- 4 Bedrooms, Beautifully Refurbished
- Characterful Period semi-detached Home
- Picturesque Village
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Lavender House is situated on a most attractive cobbled no-through road adjacent to the fine parish Church of St Barnabas.
It is believed to date back to the 18th century with attractive local stone elevations under a Roman clay tile roof. Tucked away on a private cobbled lane leading to the historic parish church, this beautiful and characterful period property enjoys a prime position in the centre of the sought-after village of Queen Camel.
Rich in history and original charm, the home retains many delightful period features, protected under its Grade II listing.
Offering generous accommodation extending to approximately 1,753 sq ft, the home features an impressive entrance reception hall, spacious sitting room with wood burner and attractive fireplace, tastefully fitted kitchen, utility and pantry, in all a host of flexible living space.
The first floor offers a spacious galleried landing with large double bedrooms, a cot room/study area on the landing, and steep stairs leading to a charming attic room—ideal as a temporary third bedroom or home office for older children or remote workers.
Period features are abundant throughout the property, including high ceilings, decorative ceiling mouldings, original flagstone flooring, large multi-pane sash windows, and an eye-catching full-height arched window extending from the hallway to the landing, flooding the space with natural light.
A charming walled garden to the front and stylish courtyard garden to the rear complete this delightful property.
Queen Camel is a thriving community with a church, village hall, pre-school, primary school, health centre and a number of local amenities including a shop/post office and public house. The property is located just 6 miles from The Newt Somerset. The area is very well served by independent schools including Millfield, Bruton, Hazlegrove, Sherborne and the Taunton schools. The property is just a 7 miles from the market town of Castle Cary with a mainline station to Paddington (90 mins). Bristol and Exeter Airports are both about an hour’s drive.
Close by is the picturesque market town of Castle Cary and the highly sought after town of Bruton, with the medieval town of Sherbourne making up a trio of shopping and leisure opportunities. The towns offer an array of amenities, dotted with independent shops, art galleries and boutiques, and a growing food scene. Hauser & Wirth with its gallery, Da Costa restaurant and Farm Shop, the Michelin-starred Osip and The Newt, Somerset are all within easy reach.