Hearne Barn, Lower Westholme, Pilton
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- PROPERTY TYPE
Barn Conversion
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
4
- SIZE
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Key features
- Beautifully renovated light & bright 4 bed barn conversion with spacious living accommodation & original features
- Large additional barn with planning permission to create a separate dwelling 229sq/m (2024/0905/PAA)
- Spacious contemporary kitchen/dining room with original features. Separate utility room
- Light & bright double aspect sitting room with large Blue Lias fireplace. Conservatory currently used as a study
- Stunning double height principal bedroom with en-suite & built in wardrobes
- 3 ground floor double bedrooms, 2 with en-suites, & a family bathroom
- Set in over an acre of land with parking for several vehicles
- Qualifies for free locals tickets for Glastonbury Festival
- Excellent private & state schools in the locality
- Access to the A37 and A39 for Bath & Bristol, with the nearest rail links at Castle Cary (9.6 miles). Bristol airport is 21 miles away.
Description
Property Description: Guide Price £1,000,000 - £1,250,000. Sitting on over an acre of land with over 6000 sq ft of buildings including the living accommodation and the outbuildings (with planning permission for a separate dwelling), this beautifully presented Blue Lias stone barn conversion has been recently transformed into a light and bright home that truly brings meaning to the term 'luxury country living'. Both the interior and exterior have been finished to a high standard giving the property a chic yet rustic feel with many of the barns original features being incorporated into the carefully considered contemporary design.
Located in the popular hamlet of Lower Westholme, the property is under a mile away from the legendary Glastonbury Festival site, providing an opportunity to let this property out for the week or to develop a glamping site within the grounds. However, the development opportunities definitely do not stop there. Together with the main house, comes the potential to develop the additional barn into a separate dwelling; there is currently planning permission in place (Q class a and b permitted development). This could prove a lucrative investment for holiday lets given the Somerset location, as well as providing the possibility to house extended family or create a separate dwelling entirely. The many outbuildings that this property has could also suit anyone looking to run their own business from the luxury of their own home.
Within the main house, the contemporary country style kitchen/dining room is open plan with underfloor heating throughout and has a large white marble and sage central island complete with a breakfast bar. The white fitted units and gold detailing throughout the kitchen complement the chic feel of the property. There is a Belling Farmhouse Range cooker with a five ring induction hob and extra warming area, a dishwasher and a wine fridge with the Belfast sink giving a nod to the property's rural roots. There is plenty of space to accommodate a large farmhouse table and the painted wooden beams and exposed stone walls throughout add to the rustic charm of the property. Just off the kitchen/dining room, sun floods into a conservatory which is currently being used as a study and is the perfect place to enjoy views of the garden. The terrace and garden beyond can be accessed via French doors in the kitchen or in the conservatory as well as through a door in the separate utility room which has its own sink, ample storage and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Beyond the dining area you will find a large light and bright sitting room with a wood burner set within the Blue Lias stone fireplace, which provides a cosy focal point to this room. There are three sets of French doors that provide access to the south westerly facing gravelled terrace as well as the south easterly driveway.
In the opposite wing of the house there are three ground floor double bedrooms, two of which have en-suite shower rooms and look out onto the garden. Completing this wing is the stylishly tiled family bathroom with overhead shower. A solid oak original staircase rising from the open plan kitchen/dining room gives access to the principal bedroom on the first floor. At the top of the stairs there is a galleried landing with exposed beams, a feature stone wall, a charming Juliette balcony and room enough to incorporate a work from home space. Set into the eaves, the bright principal bedroom has stunning original beams, built in wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom as well as views of the garden and stunning rolling countryside.
Outside: The property is accessed from Lower Westholme Road via a private driveway lined with wildflowers, hedgerows and trees. At the end of the quiet lane, there are some large wooden gates set between the house and the barn, through which you enter the property. Sitting in a plot size of over an acre (c.1.23 acres), Hearne Barn has a large parking area for several vehicles. Mature shrubs border the garden which has uninterrupted views of the countryside stretching into the distance. Much of the garden is laid to lawn but there is also a large paved terrace perfect for alfresco summer dining with friends, as well as a decked terrace area, an orchard and a wild garden area. There is a hot-tub which can be included in the sale. There is a large lean-to barn providing a covered area for cars and additional outbuildings for storage.
The Barn is ripe for development and as mentioned previously, currently has planning permission (Q class a and b permitted development) to create a four bed separate dwelling of 229 squared metres by converting part of the existing barn. Planning permission reference 2024/0905/PAA. The current permission granted is for permitted development to convert the existing barn but there is scope to design and build a separate four bed property to your own individual design (subject to planning permission)
Location: Lower Westholme is a small hamlet situated between North Wootton (0.8 miles) and Pilton (1.8 miles) and is perfectly placed for those looking for the ultimate blend of quiet countryside living and convenient access to nearby towns. Set amongst rolling meadows and hills, there are footpaths and byways in abundance. Lying just north west of Lower Westholme is the popular village of North Wootton, characterised by it's traditional stone dwellings, rural lanes and apple orchards. There is a vibrant community with regular events taking place on the village green as well as at The Crossways Inn and Restaurant; a popular meeting place for the local residents. To the east is the sought after village of Pilton, known for being home to the world famous Glastonbury Festival, for which residents of Lower Westholme qualify for free locals tickets. This thriving village offers all the essentials - a shop and post office, a welcoming pub (The Crown Inn), playing fields with a skate park and tennis courts, a church with a coffee shop, a chapel, a playgroup, allotments, a community orchard and numerous clubs. Pilton Club and Village Hall acts as a community venue for music, events & functions. Throughout the year the village hosts several well attended events including the village flower show and fete.
The historic cathedral city of Wells is just under 5 miles away and is the smallest city in England (population 10,000). It’s vibrant city centre has a bustling high street at the top of which is the market place surrounded by many medieval buildings including the Cathedral and the moated Bishops Palace. Medieval Glastonbury is a small but busy town that clusters around the majestic ruins of the Abbey and is a major tourist venue, welcoming thousands of visitors each year. There are regular farmer’s markets in Wells, Glastonbury and Shepton Mallet and these locations offer a variety of coffee shops, restaurants and independent shops. All the usual supermarkets can be found in any of these three locations and there are great local farm shops including Jon Thorner’s or maybe try the local producer Brown Cow Organics. There are fabulous walks on your doorstep over the surrounding countryside. Just 20 minutes away is the town of Bruton with its boutique shops, famous restaurants and world-renowned Hauser & Wirth Art Gallery. There is an excellent range of both state and independent schools in the area including the well-respected West Pennard Primary School, Millfield School, Wells Cathedral School, The Blue School in Wells, Strode College in Street, All Hallows, Downside School and numerous local primary schools. These schools are all easily commutable from the area.
The cities of Bath and Bristol are within easy reach and Bristol International Airport is 21 miles away. There are main line rail links to London and the South West at Castle Cary (10 miles), Bristol and Bath.
Directions: SatNav = BA4 4HW / What3Words = state.burden.inserted
Council Tax: Band F (correct at time of marketing). To check council tax for this property, please refer to the local authority website.
Local Authority: Somerset County Council
Services: Oil fired central heating, private drainage (water treatment plant), mains water and electricity.
Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion.
Additional Property Notes: This property is of traditional construction and has had no adaptions for accessibility. There is a large driveway with parking for several cars. Please note, the access to the driveway is shared with the neighbouring property, the cost of any maintenance is usually shared with the neighbours. Planning permission for a separate dwelling (2024/0905/PAA). Works carried out include: Full electrical rewire, full re-plumb, heated floors in kitchen/dining room and 2 larger bathrooms. Full refurbishment of interior in 2023 included a new kitchen, new utility, added a 4th bathroom/shower (en-suite), removed 1 wall between kitchen & dining/stairwell, replaced windows with new double doors onto patio, large exterior landscaping including lighting & fencing down the driveway. New larger patio & decking, removed old farm concrete and replaced with new lawn. New baton/lining on single level roof. The conservatory was already there when the current owners bought the property.
There has been no flooding inside the house or outbuildings. The previous owner did not dredge the ditches which caused an overflow during a wet period in late 2023. However this was rectified during the property refurbishment with removing old broken underground pipes and clearing debris from the waterways. The vendor has conformed that this has not been an issue since and there's been no further flooding.
Hearne Barn shares the water treatment plant with Hearne Cottage & Hearne Farm, so their drains feed into the plant which run under driveway of Hearne Barn to the plant. The electrical mains also run from the power line mains under the driveway to each of these properties.
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