PEDWELL Guide Price £1,250,000

Street 3 miles, Glastonbury 5 miles, Wells 11 miles, Yeovil 11 miles, Taunton 22 miles, Castle Cary 15 miles, Bristol 30 miles and the M5 9 miles. (all approx.). A stunning converted barn with generous accommodation plus a smaller converted barn and an apartment. Both secondary units can be included as additional living area for the main house if required.

The house stands in over an acre of landscaped grounds in a superb rural position with great views, and also privacy. The main part includes on the ground floor a reception hall, a large well fitted kitchen, utility room, a 33ft. dining & sitting room, a delightful garden sitting room, study/4th bedroom and 2 other bedrooms and shower room. The first floor is entirely taken with a principal bedroom, dressing room and bathroom. So in all 3/4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The adjoining building has a double garage and a hall with a staircase leading to the Hayloft – which is an independent apartment. This has a living room and kitchenette, bedroom and shower room. In the same building is the smaller barn conversion being the Chapel Barn. This has great charm and character with an open living area with a double height vaulted ceiling, kitchen, bedroom and shower room. The beautiful gardens of over an acre are well landscaped and maintained.

The Stables enjoys a peaceful and secure setting amongst a small cluster of houses at the end of a private drive on Pedwell Hill. The drive leads from a country lane for about three quarters of a mile to the village of Ashcott which has a couple of pubs, a church, primary school and an active friendly community. An old farmstead was redeveloped many years ago to create a small number of exclusive properties with The Stables having arguably the best position, mainly facing south and west, and enjoying plenty of privacy.

The shared drive leads to the property and to a gravelled courtyard in front of the garage. A fork in the drive continues to a further courtyard in front of the entrance to the house. This is the original barn which was been re-developed to a high standard with an excellent design creating large, mainly open living spaces, flooded with sunlight and with wonderful views. Features include stonework, oak flooring and doors, excellent door furniture, flagstones, fireplaces, wood burners – plus, of course – an Aga.

The front door opens into a spacious reception hall which leads through to the kitchen with bespoke oak units, a central island and fitted appliances including an attractive blue Aga and companion unit with a hob. Double French doors lead to the north entrance courtyard, a door leads to a large sunny, south facing terrace and a stone archway opens to the dining/living room. This room is over 33ft and has a pitched ceiling with beams, full height windows and a massive stone fireplace and chimney breast with an inset Jetmaster open fire. A further archway leads into the study. Double doors open through to the garden sitting room which is a great room having a pitched ceiling and large south and west facing windows and French doors to the garden.

Returning to the hall and the eastern wing there is an under stairs cupboard, a utility room, 2 bedrooms, a shower room and a staircase. This rises to the first floor which comprises one large principal suite with pitched ceilings and exposed beams. The bedroom has an excellent range of fitted wardrobes and cupboards and the dressing room area has further units. The bathroom has both a shower and a bath.

These are in an adjoining building on the east side. There are a double and a single open fronted garage and alongside is an entrance hall with a staircase to the Hayloft. The stairs rise to the landing and a door opens into the apartment which has a large living room. kitchenette, shower room and a bedroom with fitted wardrobes.

This is a very impressive cottage with a splendid living area with a high, pitched ceiling with exposed oak beams, a wood burner and underfloor heating. There’s also a kitchen, bathroom and a staircase to a galleried bedroom.

These are a delight with sunny paved terraces, flower beds, shrubs and specimen trees. There’s also a large store shed.

Freehold. EPC rating Band D. Council Tax Band G. Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas. Gas central heating. Hayloft and Chapel Barn have been let over the years details are available by written application to rdt@roderickthomas.co.uk

The small village of Pedwell lies close to the larger village of Ashcott which has a primary school, church and two good pubs. About 3 and 4 miles to the east are the towns of Street and Glastonbury and Wells. Of note are the excellent selection of state and independent schools in the area including Crispins, Strode College, Shapwick, Hazelgrove, Wells Cathedral, the Taunton schools and Millfield.

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. Buyers must rely on information passed between the solicitors regarding items included in the sale. 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. All viewings are by appointment with the Agents. Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR.

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