9 bedroom detached house for sale

Overleigh House is an impressive palladian-style period property, constructed of stone elevations under a slate roof. The property has been cleverly renovated to provide beautiful accommodation offering light and airy living space, whilst retaining key period features including oak flooring, large fireplaces, original panelling and window shutters. Upon entry there is a large reception hall with wood burner and an elegant staircase leading to a galleried landing. The ground floor features a large reception hall, drawing room, panelled sitting room and dining room with an archway into an open plan fitted kitchen/breakfast room. There are domestic areas including a cloakroom, laundry room and boot room located on the ground floor. An integral West Wing is currently utilised as an independant one bedroom apartment, with hallway, cloakroom, dining room (or sitting room), kitchen and storeroom. On the first floor there is a large principle bedroom suite with a dressing room and ensuite shower room, along with six further double bedrooms, two with ensuite bath/shower rooms and an additional family bathroom. The second floor houses another potential self-contained apartment (if required) which comprises a large kitchen/living room, double bedroom and ensuite shower room. Overleigh House is approached off a small country lane onto a large gravelled driveway which leads to a large parking area providing space for several vehicles. The gardens surround the property and are mainly laid to level lawn with a gravelled area at the front of the house creating the perfect space for enjoying the ground and alfresco entertaining/dining. There are a large number of mature trees intersperesd across the extensive lawns, with established hedges and wrought iron estate fencing which create "rooms" within the extensive grounds. The property borders the Clarks Trust Wild Area affording an open green outlook. There are several outbuildings including a substantial store and two timber sheds, although these require some repairs. In all the grounds total just over one acre. Overleigh House is situated in the small rural hamlet of Overleigh which lies on the edge of the popular town of Street which offers a range of day to day amenities including shops, supermarkets, restaurants, bank and the popular Clarks Village Outlet. Slightly further afield is the famous town of Glastonbury, known for its history, diverse array of shops and being home to the nearby, world famous Glastonbury music festival. The local area offers a choice of schools from both the independent and state sectors. Millfield School is just a 15 minute walk from Overleigh House with Wells Cathedral School, The Blue School, The Taunton and Bath schools, Kings Bruton, All Hallows and Downside all being close by. Convenient transport links include the A303 providing access to the South West and London and the M5 for access to both Exeter, Bristol and beyond. For international destinations there are airports at both Bristol and Exeter (M5). Mainline train service to London Paddington (1hr 45 minutes) from Castle Cary (13 miles).