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Downhead, West Camel, BA22

Land size
0.79 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Charming four-bedroom barn conversion in a secluded rural setting.
  • Mature gardens of approximately 0.79 acres with a summer house and garden store
  • Two spacious reception rooms full of character and original features
  • Well appointed kitchen with separate utility room
  • Striking spiral staircase leading to the first floor accommodation
  • Substantial detached garage offering excellent storage or workshop potential
  • Ample off road parking for four or more vehicles
  • Four well proportioned bedrooms, master ensuite and a family bathroom

Description

Nestled in a wonderfully secluded position in Downhead, this charming four bedroom barn conversion blends rustic character with generous living space, making it an exceptional countryside home. Brimming with original features and thoughtfully arranged accommodation, it offers two reception rooms, a striking spiral staircase, and well proportioned bedrooms. Outside, the expansive garden, substantial outbuildings, and ample parking create an idyllic setting for family life, hobbies, and entertaining.

ACCOMMODATION

This beautifully converted barn showcases an abundance of original features, including exposed beams and characterful timbers that highlight its heritage. The ground floor offers excellent versatility with two inviting reception rooms, ideal for both relaxed living and entertaining. The kitchen provides a warm and functional hub, supported by a separate utility room for added convenience.

A distinctive spiral staircase leads to the first floor, where you’ll find four well proportioned bedrooms, each with its own charm. There is a master ensuite shower room along with a family bathroom serving the accommodation. The layout provides a comfortable balance of communal and private spaces, perfect for modern family living.

OUTSIDE

The property sits within a large, mature garden of approximately 0.79 acres, offering generous lawned areas, established planting, and plenty of space for outdoor dining, play, and relaxation. A substantial detached garage provides excellent workshop or storage potential, complemented by a summer house and an additional storage shed, ideal for hobbies or seasonal equipment.

To the side and rear of the main house, there is ample off road parking for at least four vehicles, making the property practical as well as picturesque. The secluded setting enhances the sense of privacy and tranquility, creating a truly special rural retreat.

SERVICES

The property benefits from oil fired central heating throughout. Mains electric is connected as well as mains water. The property has private drainage. The council tax band is F.

LOCATION

Downhead is a peaceful and picturesque Somerset hamlet surrounded by rolling countryside, woodland walks and open farmland. It offers a wonderfully rural feel while remaining within easy reach of Frome, Shepton Mallet and Yeovil, all providing excellent shopping, dining and cultural amenities. The area is well served by reputable schools, and commuters benefit from convenient access to the A37 and A303, with rail links to London available from nearby Castle Cary. Local attractions include the Mendip Hills AONB, King Alfreds Tower, and the historic landmarks of Wells and Glastonbury. Downhead is ideal for those seeking tranquillity without sacrificing connectivity.

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS

All viewings to be arranged through Cooper and Tanner, Castle Cary on

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-08-10

Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
57 D
87 B

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Driveway
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Countess Gytha Primary School1.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    184
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Ilchester Community School2.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    322
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    89
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Keinton Mandeville Primary School3.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    149
    Type
    Community school
  • Lovington Church of England Primary School4.2 milesOfsted: Inadequate
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    35
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Buckler's Mead School4.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    812
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Westfield Academy5.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,013
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Preston School Academy5.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,003
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Gryphon School6.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,569
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Ansford Academy6.7 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    469
    Type
    Academy converter

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Budgens Lydford, Lydford-on-Fosse3.5 miles
Tesco Cavalier Way Express, Yeovil4.8 miles
Morrisons Daily Yeovil Glenthorne Avenue, Yeovil4.9 miles

GP surgery

Queen Camel Medical Centre1.8 miles

Pharmacy

Day Lewis Pharmacy3.3 miles

Hospital

Butleigh Hospital5.5 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station5.6 miles

Nearest bus stop

West Camel0.9 miles

Typical drive times

Somerton11 min · 7.6 miles
Sherborne17 min · 8.5 miles
Wincanton13 min · 10 miles
Castle Cary12 min · 7.5 miles
Wells (city)37 min · 21 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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