Batcombe, Somerset, BA4

A fine Grade II listed period detached family home with separate two bedroom annexe, swimming pool and beautiful enclosed gardens approaching 3/4 of an acre.

Description

Kings Hayes is a magnificent family home dating back to the early 1700s, situated in the heart of the revered village of Batcombe and just three miles from the popular town of Bruton. The property is Grade II listed and boasts Georgian origins and Victorian additions. It offers flexible accommodation, including seven bedrooms, a two-bedroomed annexe and a swimming pool, all set within an idyllic countryside setting.

The entrance to the property is surrounded by borders of shrubs and roses and features a stone-carved portico. Inside, there is an impressive entrance hall with original flagstone flooring. The sitting room and drawing room both have high ceilings, picture sash windows and open fires, and overlook the pretty surrounding gardens. The dining room is perfect for grand entertaining, with a magnificent original stone mantelpiece as its focal point. The country-style kitchen, which continues with flagstone flooring throughout, is connected to a boot room, pantry and utility room. A spacious cellar is accessed from the kitchen suitable for wine storage. A garden room with French doors provides further space to dine or relax and enjoy the morning sun.

Upstairs, there are four double bedrooms, a bathroom and a shower room, all enjoying the surrounding leafy views. The principal bedroom has a dressing room and en suite. One of the four bedrooms, with an adjacent bathroom, has a second staircase, creating the opportunity for separate accommodation. Stairs ascending to the second floor reveal three further bedrooms, one en suite. All rooms have original exposed beams - a perfect children's hideaway!

The annexe, a former coach house, provides potential secondary income or accommodation for family, friends or staff. This beautiful conversion is flooded with natural light, owing to the many glazed aspects and features exposed beams overhead. A large games room leads on into a spacious sitting room with access to the courtyard beyond. A fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom are also located on the ground level.

Upstairs, two generous double bedrooms, one with an en suite, provide excellent and spacious accommodation. There is also a double garage with a workshop and store within the coach house. The property has a walled garden of 0.71 acres and an outdoor heated swimming pool. It is located in a central village setting with open views to the front and is within walking distance of the village pub.

Location

The village itself is one of the most desirable in Somerset and is the home of a bustling community where the village hall hosts cinema evenings, yoga and exercise classes and other such events. The Three Horseshoes is a highly regarded pub with restaurant and is within walking distance of the property. A new addition to the village is a fresh milk vending machine recently installed by a local farmer. The town of Bruton is a few miles south and is home to the renowned art gallery, Hauser and Wirth and Roth Bar and the high street offers a pharmacy, florist and the well known restaurant “At The Chapel”. The pretty town of Castle Cary, a few miles further, is home to the new hotel and restaurant, The Newt ( which has wonderful grounds with woodland walks. Nearby, Frome has a thriving arts scene with a cinema, two theatres, and diverse shopping. The Frome Independent Market, held on the first Sunday of every month is a celebration of all things artisan and attracts thousands of visitors. Babington House, the private members' club, with its swimming pools, tennis courts, gym, bars and restaurant is only a short drive away and is an idyllic hub for relaxing and socialising.

The area is renowned for its excellent schools which include primary and secondary state schools in Bruton and Frome. The two prep schools of All Hallows and Hazlegrove are nearby and, for secondary,Sexey’s school, Sherborne, Kings Bruton, Bruton School for Girls, Millfield and Downside are all within easy reach. Bath, Frome, Westbury, Warminster and Castle Cary stations provide rail services to London Paddington and London Waterloo. The A303 (M3) links to London and the wider motorway network - the A36, M4 and M5 are all within easy reach. There is a wide range of national and international flights from Bristol Airport.

Square Footage: 6,693 sq ft


Acreage: 0.71 Acres

Directions

Postcode: BA4 6HG
What 3 words:crusher.succumbs.gloom

Additional Info

There is planning permission in place; all details can be found on the Somerset Council website under the planning application 2023/1252/LBC.