West Pennard

THE ELMS, BREECH LANE, WEST PENNARD, GLASTONBURY, BA6 8NP

Glastonbury 3 miles, Street 5 miles, Wells 8 miles, Bristol 26 miles, Bath 24 miles, Castle Cary (Paddington connection) and the A303 within 10 miles, Bristol International Airport within 22 miles. (distances approximate)

Summary

A Victorian house in an excellent location on the outskirts of the popular village of West Pennard between Glastonbury and Castle Cary.

The property, which is not listed, has recently been extensively renovated and improved and has enormous charm and appeal.
The accommodation totals around 5,800 sq.ft. (540 sq.ms.), retains many period details and has enormous charm and character. It includes a hall, cloakroom, 3 excellent reception rooms, kitchen & breakfast room and a utility room.
On the first and second floor are 8 bedrooms and 5 bath or shower rooms with 3 being en suite.

The house faces southwest over its mainly lawned mature grounds and in addition has timber outbuildings.

Location

West Pennard is a popular village between Glastonbury and and Pilton. It has a good local pub, a village hall which is the centre for many local activities and a friendly community.
The Elms is on the southern outskirts of the village looking out across its mature grounds to the beautiful countryside beyond.
It's just under half a mile from the main road and about 2 miles from Millfield prep at Edgarley with Glastonbury a mile further.

Description

The house is a very handsome Victorian building built in the popular Gothic style with large south facing bay windows with stone mullions. Other period details include working shutters, high ceilings, impressive marble and cast-iron fireplaces, fine plaster moulded cornices and ceiling roses, stained glass windows and door panels, flagstones and servants' bells.
In the last two years or so the house has been re-roofed and rewired. It has also been replumbed with the installation of a new central heating system (new radiators and boiler). In addition, windows have been replaced to a high specification.

These works, combined with period details and a contemporary style have resulted in a beautiful, comfortable family home which whilst large is very liveable.

Accommodation notes

A porch gives access to this impressive building and into a hall with large flagstone flooring. On each side are the two principal reception rooms – the drawing and dining rooms.
The drawing room has a magnificent bay window, which floods the room with sunlight, a marble fireplace with a stove and also double french doors to the garden.
The dining room is equally appealing and also has a fireplace.

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Further into the house is the combined kitchen & breakfast room with a range of Shaker style units with wooden worksurfaces, an electric Aga, a central island, integrated appliances including a dishwasher and an electric oven, a double butler's sink and room for an American style fridge/freezer. The flooring is tiled with an attractive geometric design. The tall bay window is the perfect sunny spot for a breakfast table.
Close by are the sitting room (or snug), utility room and a cloakroom.

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On the upper floors are large, comfortable bedrooms and newly installed and well-appointed bathrooms are of a contemporary design.

Outside

The Elms is approached via a driveway with right of access for residents of three properties. Leading off this approach is a private driveway owned by the The Elms with space for parking and access to the two timber buildings. The drive continues up to the house and opens up into a gravelled parking area, further space for parking several vehicles and off which is a covered carport. The carport links The Elms with a neighbouring cottage at the rear of the property.

The peaceful garden is mostly laid to lawn and has a variety of well-established trees and shrubs. The front of the property has a wide southwesterly aspect with wonderful rural views.

Other points

Freehold. Not listed.
Mains water, electriicity and drainage. Double glazed. Oil central heating.
EPC Band (E). Council Tax Band H

About the area

West Pennard is a very popular village with a church, a well-regarded primary school, pub, village hall and a very active community. It is conveniently located in beautiful countryside about 4 miles east of Glastonbury, 9 miles south of Wells and in easy reach of Castle Cary and its fast rail link to Paddington. The larger towns of Bath, Bristol and Yeovil are all within easy commuting distance.
Glastonbury a small but thriving town and a major tourist venue as is Wells which is the smallest city in England (population 10,000).

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Both are important historic centres each with its own individual character. whilst Street is again an ancient settlement now well known for its shopping centres.
Glastonbury and Street are home to Millfield School and both the senior school, and the Prep are in a very short drive of The Elms.
There are also other excellent state and independent schools in the area including St Dunstans, Strode College, Wells Cathedral School, Downside, All Hallows and the Bruton schools.
Within the area generally are a huge variety of facilities and amenities for most cultural and sporting activities.

Directions

From Glastonbury take the road towards Pilton and enter the village of West Pennard. In the middle of the village take the turning right signposted Village Hall. Continue past the Village Hall, ignore 2 left turns and the drive is a short distance along on the left hand side.

Important Notice

Roderick 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. 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.