4 bed detached house for sale

South Barrow, Yeovil, Somerset BA22

Nightingale Cottage is a characterful four-bedroom period stone home, set in a tranquil semi-rural position just outside the village of South Barrow. Surrounded by rolling countryside and far-reaching views, this spacious family property offers a wonderful balance of country living with easy access to local amenities, schools, and transport links including the A303 and nearby rail stations.

From the main gravelled parking area, a garden path winds past a detached studio and leads to the house. Entry is through the utility room, which flows into a bright and sociable kitchen/breakfast room. This spacious area features room for a large dining table, with French doors opening out onto the patio and garden—perfect for indoor-outdoor living. The separate dining room offers a welcoming reception space, enhanced by a characterful ceiling beam and direct access to the front porch. The dual-aspect sitting room is filled with natural light and centred on a cosy fireplace with a wood-burning stove, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

The property benefits from new carpets throughout, providing a ready-to-move-into feel. Practical features include a utility/boot room, cloakroom, and a rear hallway with access to the carport, making it ideal for busy family life. Upstairs, all four bedrooms enjoy countryside views. The principal bedroom features dual aspect windows, a dressing room, and a spacious en-suite bathroom with bath and separate shower.

Outside, the property boasts two distinct garden areas. A south-facing lawn and patio area off the kitchen is ideal for entertaining, while a more natural garden to the opposite side of the house features mature and fruit trees for a peaceful retreat. At the end of the main garden sits a versatile studio, already connected to power and water — perfect for use as a home office, creative space or potential accommodation (subject to necessary consents).

Parking is generous, with a carport on one side of the property and a gated driveway on the other, providing space for several vehicles.

The home is ideally located for families, with a wide selection of respected state and independent schools nearby, including Hazelgrove Prep, Millfield, Wells Cathedral School, and schools in Bruton, Castle Cary and Sherborne. Offered with no onward chain, Nightingale Cottage is ready for its next chapter.

Location: Nightingale Cottage enjoys a picturesque countryside setting just outside South Barrow, with Castle Cary nearby offering shops, historic charm, and a direct rail link to London Paddington. Wincanton and other nearby towns like Bruton, Sherborne, and Glastonbury provide a range of amenities, while cities such as Bath, Bristol, and Salisbury are within easy reach. Local attractions include The Newt in Somerset and Hauser & Wirth in Bruton.

Accommodation

Ground Floor

Storm Porch: Covered entrance with front door leading into:

Dining/Reception Room: Window to the front aspect, two display alcoves, three wall light points, and radiator.

Sitting Room: A charming and inviting room featuring a fireplace with wood-burning stove set on a raised brick hearth, dual aspect windows to the front and side, two window seats, and three wall light points.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room: A particular highlight of the home — this generously sized kitchen is ideal for family living and entertaining. French doors open onto a paved terrace, perfect for outside dining. Fitted with an inset 11⁄4 bowl stainless steel sink unit with cupboard below, a range of shaker-style wall, drawer, and base units with work surfaces over, space for a range-style cooker, and space and plumbing for a dishwasher. Additional features include downlighters, exposed timbers, wood flooring, and dual aspect windows to the front and side.

Utility Room: Fitted with a 11⁄4 bowl stainless steel sink unit with cupboard below, oil-fired central heating boiler, radiator, and double-glazed window. Space and plumbing for washing machine, wood flooring, and doors to garden and to:

Rear Hallway: Useful understairs storage cupboard housing the hot water tank. Radiator. Door provides direct access to the carport.

Cloakroom: Comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, tiling to splash-prone areas, heated towel rail, and window to the rear aspect.

Staircase from the rear hallway leads to:

Landing: A glazed door opens onto a timber-decked balcony, which also serves as a bridge leading directly to the upper garden — a unique and charming feature. Window to the rear providing an abundance of natural light. Built-in linen cupboard. Radiator.

Bedroom 1: A generously proportioned dual-aspect principal bedroom enjoying views over the garden and surrounding countryside. Two wall light points. Two radiators. Door to:

En-Suite Bathroom: Panelled bath, separate shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, and low level WC. Tiling to splash-prone areas, radiator, and Velux-style window providing natural light. A further door leads to a dressing room, also benefitting from a Velux-style window.

Bedroom 2: A generously sized dual-aspect double bedroom filled with natural light and enjoying far-reaching countryside views. Radiator.

Bedroom 3: A well-proportioned bedroom with a window to the front aspect offering views over open fields. Radiator.

Bedroom 4: A bright bedroom with a window to the front aspect showcasing delightful countryside views. Radiator. Loft Hatch.

Family Bathroom: Fitted with a fully enclosed shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, and low level WC. Heated towel rail, extractor fan, and Velux-style window.

Services: The property is connected to mains water and electricity. Drainage is via a septic tank (digester system), and heating is provided by an oil-fired central heating system. Wessex wireless internet connection available (approx. 50Mbps), along with telephone service, all subject to the usual utility regulations.

Agents Note: Easement agreement with sse for pylon maintenance.

Viewing Arrangements: Strictly by appointment through the sole agents.

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