Babcary, Somerton, Somerset

Nestled discreetly in the heart of rural Somerset, Bowers Farm is a superb five bedroom family home enjoying far-reaching views over its surrounding countryside. Set within its own land and approached via a long private tree lined drive, the property offers complete privacy and seclusion. Dating from the 18th century, this charming Grade II listed house has been thoughtfully extended and enhanced over time to create generous and versatile accommodation.

The approach culminates in an attractive circular parking area, leading to a welcoming entrance hall with original flagstone flooring and a beautiful oak staircase rising to the first floor. Two characterful reception rooms lie off the hall, both featuring exposed oak beams, with the drawing room centred around an impressive inglenook fireplace and complemented by oak flooring.

At the heart of the home is a luxurious, recently renovated and extended kitchen, designed for modern family living and entertaining. Bi-fold doors open onto a terrace with stunning countryside views. The kitchen is superbly appointed with granite worktops, Mandarin Stone Jerusalem limestone flooring (continuing through the pantry and rear hall), engineered oak flooring in the dining area, recessed lighting, and high-quality fittings throughout, including twin NEFF electric ovens, Villeroy & Boch sinks, and a two-oven oil-fired Aga. A separate larder, boot room, and cloakroom provide practical everyday space with direct external access, with the boot room finished in attractive Gris riven slate flooring.

A secondary entrance via the rear hall leads to two additional reception rooms and a further staircase to the first floor. Formerly a cider barn, this section of the house has been sympathetically converted into a spacious and characterful living area, complete with a newly installed kitchenette, offering flexibility for ancillary accommodation or independent living if required.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom suite benefits from a beautifully appointed ensuite bathroom. There are four further generous bedrooms, one with a dressing room and two additional family bathrooms.

The principal en-suite is particularly striking, featuring a walk-in shower, freestanding bath and high-quality fittings. Many of the bedrooms retain original features such as Victorian fireplaces, stone window ledges, and oak lintels, all enjoying delightful views over the gardens and surrounding countryside. The bathrooms have been recently upgraded with new tiling, engineered oak flooring and Burlington sanitary ware.

The gardens and grounds are a particular feature of the property. A stone
paved terrace adjoining the house provides an ideal setting for summer
entertaining, while manicured lawns bordered by box hedging lead to
mature shrubs and vibrant herbaceous borders.

Planning permission is in place for the installation of an outdoor swimming
pool, further enhancing the lifestyle offering of this exceptional home. The Paddocks are well fenced, the main paddock featuring estate park railings, hedging and timber railing. Three additional smaller paddocks are situated to the west and east of the house which have been recently planted with traditional mixed hedging.

A charming courtyard setting includes an open fronted stone barn to the north of the house including stabling, a workshop, and a garden store. Solar panels provide a significant contribution to the property’s energy requirements.

To the west stands an impressive stone ‘party barn’, offering potential for conversion into a separate dwelling (subject to the necessary planning consents). Currently fitted with a woodburner and large double doors opening onto views across the fields, it provides a wonderful additional entertaining or recreational space.

To the north of the courtyard and with separate access from the main drive is a 3-bay steel framed farm-building erected in 2023, clad with Yorkshire
boarding and part stone walling and concrete floor, providing excellent vehicle and implement storage. In the paddock on the southern side of the drive is 3 bay pole barn, recently erected, providing additional implement and general storage.

A feature of the property is the variety of newly planted hardwood trees including lime, field maple, white beam, together with original mulberry,
walnut and apple trees. The Lily Pond, which the long drive passes on approaching the house, completes the idyllic setting of this exceptional county home.

Bowers Farm is ideally positioned on the edge of Babcary, widely regarded as one of Somerset’s most charming villages. The village enjoys a vibrant community spirit and is known for its excellent public house, The Red Lion, as well as its playing fields with public tennis courts and a beautiful 14th-century church. Surrounded by unspoilt countryside and bordering the Sparkford Vale, the area benefits from minimal through traffic, creating a wonderfully safe and
relaxed environment for family life.

Everyday amenities are within easy reach, with a convenience store and petrol station approximately two miles away, while more extensive facilities can be found in the nearby market towns of Somerton and Sherborne and Castle Cary.

Somerton, once the county town of Somerset and believed to have been the ancient capital of Wessex, is centred around an elegant 17th-century market square with its iconic Buttercross. The town offers a range of independent shops, cafés, and restaurants.