4 bedroom detached house for sale

A stunning new build dutch barn, set in beautiful Somerset countryside between Glastonbury and Castle Cary.

BRAMLEY BARN, LOTTISHAM, GLASTONBURY, BA6 8PF
A stunning new build dutch barn, set in beautiful Somerset countryside between Glastonbury and Castle Cary. There are high specification finishes throughout including an awe inspiring first floor open-plan kitchen dining living room, cloakroom, 4/5 ground floor bedrooms and reception room, 3 bath/shower rooms, utility room, and a plant room. There are beautifully landscaped surrounding gardens of approximately 1/3 of an acre, and ample parking. An application for a double garage has been submitted and is pending approval.

Accommodation
Bramley Barn is an extraordinary property which enjoys cutting edge design features, spacious living areas, top-of-the-range fixtures and appliances, landscaped gardens, and beautiful countryside views. The property enjoys an excellent location being close to prestigious local private and state schools including Millfield and Hazelgrove; both less than 20 minutes away. The accommodation extends to approximately 2,850 sq. ft. and sits centrally within a 1/3 of an acre plot set at the end of a private drive. In addition, this exceptional property comes with a 10-year Global Home Warranty.

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The property has been constructed in a Dutch Barn style with larch cladding adorning the striking design. Internally no expense has been spared with finishes including oak flooring, Vado taps and shower heads which come with a 15 year guarantee, and Miele kitchen appliances. Low cost energy is provided by an air source heat pump and there is underfloor heating throughout the property.

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Entering the property you walk into a light and airy reception hall with a bespoke steel and oak staircase rising to the first floor. The exterior design of this property is not the only unique feature here, as the layout is also flipped; the bedrooms are located on the ground floor and the main living area above. Within the kitchen dining living room there are top-specification solid oak units and quartz worktops by the local company James Ellis Designs. Integrated within there is a full height drinks cupboard, a double oven with microwave combination function and warming drawer, induction hob, dishwasher, and fridge freezer. The room extends to the full length of the building with double sliding doors opening onto a generous balcony with stairs leading down to the garden. The west elevation houses a pair of tri-fold doors opening up to draw in the beautiful rural views. Also on the first floor there is a cloakroom and eaves storage.

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On the ground floor there are four double bedrooms, two of which enjoying en-suite shower rooms and there is a separate family bathroom. Each of the bedrooms enjoy cracking views through French doors, which are often treated with wildlife visitors including deer, hares, rabbits, pheasants, red kites and buzzards to name a few, in addition to the resident livestock too! The master bedroom takes in a lovely dual aspect of the surrounding fields with French doors opening out to a private terrace. The shower rooms in both of the master and guest bedrooms are as luxurious as they come with unique porcelain tiling, Vado sanitary wear and rainfall shower heads.

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Versatility within the accommodation is also offered as the sitting room downstairs can also be utilised as further sleeping quarters or as a tv room/reception room. Completing the ground floor, there is a utility room, cloakroom and a plant room.

Outside
A shared concrete driveway flanked by grassy paddocks leads from the lane down to the property where there is a large private gravelled parking area in front of the barn. If desired there is ample scope and space for a garage or carport to be built alongside and a planning application has been submitted. The gardens wrap around the property are landscaped to a mixture of formal lawns, and manicured gravel areas interspersed with raised beds filled with shrubbery. There is stock proof post and rail fencing with newly planted native hedging alongside and beyond is an open panorama of the Somerset Countryside.

About the area
Lottisham is a delightful quiet Hamlet surrounded in wonderful countryside and close to the larger villages of Baltonsborough and West Lydford. The property sits on the quiet outskirts of the hamlet with immediate access out to wonderful local countryside with many footpaths and bridleways within a short walk from the house.The thriving village of Baltonsborough is close by and has a church, primary school, village hall, pub, and winery. The village also has a very friendly community with a number of societies and organisations. Further south is Lydford which has a mini supermarket/petrol station and another superb pub - The Cross Keys Inn.

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Other villages close by include West Pennnard, Butleigh, Lovington and Keinton Mandeville which all offer ample amenities and facilities including several primary schools, an award winning bakery (Levitos in Lovington), pubs and village stores. There are excellent state and independent schools in the wider area including Millfield, Hazelgrove, Downside, All Hallows, Wells Blue School, Strode College, Wells Cathedral School, Ansford and the Bruton schools.

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On the outskirts of the nearby town of Castle Cary (15 minutes) is the railway station with its direct line to Paddington, and the A37 just a two minute drive away provides access south to the A303 for London and the Southwest and north to Bristol and Bath. Castle Cary is characterised by period buildings constructed of the distinctive honey coloured stone for which the area is well known. It remains a delightful small market town with a number of traditional shops and boutiques within the Conservation Area in which a policy of strict planning control operates to prevent inappropriate development.

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"The Newt in Somerset" just outside Castle Cary is home to beautiful countryside walks set in the grounds of a Georgian country estate. Within the estate there are a Hotel & Spa, Farm shop, restaurants and house & garden shop. Due to the property's close proximity to The Newt, residents enjoy local membership at a great discount. Another benefit of living in Lottisham is access to local resale tickets of the world renowned Glastonbury Festival which greatly increases chances of securing tickets.Bruton is located 3 miles north west of Castle Cary, it dates back to Roman times and today is a charming small town with various shops and amenities, including the 'Hauser & Wirth' Art & Exhibition Gallery, 'The Roth Bar & Grill', the Michelin starred 'Osip', the ever popular dining experience 'At The Chapel', and of course an excellent choice of schools including King's School and Sexey's School.

Services
Mains water and electricity. Air source heat pump. Water Treatment Plant. Tenure: Freehold. Energy Performance Rating: TBACouncil Tax Band: TBABT Fast Broadband

Important Notice
Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. VIEWINGS - interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.

Council Tax Band: TBC
Tenure: Freehold