Dating from the 19c, Manor Farm is a picturesque family farmhouse discreetly situated in Alhampton in the heart of the Somerset countryside. Built of blue lias stone, this pretty family home features a 2-bed self-contained flat, a comprehensive range of stables, barns, and outbuildings, and 9 acres of prime agricultural land. It is ideally suited as an equestrian centre complete with a manege but also offers the opportunity for a wide variety of country pursuits. Further land is available by separate negotiation.

A generous driveway is accessed via gates from a no through road and offers ample parking for several cars along with a double garage. A formal front door opens beneath a pretty porchway that lies on the East side of the house, but in day-to-day use, doors open directly to a fabulous open plan living space that incorporates a fitted kitchen and lies at the heart of the house. Natural light pours through an array of skylights whilst beautiful oak beams and a magnificent stone fireplace lend the room real character. Off the living / dining area is a study and access to a rear hall. The kitchen itself is furnished with bespoke units and recessed lighting that illuminates fine granite worktops. Off the kitchen is a spacious, walk in pantry. An inner hall runs the length of the house and opens to four receptions rooms and a ground floor bedroom with a cloak room. Each room is elegantly furnished; the dining room has fully glazed doors that open to the garden, aged oak beams grace the ceilings of the sitting room and the snug, and the fourth reception room is warmed by a glorious open fire.

Stairs from the hall run to a first-floor landing, five double bedrooms (one with an en-suite bathroom) and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom enjoys scenic views of the gardens whilst the others look out towards an impressive array of traditional barns and outbuildings. Both bathrooms are well equipped with traditional sanitaryware and fixtures and fittings. Adjacent to the main house and accessible from the rear hall is a generous boot room, the estate office and a tack room and store. Manor Farm has been a well loved family home for many years and would gain from some modernising/updating in areas.

The Annex

A flight of stairs leads from the boot room to the first-floor annex that encompasses two bedrooms, a sitting room, and a kitchen/ living room with a bathroom. It is self-contained and can be accessed independently of the main house via the boot room.

Outside

This beautiful house is situated entirely within its own land and the pretty gardens to the East extend to approximately ¼ of an acre. A delightful, seasoned stone terrace adjacent to the house gives way to well-manicured lawns that sweep away to the near boundary. The gardens are totally enclosed and offer a haven of peace and tranquillity. The landscape is enriched by a variety of mature trees, and a pair of sculptured yew bushes frame the entrance to a delightful stone outhouse. The yard to the West is overlooked by a multitude of roses that light up the façade of the house.

Further afield lies a second yard and a wide variety of stables and outbuildings along with a manege. Whilst these facilities are ideal for a wide range of equestrian activities, there is significant scope for redevelopment given the relevant planning permission.

There is also a two bed cottage with its own access which is available by separate negotiation

Situation

Manor Farm is discreetly and perfectly located in the pretty hamlet of Alhampton, just a stone’s throw from Castle Cary. It lies almost at the end of a no-through road and as such, is situated in a truly quiet and peaceful setting. Alhampton and its close neighbour Ditcheat are both very popular and well known as home to Paul Nicholls’s racing stables and Barbers farmhouse cheese. There is a good farm shop, an excellent primary school and two good pubs, the Manor Inn and the Alhampton Inn. There is a thriving village hall and parish church. Local shopping can be found in nearby Castle Cary that boasts a fabulous delicatessen and a vintner. Also close is Bruton, home to the now famous Hauser and Wirth gallery and a variety of exceptional restaurants that include ‘At the Chapel’, Osip and the Pharmacy. The Newt “one of the most exceptional country house hotels Britain has seen” is also on the doorstep - the gardens are open to the public and allow visitors to walk in the amazing woodland and eat in the various restaurants there. Other local attractions include Stourhead Gardens, Babington House, (Soho House’s country mansion) and Longleat Safari Park. Local supermarkets include Waitrose in Wells and Gillingham, Morrisons in Wincanton, and Tesco in Shepton Mallet.

For further shopping and recreational activities, Bath, Bristol, Wells and Yeovil are all within about an hour’s drive. The A303 (6 miles) provides a direct route to London via the M3 and there is a mainline rail service from Bruton/Castle Cary to London Paddington (approx. 2 hours) and the new train to Waterloo. Airports in Bristol and Exeter offer connections within the UK, Europe and beyond.

Schools
Excellent local state and independent schools include the Bruton schools, Downside school, Wells Cathedral school, All Hallows prep school, Hazlegrove, Millfield and the Blue school.

Post Code: BA46PZ
What three words: decorated.coining.outsiders

Services
Mains water, electricity, drainage

Tenure
Freehold

Local Authority
Somerset Council

Council tax Band F

EPCs
Manor Farm House - F
The Flat - E
The Cottage - D

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