Sheephouse Drive, Bruton, Somerset

This immaculate four-bedroom house forms part of the Cubis development in Bruton, Somerset. Warm timber cladding and clean lines define its façade, while interiors are filled with light from a series of full-height glazing. To the rear, a paved terrace with a pergola is perfect for entertaining, while a first-floor balcony provides further opportunities for sitting out. Bruton high street is an 18-minute walk away, and is home to an array of excellent shops, restaurants and cafes.



The Tour



A bright entrance hall leads to a vast open-plan kitchen and living area at the rear of the house. Full-height glazing bathes the space in natural light, while sliding doors open onto the terrace beyond.



A smart kitchen has handleless cabinetry and is fitted with a Siemens oven and integrated appliances, including fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, wine cooler and induction hob. On this floor there is also a guest WC and a handy utility room with outdoor access.



A hallway on the first floor has floor-to-ceiling fitted storage, and leads to four well-appointed bedrooms. In the principal, a wide, full-height window looks towards the front of the house and there is an en suite shower room with sanitaryware by Laufen. There are three additional bedrooms; one has sliding doors onto a private balcony. The plan is completed by a shared bathroom with polished chrome fittings.



Outdoor Space



A large paved terrace with a pergola is perfect for outdoor dining in the warmer months.



On the first floor, a decked balcony with glass balustrade is a peaceful spot for reclining.



The Area



Bruton is a small town of immense character, filled with an excellent selection of independent restaurants, cafes and shops. Dining options include the Michelin-starred Osip II, The Old Pharmacy, At the Chapel, The Newt and Roth Bar and Grill at Hauser and Wirth gallery. All can be reached in around 10 minutes by car; those on Bruton High Street are also easily accessible on foot. In nearby Batcombe, Margot Henderson’s The Three Horseshoes adds to the excellent dining options in the area.



South Somerset is well-renowned for its wealth of local produce, independent food producers and growers. Westcombe Dairy is easily reached for award-winning cheese and charcuterie. Landrace Bakery is conveniently on-site, offering a daily dose of sourdough bread made from stoneground UK grains milled at the Landrace Mill, alongside Brickell's Ice Cream and Woodshedding Beer. There is a good selection of farm shops for organic produce, including The Slow Farming Company, a local distillery, and for field-grown flowers and herbs, Re-Rooting is also nearby.



Surrounded by rolling fields and open countryside, the area is renowned for walking and cycling opportunities. The breathtaking 18th-century landscaped gardens and Palladian mansion at Stourhead is around 17 minutes away by car.



Local independent schools include King’s School Bruton, Bruton School for Girls and state boarding school Sexey’s. Bruton has its own primary school, and All Hallows prep school is a short drive away.



Castle Cary rail station is Cary approximately a 13-minute drive away, offering direct rail services to London Paddington in an hour and 40 minutes. Bath is around 50 minutes away by car, and Bristol can be reached in just over an hour.



Council Tax Band: F