3 Bedroom Detached House

PRIEST HOUSE, 
HAM STREET, BALTONSBOROUGH, GLASTONBURY, SOMERSET, BA6 8PS

Priest House is a charming Grade II listed village house believed to date from the 17th century, with possible earlier origins. The property occupies a delightful rural position on the outskirts of Baltonsborough and stands in gardens and grounds of around half an acre with views over the surrounding countryside.

The accommodation includes a sitting/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, family bathroom and two/three bedrooms.

Outside, the gardens are a particularly attractive feature, incorporating lawns, re-wilded areas and a sheltered walled courtyard. Within the grounds is a shepherd’s hut, and there is ample space for garaging or further outbuildings, subject to the necessary consents.

Accommodation
Priest House is a delightful Grade II listed period home understood to date from the 17th century, possibly incorporating even earlier elements, and more recently sympathetically extended. The property enjoys a peaceful rural position on the outskirts of Baltonsborough and is set within gardens and grounds approaching half an acre with views across the surrounding countryside.

Throughout the house, there is an abundance of original character with features including flagstone flooring, exposed ceiling timbers, stone mullioned windows and attractive original floorboards.

Stone paths through the garden lead to the studded front door, which opens into a welcoming entrance hall connecting the principal rooms.

At the far end of the hall is the kitchen/breakfast room, a charming dual-aspect space with room for a breakfast table and fitted with bespoke timber cabinetry. Set within the units is an electric Stoves range cooker with space for additional white goods. French doors open directly onto a pretty walled courtyard, creating a delightful extension of the living space during the warmer months. Character features here include exposed beams and timber floorboards.

The sitting and dining room is a wonderful room full of atmosphere, centred around a magnificent inglenook fireplace. Exposed beams and a set of particularly attractive French doors opening to the garden add to the room’s appeal. A staircase rises from this room to the first floor.

Upstairs are two charming bedrooms. The second bedroom retains notable original elm floorboards and benefits from listed building consent to be converted into an en-suite bathroom serving the principal bedroom if desired. Both rooms enjoy period features including exposed beams and window seats, whilst the principal bedroom also has access to useful eaves storage.

A separate staircase within the latter part of the house leads to a further double bedroom which enjoys fine views over the surrounding countryside, together with additional eaves storage.

The bedrooms are served by the family bathroom, which includes a bath with overhead shower, basin and WC.

Outside
The walled gardens and grounds extend to around half an acre and are a noteworthy feature of the property. A mixture of lawns, re-wilded areas and mature planting provides a natural and private setting with lovely views over the surrounding fields.

The house opens onto a charming walled courtyard garden, which provides a sheltered and private setting. Immediately outside the doors is a gravel seating area bordered by natural stone paving and steps leading up to the lawn. The garden is enclosed by attractive stone walls and enjoys a pleasant open outlook beyond. The lawn is neatly arranged with young specimen trees and surrounded by gravel paths and seating areas, offering several places to sit and enjoy the garden. Perfectly positioned within one of these spots, there is a wood-fired hot tub.

Within the garden is a shepherd’s hut providing useful additional accommodation or a quiet place in which to enjoy the surroundings. In addition, there is a poly tunnel, and ample space within the grounds for the construction of a garage or further outbuildings, subject to the necessary consents.

About the area
The sought after village of Baltonsborough lies a few minutes’ drive from Glastonbury and has a public house, a church, an active village hall, a primary school and a fantastic village shop. The cities of Bath and Bristol are within 30 miles to the north, plus the county town of Taunton to the west and the A303 are also within easy reach. There is a mainline train station at Castle Cary (7.5 miles away) with regular and direct services to London Paddington. Other nearby attractions include the Bath & West Showground, The Newt (a country estate with magnificent woodland and gardens) and Hauser & Wirth in Bruton, a pioneering world-class art gallery. There is excellent schooling at all levels within the immediate area, including Millfield prep and senior schools.

The nearby villages of West Pennard, Pilton and Butleigh provide additional nurseries and primary schools, pubs, village stores, cafes and other amenities, One of the big attractions of the area are the friendly village communities with many varied societies. Glastonbury's past and present are linked with its dominant landmark, the Tor. It's been a religious centre throughout history and further back into the times of legends. There was a Celtic monastery here by 500 AD which, during the next 1000 years evolved into one of England's wealthiest and most influential abbeys. The town grew up alongside the Abbey and today it's a small but thriving town and a major tourist venue, welcoming thousands of visitors each year. Medieval Glastonbury - designated a conservation area - clusters around the evocative ruins of the Abbey.

Services
Mains water and electricity. 

Tenure: Freehold

Energy Performance Rating: F

Council Tax Band: D

Important Notes
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Identity verification & Anti Money Laundering (AML) Requirements
As Estate Agents we are require by law to undertake Anti Money Laundering (AML) Regulation checks on any purchaser who has an offer accepted on a property.
We are required to use a specialist third party service to verify the purchaser(s) identity.
The cost of these checks is £60 (inc. VAT) per person. This is payable at the point an offer is accepted and our purchaser information forms completed, prior to issuing Memorandum of Sales to both sellers and buyers and their respective conveyancing solicitors. This is a legal requirement and the charge is non-refundable.

Property Details
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Viewings
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