and floor units with work surfaces and complimentary tiling. Cream oil-fired Aga. Space for free-standing electric cooker. Space for integrated microwave. Integrated dishwasher. Sink and drainer with mixer tap. Space for fridge/ freezer. Oak flooring. Coving to ceiling. Exposed beams. Recesesed downlighting.

UTILITY/ BOOT ROOM - Doors to garage and garden. Fitted with wall and floor units with work surfaces. Sink and drainer with mixer tap. Space and plumbing for integrated washer/ dryer. Ceramic tiled flooring. Coving to ceiling. Recessed downlighting. 

Retuning to the entrance hall the stairs rise to the FIRST FLOOR LANDING - with airing cupboard, loft access (with pull-down ladder), coving to ceiling, recessed downlighting and doors to:

MASTER BEDROOM - an impressive room with windows to front and rear, both having a pleasant outlook. Built-in wardrobe. Coving to ceiling. Recessed downlighting. Archway through to:

DRESSING ROOM - with velux window to front. Two built-in wardrobes. Recessed downlighting. Door to:

EN SUITE BATH & SHOWER ROOM - with velux window to front. Panelled bath with mixer tap, shower cubicle, wash basin on vanity stand and low level WC. Complimentary tiled. Recessed downlighting. 

BEDROOM - with window to front over-looking the garden with a lovely view of the church.  Two built-in wardrobes. Coving to ceiling. Recessed downlighting. 

BEDROOM - with window to rear over-looking the surrounding countryside. Built-in cupboard with hanging space and fitted shelving. Coving to ceiling. Recessed lighting.

BEDROOM - with window to front over-looking the garden. Coving to ceiling. Recessed downlighting. 

FAMILY BATHROOM - with window to rear. Panelled bath with mixer tap, shower attachment and shower over. Pedestal wash basin. Low level WC. Recessed downlighting. Extractor fan. 

OUTSIDE

The property has a gravelled driveway providing ample parking for at least three cars and giving access to:

DOUBLE GARAGE - with up and over door. Power and lighting. Partial loft storage. Circular wine cellar (Designed and installed by The Spiral Cellar Company) which holds approximately 300 bottles.

The attractive gardens are fully enclosed and mostly laid to lawn with paved seating areas which make the most of the sunshine. There are well planted raised beds and several mature trees. Log store. Oil tank. 

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. Ref: 4006

Property Features :

• Impressive Detached Period Property
• Large Farmhouse Style Kitchen with Aga
• Two Reception Rooms
• Study, Boot Room & Cloakroom
• Spacious Master Bedroom with En Suite