Bramley Barn, Lottisham, Somerset

This impressive and newly built Dutch barn-style house is set in a rural but well-connected position amid the glorious Somerset countryside, between Glastonbury and Castle Cary. Exquisitely finished, the interior extends to just under 2,500 sq ft in an upside-down arrangement with four bedrooms and an elegant living room on the ground floor and an open-plan, extensively glazed living space on the upper level, perfectly positioned to absorb uninterrupted and elevated views. Some of Somerset's cultural and culinary highlights are within a 20-minute drive, including Bruton, Frome and Wells.

Environmental Performance

Completed in 2024, the house was been designed with sustainable solutions in mind. High-specification insulation, an air source heat pump and underfloor heating were all added to create a climate-conscious, energy-efficient home with a minimal carbon footprint.

The Tour

The house is approached via a shared private driveway from the main road. The glazed double doors at the front entrance sit in a larch-clad recess, contrasting with the expanse of black powder-coated corrugated steel on the main elevations.

Entry is to a light-filled double-height entrance hall, where an engineered, bespoke steel staircase with oak treads rises up to the first floor. Here, the open-plan kitchen, dining and living space extends the length of the house, with an arched ceiling exposing the structural steel frame, accented black against the white backdrop. The outer walls are lined with a mixture of trifold and sliding glass doors offering effortless engagement with the natural environment beyond. Well-coordinated lighting provides atmospheric illumination into the evening and night.

At one end is a bespoke hand-built kitchen with a range of high-quality units, quartz worktops, integrated Miele appliances and a capacious breakfast bar. The remainder of the space can be used flexibly, with plenty of room for separate dining and sitting areas.

On one side of the room is a WC and large concealed storage area. At the far end, sliding doors open out to a raised terrace - a romantic spot to admire the engrossing views. Steps from here led down to the garden.

On the ground floor, a central hallway provides access to four generous bedrooms and a separate living room, all with direct access to the garden via fully glazed double doors.

In the far corner, the principal suite has dual aspect windows, a vaulted ceiling and ample wardrobe space. It is also served by a tiled en suite with double basin vanity unit, walk-in shower and copper Vado fittings. The adjacent bedroom also has an en suite shower room, and the remaining bedrooms are served by a bathroom and additional WC on either side of the entrance hall - both also equipped with Vado fittings.

A sequestered and tranquil snug on the ground floor could serve as a fifth bedroom or home office, if required. A plant room and a utility at the side - convenient for storage and removing muddy boots - complete the ground-floor plan.

Outside Space

The house is set within grounds of approximately a third of an acre. To the front, there is an extensive gravelled area for parking with space for several vehicles. There is also planning permission for the erection of a double garage, details of which can be found here: 2024/1321/HSE.

Adjacent is another gravelled area, landscaped with raised evergreen beds. A generous lawn wraps around the rear, bordered by post and rail stock fencing and native species hedging that provides a natural boundary before the seemingly endless green fields beyond.

The Area

Lottisham is a small and tranquil village, ideally located for a wide network of walking and cycling routes, including through the nearby Mendip Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There is a range of basic amenities in the neighbouring villages, and the nearest shop is just a five-minute drive from Bramley Barn.

The popular market town of Castle Cary is 15 minutes by car, and Glastonbury town centre can be reached in a similar time (its namesake festival is even closer to home). Nearby Street, again only a 15-minute drive, is home to Clarks Village which offers excellent outlet shopping. The independent shops, cafés and restaurants of Wells, Frome, Bruton, along with the likes of Hauser & Wirth Somerset,The Newt, Osip, The Old Pharmacy and At The Chapel, are all within a 20-minute drive. There is a wealth of good food pubs in the locality with menus offering fresh local produce, including Manor House Inn at Ditcheat and the The Red Lion Inn at Babcary, both within 10 minutes by car.

This part of Somerset is served by excellent schools. Independent options include Millfield Senior and Prep Schools, Hazlegrove Prep School, Wells Cathedral School, Downside, All Hallows and Bruton. State-run schools include Strode College in Street, The Blue School in Wells and St Dunstan’s School in Glastonbury.

Direct train services to London Paddington are accessible via Castle Cary, a 15-minute drive away, with a journey time of approximately 86 minutes. The national motorway network is via the A303 (M3), and Bristol International Airport is easily reached in around 50 minutes by car.

Council Tax Band: TBC