Lower Street, Merriott, Somerset, TA16

An attractive 6 bedroom attached home in the heart of Merriott with mature and private gardens, large outbuilding and spacious accommodation.


A substantial and beautifully presented six bedroom, Grade II listed property situated in the heart of the thriving village of Merriott. In brief the property comprises an entrance hall, dining room, utility, shower room, kitchen/breakfast room, study, studio and sitting room to the ground floor, four bedrooms (one ensuite) and a family bathroom to the first floor and a further two bedrooms to the second floor. With over 3,000 sq ft of accommodation, Banbury Farm is endlessly versatile. The heart of the home is the extended kitchen/breakfast room which takes in views to the garden, has ample work space and provides a great setting for socialising with family and friends. It is further complemented by the designated utility room whilst those with children and/or pets will appreciate the shower room which is found off the utility. The dining room is a fabulous space for hosting dinner parties whilst, the spacious, triple aspect sitting room is perfect for relaxing in throughout the seasons. Both reception rooms have the added advantage of wood-burning stoves and original features including window seats, exposed beams and flagstone flooring. To the rear is the most magnificent study, ideal for those needing to work from home and beyond this is the studio. The studio itself could be used for a multitude of purposes including gym, workshop, party room or, subject to any necessary consents, combined with the study to create self-contained accommodation. It benefits from tremendous views to the garden whilst sliding doors seamlessly unite inside with out. The four bedrooms to the first floor are all generously proportioned with the master having the luxury of its own ensuite. The remaining bedrooms are all serviced by the family bathroom which also has a separate shower. The current owners have created two further bedroom spaces to the second floor, which would work well for those with grandchildren or those in need of additional study spaces. Please note that there is some restricted space in these bedrooms because of the beam work. This remarkable, wonderfully situated and expansive home will suit families, retirees and those simply looking for idyllic village life, close to excellent local amenities and communication links.

Merriott is a large village situated about two miles north of Crewkerne. Local amenities include a number of stores a thriving Café the Feed station , post office, village pub, parish church, school, garden centre, garage, squash club, recreation ground and bus service. Yeovil is 9 miles, A303 trunk road 4 miles and the Dorset coast 17 miles. Further information can be found at

The property has the advantage of off-road parking to the front right hand side with double gates leading to the garden. The garden is laid to a combination of lawn, patio, vegetable beds and an abundance of fruit trees, colourful flora and shrubs. It is further complemented by a fruit cage, summer house and green house. The outside space is noticeably private and provides a tranquil setting for alfresco dining and enjoying with family and friends. Those with children and/or pets will also appreciate it is fully enclosed.

The Barn
There is a two-storey stone barn in the garden which currently acts as a storage unit and workshop. This has obvious scope for a number of uses, subject to any necessary consents.