5 bedroom house

DESCRIPTION Set well back from the road, Whitecroft Farm is an extended and refurbished rural Farmhouse providing contemporary and elegant family accommodation within a plot size of approx. 2.64 acres. The property has a light and airy feel with views over the gardens and land from almost every window. The present owners currently run a successful small B & B business and is situated close to the Glastonbury festival site. There is also planning permission in place for the conversion of the stable block. A contemporary kitchen/family room and master bedroom with balcony, en-suite bath and shower; oak floors flow through the majority of the ground floor with the exception of the utility/boot and shower room. The remainder of the accommodation comprises sitting room with bath stone open fireplace; spacious dining room opening into a stunning light and airy kitchen/family room with a range of bespoke oak units, gas Aga with windows to three aspects. The first floor has five bedrooms, three with en-suite shower rooms with the master bedroom suite having a superb bath and shower room. French doors open onto a balcony with wrought iron railings taking in the rural views, with fitted oak wardrobes to one wall.  

OUTSIDE Whitecroft Farm is approached over a long driveway, through a screen of mature trees up to the main house. Parking can be found to the rear and side of the house, with the driveway continuing on down to a Stable Block and hard standing area. Here the block comprises of three stables and a tack room, with a useful store adjoining the side. Returning to the driveway, there is an enclosed Paddock on the right, ideal for small ponies. Formal gardens afford seclusion from the trees at the front, but enjoying the fine rural views over adjoining fields and countryside. In total, the house and land stand in approximately 2.64 acres as indicated by the attached plan with these details. 

LOCATION Nearby Castle Cary is one of the most sought after mid-Somerset towns, due not only to its position which has easy access to the A303, M3/London road, but also the mainline Railway Station (London/Paddington) or Templecombe to Waterloo; local bus services, Bath and Bristol can be serviced by road within the hour, likewise the south coast. The area is noted for its independent schools at Bruton, Street, Wells and Sherborne. There are many recreational opportunities in the area; these include golf at Wheathill and Mendip, spectator sports of rugby, football and cricket at Bath, and Taunton. Flat racing at Bath and National Hunt meets at Wincanton together with a number of point to point meetings held locally.

Marketed by: Cooper & Tanner, Castle Cary