Property Description: Guide Price £1,000,000 - £1,250,000. Castlebrook House has been extended over the years to form the fabulous family house it is today. The area is steeped in history with an Iron Age hill fort in close proximity to the village (legend has it there was a dragon) and a church dating back to the 14th century. With the Polden Hills to the east and Dundon Hill and the Beacon to the west, the house and cottage are surrounded by stunning countryside with a network of local footpaths. Set in just under an acre of splendid gardens, this Blue lias stone built property has been tastefully renovated and extended to provide a main house with additional ancillary accommodation (Bluebell Cottage). This is currently run as a very successful, four-bed holiday let but could provide accommodation for extended family.
The centre piece of Castlebrook House is, without question, the kitchen. With light flooding in through the bi-fold doors that open onto the terrace and the large and very spectacular roof lantern, this is certainly a room that you will want to spend time in on a day-to-day basis or to entertain with friends and family. The open plan aspect of this room provides space for an immaculate fitted kitchen with marble worktops, a large central island, a good-sized dining table and still has room for a seating area. Much thought has gone into the design of this kitchen. On one side there is a bank of floor to ceiling cabinets, in which are large larder cupboards, a double fridge and a double freezer. The double sink is on the back wall opposite the island and the range cooker adjacent with the island in the centre creating a space that is functional, aesthetically pleasing as well as sociable. Any kitchen of this calibre would not be complete without a built-in drink’s fridge, which here can be found conveniently located close to the dining area and large terrace.
The open plan feel of the house extends to the spacious reception room. This has two distinct areas, both with beautiful oak flooring. The sitting room area has an impressive feature inglenook fireplace with wood burner stove, a large, exposed beam and French doors that open out onto a gravelled terrace and the garden. The dining area has a bespoke hand painted built in dresser and space for a large dining table. It has a floor to ceiling window looking out on to the garden creating yet another light and bright room.
Off the main reception is a further room that is currently used as a downstairs bedroom with oak fitted cupboards. There is the potential to use this as an additional reception room. The entrance hallway has a stunning flag stone floor, off which is a study fitted out with shelving, a desk and cabinets), a laundry room and a downstairs WC.
As you ascend up the stairs the staircase then splits into three. The left staircase leads to a double bedroom and a shower room both of which have windows facing south. The middle staircase leads to a bedroom with en-suite bathroom room and a single bedroom. The final staircase leads up the impressive principal suite, which is generous in size and has a dressing area with fitted wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom with a roll top free standing bath. All the bedrooms are characterful with exposed eaves and beams and there are some fantastic views from the second floor over to the Polden Hills.
Bluebell Cottage - Run as an established Holiday Let with substantial income
Once a stone built outbuilding Bluebell Cottage now provides generous, self-contained, accommodation with 2 of the bedrooms on the ground floor. This cottage is currently run as a very successful holiday let generating an income of circa £45k. However, if it is multi-generational living that you need, this could provide a fabulous home for family/dependants - young or old. It has a well-appointed, open-plan kitchen/living room that is light and bright, off which are two interconnecting double bedrooms and a downstairs shower room. On the second floor are two further double bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite shower room. The cottage has its own, large, private garden with a paved terrace, decked area ideal for a hot tub and raised and level lawned area with shed. The garden room is the 'icing on the cake' for the outside of this cottage. This covered, decked area has walls on three sides and is currently set up as an alfresco dining room.
Outside: The garden including that of the cottage is well kept, very attractive and is all set in just under an acre. Wrapping around the main house on two sides are paved terraces (one with its own well) which connect to the inside through various doors with the principal terrace located outside the fabulous kitchen. Set further into the garden is a gravelled barbecue area - perfect for entertaining in the summer months. The garden then extends around the two properties with a raised level expanse of lawn with fruit trees, shrubs and flower borders. There is plenty of outside storage with two large timber outbuildings. The garden has a feeling of space and the most stunning views over to the Polden Hills.
To the front of the property is a driveway and gravelled parking area that can accommodate up to 8 cars. Framing the drive way on left are dwarf stone walls with various shrubs.
Location: Castlebrook House is situated in the attractive village of Compton Dundon, surrounded by open countryside and just 3 miles south of Street and 5 miles from the quirky town of Glastonbury. The village itself has a charming village hall hosting various community events throughout the year, a cricket club and the popular Castlebrook Inn pub, which provides a cosy spot for family meals and socialising. Compton Dundon is known for its rich history and cultural heritage, with many sites of interest nearby including the remains of the Iron age hill fort at Dundon Beacon close to Dundon Hill, which has been designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The Polden Hills are literally the backdrop to this property providing fabulous scenic walks on your doorstep including Coombe Hill Woods which is 25 hectares of diverse woodland that is open to the public.
Known primarily for its association with the Clarks shoe company, the nearby town of Street offers many additional facilities including supermarkets, the famous Clarks Village outlet shopping centre, ample choice of restaurants and pubs, Strode Theatre for films and live performances and a modern leisure centre and swimming pool. There are a range of primary and secondary schools as well as preschools/nurseries in the local area. Millfield School, one of the leading independent schools in the UK, is also located in Street offering exceptional educational opportunities.
Compton Dundon has easy access to the A37 for Bristol and Bath and the M5 motorway is just 14 miles away. Castle Cary provides a mainline railway link to London Paddington and in addition to this, Bristol Airport is within 30 miles of the property.
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Council Tax: Band G (correct at time of marketing). To check council tax for this property, please refer to www.gov.uk/council-tax-bands
Local Authority: Somerset County Council - 0300 123 2224
Services: Mains water, electric and drainage. Oil central heating.
Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion.
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