Listed for £2,500,000
May 13, 2024
The owners of The Old Manor have recently completed a high quality, beautiful restoration turning a Grade II* 16th century property into a wonderful family home fit for 21st century living whilst retaining lots of period features. Located in a quiet country lane, with easy access to Baltonsborough with its village shop, pub and schools as well as Glastonbury and Castle Cary which is a twenty minute drive.
Millfield Prep School is just a five minute drive and the Millfield Senior School fifteen minutes. Wells Cathedral and All Hallows schools are also nearby.
The Old Manor is approached over a small bridge into an expansive courtyard with cobbled paving providing plenty of parking. Surrounding the courtyard and beyond are impressive stone barns and outbuildings with huge potential. Within the landscaped gardens is a newly constructed swimming pool.
The house comprises plenty of living space on the ground floor including a beautiful bespoke kitchen, boot room, laundry room and four receptions. A contemporary glass garden room, which overlooks the orchard, offers further space to entertain or equally take a quiet moment. There are two further floors on which there are six bedrooms, four bathrooms and a dressing room.
Description
The Old Manor, although dating back to the 16th century, has had both Georgian and Victorian additions over the years. There are many original features which have been either been retained, or uncovered during the restoration, such as flagstone and original wooden floors, amazing fireplaces and stone mullioned windows. There are two original staircases leading to the upper floors which have been carefully restored.
All the infrastructure within the house such as wiring and plumbing is new. The bathrooms are modern, stylish and sympathetic to the style of the house. Fireplaces are in abundance and have new log burners and the kitchen is bespoke providing all the modern facilities a family would need . There are further bespoke cupboards (all created by a local craftsman) in the laundry room, utility room as well as all the bedrooms and bathrooms.
Accommodation
On the ground floor is the very impressive new, characterful kitchen overlooking the back garden and the swimming pool area. With a fabulous island, an Everhot cooker together with a smaller stove, it is the heart of the house. Adjacent to this is a breakfast room leading out to, what will be, a stunning new glass extension which will look out over the orchard.
All the ancillary rooms, such as the utility, laundry and boot room have undergone the same level of restoration with care and style together with a nod to the house’s history.
There is a comfortable snug/tv room and a separate dining room both of which have fabulous fireplaces with new log burners. The sitting room has an incredible original fireplace which was uncovered by the present owners. With a large efficient fire and plenty of space for comfy sofas, the room is incredibly inviting.
First Floor
There are two staircases leading to the first floor. All the bedrooms and bathrooms retain the character features of the house but have been renovated with flair and style. A wing of the house contains a further bedroom and bathroom which is perfect guest suite.
Second floor
The spiral staircase, reached from the small inner hall, continues to a second floor landing. This gives access to a fourth well fitted bathroom and also to a large bedroom, which in turn leads into the sixth bedroom. This second floor also being suited as the main suite.
Grounds
As part of the overall restoration, the garden has received the same level of detail as the house. With estate fencing surrounding the house, a lawn and carefully designed planted beds, it sets off the house beautifully. And this is all complimented by a newly installed swimming pool.
Other points
14 panel P.V. electric generating system.
Directions
Postcode: BA6 8LG
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Material Information
In compliance with The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team’s Material
Information in Property Listings Guidance
Part A
• Council Tax Band – F
• Asking Price - offers in excess of £2,500,000
• Tenure - Freehold
Part B
• Property Type – Detached
• Property Construction – Stone
• Number and types of rooms - See details and plan, all measurements being maximum dimensions provided between internal walls
• Electricity supply - Mains
• Water supply – Mains
• Sewerage - private
• Heating - Oil
• Broadband - please refer to ofcom website.
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Mobile signal/coverage – please refer to ofcom website.
• Parking – off road
Part C
• Building Safety – The vendor is not aware of any Building Safety issues. However, we would recommend that the purchaser’s engage the services of a Chartered Surveyor to confirm.
• Restrictions - We’re not aware of any other significant/material restrictions, but we’d recommend you review the title/deeds of the property with your solicitor.
• Rights and easements –We are not aware of any significant/material restrictions or rights, but we’d recommend you review the Title/deeds of the property with your solicitor.
• Flood Risk - There is a risk of flooding
• Coastal erosion risk - N/A
• Planning permission Accessibility/ Adaptations – There is planning permission in place for a glass extension.
• Coalfield or mining area – N/A
• Energy performance certificate rating - N/A
Other Disclosures
No other Material disclosures have been made by the Vendor.
This Material Information has been compiled in good faith using the resources readily available online and by enquiry of the vendor prior to marketing. However, such information could change after compilation of the data, so Lodestone cannot be held liable for any changes post compilation or any accidental errors or omissions. Furthermore, Lodestone are not legally qualified and conveyancing documents are often complicated, necessitating judgement on our part about which parts are “Material Information” to be disclosed. If any information provided, or other matter relating to the property, is of particular importance to you please do seek verification from a legal adviser before committing to expenditure.
Viewing by appointment only
Every care has been taken with the preparation of these details, in accordance with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance to you, please obtain profession confirmation. Alternatively, we will be pleased to check the information. These details do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All measurements quote approximate. Photographs are provided for general information and cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. The fixtures, fittings & appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. No guarantee can be given about planning permissions or fitness for purpose. Energy Performance Certificates are available on request.
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