Wood Hill Farm

Wood Hill Farm is a pretty, period family house, discreetly situated on the edge of Batcombe, one of the most sought-after villages in the heart of Somerset. This idyllic rural hideaway has recently been subject to a comprehensive and sensitive refurbishment programme that has transformed this former farmhouse into a stylish and impressive country residence. The house is situated entirely within its own land and comes with two outbuildings that have also been sympathetically converted into contemporary spaces, ideal as multi-purpose studios, home offices, as premium entertaining facilities or as games rooms.



The house is approached either via a driveway that gives ample parking and access to the paddocks. The front door opens beneath a charming porchway to a fine hall with attractive exposed stone walls and original flagstones underfoot. The sitting room is elegantly furnished with a ‘Clearview’ wood burning stove positioned within a handsome fireplace, a solid oak floor, and beautifully proportioned period south facing sash windows that allow natural light to pour into the room. Handmade hardwood shutters frame both the windows and doors that lead outside to the garden. Also adjacent to the hall is a fabulous, open plan dining area that extends into the kitchen and beyond. A second wood burner warms the room and looks out over a stunning French limestone floor whilst double doors open directly to the garden. The kitchen itself is beautiful with hand crafted units that extend beneath fine granite worktops and house a Belfast sink and a range cooker that comes with a modern extractor fan. Running from the kitchen is a spacious and comfortable family room defined by some impressive green oak beams that rise to the apex of the ceiling and mirror a fabulous solid oak floor; once again, double doors open to the garden. Taken together, these three rooms offer the perfect space to entertain up to seventy people in some style. 

Completing the ground floor is a conveniently situated and well-equipped utility room accessed from the kitchen.



The main staircase rises from the hall to the first floor and a landing area. The principle bedroom suite impresses with both a dressing room and an en-suite bathroom. At the other end of the house, a second bedroom also comes with an en-suite bathroom and another flight of stairs that wind their way down to the kitchen. All the bedrooms are presented in immaculate condition with new carpets and all come with picturesque views of the garden and southerly views across the countryside. The contemporary styled bathrooms are beautifully appointed with travertine marble tiles, oversized showers and premium fixtures and fittings.



The Outbuildings



Both the ‘Party Annexe’ and the smaller ‘Shepherds Cottage’, believed to date from the 1800’s, have been imaginatively converted into fabulous spaces that would lend themselves to a wide variety of uses. Both buildings have been fitted with insulation and the former is furnished with a solid oak floor and a wood burning stove. Off the main entertaining space are three store rooms and a stylish shower room. Shepherd’s Cottage is divided into two spaces and has a wonderful new grey slate floor and its own original period fireplace set into the chimney breast. Both buildings are full of character with oak beams that grace the ceilings and doors that open to a small sheltered courtyard outside. 







Outside



The property sits entirely in its own land that extends to approximately five acres. Adjacent to the house is a well-kept South facing lawn that sweeps away from a paved terrace, the perfect place for al fresco dining on a Summer’s evening. The garden that rises up the hill to the East has been divided into several levels that include an area currently used to play football and that would easily convert to a tennis court. The landscape is enriched with a variety of trees and sheltered by a boundary of mature hedging. There is significant scope and space to install a swimming pool in the grounds if desired. The land to the North encompasses vehicle access to the paddocks and offers parking for a multitude of cars.  



Situation



Wood Hill Farm is ideally located in a spectacular valley on the edge of Batcombe, one of Somerset’s most desirable villages. It is situated in an elevated position off a quiet road and as such, enjoys stunning views of the surrounding countryside. It is totally secluded and offers complete privacy with no road noise or light pollution. Batcombe itself is a bustling community with a village hall that hosts cinema evenings, yoga and exercise classes and other such events - the Three Horseshoes soon to reopen, is a highly regarded gastro pub. A new addition to the village is a fresh milk vending machine recently installed by a local farmer and offers local produce.



Nearby Bruton is a fashionable and popular town in the heart of the Somerset countryside. The town has several well-known restaurants, pubs and bars including The Old Pharmacy, At the Chapel and The Roth Bar & Grill at the world-renowned Hauser & Wirth Gallery. An exciting addition to the high street is the restaurant Osip, recently opened and run by a Michelin starred chef. The town also has a doctors’ surgery, pharmacy, vet, library, post office, several mini supermarkets, fuel station and numerous independent shops. Also nearby is the very pretty town of Castle Cary, which offers a weekly local produce market and the independent town of Frome with its weekly Farmer’s Market and a highly acclaimed monthly Artisan Market. Additionally, The Newt, a country estate with magnificent woodlands, gardens and eateries lies less than 20 minutes away. (


Schools



The area is renowned for its excellent schools which include primary and secondary state schools in Bruton and Frome. The well-regarded prep schools of All Hallows and Hazlegrove are nearby as are independent schools that include Sherborne, Kings Bruton, Bruton School for Girls, Millfield and Downside.



Castle Cary railway stations provide services to London Paddington and London Waterloo. The A303 (M3) links to London and the wider motorway network - the A36, M4 and M5 are all within easy reach. The historic city of Bath and fashionable city of Bristol are respectively 30 minutes and an hour from Batcombe.



Directions



Post code: BA4 6DQ

What 3 words: reach.stall.dished



From the Three Horseshoes in Batcombe, turn left and continue for 250 ft. Turn left onto Back Lane and continue for 0.3 miles – turn right to stay on Back Lane and continue for 0.5 miles – The entrance to Wood Hill Farm is on the right hand side. 



Services



Mains electricity ,  oil C/H, private drainage & water 



Council Tax band G



Local Authority



 Mendip District Council



Tenure



Freehold



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