THE ELMS, BREECH LANE, WEST PENNARD, GLASTONBURY, BA6 8NP
Glastonbury 3 miles, Street 5 miles, Wells 8 miles, Bristol 26 miles, Bath 24 miles, Castle Cary (Paddington connection) and the A303 within 10 miles, Bristol International Airport within 22 miles. (distances approximate)
Summary
A Victorian house in an excellent location on the outskirts of the popular village of West Pennard between Glastonbury and Castle Cary.
The property, which is not listed, has recently been extensively renovated and improved and has enormous charm and appeal.
The accommodation totals around 5,800 sq.ft. (540 sq.ms.), retains many period details and has enormous charm and character. It includes a hall, cloakroom, 3 excellent reception rooms, kitchen & breakfast room and a utility room.
On the first and second floor are 8 bedrooms and 5 bath or shower rooms with 3 being en suite.
The house faces southwest over its mainly lawned mature grounds and in addition has timber outbuildings.
Location
West Pennard is a popular village between Glastonbury and and Pilton. It has a good local pub, a village hall which is the centre for many local activities and a friendly community.
The Elms is on the southern outskirts of the village looking out across its mature grounds to the beautiful countryside beyond.
It's just under half a mile from the main road and about 2 miles from Millfield prep at Edgarley with Glastonbury a mile further.
Description
The house is a very handsome Victorian building built in the popular Gothic style with large south facing bay windows with stone mullions. Other period details include working shutters, high ceilings, impressive marble and cast-iron fireplaces, fine plaster moulded cornices and ceiling roses, stained glass windows and door panels, flagstones and servants' bells.
In the last two years or so the house has been re-roofed and rewired. It has also been replumbed with the installation of a new central heating system (new radiators and boiler). In addition, windows have been replaced to a high specification.
These works, combined with period details and a contemporary style have resulted in a beautiful, comfortable family home which whilst large is v...