East Pennard, Shepton Mallet

A fabulous chance to purchase a special three bedroom home which offers a unique living experience, located within the conservation area and enjoying views over fields and the church. The property is situated in the small village of East Pennard and benefits from a secluded location, accessed only on foot by an original flagstone path shared with just seven other similar homes. The village lies four miles from Castle Cary, which has a train station and five miles from Shepton Mallet, both towns provide excellent facilities. East Pennard is a small community with a 14th century grade I listed church, which boasts the heaviest peal of 5 bells in the world and due to the proximity of the property - all residents are entitled to a full 3 day Glastonbury Festival pass (worth £360 this year).

Replacing a row of medieval dwellings, this charming property was built in 1865 to home those in service at the manor house - over the course of time five of the cottages were sold off as private residences, however the estate still retains three of the properties. It has been a very much cherished and enjoyed home of our sellers for the last thirty years and has been extended to provide ample space for comfortable modern day living, whilst preserving many character features, such as the original flagstone floors, exposed floorboards and stone mullion windows. There is also an inviting fireplace with slate hearth and wood burner that adds charm and warmth on those chilly evenings.

For those needing to work from home, there is the choice of the study or insulated cabin, both of which benefit from high-speed fibre broadband, ensuring you stay connected at all times. The long front garden provides a peaceful retreat where you can enjoy a coffee or a potter around.

If you're seeking a home with a story to tell, where there is a whisper of a rich past, then look no further - this home will be sure to captivate your heart and fulfil your dreams of a quiet but not isolated life.

The Property -

Accommodation -

Inside - Ground Floor
The property is accessed via a pedestrian path with original flagstones that lead along the side of the church to a further path leading to the property. This is approached over a brick paved frontage to the main entrance - a door to the side opens to a good sized porch with plenty of space for coats, shoes and boots and has a tiled floor and an upright electric radiator. A timber door with a glass pane opens into the hall. From here there are solid wood latch doors to all ground floor rooms and stairs rising and curving up to the first floor. The hall has a traditional style radiator and original flagstone floor. The sitting room enjoys an outlook over the front garden and has a fireplace with wood burner and slate hearth. It also has the original flagstone floor. In addition, there is a study with flagstone floor and an original window into the combined kitchen and dining room. This room enjoys a view over the fields and door to the side courtyard. It is fitted with a range of stylish contemporary kitchen units consisting of floor cupboards, some with drawers, tall larder cupboard fitted with shelves and separate deep drawer unit plus eye level cupboards. There is a generous amount of wood effect work surfaces, glass splash back and stainless steel sink and drainer with a swan neck mixer tap. There is also a central island with cupboards and bottle rack plus matching work top. There is space for an American style fridge/freezer and plumbing for a washing machine. The dishwasher is integrated and there is a built in eye level double electric oven plus five ring induction hob with glass splash back and extractor hood above. The floor is flagstone with underfloor heating. Also on the ground floor there is a shower room, which is fitted with a modern suite.

First Floor
Stairs rise and curve up to the landing with window to the side at the bottom and one to the front at the top of the staircase. There is a good sized airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and access to the loft space plus solid wood latch doors to all rooms. Bedroom one enjoys an outlook to the rear over fields and has a pitched ceiling adding character, bedroom two has an outlook to the front and a winter view of the church and has exposed floorboards. Bedroom three boasts a double aspect with window to the side and rear with field view and also has exposed floorboards. The bathroom is fitted with a modern suite consisting of large walk in shower cubicle with choice of monsoon or hand held shower head, bath, low level WC with dual flush facility and wall hung wash hand basin with an illuminating mirror above. The floor is laid to floorboards.

Outside - 3.40m'' x 2.24m'' (11'2'' x 7'4'') - The property is set in a pedestrian area close to the church and is accessed via an original flagstone path that leads to the property and its neighbours. A brick paved path leads to the porch and timber picket gate that opens to the side paved courtyard where there is a log store and shed plus access to the cabin. To either side of the path there is a gravelled area to one side - ideal for pot plant display and brick paved space to the other side, which offers good privacy as a seating area and has raised beds planted with a variety of trees, shrubs and flowers. The main body of the garden lies to the other side of the footpath and is divided into different areas - there is a vegetable garden with raised beds, greenhouse and garden shed. Behind this, there is an orchard which is planted with fruit trees consisting of apple, cherry, quince and medlar and takes in a view of the church. This area is currently not enclosed but there are no issues if it needs to be fenced in, if required. There is also a further shed located at the back of the house.
There is a timber, insulated cabin with light, power and heat, which provides an ideal work from home space. The cabin measures 3.40 m x 2.24 m/11'2'' x 7'4''

Useful Information -

Energy Efficiency Rating E
Council Tax Band C
Double Glazed Windows
Oil Fired Central Heating
Septic Tank for Sole Use
Freehold
All residents of the property are entitled to a full 3 day Glastonbury Festival pass (worth £360 this year - 2024).

Directions -

The postcode will take you to the village of East Pennard. Continue through the village to the church. Please park in the road on the triangular part of the road and proceed on foot to the church. There is a foot path that leads along the hedge to the location. At the end take a left turn where the property will be found on the right hand side.
Postcode BA4 6TU