Bleak Street, Pen Selwood, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9

Well located family home with annexe and equestrian facilities set in 7.73 acres

The Barn was bought by the current owners approximately 27 years ago and has since been well maintained and enjoyed by them as a family home.

The Barn comprises a Mid-19th Century stone barn which was sympathetically converted in 1993 to a charming two storey dwelling full of original features and well proportioned rooms many of which are dual aspect.

Approached from the road there is a large walled courtyard parking area in front of the house and annexe, the drive then continues up to the stables and outbuildings as well as the land.

The enclosed porch with double doors leads to the front door and into the central Dining Hall with oak floor. From the Dining Hall a door leads you through to the dual aspect Living Room and steps then lead up to the Kitchen. The spacious dual aspect Kitchen has an electric Aga and leads to the useful Utility Room with WC, with views to the stable yard.

At the other end of the house is a Study or fourth Bedroom with wood-burning stove and floor-to-ceiling bookcase along the end wall.

Stairs from the Dining Hall lead up to the first floor landing. The landing and the bedrooms all have exposed beams which add to the charm and character of the property On the first floor can be found; the Master Bedroom with en-suite Bathroom and extensive fitted wardrobes and linen cupboard, plus two further Bedrooms and a Family Bathroom.

There is a large established enclosed garden at the rear of the house, with a secluded paved seating area and colourful mature borders as well as a number of fruit trees. There is also a vegetable garden and a timber clad Garden Room which could be used for a number of different purposes.

THE ANNEXE
Adjacent to the house, is a charming two bedroom single storey stone annexe which has planning consent to be used as ancillary accommodation to the principal dwelling, under a Section 106 Agreement.

The entrance porch leads through to the spacious vaulted living area which has the necessary space to add a kitchen (subject to the necessary consents). There are two good sized Bedrooms and a Bathroom.

The annexe could be used as ancillary accommodation to the main house for multi-generation living purposes, guest accommodation or subject to planning to provide a useful source of income.

STABLING AND OUTBUILDINGS
The stable block has been well positioned so that it is not only visible from the house but also easily accessible by vehicles if required. The stable block comprises two loose boxes with a post and rail fenced concrete yard.

There is also a useful timber frame, concrete block building containing another two loose boxes and space used as a hay and bedding store.

Former bull pen now used as a secure tack room.

At the rear of the stable block is the post and rail fenced 20m x 40m sand school with a sand and plastic surface.

The land is free draining pasture land divided into manageable sized paddocks which are post and rail fenced with mature hedges and water troughs, ideal for grazing horses and sheep. The two larger paddocks are equipped with timber field shelters.

LOT 2 – 3.03 ACRES
Lot 2 comprises an attractive post and railed paddock of approximately 3.03 acres.

he Barn is located in the highly desirable and sought after village of Pen Selwood, bordering the counties of Somerset/Dorset/Wiltshire and located within the Cranborne Chase National Landscape (formerly AONB). The nearby towns of Wincanton (3.5 miles), Gillingham (5.5 miles) and Bruton (7.5 miles) provide most daily amenities; GP surgeries, dentists and opticians as well as a choice of supermarkets including Waitrose in Gillingham. The villages of Bourton and Zeals are a short drive away with a pub each (The White Lion and The Bell and Crown), post offices and a petrol station.

Communications by road are excellent, with the A303 (1 mile) linking to the M3, and the A350. Mainline railway stations are at Castle Cary, 20 minutes by car, providing services to London Paddington (1h 30m) and Gillingham, 15 minutes, to London Waterloo (2h).
The local countryside provides an extensive network of bridleways and footpaths, straight from the door with over eleven miles of footpaths and bridleways within the Parish of Pen Selwood alone. The riding from the property is second to none, with miles and miles of off-road riding with an extensive network of bridleways, across the neighbouring countryside and Stourhead West and Stavordale Estates.

Local attractions include the gardens at The Newt in Somerset, and Stourhead (National Trust). Dining options include Da Costa at Hauser and Wirth art gallery, At the Chapel in Bruton and the Michelin starred Osip at Hardway.

The area is well-known for its excellent choice of state and private Primary and Secondary schools.

Council Tax Band – F

Oil fired central heating, mains water and electricity. Drainage is private. Wessex Ultrafast broadband. Solar panels (2.3kW system) installed in 2010 owned outright with 9 years remaining on the FiT.

From the A303 heading west, take the B3081 signposted to Bruton, Wincanton Racecourse and Pen Selwood. Take the first right which takes you under the A303. At the T-Junction turn right, then take the first left to Pen Selwood. Follow this road and take the first left which will take you to Pen Selwood. At the junction turn right along Field Lane and Bleak Street. The entrance to The Barn is on the right hand side next to the former red phone box now a defibrillator

POSTCODE
BA9 8LZ

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