Oustanding Five Bedroom House In Pilton

An exceptional contemporary four/five-bedroom residence set within nearly half an acre of landscaped grounds, featuring a self-contained annexe, striking reception spaces, and a showstopping kitchen/dining area that opens onto a stylish courtyard. Highlights include a 30-foot principal suite with breathtaking views, beautifully designed gardens, an oak-framed triple garage, and an integral double garage with potential for further development.

About the Property:
Originally a stone-faced bungalow, this home has been transformed with a substantial extension, creating a versatile and contemporary family retreat. The ground floor includes a self-contained annexe with a sitting room, bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom, seamlessly connected to the main house via a glazed door. A bright and spacious entrance hall leads to an expansive reception room, which flows into a sunroom. At the heart of the home is the stunning kitchen/dining area, with sliding doors opening onto a secluded courtyard.

Upstairs, the luxurious principal suite boasts a private dressing room, an elegant en-suite, and floor-to-ceiling windows that capture panoramic village views. Two additional double bedrooms each feature en-suite shower rooms and share a dressing room/study space. The ground floor also includes a separate office, utility room, and a useful storage room, offering flexible and practical living spaces.

About the inside:
Stepping into the light-filled entrance hall with oak flooring, you’re welcomed into a home designed for both style and functionality. To one side, a private office provides an ideal workspace, while another door grants access to the integral double garage with an adjoining store room.
Glazed doors open into the impressive main reception room, where high ceilings with feature lighting and underfloor heating create a warm and inviting atmosphere. A wood-burning stove adds a cozy touch in the cooler months, while double doors lead to a triple-aspect sunroom, an ideal spot to relax, with sliding doors opening onto the secluded terrace.

The showstopping kitchen/dining room is a true focal point, featuring polished granite worktops, a large central island topped with oak and contrasting granite, space for a range cooker, and built-in appliances. The dining area overlooks the kitchen garden, while a separate seating area opens onto a beautifully designed, sheltered courtyard, perfect for alfresco entertaining. A spacious utility room and rear hall with stairs to the first floor provide additional functionality.

A glazed door from the reception room leads to the annexe, offering independent living space with a generous double bedroom with built-in wardrobes, and a sitting room currently used as an art studio. The annexe kitchen/dining area features a traditional design, with space for a range cooker and a preserved original Rayburn. A luxurious bathroom boasts twin sinks, a freestanding egg-shaped bath, and a separate shower.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom suite is a private sanctuary with a wall of built-in storage, a walk-in dressing room, and a spa-like en-suite featuring twin sinks and a separate cloakroom. The vaulted ceilings and full-length windows frame breathtaking views over the village, complemented by a dormer window overlooking the rear garden.

Two additional double bedrooms each have en-suite shower rooms and share a study/dressing area. A separate staircase from one of the bedrooms provides convenient access to the rear hall.

About the outside:
The property is accessed via private electric gates, leading to a sweeping gravel driveway that passes the house and continues to an oak-framed triple garage and workshop. The integral double garage offers additional secure parking and storage.
Meticulously landscaped gardens surround the home, with a paved terrace adorned with sculpted trees and shrubs. A timber pergola provides a charming shaded seating area, while a stunning south-facing courtyard with contemporary porcelain tiles creates a stylish and sheltered outdoor entertaining space, seamlessly connected to the kitchen/dining area.

A large lawn borders open fields, enhancing the sense of space and tranquility. A well-established vegetable garden, enclosed by low stone walls, features a greenhouse and a former garage repurposed for storage.

In total, the property is set within just under half an acre, offering a perfect blend of luxury, functionality, and development potential.

Pilton is a pretty, sought after Somerset village that has a thriving community and is surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in Somerset with many footpaths through meadows and wooded hills. It has a shop, a post office, public house, village hall, tennis courts, playground, football pitch and pavilion. The village is also home to the world-famous Glastonbury Festival.

Nearby, Wells is the smallest city in England lying in beautiful countryside between the Somerset Levels and the Mendip Hills. It offers a good range of shopping facilities, and the stunning market square holds a twice weekly farmer’s market. The popular town of Bruton has a range of restaurants including ‘At the Chapel’, The Roth Bar and Da Costa at ‘Hauser and Wirth’, the world-renowned art gallery with a beautiful garden designed by Piet Oudolf. The Michelin Starred restaurant, Osip, has recently opened just outside Bruton. Other nearby destinations are The Newt hotel and gardens, and Babington House, the private members club.

Nearby the Georgian City of Bath and the regional centre of Bristol are also within good commuting distance. Mainline rail services to London Paddington in 1 1/2 hours are available from Castle Cary station. Bristol Airport is 17 miles away.

In the catchment area for Wells Blue School, and West Pennard Junior School, with the school bus running from the village. Millfield, Wells Cathedral School, Downside School, All Hallows Preparatory School, King's Bruton and Bruton School for Girls, are also nearby, offering a range of private school options.

Useful Information.
Postcode - BA4 4EB
W3W - joys.insist.carver
Local Authority - Somerset
Council Tax - E
Energy Performance Certificate Rating – D
Tenure – Freehold
Services – Oil, Mains Electric, Mains Water & Drainage
Viewings - Strictly by appointment with the Vendors agent Killens