6 bedroom detached house

Higher Farm is an exceptional home which has been carefully extended over recent years, with the addition of the Clock Tower. The house retains many 19th century period features, including flagstone flooring, sash windows and traditional window shutters. Inside, a welcoming entrance hall leads to
light-filled reception rooms which enjoy dual-aspect views over the gardens.

The kitchen is both spacious and practical, with Shaker-style cabinetry, granite worktops, an oil-fired AGA and a separate electric oven. A central island with an additional sink makes for a sociable and functional workspace, and a walk-in pantry offers further storage. Adjoining the kitchen, the sitting room is an inviting space with a vaulted ceiling, oak flooring, and an open fire.

A rear hall and boot room connects to a ground-floor shower room, a sauna, and a wine store. A staircase leads to a first-floor family room, which could also serve as additional sleeping accommodation if required. In the main house there are six double bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms. The principal suite offers a walk-in wardrobe and a luxurious en suite bathroom. The guest bedroom also benefits from an en suite bathroom and
built-in wardrobe.

Higher Farm is entered via electric gates set within impressive stone pillars. The tree-lined driveway gives a wonderful sense of arrival and leads to the striking Blue Lias stone farmhouse with its slate roof and wisteriaclad entrance.

There are four garages adjoining the house and five further garages within the Clock Tower, some of which could be converted into workshops or stabling.

The Clock Tower is set within a stone-cobbled courtyard, with discreet hedging offering privacy. It provides a bright and airy living space, a kitchenette, and a bedroom with an adjoining shower room. The apartment benefits from a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, Velux windows, and a log burner.
The formal gardens have been beautifully designed and maintained, featuring a cypress-lined walkway and a walled front garden with manicured lawns, stone tiling, and rich borders filled with mature shrubs and flowers.

Beyond the gardens is a combination of meadowland and paddocks, ideally suited for equestrian use. A heated swimming pool enjoys a private and sheltered westerly position, complete with a retractable cover and heating provisions. A courtyard beside the pool provides an ideal space for outdoor entertaining, with a BBQ area, a pizza oven, and ample seating.

North Barrow is a charming rural village surrounded by unspoilt countryside. Castle Cary, the nearest town, is known for its distinctive honey-coloured stone buildings and remains a vibrant market town with a weekly market, traditional shops, boutiques, and excellent eateries. The popular town of Bruton is just 7 miles away.

The Newt in Somerset is a short drive away and offers breathtaking gardens, a hotel, a spa, a farm shop, and excellent dining options. There are superb independent and state schools in the area, including Hazlegrove, the Sherborne schools, Bruton, Millfield, and Port Regis. For sports enthusiasts, there are several nearby golf courses, equestrian facilities, and racecourses at Wincanton and Bath.

The larger towns of Glastonbury, Wells, Frome and Sherborne are all within easy reach, while Salisbury, Taunton, Bath, and Bristol are easily accessible for commuting. Castle Cary station offers direct services to London Paddington in 90 minutes. For road access, the A303 is just over 2 miles away.