Hidden Gem, Stoney Stratton

Guide price £775,000 - £800,000
Hidden behind timber gates is this little gem of a 17th century cottage which offers a wealth of period features including beams, inglenook fireplaces, and exposed stone walls. The property allows for flexible living and a classic country lifestyle with modern touches. A large beautifully landscaped garden overlooks open countryside, while a paved driveway and garage offers parking for several vehicles behind double electric gates. Close to Bruton and Glastonbury, this property must be seen to be appreciated.

About the property:

This 17th century cottage, formally a blacksmiths and wheelwrights, offers a wealth of period features including beams, large inglenook fireplaces, and exposed stone walls. With generously extended accommodation, the property allows for flexible living and a classic country lifestyle with modern touches including wooden shutters, double glazing and a new efficient heating system. A large beautifully landscaped garden overlooks open countryside, while a paved driveway offers parking for several vehicles behind double electric gates.

About the inside:

A large entrance porch to the side of the property opens into the characterful breakfast room featuring exposed stone walls and beams. A large window overlooks the garden. Steps lead down to the modern shaker style fitted kitchen with a calor gas Rangemaster, built-in dishwasher and fridge and a stable door to the rear. The large dual aspect sitting room features a beautiful stone inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove, exposed beams, and French doors to the rear terrace. Stairs lead to the first floor, and a further door leads to the downstairs cloakroom with space and plumbing for a washing machine.

From the breakfast room an archway leads past a useful study area to the formal dining room. This lovely room has exposed stonework and beams and a large window to the front. A second staircase leads up to a pretty attic bedroom with views of the village church, and a large bathroom with a freestanding roll top bath, sink and W.C offering the potential to create a separate annexe.

The stairs from the sitting room take you to the principal bedroom which enjoys a walk-through dressing area and shower cubicle. Decorative exposed beams add charm to this lovely room. There is also a good sized second bedroom, and modern family bathroom with a corner bath and separate shower enclosure.

About the outside:

A solid timber electric gate opens to reveal a paved driveway, greenhouse, and gravelled parking for several vehicles, and a large garage with power and light and an internal office set up with wifi, and a timber workshop behind. The garden to the rear is attractively landscaped and offers several paved seating areas, a wisteria covered terrace ideal for entertaining, level lawns and a summerhouse, all surrounded by mature shrubs and trees, with a gate leading into the adjacent field (potentially available by separate negotiation).

About the area:

Stoney Stratton is a pretty hamlet close to Evercreech, a large village situated to the south of the Mendip Hills close to the Royal Bath and West showground. It has a Post Office, general store, bakery, parish church, primary school, village hall and public houses. The regional centres of Bristol, Bath and Yeovil are all within commuting distance and the A303 is within easy reach. Castle Cary mainline railway station is also close by (5 miles) providing a fast train link to London Paddington. The market town of Shepton Mallet with a range of facilities is nearby, and the Cathedral City of Wells is approximately 8 miles distant. Bristol International Airport is just 24 miles away.

There is a wide range of educational establishments at all levels in the local area from the public and private sectors. State secondary schools are situated at Castle Cary (Ansford) and Shepton Mallet. There is also a good selection of private schools in the area including All Hallows Prep School, Wells Cathedral School, Downside, Kings School, Bruton and Millfield.

The nearby towns of Bruton, Shepton Mallet and Castle Cary all offer a variety of excellent schools, galleries, restaurants, and boutiques, whilst the surrounding countryside is perfect for walking and riding.


Useful information:

Postcode: BA4 6DY
Services: Mains drainage, oil central heating
EPC: E
Council Tax: Band E
Viewings strictly by appointment with the vendors agent Killens