An exciting and dynamic contemporary family house with enjoyable open plan living space which provides volume, light and wonderful rural views.

The property is ideally located on the southern edge of the charming and picturesque village of Batcombe which is between the popular market town of Frome and the cultural hub of Bruton. Designed to take full advantage of its excellent location the property is an oval design to maximise the open views across neighbouring pastureland. On entering, a large hall opens onto a galleried reception area with a sweeping steel central staircase to the garden floor – all faced by double height and full width glazing enabling the maximum light and view. On the entry level there is a living room, a further galleried seating area, a snug and a study/fourth bedroom as well as the principal bedroom suite. This suite comprises walk in wardrobe, ensuite facilities and a balcony taking full advantage of the garden and view beyond.

The garden level provides the kitchen/living/dining area with contemporary cupboards, drawers and a central island. Neff kitchen appliances – steam oven, built-in coffee machine, conventional oven, microwave combi oven, integrated full height fridge and freezer, induction hob, concealed downdraft hob extractor, boiling water tap, waste disposal unit and Leibherr dual temperature wine fridge. To the rear of the kitchen is the utility room and plant room. There are two further bedrooms (one ensuite) and the family shower room.

The property is approached via a discreet shared driveway which provides an almost hidden approach. To the east of the house stands the detached garage, built of hardwood under a slate roof. There is ample further parking and turning space to the front, east and west of the property. The landscaped gardens are predominately to the rear of the house. A large paved terrace borders the house and has a central rectangular water feature with lawns gently sloping away to open countryside. Ash trees provide added dimension and summer shade for the garden. Both house and garden greatly benefit from delightful views over the undulating Somerset countryside.

Technology includes a video entry system, MVHR heat recovery system, Hamilton smart lighting system and a central vacuum system. With regard to green energy the property is fitted with solar photovoltaic panels, an air source heat pump and a Klargester sewage treatment plant. The solar panels currently produce an income of around £600 per annum as part of the governments feed in tariff, the air source heat pump also qualifies for a renewable heat incentive payment of £735 per annum

Situation

Batcombe is a pretty village set above the glorious Batcombe Vale. The village offers The Three Horseshoes Inn, village hall and St Mary the Virgin church. Local facilities are available in neighbouring Bruton, home to Hauser and Wirth and their world-class gallery, multi-purpose arts centre and Roth Bar & Grill. Nearby the acclaimed 'The Newt in Somerset’ is a country estate and boutique hotel, considered to be one of the finest in the country. Bruton has a good range of shops, pubs and restaurants including the highly regarded ‘The Chapel’ which also supplies artisan bread and take away pizzas. Frome (9 miles) is a thriving arts and cultural centre with a vibrant café culture. Babington House private members club is also just a few miles away. Bruton has excellent schools including King’s School, Bruton School for Girls and Sexey’s. Close by are Millfield at Street and Wells Cathedral School.

Castle Cary (8 miles) also has many shops and other facilities and has a main line railway station (London/Paddington 90 mins). There is also a train from Bruton to Waterloo. The cities of Bath and Bristol are within commuting distance.