The Granary Compton Pauncefoot, Somerset The Granary Downyard Compton Pauncefoot Somerset
A303 1½ miles. Castle Cary 6 miles (Paddington from 90 minutes). Sherborne 7 miles. (Waterloo 2¼ hours). Yeovil 10 miles. (Distances and times approximate)
A well presented barn conversion located in a charming development on the edge of a pretty village which has easy access to Castle Cary, Sherborne and the A303.
Accommodation and Amenities Kitchen • Dining room/study • Sitting/Dining room • Utility room
Master bedroom with ensuite shower room 2 Further bedrooms • Family bathroom
Garage with adjacent workshop/store
Garden and parking
These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure. Situation The Granary is situated on the edge of the picturesque village of Compton Pauncefoot which lies on the Somerset/Dorset border in the rolling countryside of the Vale of Camelot. Within the village there is the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary and many period houses constructed from the local honey coloured stone. The nearby land has been owned by the Compton Castle Estate for years and remains unspoilt. There is a primary school in North Cadbury E (2 miles). Other schools in the area include Sherborne Schools and Sherborne Prep School. The Gryphon School (state secondary) in Sherborne. Hazlegrove at Sparkford, King’s School Bruton and Bruton School for Girls. Sherborne, Yeovil, Bath, Exeter, Salisbury t and Poole. There are a number of bistro pubs and e restaurants within the local area including The Kings Arms in Charlton Horethorne and The Queens Arms in Corton Denham. Sherborne provides a wide range of shopping S and business facilities. Other towns within easy driving distance include Castle Cary, Wincanton and Bruton. The regional centre of Yeovil is easily accessible. The Granary Danesmoor 20/25 boiler and adjacent hot water cylinder, tiled Courses at Sherborne, Yeovil, Wincanton floor. The spacious master bedroom has access to the southern The Granary is an attractive barn conversion constructed of stone G and Lovington. elevations under a slate roof. The stylish property forms part of a terrace and ensuite shower room with tiled and glazed shower Nearby access onto the A303 linking with small development of just 6 individual properties situated on the cubicle, pedestal wash basin, WC, heated towel rail, tiled floor M the M3 to London and providing a direct east/ edge of this pretty and prestigious village. The accommodation, and tiled to dado level. Two further double bedrooms, both with west route. which is arranged over two floors and is finished to a high fitted cupboards and direct access to the southern terrace. A fully There is a mainline rail service from standard, comprises: kitchen with range of fitted wall and base tiled family bathroom with elegant freestanding bath, white WC, T Templecombe and Sherborne to Waterloo taking units incorporating 1½ bowl ceramic sink, Stoves gas range pedestal basin and period style heated towel rail radiator. Half- about 2¼ hours. Castle Cary to Paddington with 7 ring hob and brushed steel extraction unit, integrated landing suitable for use as a dining room or study and continuing taking about 90 minutes on the fast train. Electrolux fridge/freezer, Hotpoint dishwasher, larder cupboard, onto the first floor with a superb fully vaulted sitting/dining room Bristol and Exeter Airports are both within about tiled floor. Utility room with wall and base units with stainless steel with exposed timbers, stripped floor, brick fireplace inset with a A 1 hour’s drive offering connections within the UK, sink, Whirlpool washing machine, cupboard housing Worcester gas-fired stove on a stone hearth. to Europe and other destinations. Gardens and Outbuildings The property is accessed off the private road of Downyard which leads onto private tarmac parking. Situated adjacent to this is the detached stone and slate roofed garage with twin timber doors and an adjacent store. Trellis fencing at the rear of the parking area gives access to a pretty, private garden which lies on the western side of the house. There is a large cobbled terrace with a timber pergola with wisteria. The terrace opens onto a level lawn with a well-stocked border on one side. The lawn leads to a charming timber decking area adjacent to a pretty stream. The bank on the far side of the stream is also in ownership with a number of mixed trees and bushes including a fine wisteria and climbing rose. On the southern side of the garden there is a discreet enclosed area of Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area paved terrace which can be accessed from all three bedrooms. The Granary Directions (Postcode BA22 7EL) 184.7 sq m / 1988 sq ft From Sherborne take the B3145 towards Charlton Horethorne and Wincanton. After 2 miles bear left Outbuilding 23.9 sq m / 257 sq ft at ‘The Red Post’. Continue for about 1 mile, forking right and up a hill and shortly after passing the First Floor gatehouse to Compton Castle take a sharp left hand turn at a small crossroads. Continue into the village Total = 208.6 sq m / 2245 sq ft of Compton Pauncefoot and bear right on a sharp left hand bend and proceed past the church. The Reception entrance to Downyard is found after a short distance on the right, The Granary is the first property on the Bedroom left. Bathroom
Services: Mains water and electricity. Oil-fired central heating. Propane gas for cooking. Private Kitchen/Utility drainage shared with five other properties and managed by the resident’s association. Storage Council Tax Band: F Fixtures and Fittings All those items regarded as tenant’s fixtures and fittings, together with the fitted carpets, curtains and light fittings, are specifically excluded from the sale. However, certain items may be available by separate negotiation.
Tenure: Freehold.
Local Authority: South Somerset District Council: 01935 462462
Viewings: Ground Floor All viewings are by appointment with the sole agents Knight Frank LLP.
This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan,please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them.
Important Notice: Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the 01935 812236 particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP 15 Cheap Street, Sherborne, nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Dorset DT9 3PU Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not [email protected] mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that KnightFrank.co.uk these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members’ names. Photographs: May 2015. Particulars: June 2015. Kingfisher Print and Design. 01803 867087.