Barrows Farmhouse Barrows Farmhouse Weston Street, East Chinnock, Yeovil, BA22 9EJ Crewkerne 4.5 Miles Yeovil 5 Miles

• Detached Farmhouse • 7 Bedrooms, 3 En Suite • 2 Bedroom Annexe • 3 Reception Rooms • Farmhouse Kitchen • Many Original Features • Gardens of 0.4 of an Acre • Off Road Parking

Guide price £650,000

THE PROPERTY Barrows Farmhouse is a highly desirable Victorian residence which is tucked away within a sought after village. It is clear upon exploring the property that this is no ordinary home; quality and authenticity are recurring themes throughout, with the versatility to fulfil a wide variety of needs with limited alteration required.

Originally built as one of a series of three farm manager's houses in the area for the Portman estate in 1886, the property still exhibits many characterful features throughout, despite having been sympathetically altered and well maintained under the current ownership. In many rooms hints of the property's history, including original windows, flooring and high ceilings, have been left in place to compliment the typically Victorian A characterful detached Victorian residence with many features proportions of these spaces, whilst other areas remain much the same as they were over 100 years ago, although some are now used for different purposes than originally intact and versatile accommodation throughout. intended. One such room is the ante room, originally the dairy for the house, where exposed brick and stonework on two walls, a flagstone floor sloping gently down to a central gulley and original windows with insect mesh are clear indicators of the room's origins.

In addition to the ante room, the property benefits from two well proportioned reception rooms which can be found either side of the original formal front door, thus enjoying splendid views across the garden and the countryside beyond. Separated by a hallway with a mosaic tiled floor, both rooms are also largely unchanged from their original appointment. The dining room used to be the farm manager's office and therefore enjoys three large windows, all of which still retain their authentic shutters, and a large fireplace. Across the hall, the formal sitting room is a joy with an open fireplace which has a classic Victorian tiled surround; a wonderful space in which to relax or to entertain and impress guests.

In true keeping with the property's name and heritage, a traditional farmhouse kitchen is the centrepiece of the property. Fitted with traditional units with wooden fronts, this sociable room boasts a breakfast area with integral benches, and upon entering the room, the eye is immediately drawn to a large feature fireplace into which a 4 oven Aga is set with a wooden mantle above.

A broad staircase leads to the first floor the property where there are 7 bedrooms, 3 of which enjoy en suite bath or shower rooms and two of which are best placed to take advantage of the delightful views over the garden. One bedroom, which occupies the original nursery for the property, is separated from the main landing and can be accessed by an additional staircase, making this a lovely room for use by guests, dependent relatives or teenagers. The original nursery stair gate can still be found at the top of the stairs, and we understand that the runners are still in place.

Additionally, Barrows Farmhouse enjoys a two bedroom, single storey annexe which has its own front door but can also be reached from the kitchen. This versatile space benefits from a characterful open plan living space and offers the opportunity for an extended family to live as closely or independently as desired. Alternatively there is the opportunity to realise an income in the form of holiday or longer term letting; we are informed that the owners previously ran a thriving bed and breakfast enterprise from the property.

Domestically, this property enjoys a host of traditional qualities reflecting modern conveniences. There is a utility room with spaces for a washing machine and tumble dryer, as well as a shower room on the ground floor. A pantry provides excellent food and appliance storage, and the room where china would originally have been kept is now used as an office. OUTSIDE The property is set within a plot of 0.4 of an acre, the larger portion of which stretches beyond the house as the rear garden. Primarily laid to lawn, this area enjoys borders which have been planted with a variety of mature plant life, and there is a marvellous walled courtyard with a Mediterranean feel, enhanced by corner beds planted with shrubs and an atmospheric pond, the perfect environment in which to relax or dine al fresco.

To the front of the property there is a spacious area of off road parking for a number of vehicles which is accessed though a pillared entrance; the carriage drive can still be determined leading through this entrance and around to the original front door before exiting through a second set of pillars which can still be seen beneath one of the mature trees, but have since been closed up. SITUATION Barrows Farmhouse is positioned on a side street within the popular village of East Chinnock, which lies between Crewkerne and Yeovil. The village enjoys a pub and an active village hall with a friendly community, and there is a regular bus service to Yeovil and Crewkerne. Both towns enjoys a comprehensive range of shopping and leisure facilities, with a Waitrose superstore in Crewkerne.

Transport links are good, with train stations in Yeovil and Crewkerne providing rail services to Exeter and London (Waterloo). The A303 trunk road is within easy reach and the M5 can be joined at Taunton (J25).

Education is well catered for in the area with a selection of well reputed state and independent schools nearby including Perrott Hill, The Park, Hazelgrove and Millfield at Street. Buses operate within the village to a variety of schools for all ages, including The Taunton School. SERVICES Mains electricity and drainage. Private water supply. Oil fired central heating. VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with the vendors' selling agents, Messrs. Stags, Yeovil Office, telephone 01935 475000. DIRECTIONS From Yeovil take the A30 west towards Crewkerne. Pass through the village of West Coker and upon entering East Chinnock turn right just after the village hall onto Weston Street. The property can be found after a short distance on the left. Barrows Farmhouse, Weston Street, East Chinnock, Yeovil, BA22 9EJ

These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose.

Stags 4/6 Park Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1DZ Tel: 01935 475000 [email protected]

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