Stoney Stratton BA4

This 17th century cottage 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, once a blacksmith's and wheelwright's workshop, is rich in period charm, with original beams, expansive inglenook fireplaces, and exposed stone walls. The property has been thoughtfully extended, offering a flexible living space that combines the timeless appeal of a country hodme with modern amenities, such as wooden shutters, double glazing, and an energy-efficient heating system. The large, beautifully landscaped garden provides stunning views of the open countryside, while a paved driveway with double electric gates offers ample parking for several vehicles.

About the inside:

A spacious boot room entrance to the side of the property leads into a charming breakfast room, showcasing exposed stone walls and beams, with a large window offering views of the garden. From here, steps descend to a modern, shaker-style fitted kitchen, complete with a calor gas Rangemaster, built-in dishwasher, and fridge, as well as a stable door leading to the rear.
The expansive dual-aspect sitting room is a highlight, featuring a stunning stone inglenook fireplace with a woodburning stove, exposed beams, and French doors opening onto the rear terrace. Stairs lead to the first floor, while an additional door provides access to a downstairs cloakroom, which includes 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 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 principal bedroom 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