For Sale5 Bedroom House Conversion in Shearston, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6PL£1,200,000

Spacious and adaptable barn conversion, combining a contemporary feel with traditional materials, creating a fabulous home with numerous outbuildings, gardens and grounds of about 3.28 acres Chapel Hill Barn is a creative conversion of a range of former barns combining the use of traditional materials and quality craftsmanship, incorporating a range of exposed joinery and natural slate flooring throughout most of the ground floor. The barn comprises of a range of energy saving features including underfloor heating, rainwater harvesting and double glazing. The accommodation is well appointed and offers a high degree of versatility including the potential for a self-contained annexe, which is currently forms part of the main accommodation. The ground floor accommodation leads from a magnificent dining hall with a solid oak staircase leading to a galleried first floor landing area. The sitting room has an inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove, exposed timber A-frames and 3 sets of double doors opening out onto a sunny east facing terrace. The impressive kitchen/breakfast room has two reclaimed and stripped stable partitions, oak beams and a bespoke oak kitchen with burnished granite work surfaces. There is a 4-oven Aga, twin Belfast sinks with Quooker tap, and a central island unit with fitted oven and hob. Oak double doors open onto a terrace and gardens beyond. From the kitchen, an inner hall gives access to the utility room which is fitted with a range of oak units and includes space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, plenty of storage and a ceramic sink. The dining hall is a magnificent entertaining area with a galleried first floor landing, exposed oak pillars and a solid oak staircase to the first floor. From the dining hall there is an striking reclaimed door which opens through to an inner hallway with walk in cloakroom and enclosed WC. There is a study with a range of handmade recessed bookshelves and a window to the side and a separate family room, which could form part of the annexe, if required. Services are in place for a kitchen and a stable door giving independent access from the courtyard. The second sitting room has a stone fireplace and a wood burning stove, a slate floor, fitted bookshelves and stairs to the first floor. A further door from the family room leads to a ground floor bedroom with dual aspect oak windows, door to a dressing room and en suite bathroom. On the first floor, the galleried landing is truly impressive with exposed oak trusses, balustrade, and skylights to ensure there is plenty of natural light. The principal bedroom suite has also has exposed oak trusses and there are built-in wardrobes and French windows opening to a Juliette balcony with wonderful views across to the Mendip Hills and Glastonbury Tor. The en-suite bathroom has twin travertine wash basins, a bath, WC, and built-in storage cupboards. There are three further bedrooms on this floor including a guest bedroom suite and a family bathroom. The third bedroom is currently arranged as a bedroom with sitting/dressing room area, which could be used as a further bedroom if required. There is also a second staircase which links to the ground floor bedroom. Outside, double gates lead onto a gravelled driveway which provides a parking and turning area for a number of vehicles and a double car port with adjoining garage/workshop. There is a door connected to the rear of the workshop where there is a plant room with oil-fired boiler and hot water storage cylinder. The formal gardens have been landscaped to provide a large area of level lawn, with deep planted herbaceous borders. There is a kitchen garden with oak raised planters and a poultry run. A wonderful slate terrace runs along the width of the side of the barn and there is an enclosed gravelled courtyard leading to the main front double doors. There is a timber built stable block providing three loose boxes, foaling box and hay barn. From the gardens, a 5-bar gate leads to two separate paddocks, suitable for keeping livestock and horses. In all the gardens and grounds extend to approximately 3.28 Acres. View payable Stamp Duty for this property