Press Bars Farm

A deceptively spacious four bedroom village cottage with two self contained holiday cottages, with extensive parking, range of outbuildings and grounds extending to 2.5 acres. EPC Band F.

Situation - Press Bars Farm is situated on the outskirts of this popular village with its’ church and public house. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and lies between the market town of Somerton and the larger town of Street, with its renowned Clarks Outlet Village, Crispin School and Stroud Cottage, along with the prestigious Millfield School. The city of Wells is within 11 miles and Yeovil is a similar distance, both offering an excellent range of shopping, recreational and scholastic facilities. The A303 is within 6 miles and Castle Cary railway station is approximately a 15 minute drive providing a mainline rail link to London Paddington.

Description - Press Bars Farm is centred on a substantial period property and is constructed principally of Blue Lias Stone and contained beneath a mainly tiled roof, with a thatch to the front elevation of the main residence. The property offers spacious and flexible accommodation and are currently run as a main residence with two self contained holiday cottages. The smaller of the two is known as Ivy Thorn Cottage and is a compact one bedroom property whilst Plum Tree Cottage comprises a three bedroom end of terrace property. The properties are set within private gardens and grounds including front lawns, orchard and a large garden/paddock, together with adjoining wildlife pond and in all extending to approximately 2.5 acres. There are also an excellent range of versatile outbuildings including Dutch barn, stabling, wooden barn and workshop.

Main Residence - Sitting room with flagstone flooring, stone fireplace and exposed Blue Lias stone walls, together with an adjoining study area with sealed fireplace with beam over. Inner hall with stairs to first floor with cupboard under. Bedroom four with raised floor. Dining room/snug with exposed beams and door leading to kitchen which is comprehensively fitted and comprising sink unit with mixer taps, adjoining worktops and an excellent range of floor and wall mounted cupboards and drawers, Smeg induction hob, two electric ovens and grills and fitted microwave, integrated dishwasher, two roof lights and adjoining cloakroom with low level WC, wash hand basin and Vaillant boiler. Stable door to conservatory which is glazed on two sides and is tiled throughout with worktop area and laundry appliances beneath and glazed door to the boot room. On the first floor can be found three double bedrooms, two with delightful vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, together with a light and airy family bathroom.

Ivy Thorn Cottage - Comprises a mid terrace two storey cottage with an open plan ground floor incorporating living/dining room/kitchen. On the first floor is a double bedroom with en suite shower room.

Plum Tree Cottage - This is a three bedroom end of terrace two storey cottage with an open plan lounge/dining room with adjoining kitchen and bathroom, all on the ground floor. On the first floor can be found two double bedrooms and a single bedroom.

Outside - Press Bars Farm is approached over a cattle grid along with a metal farm gate opening onto a sweeping driveway, providing extensive parking and turning. The drive is flanked by two lawned gardens which are naturally hedged and tree lined together with a fine selection of trees. To the south of the cottages is a large sun terrace ideal for outdoor entertaining together with external lighting, cold water tap and enclosed front garden.

Adjacent to the parking area are an excellent range of outbuildings including a three bay Dutch barn with corrugated roof and rear extension, together with Yorkshire boarding and incorporating a stable and lean-to. Close by is a barn of timber construction set beneath a galvanised iron roof, connected with power and light, concrete floor and a useful lean-to.

To the rear of these buildings is a large garden/paddock with four central Willow trees, together with a kitchen garden, fruit cage and composting area. Useful workshop of timber construction also connected with power and light. Beyond the garden/paddock is a large wildlife pond which is naturally hedged with post and rail fencing and provides a wonderful habitat for wildlife. In total the grounds extend to approximately 2.5 acres.

Services - Mains water and electricity are connected. LPG central heating.

Viewings - Strictly by appointment through the vendors selling agents. Stags, Yeovil office telephone

Directions - From the A303 Podimore roundabout take the A372 towards Langport and Somerton. After a short distance turn right onto the B3151 signposted Somerton and Kingsdon. Follow the road for approximately 5 miles heading towards Street and on entering Compton Dundon, Press Bars Farm entrance drive will be seen immediately after the 30 miles an hour speed sign.



Marketed by: Stags, Yeovil