Rural Barn Conversion Near Pylle Guide Price £735,000

A spacious barn conversion with great style and a quiet peaceful setting in a small hamlet in beautiful countryside between Wells, Somerton, Glastonbury and Castle Cary.

The house has generous, light and airy accommodation including a large reception hall, cloakroom, sitting room, a beautiful fully fitted kitchen/dining room plus a utility room. Upstairs is a galleried landing, 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. This includes the main bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and the family bathroom with a bath and shower. The 5th bedroom is currently used as a study.

The Old Threshing Mill hamlet has communal grounds and a private front lawned garden with a cobbled carparking area and integral garage. At the rear is a good size, mature garden bounded by stone walls and mainly lawned.

The house is a handsome stone building under a slated roof. Internally it has generous, open plan accommodation with large beams and stonework and a contemporary design which combine to create elegant comfort. The front door opens, from a covered porch, into the reception hall which has a cloakroom and staircase and opens into a large, welcoming sitting room. It’s a large room with a gas fired stove, several south facing windows and additional light from the galleried landing above. It continues straight through into the dining room and kitchen which has beams, stonework and a tiled floor.

The kitchen is well laid out with a central breakfast bar island. Smart, understated, fitted units which include an integrated under-counter freezer, a large integrated fridge and integrated dishwasher create a seamless finish. Eyelevel double oven, separate electric hob and extractor along with a double sink with views of the rear garden complete this lovely space. There are double doors to the back terrace.

Stylish open stairs lead to the first floor and mezzanine landing which has an airing cupboard and is flooded with natural light from the roof lights. The master bedroom has a large built-in wardrobe and very generous ensuite bathroom, there are 4 further bedrooms and a large family bathroom. There is also an airing cupboard on the landing.

At the front of the property is a crescent lawn and shrubs and a cobbled pathway leads to the front door. The paved driveway leads to the garage and provides parking. The garage has water and electricity and a rear door. At the far side of the house is a mature garden, mainly lawned. A large terrace provides an elevated level area for a table and chairs, other stone terraces create different levels with sunny southerly aspects. The garden backs onto woodland and is a haven for wildlife.

Leasehold 968 years remaining. The freehold is owned by the management company made up of all the owners, so there is no landlord. There is no Ground Rent, however, there is a £105.93 monthly Service Charge for buildings insurance, maintenance of communal areas and lighting and power for communal digester. Mains gas, water and electricity. Private drainage with a communal digester. EPC rating D. Council Tax Band F.

Situated near the rural hamlet of Pylle, yet well placed for road access down the A37 to the A303. The area offers an excellent farm shop, a church, café and several other businesses along the A37. In addition, the mainline station to London Paddington can be found within easy reach in the pretty town of Castle Cary. Other towns nearby are Shepton Mallet, Wells and Yeovil, whilst further to the north are the major centres of Bristol and Bath. The area is well served with both state and public schools including Millfield and Wells Cathedral School.

From Shepton Mallet take the A37 south. At the second roundabout take the 2nd exit and continue south on the A37 for approx. 1.2miles. Turn right into Hedge Lane and continue for 500mts and the drive to The Threshing Mill is on your right. Drive into the courtyard through the archway and The Granary is on the far right.

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