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Evercreech, Nr. Bruton

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

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Key features

  • Superb home in sparkling condition
  • Generous, mature plot with sweeping drive and stunning views
  • Bright, elegant and spacious accommodation
  • South facing garden with attractive circular pond and fountain
  • Edge of village location, with footpath to the pub
  • Great village with good facilities
  • Close to Bruton and good schools
  • Huge garage and workshop with room above - ripe for conversion STP

Description

YARBROOK HOUSE,
SHAPWAY LANE, EVERCREECH, SOMERSET, BA4 6JS
Bruton 4 miles, Castle Cary 5 miles (Mainline station), Wells 8 miles, Bath 21 miles, Bristol Airport 24 miles
 
The accommodation includes a reception hall, kitchen, utility with a cloakroom, dining room and a generous 24ft sitting room. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
 
A meandering driveway at the front leads to a double garage.   Glorious, mature gardens surround the property, offering great privacy. An attractive pond is an elegant feature and there is a greenhouse and 3 sheds.

Location
Yarbrook House sits among a small cluster of houses on a quiet country lane on the periphery of the village of Evercreech. While only a few minutes’ walk from the village centre, the house feels secluded and offers open views onto rolling countryside.
 
Evercreech has a friendly community and good facilities which include a primary school, pub, 14th century church, village shop, doctors surgery, pharmacy, and a village hall. Further amenities can be found in the nearby towns of Bruton, just over 3 miles away, and Castle Cary, 5 miles.
 
Description
This superb home, constructed in 1988, has been exceptionally well-maintained. It has classic, stylish accommodation, with plenty of outside space. The property offers all the ease of modern living, nestled in a highly desirable edge-of-village setting. It is worth noting that the EPC Rating is B, illustrating that it is efficient to run.
 
Accommodation
The front door opens into a welcoming central reception hall, with a galleried landing. On the left, the kitchen/breakfast room has a limestone floor, oak-fronted units with under-unit lighting and black granite work surfaces. The kitchen has a dual aspect and is equipped with integrated Miele appliances including an eye-level steam combination oven, main oven with grill, warming drawer, induction hob, extractor, fridge and dishwasher. French doors open to the garden.
 
The adjoining utility room also has direct access to the back garden and the double garage. In the utility room there are fitted units, a sink, heated airing cupboard and space for a washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge/freezer. The cloakroom is next to the utility room.
 
The dining room has a fabulous view of Lamyatt Beacon and Alfred’s Tower. Double internal timber doors open to an elegant, bright, triple-aspect sitting room with a striking Iranian marble fireplace as a focal point, with stunning, effortless, remote-controlled gas fire. Sliding glass doors and an electric awning extend the living space onto the garden terrace for summer months.
 
Upstairs there are 3 southeast-facing bedrooms with fabulous views of the ridgeline. There is a 4th bedroom on the opposite side and a large family bathroom with a jacuzzi bath. The principal bedroom has an ensuite with a walk-in shower.
 
Outside
A traditional, stone wall forms the northwest boundary, and an immaculately well-kept garden sets the tone for this exceptional property. A sweeping, gravel drive meanders past a Silver Birch to the garage and the front of the house. Floral beds, shrubs and mature trees create an attractive backdrop to the lawns.
At the rear, open skies and far-reaching views draw the eye beyond the boundary to the adjoining fields and distant hills. There is an expansive lawn, terraces, a greenhouse, 3 sheds and various fruit trees. The focal point of the garden is an attractive circular pond with a fountain.
 
Tenure and other points
Freehold. Mains electricity, gas and drainage. Gas central heating. Solar panels. High specification double glazed windows throughout.  Council Tax Band G. ECP Rating B. 
 
Directions
From Evercreech’s main street (B3081), turn onto Queen’s Road, diagonally opposite the Co-Op. Continue for approximately 400 metres, and the road becomes Shapway Lane. Yarbrook is located on the right.
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About the area
Evercreech is a thriving village rich in history and community spirit, ideally located between Bruton and Castle Cary. Local amenities include a doctor’s surgery, pharmacy, Co-op, post office, bakery, hairdressers, award-winning dog grooming parlour, fish and chip shop, village pub ‘The Bell Inn,’, St. Peter’s Church and sports fields. The active village hall hosts regular events, fostering a strong sense of community.
Educational facilities are excellent, with Evercreech Church of England Primary School and Acorn Pre-School both rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. Secondary schools are available in nearby Shepton Mallet, Castle Cary, and Bruton, with frequent bus services. Sexey’s School in Bruton offers mixed state boarding and day schooling, while private options include King’s Bruton, All Hallows, and Hazelgrove Prep.
Evercreech is well-connected for commuting, with Castle Cary’s mainline train station just 4 miles away, providing direct links to London and Bristol. The A371 and A303 offer excellent road connections. Notable nearby attractions include the Bath & West Showground, The Newt (a country estate with magnificent gardens), and the contemporary Hauser & Wirth art gallery with its renowned Roth Bar & Grill.
 
Important Notes
Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Buyers must rely on information passed between the solicitors with regard to items included in the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. 
 
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All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.
Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR.
 
 
 

COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: G
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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