Pilton Offers in the Region Of £1,000,000

A delightful 19th century property in a peaceful setting in the popular village of Pilton with Wells, Glastonbury, Street and Castle Cary all within easy reach. The house, standing in its mature gardens includes a garden room, drawing room, sitting room, an open plan kitchen & dining room, utility/boot room, 5 bedrooms, shower room and bathroom. Plus - on the ground floor a reception room, kitchenette and cloakroom giving the opportunity for self-contained wing or annexe. Great for visitors, extended family, lets, etc. Adjacent to the house is a soundproofed studio/ home office, hard wired to internet, a garage and well landscaped, attractive gardens. Outside is a garage, plenty of parking and neat well-arranged gardens.

Pilton is an historic village with a splendid 11th century church, a 14th century tithe barn and many period houses and cottages. According to legends this is where Joseph of Arimathea entered Britain and is now internationally famous for its festival (with tickets provided to the residents). It’s certainly, and justifiably, one of the most popular villages in the area with a very active and friendly community and a wide range of activities and amenities. These include the church, pub, village hall, Co-Op & post office, nursery and preschool, community orchard and recreation ground. Hartley House is well situated on the edge of the village with access from a quiet country lane. It’s worth noting there is easy access close by to many miles of footpaths crossing the beautiful surrounding countryside.

Hartley House is an idyllic village house being an attractive building with Virginia Creeper and a climbing rose on it south facing front elevation which overlooks its garden. The accommodation is generous with lots of space and privacy having several reception rooms and plenty of bedrooms. Also, part can be used as a self-contained, separate unit. At the front of the house is a garden room with double doors opening into the 26ft. drawing room - a comfortable room with a fireplace with an oak surround and a wood burning stove. A door from the drawing room leads through into the farmhouse style kitchen & dining room.

This part of the house has been extended and it’s a great room, the heart of the house, having both kitchen and dining areas. It’s also very light and airy having a lantern roof light, double French doors to the garden and oak flooring. The kitchen area is well fitted with floor and wall units, hardwood worktops and a range cooker (LPG). Adjacent is a large boot and utility room with a tiled floor, sink unit, fitted cupboards plus space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer. A door opens to the garden. From the drawing room a door leads into the sitting room with a further door leading to a cloakroom and a reception room with a kitchenette.

There are 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and front and back stairs. One bedroom is in the middle of the house and can be approached from another bedroom or from a landing. This gives all the rooms total privacy. The staircase from the kitchen leads to the west side of the house and a landing which serves 3 bedrooms and a bathroom. Two of these bedrooms have excellent ranges of fitted wardrobes and cupboards and the 3rd has a hand basin. The bathroom is spacious and has both a bath and shower. The staircase from the reception room (with the kitchenette) leads to the east landing and this serves two more bedrooms and a bathroom.

Alternatively, the east wing of the house can be used as a self-contained unit. On the ground floor it has the reception room and kitchenette. A staircase leads from the room to the landing with a bedroom and shower room.

Adjacent to the house is a converted garage with a well sound proofed studio. This has a raised timber floor, is hard wired for internet and has a storage area above. Adjacent is a garage and there’s plenty of parking space. A drive, with oak gates, leads into the property and the front garden is lawned with a small herbaceous flower bed, large Dahlia bed, and shrubs. The gardens continue around the house and to a very private rear garden. Again, mainly lawned with shrubs, raised bed, trees, a shed and greenhouse. Immediately outside the dining room is a paved terrace with views westwards over meadows and ideal for al fresco evening dining. Other features are well established boundary hedgerows and various trees including apple, Silver Birch, Whitebeam and Magnolia. Also, there’s a new electric hot tub which is available to buyers by separate negotiation.

Freehold. Not listed. Council Tax Band G. EPC rating Band E. Borough - Mendip. Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil central heating. LPG bottles for stove. Water purification unit. New boiler to be installed June 2023. Hot tub available by negotiation.

Heading east from Glastonbury on the A361 you enter the village of Pilton. At the top of the hill, the road bends 90 degrees right. At this point turn left onto Higher Westholme Rd. A short way up the lane, Hartley house can be found on the left-hand side. What3words - helleries.happily.falters

Pilton is a much sought-after Somerset village in beautiful countryside near Wells, Glastonbury and Shepton Mallet. The major towns of the area being Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance and there are excellent road networks to London and the South. Castle Cary is the nearest train station with fast links to London. Wells, the smallest city in England, nestles close to the Mendip Hills – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty-has excellent local markets twice a week and many medieval buildings including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace.

Nearby, Glastonbury grew up alongside the Abbey and is a thriving major tourist area. Shepton Mallet is another historic town which is now rapidly growing, and all three towns offer a wide range of facilities, societies and activities covering cultural, social and sporting aspects. There are many local shooting syndicates nearby and hunting with the Blackmoor Vale and Mendip Farmers. Education is well covered with excellent state & independent schools in the area including many village primary schools, Crispins, St Dunstans, Strode College, Wells Cathedral School, Millfield, Downside, All Hallows and the Bruton schools. Pilton itself has a church, village pub, village hall, a very active and friendly community and is an exceptionally popular residential area. It's also noteworthy that village homeowners enjoy free tickets for Glastonbury Festival.

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