Barwick, Yeovil, Somerset

PROPERTY
Renowned for its four follies - The Rose Tower, The Fish Tower, The Obelisk, and Jack the Treacle Eater – Barwick House is a magnificent Grade II listed country house with a long history. Built circa 1770 it was a family home up until the mid 20th Century, after which it was used variously as a prisoner of war camp and a US army base during World War II. In the post war years it became a private school before later falling into disrepair. The house was restored and reoccupied in 1994 and has five private dwellings. Full restoration of the estate, including the construction of nine cottages, was completed a few years later. Treacle Cottage, the namesake of the wellknown folly, is a charming conversion of part of the original outbuildings that combines the best of modern design with characterful features.

Ground Floor
The main entrance opens into the well-proportioned kitchen/dining room. The dining area is nearest the entrance and provides a warm welcome with plenty of space to accommodate a 4-seater dining table (more could be seated on occasion) and a large sideboard. A peninsula divides the room neatly into two and provides a sociable food preparation area. The kitchen is fitted with a full range of inky blue shaker style units which have been given a contemporary finish with long bar handles. The units are topped with a white quartz worktop and coordinating large format tiles form a splashback. Integrated appliances include a NEFF oven with combination oven above, induction hob, extractor, and dishwasher. The space under the stairs accommodates a freestanding fridge, integrated freezer with further storage and worktop alongside/over. Adjoining the kitchen is the lovely sitting room which is centred around a most attractive fireplace with a woodburning stove. The colour palette is soft and cosy and invites you to snuggle down on the sofa. An external door leads out to the rear of the property. Off the sitting room (separated by a small lobby area) is a bathroom and storage cupboard. The lobby forms part of bedroom 3 which is perfectly suited as a guest room/study with its ensuite facilities and separation from the main house. It also has an independent entrance from outside.

First Floor
On the first floor there are two bedrooms and the family bathroom. The principal bedroom is a good-size and shape, with windows - including a most attractive round window - on two sides. Bedroom 2 spans the depth of the property and easily swallows up a double bed, sofa and additional furniture. The family bathroom is finished with charming striped tiles topped with coordinating floral and blue accents. There is a traditional style washbasin, WC and fitted bath with shower over.

OUTSIDE
Barwick House is approached via a beautiful tree-lined drive, accessed via attractive electronic wrought iron gates, that meanders through the grounds to the main house and parking area, with beautiful countryside views along the way. The owners of Treacle Cottage have full access to the 22 acres of grounds in which the house stands. A management fee of £152 pcm is payable for use and maintenance of the grounds and estate. The current owners also rent a useful onsite storage shed for which they pay a further £15 pcm. This may be available to any future owners The cottage benefits from two allocated parking spaces plus use of additional visitor parking. The oil tank serving the property is situated in the car parking area.

SERVICES
Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil-fired central heating with radiators.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Somerset Council - Tax Band E

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
Current Rating - D

AGENT'S NOTE
A management fee of £152 pcm is payable for use and maintenance of the grounds and estate.