5 bedroom detached house for sale

MANCROFT HOUSE, ALHAMPTON ROAD, DITCHEAT, BA4 6PN

An immaculately presented, spacious family home set within the heart of this popular village, close to Castle Cary and Bruton. 

The property has excellent accommodation totalling over 2,300 sq. ft. including an entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen breakfast room, utility, cloakroom, master bedroom suite with dressing room and en-suite, plus four further bedrooms and a family bathroom. 

Outside there are delightful gardens, ample parking and a double garage. 

Accommodation

Mancroft is set in the heart of the village of Ditcheat with the soon to be re-opened pub, school and other village amenities all within walking distance. The house stands back from the village lane, adorned by beautiful wisteria. 

The property features an entrance porch that opens into a hallway, with stairs leading to the first floor and parquet flooring. 

The kitchen is modern and well-equipped, with a range of sleek fitted wall and base units, along with integrated appliances. A glazed area with a full height ceiling adjacent to the kitchen enjoys a lovely outlook overlooking the garden. The utility room offers additional space, with plumbing for a washing machine and extra storage.

The house includes a separate dining room and a generously extended sitting room with a wood burner. This bright and airy space benefits from windows on three sides, allowing plenty of natural light.

Upstairs, there are five bedrooms. The main bedroom includes an ensuite shower room and a dressing room. The family bathroom has been recently updated. Accessed from the landing there is an airing cupboard. 

Outside

The property enjoys large, lawned gardens on both sides, a patio area at the rear, and ample off-street parking at the front. The garden also includes a pond, vegetable plot, a workshop, and a garage. Adjoining the garage there is a store with a sheltered alley leading through from the parking to the garden. 

About the area

Well known for being the home of Paul Nicholl’s racing stables and also Barber’s farmhouse cheese, Ditcheat is a very popular and ancient village (mentioned in the Doomsday Book as belonging to Glastonbury Abbey) 10 miles south of Wells and 3 miles north of Castle Cary with its main line service to London. These and the other nearby towns of Glastonbury, Shepton Mallet and Bruton all offer ample facilities. The village has a primary school, church, a very good pub and restaurant. The nearby town of Bruton dates back to Roman times and today is a charming small town with various shops and amenities, including "The Newt in Somerset" plus ‘Hauser & Wirth’ Art & Exhibition Gallery and the ever popular dining experience ‘At The Chapel’.

Services

Mains electricity, gas, water, and drainage, and solar PV panels.

Tenure: Freehold

Energy Performance Rating: B

Council Tax Band: E

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.