The Old Barn, Gosling Street, Barton St. David, Somerset
The Old Barn, Gosling Street, Barton St. David, Somerset, TA11 6GS LOCATED ON THE EDGE OF THIS POPULAR MID-SOMERSET VILLAGE IS THIS DELIGHTFUL BARN CONVERSION THAT HAS AN ABUNDANCE OF CHARM THROUGHOUT, SITTING IN MATURE GROUNDS TOTALLING 9.92 ACRES AND AFFORDS WONDERFUL FAR REACHING VIEWS ACROSS OPEN COUNTRYSIDE. A TRULY UNIQUE PROPERTY THAT MUST BE VIEWED TO BE APPRECIATED. NO ONWARD CHAIN. The substantial and characterful accommodation comprises: entrance vestibule, reception hall, sitting room with wood burner, dining room, inner hallway, snug/family room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, master bedroom with dressing room and en-suite bathroom and two further double bedrooms also with en-suites. Most impressive gardens totalling 9.92 acres. Off road parking and detached garaging. Oil fired central heating and double glazing. LOCATION The property is situated in the village of Barton St David which has local amenities including Church, Public House and playing field. More comprehensive facilities can be found in the neighbouring villages of Keinton Mandeville and Butleigh, both of which have primary schools and post office/stores. The historic town of Glastonbury is 6 miles, The Cathedral City of Wells 8.5 miles and the renowned Millfield Senior School on the outskirts of Street is 5 miles. For the commuter Castle Cary mainline station (London Paddington) is 7 miles as is the A303 at Podimore. DIRECTIONS From Street/Glastonbury take the road to Butleigh. On entering the village pass the Cricket Ground on the left and continue. Take the fourth turning on the left into Barton Road (Rose and Portcullis Pub on the corner). Continue along this road and on entering the village, shortly after negotiating the sharp right hand bend, take the junction on your left into Silver Street. Bear left into a continuation of Silver Street and continue for approximately half a mile, ignoring junctions on your left and right, until reaching a right turning into Gosling Street. The Old Barn will be identified on your left hand side by our for sale board with parking available to the front and rear of the property. ENTRANCE VESTIBULE The property is approached from the front with a pathway extending through a delightful well stocked garden to a part glazed entrance door with matching glazed side panelling. The vestibule features original flagstone flooring and exposed brickwork. Window to the front elevation. Glazed panelled doors open into: RECEPTION HALL Spacious hallway with exposed ceiling beam, tiled flooring and stripped panel doors leading off to all rooms. Deep walk-in airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and oil fired central heating boiler. Concealed radiator. CLOAKROOM Appointed with a traditional white suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Part wall tiling and floor tiling. SITTING ROOM 18' 4'' x 15' 6'' (5.58m x 4.72m) Light and spacious principal reception room featuring solid wood flooring throughout and a wood burning stove standing on a flagstone hearth with exposed stone surround. Two windows to the front elevation affording natural light to the room. Characterful timber stable panelling with a central opening separates the sitting room from the dining area. Radiator. DINING ROOM 15' 6'' x 13' 2'' (4.72m x 4.01m) Superb entertaining space with french doors and window opening onto the front garden and solid wood flooring throughout. Concealed radiator. Glazed panelled door leading through to: INNER HALL Small connecting inner hallway with doors leading off to the kitchen, study and snug/family room. SNUG/FAMILY ROOM 15' 1'' x 11' 1'' (4.59m x 3.38m) Spacious additional reception room currently utilised by our clients as a snug/reading room however lends itself to a variety of uses and the potential for a fourth double bedroom with the benefit of patio doors opening onto the rear garden, also taking in spectacular far reaching views over open countryside beyond the foot of the garden. STUDY 11' 1'' x 6' 6'' (3.38m x 1.98m) Ideal home office environment taking in views over the garden to open countryside beyond. Patio door to rear. Bespoke fitted oak book shelving and built in cupboards. Radiator. Jeanes Holland Burnell 3 Farm Road Street Somerset BA16 0BJ Telephone: 01458 841411 E-mail: street@jeaneshollandburnell.co.uk Jeanes Holland Burnell 30 High Street Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9DX Telephone: 01458 833123 Facsimile: 01458 835240 E-mail: glastonbury@jeaneshollandburnell.co.uk
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 15' 3'' x 15' 0'' (4.64m x 4.57m) Attractive country style Franklin kitchen with ample space for a central family size dining table. The kitchen area is fitted with a bespoke arrangement of solid wood wall and base units with granite worktop surfaces built over. Oil and electric fuelled AGA with cooker hood over. Inset double butler sink unit with brass mixer tap. Window to the rear elevation enjoying views looking down the garden. Integral dishwasher and fridge. Complementary floor tiling. Radiator. UTILITY ROOM Fitted wall and base units with granite worktop surfaces. Inset stainless steel sink unit and chrome mixer tap. Space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Built in undercounter freezer. Radiator. Window and door opening onto the garden. MASTER BEDROOM 14' 4'' x 14' 3'' (4.37m x 4.34m) Light and spacious master bedroom featuring a dressing room and en-suite bathroom. Three windows to the front elevation. Mirrored recess and large door recess. DRESSING ROOM Bespoke fitted wardrobes along one wall. Obscured window to the front elevation. Panelled door to: EN-SUITE Appointed with a traditional white suite comprising panelled jacuzzi bath, separate fully tiled shower enclosure with mains fed jacuzzi shower over, low level WC, bidet and pedestal wash hand basin. Underfloor heating. Floor and wall tiling. Heated towel rail. Obscured window. BEDROOM TWO 14' 10'' x 11' 1'' (4.52m x 3.38m) Large double guest bedroom with window to the side elevation. Double fitted wardrobes. Radiator. Panelled door opening to: EN-SUITE Fitted with a contemporary white suite comprising 'P' shaped panelled bath with chrome fixed head shower over and moveable enclosure shower screen, close coupled WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Complementary wall and floor tiling. Obscured window. Underfloor heating. Radiator. BEDROOM THREE 14' 10'' x 14' 4'' (4.52m x 4.37m) Third double bedroom with en-suite. Window overlooking the garden. Radiator. EN-SUITE Tiled shower enclosure, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Slimline obscured window. Wall and floor tiling. Radiator. OUTSIDE The property occupies a picturesque edge of village location with stunning far reaching panoramic views from the garden to include Glastonbury Tor to the west. The barn sits within mature grounds totalling 9.92 acres, separated into attractive gardens of 1.24 acres and further land/paddocks of 8.68 acres. DETACHED GARAGE & PARKING 18' 0'' x 17' 6'' (5.48m x 5.33m) The barn benefits from a large gravelled driveway providing ample off road parking and access to a detached stone built double garage, complete with power, lighting and two up and over doors to the front. An attached mower store is located at the rear of the garage. LOGGIA & PATIO AREA A full width stone patio with English oak framed loggia is a fantastic spot for enjoying the sunny aspect or a barbecue on a summers evening. The loggia can be enclosed on two sides and takes in stunning views extending to the foot of the garden and open countryside beyond. GARDENS A particular focal point of the property, the delightful rear garden is well manicured and stocked with a beautiful array of flowers, shrubs and plants. An expansive lawned garden extends into an area of orchard featuring mature fruit trees, working pump and large pond with jetty. Timber garden shed, greenhouse and raised vegetable beds afford purchasers the option of a self sufficient lifestyle. PADDOCKS/ADDITIONAL LAND The property has attached land in the form of two paddocks which are suitable for a multitude of purposes. The total area is 8.68 acres. Vehicular access is via the field adjacent. PURCHASERS NOTE Photovoltaic panels on the roof space generate a strong income for the property. Please see agent for further information.
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