Stylish period house in a rural location on the edge of Butleigh

Situated in the heart of the glorious Somerset countryside, Moorhouse is a handsome stone-built property that offers the rare opportunity to purchase a period property that has been extensively and expertly renovated and refurbished. Situated within a charming sunny garden it offers a wonderful family home that is ready to move into and enjoy.

The date stone on the property, which was originally two attached cottages, is 1867 and there is evidence of this history within the home including stone mullion windows which are distinctive and charming.

As you enter the property, off the light and spacious entrance hall, there is a cleverly placed downstairs bedroom with ensuite shower room. This would provide ideal accommodation for a relative who needed to be based on the ground floor or to accommodate guests. On from the hallway to the right a beautiful triple aspect living room features attractive limestone flooring and a feature ham stone fireplace where a woodburning stove warms the room during cooler months.

Flowing on from the living room a fabulous bespoke kitchen by British interiors brand Neptune exudes quality and style while the dark blue four oven Aga punctuates the room. There is an excellent range of cupboards and drawers with feature bespoke tiling that has been handmade by our client. As you would expect in a kitchen of this standard everything that you might need is here including an induction hob, AEG oven, fridge and dishwasher. Within this spacious room there is plenty of room for a large dining table making entertaining a breeze. This room is perfect for absorbing the ebb and flow of busy family life.

The practicalities are catered for just adjacent to the kitchen where there is a utility room and a stable door leads out to a terrace area for enjoying alfresco dining.

On the first floor are three good sized double bedrooms, and a family bathroom. From bedroom 3 there is a staircase leading to bedroom 4, this would make an ideal bedroom for two children to share or as a bedroom on the higher level and dressing room below.

Moorhouse has many excellent features including limestone flooring to most rooms on the ground floor except 5th bedroom which has oak floorboards, kitchen fitted by Neptune, double glazed widows with stone lintels and oil fired central heating.

Outside
The property features a gravelled parking and turning area, ideally situated next to a generous storage building, providing plenty of space for both vehicles and additional storage requirements.

The gardens are truly a standout feature, providing a picturesque space. They include a charming, paved terrace perfect for alfresco dining, allowing you to enjoy warm summer evenings. Expansive, manicured lawns offer plenty of room to relax or play, while well-stocked borders create a vibrant and colourful atmosphere throughout the seasons. Additionally, a kitchen garden provides the opportunity to grow your own herbs and vegetables, adding a functional and rewarding touch. Mature trees and hedging line the edges, ensuring privacy and creating a peaceful, secluded environment.
At the front of the property, raised hedging is complemented by elegant iron railings.

Situation
The village of Butleigh which is surrounded by rural countryside, farmland and wooded hills. This popular village has a thriving shop and post office, primary school, nursery and playing fields. Close by is Sourdown Farm shop where you can buy produce. They also have a weekly pub night at Sourdown Tap with pop up local food suppliers. There is a village hall which is used by the many community groups and a very active cricket club.
Close by is the town of Street where there is a good range of high street shops, cafes and restaurants as well as the well-known Clarks Village Outlet. There are two swimming pools, one to be found at the Sports Centre and the hugely popular outdoor Lido on the High Street with its lovely grassy areas for picnics. The Strode Theatre offers excellent live performances as well as films and exhibitions. The nearby town of Glastonbury is steeped in history going back to the legends of King Arthur. There was a Celtic monastery here in 500AD, which during the next 1000 years evolved into one of England’s wealthiest and influential Abbeys. The magnificent Glastonbury Abbey ruins and the famous Glastonbury Tor attract tourists to the town and so although small, it is a thriving town and it is well served by markets and a huge range of festivities.

Nearby is Somerton, an old market town and one of the original capitals of Wessex and Wells the smallest City in England is about 10 miles away. There are many Festivals throughout the area including many topics Literary, Music, Comedy and Food. For further shopping and recreational activities, Bath, Bristol, Taunton and Yeovil are all within about an hour’s drive. The A303 that runs south of Butleigh offers direct road links to London and the Southwest. There are good rail transport links to London from Castle Cary railway station, (just about 20 mins drive), which offers an excellent direct rail service to London Paddington in less than two hours. Also, Airports in Bristol and Exeter offer connections within the UK, Europe and beyond.

Schools
Local independent schools include Millfield just 5 mins away, with Wells Cathedral School, All Hallows and Hazlegrove prep schools and the various Bruton schools all within easy distance. State schools include St. Dunstan’s, Wells Blue and nearby Strode College


MATERIAL INFORMATION

In compliance with The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team’s Material Information in Property Listings Guidance.

PART A

Local Authority: Somerset County Council
Council Tax Band: F
Guide Price: £925,000
Tenure: Freehold

PART B

Property Type: Detached
Property Construction: Stone construction with clay roof tiles.
Number and Types of Rooms: See Details and Plan, all measurements being maximum dimensions provided between internal walls
Electricity Supply: Mains electricity
Water Supply: Mains supply
Sewerage:  Private drainage
Heating:  Oil fired central heating 
Broadband:  Please refer to Ofcom website. current vendor has internet provided by BT and has fibre to premises. 
Mobile Signal/Coverage:  Please refer to Ofcom website.
Parking: Off street private parking.  

PART C

Building Safety: Our vendor is not aware of any building safety issues or any planned or required remediation work, but we recommend that you engage the services of a chartered surveyor to confirm. 
Restrictions: We are not aware of any significant/material restrictions, but we’d recommend you review the title/deeds of the property with your solicitor.
Rights and Easements: We’re not aware of any other significant/material restrictions or rights, but we’d recommend you review the Title/deeds of the property with your solicitor.
Flood Risk:  N/A
Coastal Erosion Risk:  N/A
Planning Permission: We are not aware of any undecided planning applications within the vicinity of the property 
Accessibility/Adaptations:  N/A
Coalfield Or Mining Area:  N/A
Energy Performance Certificate: E Rating

No other Material disclosures have been made by the Vendor. This Material Information has been compiled in good faith using the resources readily available online and by enquiry of the vendor prior to marketing. However, such information could change after compilation of the data, so Lodestone cannot be held liable for any changes post compilation or any accidental errors or omissions. 

Furthermore, Lodestone are not legally qualified and conveyancing documents are often complicated, necessitating judgement on our part about which parts are “Material Information” to be disclosed. If any information provided, or other matter relating to the property, is of particular importance to you please do seek verification from a legal adviser before committing to expenditure.