The Barn The Barn Chilton Cantelo, Yeovil, BA22 8BD Yeovil 4 Miles A303 4.5 Miles

• Detached Historic Barn • Creatively Converted • Bespoke Character Features • Grand Entrance Hall with Feature Staircase • Spacious Accommodation • 4 Double Bedrooms • Detached Double Garage • Set in 0.3 of an Acre

Guide price £565,000

THE PROPERTY Somerset is home to many wonderful historic barns, yet it is rare to find one as creatively converted as The Barn, which can be found on a no-through road in the rural village of Chilton Cantelo. This fantastic property was devised around 40 years ago by the current owner, who used a winning combination of great skill, knowledge of historic building techniques and high quality materials to create a highly appealing family home which offers the best of charming character and modern convenience. As part of the conversion project, attention was paid to conserving the historical features of the barn, with many materials salvaged from the build site and re-purposed within the home - a fine example A handsome converted barn with incredible character features and of this is the stone floor of the barn, which was re-laid as an external path leading to the front door. The property has since undergone further spacious accommodation. personalisations and has been beautifully maintained, but could benefit from some updating work to ensure the domestic elements continue to provide all that is required for a busy modern lifestyle.

Entering the property through wooden double front doors, it is immediately apparent that this is no ordinary home. The entrance hall, with it's centrepiece oak and elm staircase rising to a galleried landing, gives a grand sense of arrival, reminiscent perhaps of a Tudor Mansion House; a theme which is continued as you move from room to room and observe the carved fireplaces, exposed beams and wonderful internal doors found within. The high level of craftsmanship used throughout is clear to see with many stunning bespoke features and authentic building materials and styles in evidence, particularly in the dining room where the internal walls, comprising exposed brick set into timber frames, are held together with wooden pegs; a building technique traditionally used before modern metal nails became common place. Fine timber is used to great effect throughout with many features painstakingly created using a clever blend of woods, some of which were sourced from the original barn. Internally the accommodation is spacious and well proportioned with an air of comfortable elegance to be experienced throughout. The sitting room is a particularly fine room which enjoys a striking feature fireplace with contemporary log burner, setting an appealing environment for all types of informal entertaining or day-to-day enjoyment alike, whilst the dining room, with a serving hatch opening into the kitchen, is a fantastic place for special occasions as well as every day meals. The kitchen itself centres around a hearth into which an oil-fired AGA is set, with fitted units providing ample storage and worktop space as well as spaces for the usual appliances. There is also a ground floor cloakroom, which can be accessed from the entrance hall. On the first floor, the master bedroom benefits from a feature fireplace, en suite bathroom with sunken bath, WC, wash hand basin and bidet, and proximity to one of the property's most unusual features; a sauna fitted with pine benches and an electric brazier. The three further bedrooms are all of healthy double proportions and feature exposed wall and ceiling timbers, and there is also a family bathroom which is fitted with a sunken bath, separate shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin. OUTSIDE The Barn is set in a level plot amounting to just over 0.3 of an acre, much of which is arranged behind the property as an established lawn and gravelled parking area. With wooden gates separating the driveway from the lane, and a wall surrounding the rest of the outside space, the garden enjoys a secure, private aspect, ideal for those with children or dogs, and there is scope for further landscaping if desired. An enormous benefit to the property is the detached garage which, having been built with a double-skin and enjoying ample proportions, power and light, offers ideal storage and workshop space as well as under cover parking. This building may also offer the opportunity to create annexe accommodation, subject to any relevant consents. SITUATION Chilton Cantelo is a rural village located a short distance from Yeovil. Within the village there is a farm shop selling a range of local produce, and the nearby village of Mudford offers amenities including a village shop, hairdressers and pub. A broad range of shopping, leisure and healthcare facilities can be found in Yeovil.

Transport links are good with the A303 trunk road within easy reach and train stations within Yeovil offering direct rail services to London (Waterloo) and Exeter from Yeovil Junction and Bristol and Bath from Yeovil Pen Mill.

Education is well catered for in the area with a variety of state and independent schools nearby. The Park independent school is due to open a new campus within the village of Chilton Cantelo in 2017, and Hazelgrove, Perrott Hill and Millfield at Street are all within easy reach. SERVICES Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Aga with back boiler providing hot water for 1 bathroom. VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with the vendor's selling agents, Messrs. Stags, Yeovil Office, Telephone 01935 475000. DIRECTIONS From Yeovil take the A359 towards Frome and pass through the village of Mudford. After leaving the village take the first exit left towards Chilton Cantelo. Take the first available left hand turn and the property can be found immediately on the left. The Barn, Chilton Cantelo, Yeovil, BA22 8BD

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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