4 bedroom detached house for sale

A delightfully situated and well-proportioned detached barn conversion, located within the attractive hamlet of Polsham. Set within grounds of 1.10 acres, including superb outbuilding, gardens, a paddock and impressive rural views.


A door to the front of the property opens into a spacious entrance hall, which incorporates the staircase to the first floor accommodation and has access to a downstairs WC and a store cupboard. To the left of the hall is the main dual aspect reception room, a comfortable sitting room with a ‘Villager’ wood-burning stove, providing a charming focal point. The hall then leads through to a dual-aspect dining room, with French doors to the garden and into the kitchen, which has a southerly aspect and enjoys plenty of natural light. The kitchen is fitted with a range of matching floor and wall units and offers space for a breakfast table and chairs. Adjoining the kitchen is a separate living room/study, which could also be used as a children’s playroom or hobby space. In addition, there is a good size double glazed conservatory at the front of the property, looking out across the sunny garden. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a useful boot room and a utility, plus a further wc.

On the first floor, the property offers four finely-proportioned double bedrooms; the dual aspect master bedroom benefitting from a series of high-quality fitted wardrobes and a shower cubicle. Furthermore, there is a modern and well-appointed family bathroom which includes a bath and separate double shower.

OUTSIDE
Double gates at the front of the property open onto a stone chipped driveway which provides off road parking for numerous vehicles. Set within a generous plot totalling 1.10 acres, there are level gardens to the front and rear, enclosed to all sides and ideal for both families with children and green-fingered purchasers. The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn with a range of mature trees, shrubs and planting. At the back of the house is a large patio terrace, which has lighting and is perfect for outdoor seating and entertaining. Beyond the rear garden is a paddock, enclosed by fencing and hedgerows, which measures approx. 0.63 acre and is a haven for wildlife. There is a particularly pleasant outlook across the neighbouring countryside and towards Wells/the Mendip Hills.
Adjacent to the property is a detached outbuilding which has light and power and is currently utilised as a garage, a carport and a workshop/store. There is considerable scope to convert the outbuilding into ancillary accommodation or for home working (subject to gaining the relevant consents).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Broadband: FTTP - Ultrafast broadband is available - highest available download speed 1000 Mbps, highest available upload speed 1000 Mbps. (Ofcom).

Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, THREE and VODAFONE. (Ofcom) 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 with very low risk from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1% - )

Polsham is an attractive hamlet, rurally situated although conveniently accessed from the A39. The village is equidistant from both the Cathedral City of Wells and the unique market town of Glastonbury, with each around 3.5 miles away. There are many public footpaths within the vicinity making it ideal dog walking country and several public houses also within easy reach, in particular The Sheppey Inn at nearby Godney, which has an excellent reputation. Polsham is also convenient for a range of schooling options, including The Blue School (state secondary), Wells Cathedral School and Millfield. Wells is renowned for its beautiful architecture, including the Cathedral and the Bishop’s Palace. England’s smallest city, Wells contains many clubs and societies for those wishing to get involved in the thriving local community. There are excellent shopping facilities, a bustling High Street with both independent and well-known retailers, as well as various major supermarkets, including Waitrose. Wells also benefits from a busy, twice-weekly produce market in the Market Square. In addition, there is a large bus/coach station providing links to other parts of the West Country. Bristol and Bath are readily accessible, as is Castle Cary to the south which has the nearest mainline train station to London Paddington (approx. 1 hour 40 mins).