Ham Street, Baltonsborough

FERNLEIGH COTTAGE, HAM STREET, BALTONSBOROUGH, GLASTONBURY, SOMERSET, BA6 8PW

Millfield School 4miles, Glastonbury 6miles, Castle Cary 9miles, Wells 10miles, Bruton 11miles, Bath 26miles.

Summary

A superb, recently renovated, energy efficient, 4 bedroom, detached village house with bags of parking and a large garden. This property has the added benefit of a potential building plot within the curtilage and plans have already been drawn up.

The house has an entrance hall, w.c., central hallway, snug, sitting room, music room, study, kitchen/breakfast room and large utility room. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms and a family bathroom, the principal bedroom also has an ensuite shower room.

Location

Ham Street is a quiet lane running east from Baltonsborough. The village has a new village shop, an early 15th Century church, a village hall, school, pub and vineyard plus a very friendly community. There are playing fields and a playground as well as a vast network of footpaths giving access to the beautiful surrounding countryside which includes river “wild swimming”.
The nearby towns of Glastonbury, Steet, Bruton, Castle Cary and Somerton cater for most needs and there are many good local pubs and restaurants. The mainline station at Castle Cary is only 8 miles away.

Description

A perfect family home with plenty of space inside and out. This lovely house ticks all the boxes and offers an opportunity to capitalize on a potential newbuild if desired.

Accommodation

A light entrance hall welcomes you and to the right is a cloakroom. An internal door leads to the tiled central hallway. On the left is an appealing snug, the focal point of the room is the very attractive fireplace with a striking, original stone lintel. A log burning stove offers cosy comfort for the winter months and a large west facing window overlooks the terrace and garden beyond, and there is recess shelving and exposed beams. To the right of the hallway is the larger sitting room, like the snug, this has a superb, original fireplace with wonderful solid stone supports and a log burning stove. Two windows overlook the garden and again there is oak flooring. The room is 'L' shaped and flows round to a music room where double, ornate doors open to a dual aspect study.

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The kitchen is sleek and contemporary with a range of grey, gloss fitted units and a central island. It has solid wood worksurfaces, under unit and kickboard lighting, NEFF integrated appliances including a dishwasher, coffee machine, microwave/oven, 2 further eyelevel ovens, a 5 ring induction hob and extractor and drinks fridge. There is also a large American fridge/freezer and plenty of space for a table and chairs.
Glazed, double doors open to the utility room where there are more fitted units and worksurface to match the kitchen, along with a Belfast sink and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. An exterior door provides access to the driveway.

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Upstairs there are 4 double bedrooms and a stylish family bathroom with a freestanding bath, separate shower cubicle, and an airing cupboard and 'control cupboard'. The principal bedroom has large, fitted wardrobes and an ensuite shower room.

Outside

The house is approached down a gravel drive, through timber gates. The drive wraps around the property and passes under a covered car port and arrives at the front of the house where there is plenty of parking. The car port has electric lights and 2x EV charge points, it houses a log store and has in integrated garden store. At the front of the house there is an attractive southwest facing terrace, perfect for a table and chairs and outdoor seating. Beyond this is an expansive lawn. The garden is secure and wonderfully private, it provides a blank canvas. As previously mentioned, half of the garden could potentially be a building plot. The current owners have installed a sunken trampoline for safe, unobtrusive fun.

Tenure and other points

Freehold. Not listed. Mains electricity, water and drainage. Air source heat pump, 14x flush, solar panels with solar iBoost plus 13amp and separate 7.2kw EV chargers. Council Tax Band G. EPC rating B.
Planning document at:

Planning number: 2021/2189/FUL

Directions

Follow satnav to Baltonsborough and head east on Ham Street. Pass Muchelney Hill on your right and the drive to Fernleigh Cottage is the next right.
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About the area

The nearby villages of West Pennard, Pilton and Butleigh provide additional nurseries and primary schools, pubs, village stores, cafes and other amenities,
One of the big attractions of the area are the friendly village communities with many varied societies.
Glastonbury's past and present are linked with its dominant landmark, the Tor. It's been a religious centre throughout history and further back into the times of legends. There was a Celtic monastery here by 500 AD which, during the next 1000 years evolved into one of England's wealthiest and most influential abbeys. The town grew up alongside the Abbey and today it's a small but thriving town and a major tourist venue, welcoming thousands of visitors each year. Medieval Glastonbury - designated a conservation area - clusters around the evocative ruins of the Abbey

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Just 5 miles from Glastonbury is Wells which is the smallest city in England (population 10,000). Its centre is the Market Place (local markets twice a week) surrounded by many medieval buildings including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace. Immediately to the south (2 miles) of Glastonbury is the more recent town of Street and these centres provide a huge range of facilities and amenities. There are excellent state and independent schools in the area including Crispins, St Dunstans, Wells Blue School, Strode College, Millfield, Wells Cathedral School, and the Bruton schools.
The mainline station at Castle Cary is only 9 miles south.

Important Notes

Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Buyers must rely on information passed between the solicitors with regard to items included in the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise.

VIEWINGS. Interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.
All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.
Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR.