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Church Lane, East Lydford, Somerton, Somerset, TA11

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

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Key features

  • A large village house with generous accommodation, style and character
  • Lots of great living space totalling c. 3,500 sq. ft.
  • 30 ft. kitchen/dining/living room & 3 reception rooms
  • 5 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms
  • Detached barn/garaging with planning to convert REF: 2021/2484/HSE
  • Lawns, paddock & woodland - Just under 2 acres in total
  • Stunning oak and glass work
  • Ample parking

Description

MANOR FARM BARN, CHURCH LANE, EAST LYDFORD, TA11 7HD
Somerton 6 miles, Glastonbury 10 miles and Castle Cary 5 miles.

A substantial and impressive converted barn with generous accommodation, great character, outbuildings, grounds of towards 2 acres and a quiet village setting between Glastonbury, Somerton and Castle Cary.

The Barn has stunning accommodation and great living space including a galleried reception hall, a large open plan 30ft. x 20ft. living/dining/kitchen, day room, a 24 ft. sitting room, a study, a cloakroom, a utility room and boot room. The first floor has both front and back stairs with all the rooms connecting with a central landing. There are 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a study area.

Outside are a range of outbuildings suitable for many purposes, a lawned, easily managed, garden, a paddock and woodland. In all about 1.74 acres.

Location
East Lydford is a quiet little village tucked away with no through traffic yet with good communications to the surrounding towns and amenities. These include Castle Cary, Somerton, Glastonbury, Street and Wells.

Description
Manor Farm Barn is in the heart of the village with a driveway leading from the lane. It's a large handsome building converted in keeping with its scale which has resulted in an impressive home of considerable style. Many original features have been retained including flagstones, stonework, beams and vaulted ceilings which are matched and enhanced by contemporary details including beech tiled floors and good quality bathroom and kitchen fittings. In keeping with green credentials, it has all electric heating with radiators throughout having individual thermostats and timers.
Perhaps the most striking feature of the property are the large windows and French doors on the east-facing major elevation which flood the house with sunlight. These windows together with the large well proportioned rooms make the home very light and airy throughout.

Accommodation
The entrance is through doors into the reception hall with a staircase rising to the first floor galleried landing with a high vaulted ceiling. Leading off the hall is the splendid large living/dining/kitchen which is of course the heart of the house. The kitchen area is extremely well fitted with an extensive range of units including a central island with a breakfast bar. Appliances include a double Belfast sink, 2 ovens, a hob, an extractor and a dishwasher. There is bags of space for a dining table and also comfortable chairs and sofas. Well located is the adjacent utility room with units and space and plumbing for a washing machine etc.

The hall also opens to a day room with 2 sets of French doors to a paved garden terrace. An archway through from the day room into the sitting room which has an inglenook fireplace with a woodburning stove.

Also on the ground floor is a cloakroom, a cloaks cupboard and a study, off which is a boot room.

The front staircase leads to a large galleried landing part being ideal as a quiet study or reading area. There are 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, and a number of rooms have vaulted ceilings and beams. The master bedroom has an en suite shower room and a French door to an external stone granary staircase. Another bedroom also has an en suite shower room and there's a family bathroom.

Outside
The house is well back from the village lane accessed by a gravelled drive, shared at the approach with the adjacent house. Alongside the drive, there is a single-storey barn currently used for storage and garaging but with planning permission to convert into an annexe. Planning REF: 2021/2484/HSE A gate then opens to the entirely private drive and an extensive parking area with a pathway to the front door.

The house looks out onto a large lawn beyond which is a paddock with a gravel drive providing vehicular access into it. Beyond the paddock is a copse which is a wonderful play area for children.

About the area
East Lydford is a small Somerset village in beautiful countryside between the towns of Wells, Somerton, Glastonbury and Castle Cary. The villages of East and West Lydford are centred on the old Parish Churches and bridges over the River Brue and have a very active community with a good number of societies and organisations. Within a few minutes is a small local Budgens supermarket which also provides newspapers, off-licence etc alongside a Gregs Bakery. There are many good pubs and restaurants in the area, the closest being the Cross Keys pub within walking distance.

The major towns of the area including Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance and Castle Cary station (10 mins) has a main rail line to London. There are good state and independent schools close by including Keinton Mandeville C of E Primary, Strode College, Millfield, Sherborne, Wells Cathedral, the Bruton schools, Downside and Hazlegrove.

Other points
Freehold.

Mains water, drainage and electricity.
Local Authority.is Mendip District Council.
Council Tax – Band E
EPC 39 (Band E)

Directions
From the A303 Podimore roundabout take the A37 towards Shepton Mallet and continue for about 5 miles to the Lydford-On-Fosse traffic lights. Turn right and take the left turning Church Lane, signposted East Lydford. Continue for about 150 yards and there is a gate on the right which is the beginning of

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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. 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.

COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: E
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Garage
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
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2 High Street Castle Cary BA7 7AW
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For further information, please do no hesitate to contact us on cc@roderickthomas.co.uk or by telephone on 01963 351993.

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