Detached house for sale in South Barrow, Yeovil BA22

Nestled in the charming village of South Barrow, Old Farm is a captivating Grade II listed thatched cottage that has been lovingly renovated to offer the perfect blend of historical character and modern comfort. This remarkable property includes a one-bedroom annexe and a generous 1 acre garden, making it an ideal family home with the potential for a thriving holiday let business.

Accommodation

The main house boasts a spacious interior with a well-designed layout. The heart of the home, the kitchen, features a hand-crafted solid wood kitchen with oak and granite worktops, a two oven oil-fired aga, and a stable door leading outside, with a useful utility just off of the kitchen. Steps lead down into the dining room, giving an open feel between the kitchen and dining room, and offers an excellent space for entertaining. A door leads through to the hallway, which provides access to the family room and sitting room, as well as stairs leading to the first floor. The sitting room enjoys a wonderful, triple aspect outlook over the garden, with the family room being situated in the original part of the house and boasting many character features.

Old Farm exudes character with its exposed beams, stone walls, and historic elements. You'll find an inglenook fireplace with a log burner in the dining room, while the sitting room and family room also boast log burners. Parquet flooring adds elegance to the family room, while flagstone flooring graces the dining room and hallway. There are oak floors in the sitting room and window seats dotted throughout to enhance the rustic charm.

Upstairs, there are four generous bedrooms, with the master bedroom featuring an en suite bathroom. A family bathroom serves the other bedrooms. The generous landing area has been converted into a bright and airy office/study, ideal for remote work or study. The master bedroom's en suite bathroom features a beautiful white suite with a roll-top bath, his and hers basins, and an exposed beams and brick wall, creating a luxurious retreat.

Annexe

The annexe is currently utilised as a successful holiday let, offering a separate and self-contained living space with its own enclosed garden, perfect for generating additional income or for multi-generational living. The accommodation is set out on one level, with a fantastic open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room, complete with a log burner and French doors opening on to the low-maintenance garden. The annexe kitchen is well equipped, with ample storage, an island, and integrated appliances. The annexe offers a spacious double bedroom with a beautiful en suite shower room. It is a self contained unit, with its own central heating system, electric and water supply, allowing the accommodation to be truly flexible.

Outside

A sprawling garden, approximately one acre in size, offers endless possibilities, ideal for gardening enthusiasts and outdoor activities. Features include productive vegetable patches, patio areas, ponds, fruit trees, and lush lawns in a private setting.

There is off-road parking for several vehicles, ensuring convenience for residents and guests, with a divide between the main house and annexe for convenience.

There are several outbuildings adjoining the annexe, including two garages with double doors, a workshop and store, with potential for a variety of uses.

Situation

South Barrow is a quiet rural village with countryside walks on the doorstep. It is close to Sparkford with a public house, garage and shop. The market town of Castle Cary is only 5 miles away and has an excellent range of day to day shopping and business facilities. A mainline station at Castle Cary also runs to London Paddington (1hr 45m). Other notable towns are Yeovil (7 miles), Bruton with a train station to Paddington, and the Abbey town of Sherborne (8 miles) are only a short distance away, both providing a comprehensive range of amenities including shopping, educational and cultural. There is also a mainline station in both towns, providing a regular service to London Waterloo.
The area is extremely well position for a number of well-regarded schools in the area that include Hazelgrove, Sherborne, Millfield, King's Bruton and Queens in Taunton. There is very good road access to both the A303 (2 miles) and A37.

Directions

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From Sherborne travel out of town on the Marston Road. Continue to the end of the road and turn right onto the A359 towards Queen Camel. Pass through the villages of Marston Magna and Queen Camel travelling towards the A303. Just prior to the roundabout at the A303 take the turning on the right to Sparkford. Continue along this road and take the turning on the left sign posted South Barrow. Continue into the village and the property will be found on the left hand side.

Services

Mains electric and water.
Oil central heating.
Drainage via sewerage treatment plant.
Somerset Council
Council tax band - F
Broadband - Ultrafast broadband is available.
Mobile phone network coverage is likely outside, limited coverage is available inside.
(Information from Ofcom )

Agents Note

Please note that planning permission has been obtained for an extension to the rear.
A public right of way crosses over the driveway to the neighbouring fields.