OLD FOSSE FORGE, STONE, EAST PENNARD, SOMERSET, BA4 6RY

 

An interesting period property based around an old forge but considerably extended to now provide flexible accommodation including: Sitting room, drawing room, snug, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, ground floor shower room, 4 bedrooms, family bathroom and further WC. There is also an attached self contained bungalow (currently let on an assured shorthold tenancy) with a sitting room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Double garage. Old forge/workshop. Office. Set in a plot approaching an acre and backing on to open farmland.

 

About the area

Stone is a rural hamlet in the parish of East Pennard in the beautiful Somerset countryside  between Glastonbury, Somerton, Castle Cary and Wells.  All these centres together with the surrounding villages provide ample amenities and facilities. There are excellent State & Private schools in the area including Wells Cathedral School and Millfield School to name but two.

The cities of Bristol and Bath are both within commuting distance and main line rail links to London via Paddington are approximately a 10 minutes drive away at Castle Cary.

For more information on this area in general and individual schools visit our website www.roderickthomas.co.uk and locate this property by price order. Open full details and click on “schools”. This website has more large photos of this property and an accurate map position.

 

Old Fosse Forge is conveniently situated to explore the local area and has previously been used by the current owners for bed and breakfast. The adjoining bungalow also has potential for holiday letting.

 

ACCOMMODATION

A half glazed timber door opens to a small ENTRANCE HALL with doors to:

SITTING ROOM – (4m x 6.25m) windows to front and side. Attractive stone open fireplace with heavy beam over and stone hearth.  Recessed ceiling lighting.

CLOAKROOM – window to side. Low level WC. Basin in vanity unit. Shower cubicle fitted with electric shower.

DINING ROOM – (4.6m x 3.6m) window to rear with lovely views over open countryside. Arched display recess with lighting. Opening to:

SNUG – (3.7m x 4.6m) window to rear. Stone fireplace with beam over, stone and tiled hearth and fitted woodburning stove. Recessed spot lights. Doors to:

DRAWING ROOM – (3.7m x 7.9m) three windows to front. To one end of the room is an attractive fireplace with decorative pillars to each side, a central mirror, tiled back and hearth with cast iron insert. To the other end is another fireplace with tiled surround, timber mantel and cast iron back. Stairs to first floor.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM – (2.9m av. x 5.9m) glazed door and window to rear with views over farmland. Good range of wall and floor units with leaded glass doors to wall units.. Stainless steel double electric oven. Gas hob with extractor over. One and a half bowl sink. Beamed ceiling. Door to:

UTILITY ROOM – (3m x 3.8m) window to front. Wall mounted gas fired boiler supplying central heating and hot water. Space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Range of wall and floor cupboards with worktop over and single drainer stainless steel sink.

 

Stairs from drawing room to FIRST FLOOR LANDING - two windows to the rear with views to open countryside. Airing cupboard. Doors to:

CLOAKROOM  - window to the rear. Low level WC. Pedestal basin.

BEDROOM – (3.7m x 4.6m) window to rear and window to side with window seat and lovely views.

BEDROOM – (2.7m x 3.9m) windows to front and side. Wash hand basin in vanity unit. Access to roof space.

BEDROOM – (3.4m x 3.7m plus 1m x 1m into recess) two windows to front. Wash hand basin in vanity unit.

BEDROOM – (3.3m x 3.7m) window to front. Wash hand basin in vanity unit.

BATHROOM  - velux window to rear. Panelled bath with mixer show over, pedestal wash hand basin, bidet and low level WC. Tiled walls to 3 sides.

 

Between the main house and the bungalow is the:

OLD FORGE – (4m x 9.3m) half glazed door to rear and window to front. Power and light. Original forge still in place. A very useful space with potential for further accommodation or studio/office.

 

BUNGALOW

Glazed timber door opens to spacious ENTRANCE HALL with access to roof space. Airing cupboard. Doors to:

SITTING ROOM – (3.6m x 6.8m) window to side and patio doors to rear with lovely countryside views.

KITCHEN – (2.7m x 3.7m) window to front. Good range of floor and wall units. Single drainer stainless steel sink Electric cooker point. Space and plumbing for washing machine.

BEDROOM  - (3m x 4.75m) two windows to the rear with lovely countryside views. Built in double wardrobe.

BATHROOM  - window to front. Panelled bath, low level WC and pedestal basin.

 

Adjoining the bungalow is:

OFFICE – (2.4m x 2.4m) door to the driveway side. Window to front. Wash hand basin.

In our opinion this office could be added to the bungalow accommodation if required

 

OUTSIDE

A five bar gate opens to a driveway with turning area and plenty of parking and access to:

 

DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE  - (5.5m x 5.7m) two up and over doors. Door to side. Power and light. Attached wooden shed.

 

To the right of the driveway lies a small level paddock.

To the rear of the house the garden is laid mainly to lawn with a feature well and has a pleasant outlook over the neighbouring farmland

To the south side of the house there is a private garden mainly laid to lawn with established borders shielded by high hedging with vegetable garden and greenhouse. Water tap. At the end of the garden is a conifer hedge beyond which is a composting area where pigs and chickens have been kept by the current owner in the past.

 

The total plot extends to around an acre.

 

COUNCIL TAX

Band E - The Old Fosse Forge

Band B - The Bungalow

 

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