5 bedroom detached house for sale

WITHIAL HILL FARM,

WITHIAL HILL, EAST PENNARD, SOMERSET, BA4 6UF

A charming period house (not listed) with glorious far reaching southerly views and a very quiet rural setting between Glastonbury and Castle Cary.

The house has enormous character and versatile living space with a generous hall, 3 reception rooms, an eat-in kitchen, 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. In addition, there is a interconnected large barn, recently repaired, and ideal for further accommodation or perhaps an annexe.

Outside there is a south facing sun terrace, mature gardens and parking for several cars.

Location

Withial Hill Farm is on the southern side of Pennard Hill, a quiet, rural area with magnificent views over glorious countryside. It’s about 1.7 miles from the Glastonbury to Pilton road to the north and to the south are Parbrook and the larger villages of Balonsborough and Keninton Mandeville.

Wells and the towns of Glastonbury, Street, Shepton and Castle Cary are all within easy driving distance.

Outside the villages there are a small number of farms, houses and cottages in the area but virtually no new development. It's a very peaceful tucked away location.

Description

A wonderful former farmhouse that has been sympathetically and extensively renovated in the past 5 years, retaining great character and charm with inglenook fireplaces, flagstone floors and other period details. The accommodation is generous and full of charm and the house enjoys fantastic views.  The barn (potential) annexe is a big asset with great potential for further development as required – subject to any necessary consents.

Accommodation

A wisteria framed front door opens to the central hallway of the original double fronted farmhouse. To the right is a snug with wood burning stove (Clearview) and to the left is a sitting room with an original inglenook fireplace and attractive Esse IronHeart woodburning stove providing warmth and “off grid” cooking if needed. This room opens to the kitchen which has bespoke, hand-built units and solid timber worksurfaces, an oil fired aga, extractor, electric oven, hob and double Belfast sink.  There is space for a washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge freezer in discreet bespoke cupboards, there is also a larder and an exterior door to the rear of the property.

To the right of the kitchen is a shower room and a door through to the Annexe. To the left of the kitchen is a rear hallway with exterior door and a delightful, tiled bathroom with a Japanese deep soaking bath.

Double doors lead from the rear hall to a superb oak framed dining room/sunroom which has engineered oak floorboards with inset up-lights and a very unusual bespoke masonry wood burning stove of eastern origins. In addition to the exterior door to the west garden there are two large south facing, floor to ceiling glass sliding doors to the sun terrace as well as roof lights and attractive wooden ceiling fans.

Stairs rise from the sitting room to a half landing. To the rear are two double bedrooms and a bathroom and to the front are two more double bedrooms and a bathroom all with amazing views to the south. Stairs rise from the west front bedroom to the wonderful attic room which is suitable for a variety of uses, it has heating and roof lights as well as windows to the east and west. There is also a charming bathroom on this floor.

Barn (Annexe)

A very attractive stone built attached building with a flagstone floor and an inglenook fireplace. This building offers scope further accommodation as required.

Outside

The house sits above delightful terraced lawned gardens, with mature trees, shrubs and floral beds. An attractive and large tiled terrace adjoins the south side of the property and to the west is a further lawned area. A gravel path leads around the north side of the property with vehicular access to the lane, here you will find the bore hole and oil tank.

A gravel car parking area below the terraced garden provides parking for several cars, there are woodsheds and a timber shed, below this there is a further level lawned area.

Tenure and other points

Freehold. Not listed. Mains electricity. Water from a private bore hole supplemented by mains water in the kitchen.  Oil fired central heating.

Council Tax Band F. EPC rating D, double glazed throughout.

Telephone and computer points in all rooms (Category 5).

Directions.

Follow the sat nav but please note the property is on the right through two wooden 5 bar gates as you descend Withial Hill.

About the area 

The property is about 1.8 miles south of the road from Glastonbury to Pilton. The nearby villages of West Pennard, Pilton, Butleigh and Baltonsborough provide nursery and primary schools, pubs, village stores, cafes and other amenities,

One of the big attractions of the area are the friendly village communities with many varied societies.

Glastonbury's past and present are linked with its dominant landmark, the Tor. It's been a religious centre throughout history and further back into the times of legends. There was a Celtic monastery here by 500 AD which, during the next 1000 years evolved into one of England's wealthiest and most influential abbeys. The town grew up alongside the Abbey and today it's a small but thriving town and a major tourist venue, welcoming thousands of visitors each year. Medieval Glastonbury - designated a conservation area - clusters around the evocative ruins of the Abbey.

Just 5 miles from Glastonbury is Wells which is the smallest city in England (population 10,000). Its centre is the Market Place (local markets twice a week) surrounded by many medieval buildings including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace. Immediately to the south (2 miles) of Glastonbury is the more recent town of Street and these centres provide a huge range of facilities and amenities. There are excellent state and independent schools in the area including Crispins, St Dunstans, Wells Blue School, Strode College, Millfield, Wells Cathedral School, and the Bruton schools.

Important Notes

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. Buyers must rely on information passed between the solicitors with regard to items included in the sale. 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.

All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.

Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR.