Castle Farm, East Harptree

Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 6 - Bathrooms: 4

Agent: Killens - Chew Magna Phone: 01275 317497

An attractive and versatile rural property comprising a well-presented farmhouse with ancillary accommodation, together with traditional stone outbuildings and stabling, situated in a sought-after rural location on the edge of East Harptree. Additional land is available by separate negotiation.<br/><br/> About the Property.<br/><br/>Castle Farm is an attractive and versatile rural property comprising a substantial farmhouse with ancillary accommodation, together with a traditional stone outbuilding and separate stable building. <br/><br/>The property offers considerable flexibility and is well suited to family or multi-generational living, with the accompanying buildings providing useful space for storage, equestrian or other ancillary purposes, subject to any necessary consents.<br/><br/>Occupying an attractive and accessible position on the edge of East Harptree, Castle Farm combines generous residential accommodation, useful outbuildings and considerable rural appeal, whilst remaining conveniently situated for Bristol, Bath and Wells.<br/><br/>Additional land is available by separate negotiation.<br/><br/>About the Farmhouse.<br/><br/>The principal farmhouse provides substantial and well-balanced accommodation, having been thoughtfully improved and extended by the current owners to create a comfortable and energy-efficient family home. The property combines character and practicality, with the original farmhouse retaining a wealth of period charm whilst more recent additions have enhanced the overall layout and functionality.<br/><br/>At the heart of the home is a handcrafted kitchen, complemented by a range of reception rooms and flexible living accommodation. The adjoining ancillary accommodation provides further versatility and is currently arranged to offer additional living space, whilst retaining a strong connection to the principal residence.<br/><br/>The property benefits from a range of modern features including underfloor heating throughout, an air source heat pump, solar panels and triple-glazed windows, all contributing to the home's excellent energy efficiency and year-round comfort.<br/><br/>Overall, the farmhouse offers spacious and adaptable accommodation, well suited to modern family living within an attractive rural setting.<br/><br/>About the Buildings.<br/><br/>Castle Farm benefits from two useful outbuildings which complement the residential accommodation and provide flexibility for a range of ancillary uses.<br/><br/>The traditional stone building provides an attractive and characterful addition to the property and offers useful storage and ancillary accommodation, with potential for alternative uses subject to obtaining any necessary planning and other consents.<br/><br/>A separate stable building provides further useful accommodation and will be of particular interest to purchasers seeking equestrian, storage or general ancillary space.<br/><br/>Together, the buildings enhance the versatility of Castle Farm and provide considerable scope for a purchaser to adapt the property to suit their individual requirements.<br/><br/>About the Land.<br/><br/>Additional land adjoining Castle Farm is available by separate negotiation, providing purchasers with the opportunity to acquire further land should this be required for equestrian, agricultural or amenity purposes.<br/><br/>About the Area.<br/><br/>The popular village of East Harptree is situated on the northern edge of the Mendip Hills and within the Chew Valley. Within the village there is a strong community with a range of local facilities including a church, village hall, public house, primary school, pre-school, shop, playing field and cricket club. Further facilities are available in the near-by villages of West Harptree and Chew Magna. <br/><br/>The property is ideally located for those commuting to Bristol, Bath and the local market towns. The regional centre of Bristol is 14 miles to the north whilst the Heritage City of Bath is 16 miles to the north east. The Cathedral City of Wells offers further facilities and is 7 miles to the south. Mainline rail services to London Paddington are available from Bristol (98 minutes) and Bath (85 minutes).<br/><br/>Useful Information.<br/><br/>Postcode – BS40 6DD<br/>Local Authority – Somerset Council<br/>Tenure – Freehold<br/>What3words – ///<a target="_blank" href="https://what3words.com/quietest.voltage.dolphin">quietest.voltage.dolphin</a><br/>Viewings - Strictly by appointment with the vendors agent Killens<br/><br/>