Shapwick Village Guide Price £975,000

Street 5 miles, Glastonbury 7 miles, Wedmore 7 miles, Wells 12 miles, Castle Cary Station 16 miles, Bridgwater Station 7 miles, Taunton 21 miles, M5 motorway (J23) 9 miles, Bristol 30 miles.

Shapwick is a quiet, little-known village in beautiful countryside and well away from busy roads. It has an active and friendly community with a church, cricket club and many village events. The large village of Ashcott is nearby and Street, Glastonbury and Wedmore are within short driving distances.

A delightful period house with lots of charm and character and being well placed in this popular village near Street, Glastonbury and Wedmore. The house has very generous accommodation and includes a reception hall, inner hall, cloakroom, sitting room, study, a 40 ft. kitchen/dining/living room, utility room and boot room. On the first floor are 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Outside are useful buildings including a large workshop (previously a gym and an ideal party barn), stores and garaging. Scope for an annexe/ home office etc., Plenty of parking and mature easily managed gardens. In all about three quarters of an acre.

The Old Bakery is a handsome stone house under a red clay tiled roof. Although not listed the house has many attractive period details including flagstones, oak floorboards, timber beams, fireplaces, an oak staircase and a galleried landing. These being complemented by the extensive improvement works carried out over the years which make this a period house of character with contemporary benefits. These include a splendid, fitted kitchen, 4 excellent bathrooms and central heating (underfloor).

Like many country and village properties the usual access is at the back of the house approached through the garden. A substantial door opens into hall off which is an inner hall with cloakroom and boot room. The large sitting room (36ft.) has beams, oak floorboards and an inglenook with a wood burning stove. Leading off is a quiet, peaceful study. The heart of the house is the superb 40 ft. plus kitchen/dining/living room with great living space and an extensive range of fitted units and appliances. Adjacent is a utility room. An oak staircase leads to the first floor and 4 very good bedrooms and 4 bathrooms – 3 being en suite.

There’s a neat front lawned garden and a side drive leads through a field gate to a parking area and the approach to the house. Beyond the parking area is a range of buildings including garaging, car ports and a large workshop and store. This range has scope for further accommodation, perhaps an annexe, studio, home office, etc. Any such use may require planning consent. Outside the back of the house is a paved courtyard being a perfect outdoor room. Beyond is a large lawned garden bounded by mature trees.

Freehold. The house is not listed. Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Council Tax Band G. EPC rating 45 Band (E).

The village carries a unique historical heritage with a Roman ladder formation and has been around since Saxon times. Interestingly, it was the location of a significant hoard of roman treasure (on display in the Taunton Museum) and had been the subject of historical studies into rural village formations within England Glastonbury, Street Wells, Wedmore and Bridgwater, Taunton and Bristol also are within commuting distance and provide a wide range of facilities. There are good road communications with the M5 and A303, Bristol and Exeter airports and direct rail services to London at Taunton and Castle Cary. The area has excellent state and independent schools including various primary schools, Hugh Sexeys Kings of Wessex, Millfield, Sidcot, Wells Cathedral and the Taunton and Bristol schools.

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From Street take the A39 towards Bridgwater passing through the villages of Walton and Ashcott. Shortly after passing the Albion Inn on the left, turn right signposted to Shapwick. Continue into the village. The Old Bakery will be found on the right hand side.