8 bed detached house for sale

Batcombe, Near Bruton, Somerset BA4

The property has undergone extensive renovation by the current owners, and now presents as a beautiful five bedroom country house.

The house is complemented by a tastefully converted detached two/three bedroom annexe which provides additional space for entertaining, family, office or staff.

From the entrance hall you have the living room with wood burner and solid oak floor, beyond this is the dining room with woodburner, leading through to the kitchen with handmade units, granite tops, a Belfast sink and range cooker; both have a French limestone floor. Beyond this is the light and airy family room with a vaulted ceiling, green oak detail and a solid oak floor. Also on the floor is the utility room, a pantry and a cloakroom.

On the first floor is the principal bedroom with en suite shower room, a guest bedroom suite with bathroom and dressing room, a single bedroom/nursery, two further double bedrooms and the family bathroom. There are two staircases, one from the entrance hall and the other from the kitchen.

There is good ancillary accommodation comprising a two/three bedroom detached annexe with spacious accommodation which includes the impressive 'skittle room' with esse cooker stove.

In addition to the annexe, there is a party barn which is a versatile space that could be used as a studio, home office, gym or games room, also featuring a woodburner, and a large store room.

The property is approached through double wooden gates onto a private driveway where there is ample parking for a number of vehicles.

The property enjoys a southerly facing aspect and there are three entertaining terraces, one positioned at the front of the house, and two to the side, where you can enjoy the peaceful position.

Beyond this are two tiered lawned gardens, the upper tier is levelled for football and large enough for tennis. There is also a useful gardeners loo!

In all approximately 0.78 acres. EPC: D.

The property is situated below a quiet country lane in a private position, on the fringe of the village of Batcombe. The village is on the edge of the Mendip Hills within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village has a fantastic pub The Three Horseshoes, a church and a hall. The nearby village of Westcombe also has the Dairy Shop which is great.

Nearby Bruton has excellent amenities that can cater for most day-to-day requirements. These include several restaurants and cafés, two pubs, a butcher, artisan bakery, four mini-supermarkets, petrol station, pharmacy, Post Office and a selection of independent shops. The town also has a vet, doctor's surgery and dentist. The Newt in Somerset is only a few miles away, and Babington House is also within easy reach.

The A303 provides a direct route to London via the M3 and there is a mainline rail service from Bruton to London Paddington, and the new train to Waterloo. Nearby Castle Cary has a mainline station offering more services.

There is a primary school and excellent local independent schools in Bruton to include King's School Bruton and the state owned boarding school Sexey's. Also nearby are All Hallows, Downside, Hazelgrove, Port Regis and the Sherborne schools also within easy reach.

Bruton 3.3 miles, The Newt 6.7 miles, Castle Cary 7.5 miles, Frome 9.6 miles, Babington House 9.9 miles, Bath 20.4 miles (All distances are approximate).