Fore Street, Kentisbeare

Old Golden Lion is a beautifully refurbished former Coaching Inn and barn which dates from the mid-17th century. The property is semi-detached and offers a wealth of characterful original details throughout, including exposed timber beams and original brick-built fireplaces alongside elegant, understated décor with modern fixtures and fittings. The property benefits from versatile accommodation with an impressive self-contained three-bedroom annexe providing opportunities for multigenerational living. The property further benefits from an attractive central cobbled courtyard and a sizeable rear garden. Old Golden Lion lies in the heart of the idyllic village of Kentisbeare with views over the neighbouring countryside.

The main house has a spacious sitting room and a formal dining room at the front, both of which have original inglenook fireplaces and exposed beams overhead. Towards the rear there is the 35ft kitchen and dining room with a part-vaulted ceiling and exposed timber eaves allowing for a wealth of natural light. The Chalon kitchen has farmhouse-style units, a stainless-steel range cooker and space for all the necessary appliances, as well as a large island and breakfast area that comfortably seats six people. French doors open out onto a patio providing ideal space for al fresco dining. The kitchen also benefits from underfloor heating along with the adjoining hallway and cloakroom. There is one double bedroom on the ground level which could also be used as a study or snug as well as a useful boot room. Upstairs there is a family shower room and four further double bedrooms, including the generous principal bedroom which has a spacious en suite bathroom with a dual vanity and shower unit. The main house connects to the annexe at the rear via a glazed walkway, which overlooks the beautiful central cobbled courtyard and is currently used as an additional dining area for summer and when needing to cater for eighteen diners.

The annexe comprises a welcoming sitting room/dining area with a vaulted ceiling and impressive original brick-built fireplace. There is also a utility room that doubles as a kitchenette plus a double en suite bedroom on the ground floor which has its own entrance along with French doors that open onto the garden. Upstairs there are a further two double bedrooms both with en suite facilities connected by a galleried walkway.

This property has 0.3 acres of land.