Listed for £775,000
March 24, 2026
Sold for £536,000
2019
Sold for £420,000
2007
Cedar Barn is a striking and unique architect designed property with a master ensuite bedroom, three further double bedrooms, two further bathrooms and glorious gardens. Set in the sought after village of Witham Friary, near Frome, the property was built in 2004, primarily all on one level, and offers flexible and comfortable accommodation creating a superb family home to suit multiple requirements. The front door opens into a spacious hallway from which a feature wooden spiral staircase leads to a large mezzanine gallery room, with the wall behind the stairs finished in silver leaf. The mezzanine has a wood floor, Velux windows and a glazed balustrade providing an uninterrupted view over the living room, the garden and the countryside beyond. Downstairs, the entrance hall leads you into the dining room, with steps leading up to the stunning living room, laid with wooden flooring, and with dual aspect windows and doors and floor to ceiling windows on the gable end, flooding the room with light. A double-sided wood burning stove with a Bath stone surround serves both rooms. The kitchen, with its magnificent octagonal turret, inspired by the famous medieval Abbots kitchen at Glastonbury Abbey, also has dual aspect windows with views out to the lawn and to the front of the property. There are modern fitted cupboards with granite worktops, an integrated dishwasher, oven, a breakfast bar, space for an undercounter fridge and a marble floor with underfloor heating. A glazed passageway with doors to both the garden and to the front of the property, leads to a utility/ boot room with plumbing and space for a washing machine, tumble dryer and a fridge freezer. Beyond this is a shower room and a double bedroom with independent access via the front garden. Back to the front hall, and in the other direction, a naturally light passageway takes you to three bedrooms. The master bedroom features a vaulted ceiling, generous built in wardrobes and a recently renovated ensuite shower room. There are a further two doubles, both also with built in wardrobes, plus a shower room, also renovated, and a separate W/C. The garden is extremely private and enclosed by mature hedging. There is a large terrace and lawn, a summer house, potting shed, wildlife pond and a variety of trees including silver birch, apple, pear and ornamental cherry. A pathway weaves to the top of the garden where there are two raised vegetable beds, compost area and a shed. The front garden is the perfect place to sit and enjoy the morning sun and has a pond with a granite water fountain feature. The well proportioned garage has both light and power. The gated block paved driveway provides parking for several vehicles, herbaceous flower beds planted with roses, perennial flowers and shrubs. Witham Friary village has a thriving and friendly community, with village clubs including the cricket club, ‘Sustainable Witham’ and a WI group. It also has a varied calendar of activities such as Village Sports Day, Bonfire Night, and Easter Duck Race, for anyone wanting to get involved! There is a children’s playground, a church, a cricket recreation ground and The Seymour Arms public house. The village lies within the catchment area for Upton Noble primary and pre-school, Whitstone Secondary School (Shepton) and Sexey's Boarding and day-school (Bruton). Independent schools such as Kings, Warminster School and All Hallows are all within 30 minutes drive. The popular towns of Frome and Bruton, with all their amenities, are both under 7 miles and Bath is approximately 20 miles away. The exclusive Babington House hotel and members club, Hauser and Wirth garden, gallery and Roth Bar restaurant and the award winning Newt in Somerset hotel and gardens are all within easy reach. Council Tax Band **G ** EPC Mains Electric, Private Water Supply, and Septic Tank. Freehold Note from Hunter French – These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as a statement or representation of fact. Please note that the material information is provided by third parties and is provided as a guide only. Whilst Hunter French have taken steps to verify the information, you are advised to do your own due diligence and research where necessary prior to exchanging contracts. Areas, measurements, and distances given are approximate only. Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. No testing of services, appliances, or fixtures have been carried out nor have we conducted any surveys or specialist reports. A list of fixtures and fittings will be provided by solicitors during the conveyancing process, any items listed in the description are not assumed to be included in the sale. If we are informed of any changes to the material information we will endeavours to update the materials as soon as possible. We advised clients to obtain legal advice where necessary, and before exchange on of contracts.
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