Kilkenny Farm

Kilkenny Farm is an attractive 5 bed family house situated entirely within its own land and in the heart of rural Somerset. Originally dating from 1860, this charming farmhouse has been imaginatively renovated, by the locally renowned craftsman, Mark Edgar, to an exceptionally high standard. The current owners have succeeded in retaining much of the character of the original house whilst introducing contemporary interior design to create a lovely family home that offers luxurious accommodation in a beautiful setting.The house is approached via a private drive that culminates in a gravelled turning circle with ample parking for several cars.



The front door opens beneath an attractive stone porch-way to a spacious hall that features oak beams and a glorious flagstone floor. From the hall are two reception rooms and a magnificent kitchen/diner that runs the width of the house. Both the drawing room and the sitting room are elegantly furnished with wood-burning stoves set beneath oak lintels within the chimney breasts and oak floors underfoot. Double doors from the drawing room open to a seasoned stone terrace at the rear of the house. A delightful archway crafted with exposed Doulting stone leads to a third reception room, currently used as a downstairs bedroom.At the heart of the house is a wonderful kitchen/diner that truly defines the air of understated luxury evident throughout this beautiful home. An impressive island, complete with breakfast bar and granite worktops, acts as the centrepiece of a fabulous handmade kitchen that comes with a four electric oven aga, timber beams and a variety of integrated appliances including a Miele fridge/freezer, and a Neff induction hob. Natural light pours through dual aspect windows and a magnificent limestone floor complements further worktops finished in granite. Adjoining the kitchen is an attractive dining area, with direct access to the garden and stunning views of the garden. Finishing the ground floor is a good-sized laundry and a downstairs cloakroom.



A flight of stairs leads from the hall to four beautifully decorated bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor. The principle bedroom suite is elegant with dual aspect windows, a pretty en-suite bathroom and ample storage. The other bedrooms are equally lovely, and all come with gorgeous views of the garden. Both bathrooms are well appointed and furnished with traditional fixtures and fittings.



Outside

The grounds and gardens are beautiful. A spectacular stone terrace runs the length of the house and gives way to manicured lawns that sweep away to a post and rail boundary. To the East is a well maintained astro tennis court and to the North, a swimming pool, set amidst timber decking, and sheltered by a mature beech hedge. Elsewhere in the garden are raised beds for vegetables and pretty boxed hedging framing stone pathways. Further enriching the landscape is a fishpond complete with fish and water reeds.



The house sits in approximately seven acres in total and enjoys stunning views of the Somerset countryside.The Annexe, also in the grounds, is a fabulous timber clad annexe fashioned from the original pool house and offering self-contained accommodation or a bolt hole ideal for teenagers. As is the case throughout this property, this building has been sensitively and imaginatively restored to the highest standards. It measures approximately 700 sq. ft over two floors and comes with a modern kitchen, sitting room and study, one bedroom and a lovely bathroom.The property also comes with a 2000 sq. ft barn constructed of corrugated steel and concrete block that would lend itself to a variety of uses.



Situation

Kilkenny farm is beautifully situated down a discreet no-through road and a stone’s throw from the popular village of Ditcheat in the heart of the Somerset countryside. Ditcheat is well known as home to Paul Nicholls’s racing stables and Barber’s farmhouse cheese. It has a good farm shop, an excellent primary school and two good pubs, the Manor Inn and the Alhampton Inn. There is a thriving village hall and parish church. Local shopping can be found in nearby Castle Cary and Bruton, home to the now famous Hauser and Wirth gallery and At the Chapel restaurant. Also close is The Newt “one of the most exceptional country house hotels Britain has seen” according to the telegraph. The gardens are open to the public and allow visitors to walk in the amazing woodland gardens and eat in the various restaurants there. Other local attractions include Stourhead Gardens, Babington House, (Soho House’s country mansion) and Longleat Safari Park. Transport links are excellent with Castle Cary’s mainline railway station to London and the South West just five minutes’ drive away.Bristol and Bath are within approximately an hour's drive.



Schools

There are a variety of excellent state and independent schools in the area including a well-respected primary school in the nearby village of Ditcheat and West Pennard. Local independent schools include Millfield Senior and Prep School, Wells Cathedral School, Downside School, Hazelgrove and All Hallows Prep Schools and Kings Bruton. State schools include Wells Blue secondary school, Crispin School in Street and St Dunstan’s in Glastonbury. The highly regarded Strode College is located nearby in Street.



Transport links are excellent with Castle Cary’s mainline railway station just 5 miles away, and the A37 easily accessible to Bristol and Bath. The A303 with direct access to London and the South West is a few minutes’ drive.



Services

Mains Water, Mains electricity, private drainage, Oil central heating



Local Authority: Mendip District Council, Canard’s Grave Road. Shepton Mallet. Somerset BA4 5BT



Council Tax band F



Directions - BA4 6RU

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From Shepton Mallet, take the A37 south towards Yeovil. From the bottom of Wraxall Hill and from the crossroads with a left-hand turn to Ditcheat, continue on the A37 for 0.5 miles. Turn left onto Kilkenny lane and the entrance to the farm is the second left-hand turn.



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