Leighton Lane, Evercreech, Somerset, BA4

An extended and well-proportioned detached period house, conveniently situated close to the centre of Evercreech and the wide range of village amenities. This beautifully presented family home includes four bedrooms, a generous reception room and kitchen/dining room, a garage, a wonderful home office and a summer house, ideal for entertaining. Viewings are highly recommended. EPC rating D.


The property is entered via an under-cover vestibule leading to an enclosed porch. A door then opens into a most impressive double-height hall, which is light and airy with a galleried landing and a skylight window above. The hall incorporates the staircase to the first floor accommodation and gives access to a downstairs WC and a separate utility room; with plumbing for a washing machine and useful storage.

The dual-aspect sitting room is particularly spacious and includes an attractive stone fireplace with an inset wood burning stove. This comfortable reception room can be configured in various ways, to include a more formal dining space if desired. In addition, there is built-in shelving and several double glazed windows, allowing in plenty of natural light.

The sitting room then leads into an adjoining kitchen/dining room at the rear of the property. Also dual-aspect with two sets of double glazed patio doors opening outside, the kitchen/dining room can accommodate a table and chairs at one end. The kitchen has been tastefully fitted with a range of matching grey floor and wall units with stunning marble work surfaces. There is a sunken double Belfast sink unit and an integrated double electric oven with a gas hob. In addition, there is an integrated dishwasher and wine cooler, plus space for a freestanding ‘American style’ fridge/freezer. The kitchen has been finished with a tiled floor and features an exposed stone wall, as well as further shelving and fitted cupboards.

On the first floor, a central landing gives access to four bedrooms and the family bathroom. The master bedroom is situated at the back of the house and benefits from a stylish and contemporary en-suite shower room, with a low-level WC, a vanity wash hand basin, a walk-in shower and a heated towel rail.  Finished in a similar style and also beautifully presented, the well-appointed family bathroom offers a modern white suite, fitted shelving and ambient lighting. Both the en-suite and the family bathroom have the advantage of under-floor heating.

OUTSIDE
To the front of the property is a driveway, laid to block paving and stone chippings, providing off-road parking for several vehicles. Double wooden gates then open to a continuation of the drive, with further parking available if required. The driveway leads to a fully insulated garage/workshop, which has double doors to the front, light and power. Adjoining the rear of the garage and accessed from the garden is a superb home office, which could be utilised as a gym, playroom or hobby space. 

The well-tended rear garden is an excellent size and is predominantly laid to lawn, with a delightful patio seating area. Within the garden is a fabulous open-fronted summerhouse – an ideal space for families and for entertaining. The summerhouse includes a built-in bar, a wood burning stove, mains power and aerial point, the perfect garden retreat. In addition, there is a designated hot tub area, a garden shed, an elevated decking area with paddling pool and series of outside lighting.

Evercreech is a large and thriving Mendip village providing many amenities such as a Co-operative mini-supermarket, a bakery, a pharmacy, a motor repair garage, an excellent pub, a doctors’ surgery and a well-regarded primary school with a 'Good' Ofsted rating.

The village is situated close to Shepton Mallet, Castle Cary and Bruton with easy access from the A371. The cities of Bath and Bristol are within reasonable commuting distance to the north and the A303 is also within easy reach. There is a mainline train station at Castle Cary (3.5 miles away) with regular and direct services to London Paddington. There are also frequent bus services that visit Shepton Mallet and the neighbouring towns.