Gooseacre Lane, West Coker, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22

A fabulous detached house built in 2021 to an individual design for the owner's occupation. Very high insulation standards and many energy saving features resulting in the very rare and highly coveted EPC Band A.


A truly exceptional detached residence, Hollybank is a contemporary home completed in 2021 to an individual architect-led design, offering both modern accommodation and outstanding levels of efficiency. Built to a high specification with impressive insulation and energy-saving features, the property achieves the rare and highly desirable EPC Band A rating.

Extending to approximately 295 sq m, the house provides generous and versatile living space ideally suited to both family life and entertaining. The welcoming open-plan reception hall flows seamlessly into the kitchen, where polished concrete flooring and bespoke built-in seating and storage immediately set the tone of quality and attention to detail. The kitchen itself is superbly appointed with quartz worktops and a comprehensive range of integrated appliances, creating a stylish yet functional heart to the home.

The layout has been thoughtfully designed with flexibility in mind, including a ground floor principal bedroom suite that offers an excellent future-proofing option. The remaining bedrooms are on the first floor off the galleried landing above featuring an impressive bridge. They are served by a generous and stylish family bathroom.

From the rear-facing rooms there are lovely open views across adjoining farmland, enhancing the sense of space and semi rural setting.

Throughout the home there is a consistent emphasis on comfort and quality, with features such as electric towel radiators, electric underfloor heating and heated mirrors in both bathrooms. The exterior design combines lime-rendered and cedar-clad elevations, under a natural Spanish slate roof, giving the property a distinctive and contemporary appearance that complements its surroundings.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS

We understand that mains electric, water and drainage are connected to the property. Electric under floor heating. Owned 6kw solar PV serving the entire property along with Tesla battery storage.

Council Tax: Somerset Council—Band D.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Broadband: Full fibre 900 broadband is available—highest available download speed 900 Mbps, highest available upload speed 450 Mbps. (Wessex Internet).

Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, and Three. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider. 

Flooding: The property is in an area at a very low risk from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding.

ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Self build Architect designed completed in July 2021. Full planning permission and Building Regulation Certificate.

10 year latent defect warranty, expires 14/07/2031.

Far exceeding standard building regulations, Hollybank was built to passive house levels of insulation, airtightness, thermal bridging and robust detailing.

Air Permeability Test rating 0.55.
Brink Flair 400 whole house continuous Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) with 1kW post heater.

6kW Solar PV on south facing roof. Solar Edge inverter.

Tesla Powerwall 2 home battery 13.5kWh capacity which can also run the house in the event of a power cut.

Mixergy Smart water tank with MyEnergi Eddi PV diverter.

Mendip Woodland 5kW total direct air supply (via under floor duct) log burner with twin wall flue.

Timber frame construction designed and built to Structural Engineers specifications and
calculations.

Triple glazed tilt and turn windows.

West Coker is a pretty village set in a conservation area and is mostly built of local Hamstone. The village offers a shop, petrol station, family butchers, junior school, and a public house. Many residents spend time enjoying the many walks into the surrounding countryside. The town of Yeovil is situated just 3 miles away, offering an excellent range of shopping, night-life and leisure facilities. For transport links, the A303 is located circa 5 miles away, with Yeovil Junction and Yeovil Pen Mill train stations, offering regular services to London.

The gardens are designed for ease of maintenance while still offering attractive and usable space. A manageable lawn extends to the rear and side, while a raised decked area provides an ideal spot for outdoor dining and relaxation.

Directly behind the house is an excellent entertaining terrace featuring a substantial built-in table with integrated fire pit, alongside a hot tub, making it perfectly suited to year-round socialising.

A particular feature of the property is the detached garage and workshop, which includes a first-floor area with a shower room and home office or storage space. This offers excellent potential for conversion into an annexe or ancillary accommodation, subject to the necessary permissions. In addition, a smart timber-clad cabin within the garden provides further versatile space for a variety of uses.