CLAPTON. Nr. Ston Easton Guide Price £600,000

A charming period property being an attractive barn conversion in a quiet, tranquil setting about 8 miles north of Wells and 12 miles south of Bath. Low Barn has great character and includes a hall, sitting room, kitchen, utility room, 3 bedrooms, bathroom and an en suite shower room. In the gardens are 2 cabins. One is used as a garden room being ideal for summer and winter having wide opening French doors and a wood burning stove. The other is used for additional accommodation. The beautiful gardens are well landscaped and the property totals about half an acre.

Clapton is an idyllic rural hamlet sitting peacefully in a quiet location surrounded by beautiful countryside which has changed little over the years. It has a friendly small community and is within the parish of Ston Easton which an historic village about a mile and a half distant. Low Barn is on the west side of the village approached from the village lane by a drive shared with two other barn conversions. The property has a southwesterly aspect overlooking its mature gardens.

Low Barn is part of a farmstead which was redeveloped to provide three good quality, individual barn conversions. It’s attached to one of the other buildings and probably has the best position being southwest facing within its garden and at the end of the access drive. The barn retains its character being stone built under a tiled roof and this style is uplifted by excellent works including painted doors and windows and a large sandstone terrace. Internally the theme continues with several vaulted ceilings with exposed beams complemented by well-appointed bathrooms and kitchen, a wood burning stove, slate floor tiling, good quality carpets, double glazing and gas central heating.

The front (southwest) elevation of the building is most impressive having 5 sets of full height double French doors (with side windows) which open onto the terrace. These large doors and windows flood the rooms with sunlight and create a light and airy environment. In this front elevation there’s also a substantial timber front door which opens into the reception hall. The adjacent kitchen is a good size and is well appointed with fitted floor and wall units, worktops, tiled splashbacks and integrated appliances including a dishwasher, double oven, gas hob and extractor.

Close by is a utility room with a work surface, sink, cupboards and the gas boiler. Alongside is the bathroom. Also approached from the hall is the very attractive and welcoming sitting room with a high vaulted ceiling, beams, a pine fronted cupboard and a wood burning stove. An internal hall leads to 3 bedrooms. The end one being the main bedroom having an en suite shower room.

Adjacent to the barn is the first cabin with a pine panelled interior, double doors and an electricity connection. The second cabin is within the garden. This is particularly appealing having a verandah porch and internally a wood burning stove. Ideal as a garden room.

A gravelled drive leads into the farmstead from the county lane and continues to a sweep in front of Low Barn. It provides plenty of parking space for several cars in front of the splendid terrace. The mature, well landscaped gardens are very special. Mainly lawned, there are mature trees and shrubs including an orchard area with apples, pears and plums. Elsewhere are climbing wisteria and honey suckle, a kitchen garden with raised beds, stone walling, flowerbeds, paved pathways and quiet areas perfect as quiet reading areas or simply relaxation.

Freehold. Not listed. Mains water, gas and electricity. Private drainage. Gas central heating. Council tax band E. EPC rating 66 Band (D). The sellers have previously spoken to the planning authority regarding an extension to the property. They were told an extension would be possible provided the aspect from the road remained the same. Any buyer interested in an extension must rely totally upon their own enquiries to Mendip District Council.

Clapton is tucked away but close by are the villages of Ston Easton and Chewton Mendip which provide a range of amenities including a highly regarded primary school. The larger village of Chilcompton is also very accessible. The surrounding towns of Wells, Shepton Mallet, Bruton and Frome, together with the cities of Bath and Bristol offer facilities for practically all needs and all are within easy driving distance. There is a wide choice of schools, good road links and trains from Castle Cary, Bath and Bristol

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