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1 "DoubleClick Insert Picture" Horsehill Farm, Prestleigh Road, Evercreech, Somerset BA4 6LN 775,000

A detached five bedroom farmhouse set in glorious, well-tended gardens, triple car port, summerhouse, workshop and adjoining paddock and copse totalling over 14.5 acres.

2 A detached five bedroom farmhouse set in glorious, well-tended gardens, triple car port, summerhouse, workshop and adjoining paddock and copse totalling over 14.5 acres. Set on the outskirts of the village close to Shepton Mallet, Castle Cary and Bruton. Five bedroom farmhouse Horsehill Farm, Prestleigh Road, Evercreech BA4 6LN Description A former byre tastefully converted into an imaginative family home, retaining and utilizing many of the original features of the farm yard and the remains of the monastery in Stoney Stratton. The barn has been finished to a high standard with bespoke joinery, a beautiful kitchen with Aga, vaulted dining hall and a sitting room with fully glazed gable end overlooking the gardens. A wing has been used as a contained annexe which would suit a dependant relative or family member. Horsehill Farm is one of three dwellings situated at the end of the drive, but none of the properties overlook each other to any major extent. There are very well kept gardens and grounds with a triple carport, summer house, and workshop,.the property is shown as edged red on the attached plan. Farmhouse kitchen with Aga Drawing room. Dining room Library entrance hall Potential for self-contained annexe Triple car port Thatched summer house Glorious mature gardens Workshop or possible stabling 10 acre paddock, more available Viewing Strictly through Cooper & Tanner on

3 The Accommodation A stone entrance porch with flagstone floor leads into the entrance hall and library which has an English chestnut block floor and ash panelling, fitted bookcases and cupboards. The impressive dining hall has a minstrel's gallery and original 'A' frame beams with windows overlooking the front gardens. There is a cast iron fireplace with carved wooden mantel and surround. The drawing room overlooks the rear gardens and paddock beyond. The end gable is fully glazed and is fitted with bespoke electric blinds. French doors lead into the courtyard area. A stone fireplace with wood burning stove inset has a stone chimney breast with wooden inglenook beam and stone pillars. The kitchen is vaulted with a flagstone floor and windows overlooking the front and rear gardens. Fitted with a range of floor and wall cabinets under a granite work surface there is a central island unit and separate breakfast seating area. There is a 4 oven Aga with separate hotplate and a built-in electric oven and microwave. There is also a good sized study or fifth bedroom. The master bedroom is vaulted and overlooks the front gardens. It has an en-suite bathroom with corner Jacuzzi bath and shower over. There are two further bedrooms also with en-suite wet rooms. The potential annexe wing is accessed from a door leading from the study/bedroom five or an external door in the rear garden. There is a further double bedroom, bathroom, sitting room/bedroom, kitchen/utility room and study or dressing room. Outside Two stone pillars lead onto the sweeping driveway which crosses the fields and leads to Horsehill Farm. A driveway in the centre of the yard leads to the parking area with an oak framed triple carport and parking area. There is a beautiful thatched and timber summer house that overlooks the rear gardens. The gardens lie to the front and rear of the property and are well planted with a selection of mature shrubs and plants. A honeysuckle clad pergola leads to the water features which run along the garden to a waterfall. Accessed from the kitchen and dining room there is a courtyard built around a former pigsty retaining a number of period features providing several seating areas to enjoy the sun at different times of the day. The gardens have been very well planned and planted with raised vegetable beds and a fruit cage. There is a block built workshop or hobby room with power and light and a greenhouse. The workshop could be converted into stables if required. The Land The paddock and woodland adjoin the rear gardens. The paddock is in permanent pasture and enclosed by timber fencing and sheep netting. A copse of traditional native trees runs along the boundary of the property with another area adjoining the garden providing shelter and privacy, a further copse lies at the beginning of the drive, the copses would all be an ideal source for logs. The paddock measures about 10 acres and the copses total about 3 acres. Up to just over 32 acres of grassland immediately adjoining the house is available by separate negotiation as coloured on the plan.

4 IMPORTANT NOTICE: These particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract. All descriptions, dimensions, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, warranties and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. Area and Sales Plans The area and the sale plan have been calculated and produced using Promap mapping software (Ordnance Survey Licensed) and referenced where possible to the HMLR Title plan, however they may not correspond with other mapping services. The boundaries are clearly marked on site and potential purchasers should inspect them and make such enquiries as they deem necessary.

Location Evercreech is a large and thriving village about 3 miles from Shepton Mallet and 5 miles from Castle Cary. There is a village hall, 2 pubs, church, primary school and pre-school.

Shopping and leisure facilities are available in Bruton, Frome, Shepton Mallet, and Castle Cary. The Chapel in Bruton is a restaurant and artisan bakery of particular note.

7 Location Evercreech is a large and thriving village about 3 miles from Shepton Mallet and 5 miles from Castle Cary. There is a village hall, 2 pubs, church, primary school and pre-school. The Royal Bath & West showground is close by and has a busy diary of events and attractions throughout the year. Shopping and leisure facilities are available in Bruton, Frome, Shepton Mallet, and Castle Cary. The Chapel in Bruton is a restaurant and artisan bakery of particular note. The nearest major supermarket is in Shepton Mallet. A main line rail station at Castle Cary accesses London Paddington. The A303/M3 are about 10 miles away, and Bath and Bristol are within commutable distance. There is a wide range of excellent schools in the area both public and private sectors including Downside at Stratton on the Fosse, Millfield at Street, Wells Cathedral School, Bruton School for Girls, Sexeys and Kings School at Bruton and All Hallows at Cranmore. Tenure Freehold. Council Tax Band Band F EPC Rating Rating F. Services Private/Mains drainage, water, electricity and BT are all connected. Oil fired central heating. Roof mounted solar panels provide additional electricity and income. Directions From the A37 take the A371 through Prestleigh and then turn into Evercreech. On Entering the village take a right turning between a pair of Stone pillars just before Horsehill Meadows. Follow the driveway and the barn can be found in the middle of the farm yard. MDH Ref: th March 2016

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Waterloo Farm, Somer Lea, Chilcompton. BA3 4HE Guide Price 625,000

Waterloo Farm, Somer Lea, Chilcompton. BA3 4HE Guide Price 625,000 Grade II listed detached house Waterloo Farm, Somer Lea, Chilcompton, Radstock, BA3 4HE Five bedrooms Sitting Room Drawing Room Kitchen/breakfast