Thorns Cottage
Ham Street, Baltonsborough, BA6 8PX
A handsome stone-built period house, not listed, set in the heart of the ever-popular village of Baltonsborough, ideally placed between Glastonbury and Castle Cary.
The property offers around 2,611 sq. ft. (243 sq. m.) of well-proportioned accommodation, brimming with character including exposed beams, inglenook fireplaces and wood-burning stoves. Inside, the layout includes three reception rooms, a large kitchen with pantry, utility, cloakroom, five bedrooms and two shower rooms.
The cottage is set back from the lane within its mature gardens of about a quarter of an acre. There is ample parking, a double garage, established lawns, fruit trees and borders filled with shrubs and climbing roses.
Location
Baltonsborough is a thriving and friendly Somerset village, offering a church, primary school, village shop (soon to feature a post office counter), community hall, pub, playing fields and even a small vineyard—all within walking distance. The village is well connected, with footpaths leading through meadows, orchards and woodland, and it enjoys easy access to the nearby towns of Glastonbury and Castle Cary.
The House
The cottage is full of character from the very first glance with its stone façade adorned with roses and vines. The front door opens into a welcoming reception hall with a striking inglenook fireplace and wood burner, giving access to the principal rooms.
The sitting room is a bright and generous space with dual aspect windows and another inglenook fireplace. The dining room is equally spacious, with French doors opening to the rear garden—perfect for entertaining.
The kitchen is fitted with pine-fronted units and has space for a family dining table, together with a pantry and a door to the garden. Beyond are a utility room and cloakroom.
Upstairs, the principal bedroom is particularly impressive, with high ceilings, beams, dual aspect views and an en suite shower room. Four further bedrooms are arranged around the landing, together with a family shower room.
Outside
The grounds are mature, private and well planted, extending to about a quarter of an acre. To the front, l...
