11 bedroom detached house for sale

Rooms

ACCOMMODATION:
The property can be entered via numerous access points, with the main routes including the formal entrance on the eastern (driveway) elevation, the boot room on the western (courtyard) side, or the self-contained annexe in the south-west corner. The formal entrance lobby features flagstone floors and access to a cloakroom and WC, before opening to the impressive internal reception hall, which is adorned with American oak panelled walls and a wide staircase, both signatures of this architectural era and a nod to the family's Trans-Atlantic connections. From here there is access to a three-piece bathroom as well as the main living areas. The principal reception room is exceptionally spacious and filled with natural light through dual aspect bay windows, while the adjacent drawing room is still generous yet with a cosy atmosphere created by the oak wall panelling and beautiful stone fireplace. The large sociable kitchen/diner could undoubtedly become the heart of this home, with all th...

OUTSIDE:
Set within c.1.2 acre of secluded grounds tucked behind substantial stone walling and adjacent to private/conservation land on two sides, this magnificent home also affords the incoming owner excellent privacy. The entrance is formed of boundary walls meeting stone pillars proudly framing the curved heel gate which opens to a large driveway. This sweeps in toward the side of the property, where you'll find a double car port and ample parking provisions for family and friends. On the northern side of the house, is a walled courtyard with access to a selection of timber storage buildings and the substantial storeroom, beneath the former classroom. Formal lawns stretch across the eastern and southern elevations, one of which was formerly a grass tennis court, and these are framed by a wide variety of mature trees and hedges. A large brick/flagstone terrace wraps around the same elevations, providing an impressive external entertaining space of appropriate grandeur. Whether you like to ...

SERVICES:
Mains gas, electric, water and drainage are connected, and gas central heating is installed. The main dwelling is currently banded H for council tax, whilst the annexe is currently banded A, both within Somerset Council. Ofcom's service checker states that internal mobile coverage is likely with three major providers, whilst Superfast fibre broadband is available in the area.

LOCATION:
Located in heart of the beautiful Overleigh conservation area on the edge of Street, yet within a short walk of bus routes, a convenience store and Millfield Senior School. Brookside Academy, Crispin School and Strode College are all also within easy reach. Shoppers can enjoy the variety offered by the busy High Street as well as the widely-known Clarks Village Outlet Centre. There are several supermarkets and homewares stores also within a short drive, in both Street and Glastonbury. Street is well served by doctors and dentists, has indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sports and fitness clubs and a popular theatre/cinema. The village has a variety of pubs and restaurants to cater for most tastes and a huge variety of countryside to explore within a few miles.