The Barn Garden, Great Elm

A beautifully built collection of five luxury new homes. Each space has its own subtle character with design features that pay homage to the site’s farming heritage. What was a traditional settlement of hay barns, stables and a riding school has become a small community of generous, carefully-crafted family homes. Set in the charming village of Great Elm, just two miles
from Frome, The Barn Garden provides stunning views of the Mendip Hills. Each home takes advantage of this special setting. Large windows invite Somerset’s countryside inside, while timber cladding and rustic brick walls harmonise with the immediate surroundings. This wonderfully landscaped new settlement is ideal for people looking to join a peaceful community. All on the
doorstep of the region’s cosy pubs, tranquil countryside and bustling market towns.

5 The Barn Garden is a unique contemporary architect designed home which has an enviable feeling of space and light. Once inside you will discover; a welcoming entrance hall, generous living room with dual aspect, the perfect retreat to relax and unwind at the end of a long day. There is the stunning open plan kitchen/dining/family area which is the heart of this fine home. Ideal for entertaining family and friends, the space boasts a wood burning stove, ideal for those cozy winter evenings, large sliding doors help to bring the outside in and the kitchen with central island. There is an invaluable utility/ boot room with independent access and a smart cloakroom on the ground floor. Upstairs, you will find three double bedrooms, study which is ideal if you work from home and a luxurious family bathroom. The principal suite is particularly indulgent, with dressing room and en suite. Externally there is off street parking for three vehicles, an electric car charging point and a generous garden.

The Barn Garden’s architecture has been carefully considered – you’ll spot a combination of asymmetric, Dutch barn inspired and double gabled roofs. While hedgerows and stone pathways provide residents with the perfect balance of privacy and shared space. Each home is designed to be subtly distinct. Different materials distinguish each plot: softwood timber cladding, extured honey-hued brickwork, profiled metal sheeting. It all comes together to create a secluded community that pays tribute to the authentic agricultural history of the area while providing luxury and comfort.

Location

The Barn Garden is in Great Elm – a lovely, quiet Somerset village full of community spirit. The village hall and 12th century St Mary Magdalene Church are at the heart of village life. It’s also the perfect jumping-off point for exploring the beautiful Mendip Hills on foot. Venture a little further up the road and you’ll find the larger village of Mells. Wonderfully unspoilt, it’s home to The Talbot Inn: a cosy, candle-lit 15th century pub that’s made a name for itself with exquisite takes on pub classics using local seasonal produce. You couldn’t ask more from a local.

Frome is your nearest town, just two miles from your home. It has all the essential amenities and transport links you could want. But Frome is so much more than just practicality. Markets, cafes, delis, boutique restaurants – you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to enjoying a lazy coffee or long lunch. The art scene is just as buzzy. Local craft packs the shelves of independent shops and galleries. While two theatres and the iconic Cheese & Grain music venue offer live entertainment any night of the week.

Luxuriate in history at Babington House Built in 1705, Babington House is a wonderfully historic Georgian house that’s now used to celebrate the finer things in life. Amongst 18 acres of classic English countryside, you’ll find the Cowshed Spa, two swimming pools, tennis, cricket and formal dining at the Orangery. Its menu focuses on seasonal British dishes, made using local ingredients, including vegetables from the estate’s own Walled Garden.

AGENTS NOTE: Internal photography features CGI staging. There is a management charge of £740 for the development. Drainage is provided by a treatment plant. There is a restriction regarding the parking of caravans/motor homes.