North Road, Eastertown, Somerset, BS24 0HS Guide price £895,000

Situation

An idyllic rural setting, predominately agricultural and yet with good access to a wide variety of amenities. The M5 (J22) gives good access to the south west and Midlands and there are good rail services available from Weston super Mare, which has a main line to London Paddington. Flights to many European and some long haul destinations are available from Bristol International Airport. For sporting endeavours there are liveries nearby for the equestrian, golf courses and health and leisure clubs. There is quality independent schooling available from Bristol, Wells and near by Sidcot, whilst closer to home there are good state, primary and secondary schools. Lympsham includes a post office, convenience store, parish church, cricket and tennis clubs.

Description

A Grade II Listed Somerset longhouse and farmhouse enjoying an idyllic rural setting amongst established grounds. The property is constructed from brick elevations under a slate tiled roof and incorporates a generous footprint offering plenty of flexibility. There are a range of outbuildings which are adaptable for hobby rooms or home office but could equally accommodate those wishing to partake in the equestrian pursuits. The property’s interior has undergone a remarkable transformation with significant expense dedicated to the bathroom and decoration without compromising its integrity. There remain traditional flagstone floors, inglenook fireplaces and various casement windows with seats.
The interior offers a degree of formality and informality, indeed the principle rooms, which are located either side of the reception hall cater for the former, whilst the sitting room the latter. The drawing room is dual aspect with a brick built fireplace and traditional brace door. The dining room has a window seat with a magnificent inglenook with inset hearth and carved over mantel. The sitting room is a more intimate and relaxed space with a cloakroom adjacent and potential to link through to the bathroom, which could be adapted for an annex. This is a spacious room which catches the afternoon sun. The kitchen breakfast room is the core of the family home. The kitchen was fitted by Artichoke with granite surfaces, double Belfast sink and Falcon Professional Range cooker with complementing colours. There is also an inglenook with an inset wood burning stove in the breakfast area. The original back staircase leads up to the master bedroom which can also be accessed from the rear hall. Adjacent to the kitchen is a useful boot room doubling as a utility, with plumbing for a washing machine, a Belfast sink and the original flagstone floor.
There are four first floor bedrooms. The master bedroom suite can be independent with two sources of access, as previously mentioned, and includes a generously appointed bedroom with exposed beams giving perspective, and casement window. A dressing area includes built in cupboards and the newly fitted wet room with rain shower, free form bath, w.c. and basin. The guest bedroom also includes a newly fitted en suite facility with shower cubicle, w.c. and wash bowl within a contemporary vanity unit. The aforementioned bathroom serves the remaining two bedrooms.
There are 8.5 acres of formal and informal gardens whilst paddocks and pasture surround. The farm is approached via a tree lined tarmac driveway culminating in a loose gravelled drive with spacious parking and an open fronted barn with car parking potential for three vehicles. There are two stores attached, one for garden machinery and the other a garden store. A more intimate garden is located to the rear of the house with landscaped lavender troughs, stocked with Crocuses, Snowdrops and other established and colourful plants. A block paved terrace allows for a decent barbeque area and al fresco dining whilst a covered overhang with power and light offers further opportunities for al fresco dining ideal for the unpredictable British weather. There are two stores adjacent. The garden is predominately level and laid to lawn. To the front of the property there is a level lawn and a paddock with post and rail fencing acting as the curtilage. The majority of the pasture lies to the north west of the house, surrounded by Hawthorns and other low border hedges with a dew pond in the middle.

Accommodation

Directions

Bristol circa 28.4 miles distant
Taunton circa 24.33 miles distant
Weston super Mare train station circa 5.37 miles distant, and journey to London Paddington approximately 150 minutes
Bristol International Airport circa 16.69 miles distant