Stoney Stoke, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9

A charming farmhouse set in rural south Somerset

Description

The property is approached from Stoke Hill Lane through a five bar wooden gate, with the track continuing on to the farmyard. There is ample parking, together with a doublecarport. The track from the house to the farmyard is flanked by small areas of land, where there is an apiary, currently not in use, as well as a selection of fruit trees.

Within the farmyard is a range of traditional and more modern barns, including a large lockable barn suitable for machinery or equipment storage. The stable block is of stone construction beneath a red clay tiled roof and comprises five stables and a tack room. The timber framed office is in excellent condition, with double glazed windows and two rooms.

The land is divided into two distinct lots. The land immediately surrounding the house and farm extends to approximately 14.41 acres or 5.83 hectares. The paddock to the north west has historically been planted with wildflowers and then grazed later in the summer with outstanding views with King Alfreds tower as the backdrop. The paddock to the north east has been planted, within the last five years, with a variety of native tree species, as has the paddock to the east of the farm behind the barns.

The field to the south of Stoke Hill Lane extends to approximately 3.6 acres or 1.45 hectares. While predominantly grass, it has been divided into three paddocks by a native hedgerow planted in recent years, previously the subject of a Countryside Stewardship grant. In the top paddock is a collection of heritage apple trees, which produce fruit from September to December.

Constructed of stone beneath a tiled roof, the house is an exceptionally attractive period property, well positioned within the hamlet and enjoying a lovely southerly aspect.

The front door opens through a stone porch with an ornate antique door into an internal hallway, from which the principal rooms radiate. The hallway and drawing room both have parquet flooring, while the kitchen has a stone tiled floor and exposed beams. Fitted with cupboards to either side, the kitchen also offers space for a dishwasher and large fridge, together with a Belfast sink and an oil fir ed three door Aga. A walk in pantry sits alongside. The utility room connects to the kitchen and has its own entrance from the garden, with further floor mounted cupboards, a sink, space for a washing machine and dryer, while also having plenty of space for a boot room.

The drawing room is exceptional, with windows overlooking the garden and the stone wall boundary beyond, as well as French door opening outside. It has exposed beams and a beautiful inglenook fireplace with bread oven and wood burning stove. The dining room lies beyond and enjoys many of the same attractive features, including lovely garden views and an inglenook fireplace. From here, one moves into the library, which has dual aspects over the garden, with expose beams and built in bookshelves. At the other end of the hall
are the study and a guest WC.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom has exposed beams and dual aspect views over the garden, together with a built in wardrobe and a walk in alcove that would work well as a dressing room. There are three further double bedrooms, one with its own hand basin and two with built in wardrobes. The family bathroom has a bath with overhead shower, basin and WC, while the second shower room has a separate shower, basin and WC. This room was formerly a bedroom so could be converted back if required.

The house is surrounded by delightful gardens, with attractive borders and a dry stone wall, and is predominantly laid to lawn with a variety of native trees and shrubs throughout. To the rear, there is a parking area, with stone steps leading down to a flagstone terrace. A series of bothies provides useful garden storage. The lower section of the garden is enclosed in part by a further dry stone wall, with a brook running through it. Beyond a stone bridge is a series of beds, ideal for vegetables or a cutting garden, together with a small orchard and greenhouse.

Location

Home Farm sits in the small hamlet of Stoney Stoke, close to Wincanton and Bruton, in an attractive and unspoilt part of south east Somerset near the Dorset and Wiltshire borders. The house is surrounded by gently rolling farmland, with outstanding views.

Despite its tucked away position, the house is well placed for access to nearby towns and villages. Wincanton provides a good range of everyday amenities including shops, supermarkets, cafés, pubs and essential services, while Bruton and Castle Cary offer a wider choice of independent shops, restaurants and cultural attractions. This is an increasingly sought after part of Somerset, appreciated for its combination of attractive countryside, accessibility and lifestyle appeal. The area has become particularly well known for destinations such as Hauser & Wirth Somerset at Bruton and The Newt in Somerset, while Stourhead is also nearby and adds further to the appeal of the wider area.

The area is well served for schooling, with both primary and secondary options nearby. Wincanton Primary School is the nearest local primary, while King Arthur’s School in Wincanton is the main state secondary. There is also an excellent choice of independent schools within easy reach, including Hazlegrove, King’s Bruton, Port Regis, Sherborne and Sherborne Girls, all of which add to the area’s strong appeal
for families.

Communication links are also very good. The A303 is easily accessible and provides a convenient route towards London and the South West, while rail services from nearby Templecombe and Castle Cary offer direct connections to London. Castle Cary is particularly convenient, with the fastest services to London Paddington taking from around 90 minutes, while Templecombe offers direct services to London Waterloo, with journey times from around 1 hour 50 minutes.

All distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,863 sq ft


Acreage: 18.01 Acres

Directions

BA9 8HY



Additional Info

Local Authority : Somerset Council –

Outgoings : The house is subject to Council Tax Band G.

Tenure : Freehold

Energy Performance : E

Fixtures and Fittings : Please note that, unless specifically mentioned, all fixtures and fittings and garden ornaments are excluded from the sale.

Services : Mains electricity, water and FTTP. The fibre optic cable and router goes into the dining room. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating. The farm benefits from its own separate power supply, while water is fed from a spring.

VIEWING : Strictly by appointment with sole selling agents Savills.