Upper Lentney Cottage

Kilmersdon, Somerset

Terry Hill, Kilmersdon, Somerset

A detached former farmhouse dating back to the early 17th century which once formed part of the Ammerdown Estate set in approximately one acre of grounds and benefitting from outstanding views.

Ground Floor Kitchen/Breakfast Room Sitting Room  Dining Room Utility Room Cloakroom  Adjoining Two Story Barn

First Floor Landing  Master Bedroom with Ensuite Three Further Bedrooms  Family Bathroom

Grounds Large South Facing Walled Garden Driveway with Ample Parking  Paddock  Detached Stone Building

Approximately one acre

Bath 9 Miles Bristol 18 Miles  Frome 7 Miles Westbury Station 10 Miles

Situation pursued at Chew Valley Lake. Other leisure Upper Lentney Cottage is a delightful centres can be found at Bath, Frome, Midsomer detached stone and rendered cottage which Norton. Orchardleigh Golf Course is once formed part of the Ammerdown Estate. conveniently located close by and horse racing There are outstanding views to be enjoyed enthusiasts are catered for at Bath and from all aspects of the property across open Wincanton racecourse. farm land to stunning woods beyond. The House Kilmersdon is a delightful village and has a strong community. There is a village hall The property is approached through a where many clubs take place including wooden gate to a parking and turning area. Cinema, Bridge and Gardening clubs. There The drive then leads behind the house is a Public House and a Primary School providing vehicular access to the which has a very good Ofsted rating and an barn/workshop. active village church. The nearby village of On entering the property you immediately Mells is one of the most popular and delightful feel at home with the house providing charm villages in this part of Somerset with its and character. The sitting room has an picturesque properties and delightful streets. It is inglenook fireplace housing a wood burner a traditional village yet is only two miles from and attractive slate flooring that continues Frome, named by The Times as one of the throughout the ground floor of the living ‘coolest places’ to live in Britain. Close to the accommodation offering both good looks social hub of Babington House, there is a newly and practical flooring. The principle rooms revived community shop and café, as well as a all have southerly views across open village pub (The Talbot) which has been named countryside and Ammerdown Park. Other as one of the Sunday Times’ best hotels/pub. features include original beams and exposed There are excellent state and private school in the stonework. locality many of which provide a bus service. The kitchen has benefitted from a series of improvements/updates that have been carried The area is well known for its many and varied out by the current owners over the past few sporting and leisure facilities. Writhlington Sport years. It offers bespoke fitted kitchen units Centre which boasts superb modern facilities including an island complete with granite including 4 in-door tennis courts is on the door work surfaces and an oil fired Alpha. The step. There are a number of local horse riding Alpha provides cooking, heating and centres and the area is also popular for walking domestic hot water. There is ample room for and cycling (The Colliers way cycle path is large farmhouse table. located in the Village which offers 23 miles of wonderful cycle path) Sailing and fishing can be Adjoining the kitchen at this end of the

cottage is the main barn. This 2-storey barn includes the utility room, a storage room, cloakroom and a large workshop. There is planning permission to incorporate the barn into living accommodation and the current owners have approved plans which include an additional bedroom as well as making the store room into a garden room, which would open on to the south facing courtyard. Upstairs there is a landing with

three double bedrooms and a single fourth room, a family bathroom as well as potential for a fifth bedroom.

The Grounds

To the east of the single-storey barn is a delightful south facing walled garden/courtyard. From here a gate leads into the orchard/paddock of approximately 0.5 of an acre. There is also a greenhouse and vegetable garden. At the front of the house there is a lawned area enclosed with post and rail fencing. This allows maximum benefit to be taken of the outstanding views that can be seen from the house.

Single Storey Barn

The stone building directly opposite the farmhouse is former barn/stables and is currently divided into kennel stalls with a useful store/tack area. This barn also has planning consent to convert in to residential accommodation and link to the main house.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Killens and their clients give notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representation of fact. 01749 671172 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and any plans are for guidance only and 10 Sadler Street, Wells, are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation Somerset, BA5 2SE or other consents and Killens have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. [email protected]

General Information Planning

Tenure Planning permission (ref 2013/0664) was granted on 14th May 2013 for Freehold the conversion of the existing barn to accommodation and the conversion of the further barn to annex accommodation with the construction of a Services link between this barn and the house. Full details are available from Mains water and electricity, private drainage, oil fired central heating. Mendip District Council’s website, www.mendip.gov.uk or from the agents. Local Authority and Council Tax Mendip District Council Telephone 0300 303 8588. Council Tax Band F Fixtures and fittings All those items usually regarded as retained to the vendors are Energy Performance Certificate specifically reserved out of the sale. Rated F. A copy of the energy performance can be found at www.killens.org.uk. Directions From the crossroads of the A362 with the Kilmersdon Road (the B3139) Postcode proceed down Terry Hill towards Radstock (on the A362) until you BA3 5UJ come to a small crossroads. Foxcote and Shoscombe will be signposted to the right and you should take the left-hand turn sign posted Viewings Kilmersdon. The property can be found after 400 yards on the left-hand Strictly by appointment with the Vendors agent Killens 01749 671172 side.