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MULBERRY HOUSE5 THE BARNS, COMPTON DUNDON, SOMERTON, TA11 6PSStreet and Somerton about 3 miles, Glastonbury 5 miles, Wells 11 miles, Yeovil 12 miles, M5 (J23) 24 miles, A303 (Podimore) 7 miles, Bath 35 miles, Bristol 31 miles, Bristol Airport 28 miles. A superb house offering circa 3,700 Sq. Ft of exceptional accommodation and a quiet, peaceful setting in this popular village between Street and Somerton. The extensive, well-appointed accommodation includes a reception hall, cloakroom, a stunning, 52 ft. open plan kitchen/dining/living room, sitting room, utility room, cloakroom and integral double garage. On the first floor are a master bedroom with en suite bathroom, dressing room, a versatile room which lends well as an office or nursery, along with two further double bedrooms and family bathroom. On the second floor are two further double bedrooms and a bathroom. In all five bedrooms, four bathrooms, dressing room and office/nursery. Outside are substantial parking areas, the double garage and an enclosed lawned garden and terrace. Simply a wonderful home designed for contemporary living at a high standard. LocationCompton Dundon is a popular historic village which was owned since before the Doomsday Book by Glastonbury Abbey. It stands between an Iron Age Fort, Dundon Beacon, to the west, and the Hood Monument on the wooded hills to the east. The small village of mainly individual period and modern houses has blended and created a very friendly and interesting community. The popular towns of Somerton, to the south, and Street and Glastonbury to the north provide a wide range of commercial, cultural, social and sporting faculties and amenities together with a wide range of excellent state and independent schools. Communications are good with easy access to the (A303, London road) and a fast train service from Castle Cary station. The BarnsThis area is in a very quiet position, well away from the main road and with virtually no through traffic. Close by are access points to a vast network of paths through the beautiful surrounding countryside including extensive woodland. The Barns is a small group of just 7 individual high-quality properties within traditional courtyard settings. DescriptionMulberry House is a very attractive detached three storey house with blue lias stone elevations under slated roofs. Built to high standards, it has air source heat pump under floor heating, ultrafast fibre broadband, a bespoke kitchen, plenty of living space and several bathrooms. Designed with account for contemporary living, it focuses on accommodation for family, entertaining and private spaces. The large central hall is the hub of the house and has the impressive staircase, a cloakroom and a utility room, doubling as a boot room, and which sensibly links to the large integral garage with its electric door. Double doors open from the hall into the stunning 52ft. open plan kitchen/dining/living room. In the living and dining area is a large wood burning stove and there’s plenty of space for a dining table plus comfortable chairs and sofas. A full width archway opens to the kitchen which has a high-pitched ceiling and tall windows and bi-folding doors to a terrace. These windows and doors, together with Velux roof lights, flood the rooms with sunlight. The kitchen is very impressive with extensive units, a huge central island and not least and exceptional range of integrated appliances including tall fridge and freezer, 3 ovens, hob, extractor, dishwasher and wine fridge. Also on the ground floor are a further sitting room with French doors to the garden, as well and the very handy separate utility room and cloakroom. A fine and impressive staircase rises from the hall through the house and serves the first and second floors. These provide a main bedroom suite with dressing room, bathroom and further 20’ room offer great versatility for a multitude of uses, a guest suite with shower room and three further bedrooms plus a further shower room and a bathroom – all well-appointed. In all, five bedrooms and four bathrooms. Outside there are substantial parking areas and a well fenced enclosed private lawned garden. Other pointsFreehold. EPC Band F. Council Tax info awaited.Warrantee through Buildzone. Directions. TA116PSFrom Street take the B3151 south towards Somerton. After about 2.5 miles travel down the hill into Compton Dundon. Pass a garage (on the right) and turn left by the War Memorial (on into Compton Street. Continue for a few hundred yards and stay on this line as it takes a 90 degree left bend. Continue a few hundred yards and The Barns entrance is on the right What3words: join.messaging.echo Important NotesRoderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Buyers must rely on information passed between the solicitors with regard to items included in the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. VIEWINGS. Interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property. By appointment with Agents. Roderick Thomas, 2 London House, New Street, Somerton TA11 7NU.
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