East Street, Martock, Somerset

THE AGENT SAYS...
The Barn is a charming Grade II Listed property which offers spacious and flexible accommodation. On the ground floor, the property has a generously sized second reception room, quietly separated from the main rooms, that could be put to a variety of uses or potentially converted into an annex. Upstairs there are currently two bedrooms but the property was originally three bedroom and could be easily restored to this configuration by removing the stud partition and putting back in a door from the landing, which was originally there. Outside, the property has the most delightful garden which has been beautifully landscaped to be fairly low maintenance but abundant with planting, including a super kitchen garden full of soft fruit.

THE PROPERTY
An enclosed porch with storage space, opens into a spacious reception room that the current owners use as a sewing room. This is a wonderfully flexible space and could be put to a variety of uses. At the rear of this room is a large utility with space/plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, worktop space and a separate WC. There is also direct access to the garage.

At the other end of the property, a hallway from the reception room leads to the main living accommodation. Glazed double doors lead into the sitting room which has a hamstone fireplace at its heart. A fully glazed door opens out into the air conditioned garden room. The sitting room leads through into the kitchen/dining room which has a great layout and is very nicely finished. Nearest the sitting room is the dining area which comfortably accommodates a family dining table and fitted storage. The kitchen itself is in a practical U-shape with a clear pathway to the garden door. The kitchen has everything you could need and features granite worktops, quarry tile floor, a range cooker, and double Belfast sink.

On the first floor there are currently two bedrooms. All of the bedrooms are at the rear of the property, overlooking the garden. Bedroom 1 has an en-suite shower room and bedroom 2 has fitted wardrobes and a dedicated dressing room. The family bathroom is a generous size and comprises bath with shower over, WC, wash basin, vanity unit, and bidet. There are also two useful storage cupboards on the landing.

OUTSIDE
The property is set back from the street with driveway parking for three cars and access to the garage via timber double doors. A planted bed softens the golden hamstone facade.

The walled rear garden is beautifully landscaped and wonderfully private. Nearest the house is a terrace, with access from the garden room and kitchen, that offers a lovely spot for elevenses. Steps lead down from either side of the terrace to the garden beyond. In front of the garden room is a lovely patio for outdoor dining which is surrounded by an array of planted containers. A stepping stone path winds up through the gravel garden which has beds, borders and pots planted with a mixture of edibles and ornamental plants. A few steps lead up to a metal gate and archway that opens into a delightful paved kitchen garden that is bountiful with berries, rhubarb and other delicious crops. The garden has side access near the house, a tap on the rear wall near the kitchen and a timber shed in the kitchen garden.

SERVICES
Mains water, drainage and electricity. Gas-fired central heating. Air conditioning unit in the conservatory.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Somerset Council - Band E

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
N/A - Listed Building