Charming Victorian former School House in Pylle

The Old School House is a charming and very attractive Victorian period semi-detached property conveniently located on the outskirts of the small hamlet of Pylle. Being a Victorian school building the house has high ceilings and all the rooms have great proportions. The house is not listed so all the windows benefit from having double glazing within the stone mullions.

This property has been fully renovated and refurbished to a high standard. There is the potential to create further bedrooms in the loft space (subject to planning) should you wish to but currently offers stylish and well proportioned single storey living.

On arriving at the house you are instantly struck by the elegant solid oak front door and stone porch facing due South. The entrance hall opens onto the large stylish reception room with fireplace fitted with a woodburner as well as oak wooden floors and flooded with natural light. There is a large well fitted kitchen with a range of wall and base cupboards and integrated appliances. There is ample space for dining and doors open onto a rear paved terrace with raised beds.

There are three double bedrooms. The master bedroom has an electric velux with rain sensor and an ensuite toilet. The large stylish bathroom has been recently refurbished with large shower and separate bath.

Outside
There is a paved courtyard garden to the rear with flower beds and a garden shed. Gate leading to the front where there is parking for 2 cars and a further area of low maintenance garden which has been gravelled.

Situation
Pylle is a tiny hamlet with a population of just 160 and lies close to the one of the area's best kept secrets, East Pennard. The village is situated conveniently just off the A37 giving you a great location to access the nearby towns of Wells and Frome as well as Bruton. Pilton is just down the road and is a very sought after village, notable for its pretty stone cottages and rolling hills and of course the Glastonbury Festival. Residents receive complimentary Glastonbury Festival Tickets.

The nearby village of Pilton is a very active village, it has numerous clubs, a playgroup, a bus to a local primary school, very smart village hall (which hosts the Post Office), playground, playing fields with clubhouse and a public house. There are many events throughout the year, but most notable is the very well attended September Pilton weekend including village flower show and fete, barn dance, tug of war, cricket match and ‘fun sports day’ (see is the ancient city of Wells (7 miles), which is the smallest Cathedral city in England, and offers all the usual amenities that you would expect in a small town including banks, doctors surgeries, dentists and a selection of primary schools and the excellent Blue School and Wells Cathedral school. The high street is vibrant with a small selection of the usual chain stores plus a variety of independent shops and restaurants and pubs as well as a twice weekly market and a choice of supermarkets including Waitrose, Tesco, and Morrisons. At the very heart of the city is the medieval Cathedral, Bishop’s Palace and Vicars’ Close (reputed to be the oldest surviving residential street in Europe).

The Wells Festivals are increasing in popularity each year with the Literary Festival now taking place over two weeks and attracting big names in the literary world, the very well attended Food Festival and many regular Arts festivals. With both the Cathedral School and the Cathedral itself there are endless opportunities for musical concerts, plus regular shows and comedy nights in the Little Theatre.

Fifteen minutes away is the fashionable small town of Bruton which has the very popular restaurant/coffee/bread shop ‘At the Chapel’ and the world famous Hauser and Wirth Art Gallery.

Nearby, Frome is one of the South West’s leading market towns and was recently featured in the Sunday Times as the best place to live in Somerset. It has become a “foodie hipster haven” due to the influx of young families, with St Catherine’s hill at the centre of the artisan quarter. The town has a comprehensive choice of retail outlets and all the usual amenities. Founded in 2013, the “Frome Independent” is an award winning independent street market that is held on the first Sunday of every month and attracts 80,000 people a year.

Bristol and Bath are within approximately an hour's drive and a mainline station with trains to London Paddington, is situated less than 6 miles away at Castle Cary. Templecombe, about half an hour's drive, offers trains directly into Waterloo, with further mainline stations at Yeovil, Bristol and Bath.

Schools
There are excellent state and independent schools in the area including a well-respected primary schools in the nearby villages of West Pennard and Ditcheat. There is also the extremely sought after Wells Blue secondary school as well as Crispin School in Street and St Dunstans in Glastonbury plus Millfield Senior and Prep Schools, Wells Cathedral School, Downside School, All Hallows Preparatory School and Kings Bruton all in close proximity. The highly regarded sixth form college Strode College is located nearby at Street.

Directions
Head south on the A37 from Shepton Mallet for approximately 4 miles, turn right off just after the garage where you see the village hall. The Old School House is just on the right as you turn into the lane.

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Please note that all areas, measurements and distances in these details are approximate and the text, photos and floor plans are for general guidance only. Prospective purchasers are advised to inspect the property themselves and Lodestone Property cannot guarantee any matters relating to planning permission. No fixtures, fittings or apparatus has been tested and any furniture or fixings not itemised in these particulars may be removed by the vendors.

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MATERIAL INFORMATION
In compliance with The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team’s Material Information in Property Listings Guidance.

PART A

Local Authority: Somerset
Council Tax Band: C
Guide Price: £365,000
Tenure: Freehold

PART B

Property Type: Semi detached single storey former school house
Property Construction: Stone
Number and Types of Rooms: See Details and Plan, all measurements being maximum dimensions provided between internal walls
Electricity Supply:  Mains
Water Supply:  Mains
Sewerage:  There is a biodigester septic tank installed in 2020.
Heating:  Mains gas
Broadband:  Please refer to Ofcom website.
Mobile Signal/Coverage:  Please refer to Ofcom website.
Parking:  There is parking for two cars.

PART C
Building Safety: The vendor is not aware of any Building Safety issues. However, we would recommend that the purchasers engage the services of a Chartered Surveyor to confirm.
Restrictions: We’re not aware of any other significant/material restrictions, but we’d recommend you review the title/deeds of the property with your solicitor.
Rights and Easements:  There are rights and easements mentioned in the title. We would recommend you review the Title/deeds of the property with your solicitor.
Flood Risk:  There has been no flooding at the property.
Coastal Erosion Risk:  N/a
Planning Permission:  There are no planning permissions pending close by the the property.
Accessibility/Adaptations:  N/a
Coalfield Or Mining Area:  N/a
Energy Performance Certificate: D

No other Material disclosures have been made by the Vendor. This Material Information has been compiled in good faith using the resources readily available online and by enquiry of the vendor prior to marketing. However, such information could change after compilation of the data, so Lodestone cannot be held liable for any changes post compilation or any accidental errors or omissions. 

Furthermore, Lodestone are not legally qualified and conveyancing documents are often complicated, necessitating judgement on our part about which parts are “Material Information” to be disclosed. If any information provided, or other matter relating to the property, is of particular importance to you please do seek verification from a legal adviser before committing to expenditure.