Pre-planning approval for a substantial extension +
SWALLOWS BARNNORTH WOOTTON, Nr. WELLS, BA4 4AGWells 3 miles. Glastonbury 6 miles. Street 8 miles. Bristol and Bath about 22 miles.
A charming and very appealing country cottage with 2 acres and a delightful quiet rural setting just 2 miles from Wells.
The cottage, re-roofed last year, sits gently within its beautiful, sunny garden. It includes a comfortable sitting & dining room, kitchen & breakfast room, a large garden room, 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and an en suite shower room. There's plenty of space to extend the property - subject to all necessary consents.
There’s mature garden, a small orchard and a gently sloping meadow bounded by walnut trees. In all just over 2 acres.
Guide price £700,000
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Location
North Wootton is a highly sought-after village located just a few miles southeast of Wells, nestled in beautiful, rolling Somerset countryside. and ideal for walking, cycling, and access to the wider Somerset landscape. It's a peaceful yet well-connected spot, surrounded by scenic footpaths, charming lanes and farmland.
The village has a strong and active community, centered around a beautiful 14th-century parish church and a much-used village hall hosting regular events and activities.
Swallows Barn has a delightful setting on the village outskirts and enjoys great privacy whilst not being in any way isolated.
Description
Swallows Barn is approached from a small country lane with a shaded gravel drive through the gardens to a large parking area.
A stone paved path and gentle steps lead to double doors open into a 24 ft garden room. with paving, stonework and a door into the open plan sitting room & dining room. This is a large room with exposed timbers and stonework and a lovely inglenook style fireplace with a massive beam, a wood burning stove and space on each side for fireside chairs.
The kitchen has tiled flooring, sink unit, fitted units with work services, wall cupboards, tiled splash backs and integrated appliances, including a range cooker, with an extractor above, dishwasher and fridge. There’s space for a small table chair and a stable door to the garden.
Leading off the kitchen is a bedroom with an en suite shower room with a shower, hand basin and loo.
The staircase leads to the first floor and the master bedroom which has a vaulted ceiling with beams, a double widow and a Velux roof light. Across the small landing is the neat bathroom with a hand basin, loo, bath, airing cupboard and store cupboard.
Swallows Barn is enveloped by stunning gardens and grounds, lovingly maintained and thoughtfully landscaped for year-round beauty and enjoyment.
The gravel drive—bordered by mature shrubs, trees, and wild roses—leads to a parking area framed by the neighbouring meadow.
The formal gardens offer an abundance of colour and texture, with a wide range of specimen trees and perennials including maples, delphiniums, lavender, passionflowers, clipped boxwood, geraniums, hazel, cabbage tree, vines, and laurels. Mature cherry and fruit trees add seasonal blossom and productivity.
On the north side of the cottage is a small orchard
Beyond the garden is a small orchard area and a gently sloping south-facing meadow with a number of walnut and other mature trees. It has recently been mown for hay and presents opportunities for hobby farming, wildflower planting, or simply enjoying the scenery and local wildlife.
The plan indicates the boundaries in red.
Note. There will a restrictive covenant to prevent any building or development on the land to the north of the blue line on the plan.
Freehold.
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil central heating. Double glazing.
Council Tax Band E.
EPC Band E
Post code BA44AG
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Agent Details
Roderick Thomas, Wells
020 3834 8225
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Directions.
Swallows Barn is in a small valley in beautiful countryside between Wells, Pilton and Glastonbury. The major towns of the area being Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance whilst Castle Cary is the nearest train station with fast links to London.
The local centres include -
Wells, the smallest city in England (population about 11,000) situated between the Somerset Levels and the Mendip Hills – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It has local markets twice a week and many medieval buildings including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace.
Glastonbury's past and its present are linked with its dominant landmark, the Tor. It’s been a religious centre since the times of legends. The town grew up alongside the Abbey and is a thriving town and a major tourist venue. Medieval Glastonbury clusters around the evocative ruins of the Abbey.
Shepton Mallet is another historic town lying to the north east whilst Street is a mile beyond Glastonbury. All four offer a wide range of facilities, societies and activities.
There are excellent state & independent schools in the area including Wells Blue School, Strode College, Millfield, Wells Cathedral, All Hallows, Downside, Sherborne and the Bruton schools
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