Stone Lane, Yeovil, BA21

A superbly situated detached former farmhouse enjoying amazing views over adjoining farmland and beyond. Northern edge of Yeovil position with excellent accessibility.


As the name suggests, the property comprises a renovated and extended former farmhouse situated on the northern fringe of Yeovil and enjoying incredible views over adjoining farmland and towards the Mendip Hills in the distance. The property was the subject of completed renovation together with some extension in 2020 by AMB Developments of Dorset, and forms part of a small and select collection of former farm buildings known as Stone Farm Barns. The very well appointed accommodation is considered an ideal size for different age groups.

Arranged over ground and first floors, there are some highly attractive rooms, most of which enjoy fantastic aspects as well as offering a high degree of natural light. On the ground floor an entrance hall has reception rooms either side, one currently used as a home office and the other is the formal sitting room with fireplace and wood burner. Further is a large dining room with vaulted ceiling, a downstairs cloakroom and a beautifully appointed kitchen/breakfast room that features numerous integrated appliances and a large central island unit with seating for four bar stools. This room is both practical and social, very much the hub of the home. The ground floor is completed with a useful utility room accessed directly from the kitchen.

Upstairs the master bedroom suite is highly impressive and comprises a large bedroom with dual aspects, both with fantastic views. The bedroom is further enhanced via an area containing a good range of built in wardrobes and also within the suite is a beautifully appointed bathroom. This comprises a freestanding bath beneath a clear glass window which provides delightful views. Further is a large shower enclosure with fixed rain head and separate hand held attachment, vanity unit with hand basin and cupboards below and WC.

The three further bedrooms are all double in size, each enjoying different but lovely rural views and they are supported by a shared family bathroom, again very well appointed with bath, shower enclosure, vanity unit and WC.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS

We understand that mains, electricity, gas, water and drainage are connected to the property. Gas fired central heating via a combination boiler. There is underfloor heating to the ground floor.

Council Tax: Somerset Council—Band F.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Broadband: FTTC—Superfast Fibre broadband is available—highest available download speed 44 Mbps, highest available upload speed 8 Mbps. (Openreach).

Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, Three and Vodafone . For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider.

Flooding: The property is in an area at a no risk from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding.

Stone Lane is to be found on the very northern fringe of Yeovil itself and yet enjoys a more rural feel. In walking distance is the locally renowned The Trough restaurant/farm shop. Yeovil’s range of town amenities and facilities are a few minutes drive. The historic town of Sherborne lies within easy reach to the east. Road communications are well catered for via the A30 and also there is good access to the A303 at various points including Sparkford to the north. of the A303 There is excellent schooling locally, both state and private at all age levels.

This small complex of individual properties is approached from Stone Lane via an initially shared driveway that branches off to the private entrance for The Old Farmhouse. This has a gravelled drive, double electrically operated gates with a security entry system that opens to a extensive and turning private drive providing extensive off-road parking. Beside the house is the detached, large double garage with twin up and over doors together with light, power, ample workshop space and extensive roof storage.
There are gardens on all sides, predominantly lawned with well stocked and colourful borders.

There are wonderful views from the gardens with post and rail fencing very much making the adjoining farmland feel part of the property itself. On a good day, the views towards the Mendip Hills incorporate Glastonbury Tor.