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"A SUBSTANTIAL Grade II listed property with FIVE BEDROOMS, FOUR RECEPTION ROOMS and FOUR BATHROOMS. Beautiful gardens approaching a THIRD OF AN ACRE and ample parking. Occupying a PRIME POSITION within the SOUGHT AFTER VILLAGE of Long Sutton.

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SUMMARY Farringdon House is an inspiring and substantial Grade II listed property situated at the heart of the award-winning and highly sought-after village of Long Sutton. Dominating the southern edge of the village green, its magnificent and uninterrupted outlook across the green itself and views in general are guaranteed by the area's conservation status. According to English Heritage, Farringdon House forms an important part of the centre of Long Sutton which is "something of a historical 'set piece' with the former school, church and Inn set in an archetypal relationship around the village green".

. Built in 1872 on land previously owned by the Duke of Devonshire, Farringdon House was extensively and lavishly remodelled in 2000-2001 to provide a sumptuous and large family home incorporating all the comforts of 21st century living without sacrificing any of its period character. Farringdon House is also a regular subject for artists who draw and paint from the serenity of the village green.

. Farringdon House has traditional stone walls, high vaulted ceilings with exposed and beautifully shaped A-frame timbers, and large mullion windows. It is entered via an arched period front door in the castellated porch. Its five bedrooms comprise four large doubles and a small single, three of which enjoy their own en-suite bath/shower-room facilities. A fourth bathroom serves the remaining two bedrooms without en-suites. Planning permission has also been received to create a further first-floor room within the existing building, with structural timbers, floor, electrics and staircase already in place (entrance door via mezzanine to be constructed, and windows to be fitted).

. The large drawing room includes a spiral staircase leading to a mezzanine level that overlooks the drawing room below and out across the village green, and is presently used as a library and study. Further reception rooms include a separate large sitting room, large kitchen/breakfast room and a garden room.

. Occupying a plot of circa one-third of an acre, with a wide and imposing frontage, the wrap-around garden is mainly set to lawn on three sides, with plenty of trees, shrubs and flower beds throughout.

AMENITIES The village of Long Sutton is of archetypal character, with its own country post office/stores, Grade I listed church, village pub/restaurant, modern village primary school and village hall. Nearby towns include Somerton, the ancient Royal Capital of Wessex which is approximately two miles away, and Langport which is three miles. Yeovil, Taunton, Glastonbury, Street and other large towns are an easy drive away. Millfield Public School is approximately nine miles to the north, and there are many excellent state schools in the area. Very good rail links to London are provided from Castle Cary and Yeovil, and quick road connections to the A303, M3/M25 and M5.

ENTRANCE HALL Substantial length, with window to side aspect, stable door to rear, cloaks cupboard with hanging rail and shelving, flagstone flooring, single radiator, access to loft space, opening to:-

GARDEN ROOM20' x 8'2" (6.1m x 2.5m). Full height side panel windows and French doors to the rear courtyard walled garden (south facing), four wall lights, flagstone floor and two single radiators.

UTILITY ROOM7'10" x 5'3" (2.39m x 1.6m). Window to rear, extractor, floor mounted Ideal Mexico gas boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating, hot water cylinder, plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, shelving and small access to roof space.

BATHROOM Window to rear, suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath, shower attachment and half wall tiling.

DRAWING ROOM28'1" x 20' (8.56m x 6.1m). This large room has an impressive vaulted ceiling with exposed roof trusses, large mullion window to front and two large mullion windows to side. This split level room has a raised dining area, two radiators, Hamstone fireplace with cast iron multi-fuel burner, six wall lights and a large central hanging light. Lower sitting area. Cast iron spiral staircase leads to:-

MEZZANINE LIBRARY/STUDY20' x 8'2" (6.1m x 2.5m). An open area currently used as a library/study area. With balustrade over looking the drawing room.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM20' x 8'2" (6.1m x 2.5m). Mullion window to front. Newly fiited kitched comprising range of base and wall units with work surfaces over, one and a half bowl sink unit witrh mixer tap. Built in AEG double oven, AEG ceramic hob with glass and stainless steel extractor hood over. Built in Kenwood dishwasher. Downlighting and understairs storage cupboard.

SITTING ROOM20'11" x 17'10" (6.38m x 5.44m). Large mullion window to front, vaulted ceiling with exposed roof trusses and gallery, radiators, four wall lights, large central hanging light and Hamstone fireplace with cast iron stove. From the entrance hall door leads to:-

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM SUITE15'7" x 12'8" (4.75m x 3.86m). This triple aspect room has windows to rear and side with French doors leading to the rear walled garden, double radiator, archway to:-

DRESSING AREA6'11" x 3'7" walkway (2.1m x 1.1m walkway). Two double built-in wardrobes, window to rear, single radiator, door to:-

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM Window to rear, tiled floor, half wall tiling chrome ladder towel rail and suite comprising large shower cubicle with mains shower, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, extractor fan.

GUEST BEDROOM19'11" (6.07m) x 13'3" (4.04m) narrowing to 10'2" (3.1m). Window to side, single radiator, door to:-

EN SUITE BATHROOM Suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and panelled bath with shower attachment, half wall tiling, extractor fan, single radiator. To the rear of the kitchen, staircase leads to:-

FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM16'10" x 14'4" (5.13m x 4.37m). Two roof windows to rear, mullion window to front, vaulted ceiling with exposed roof trusses, two single radiators and built-in double wardrobe.   From the sitting room, doorway and staircase leads to a first floor gallery overlooking the sitting room, with door leading to-

BEDROOM FOUR14'1" x 12'11" (4.3m x 3.94m). Mullion windows to side and front, two radiators, vaulted ceiling with exposed roof trusses, door to:-

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM Suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, corner shower cubicle with electric shower, wall tiling and single radiator.

BEDROOM FIVE9'6" x 5'10" (2.9m x 1.78m). Single bedroom, conveniently next to bathroom. Mullion window, radiator, ceiling downlighting.

FIRST FLOOR ROOM18'4" x 10'4" (5.59m x 3.15m). PLANNING PERMISSION FOR ADDITIONAL FIRST FLOOR ROOM - To be entered via existing mezzanine level and using space above principal bedroom. Velux window, structural timbers, electricity and flooring already in place.

OUTSIDE The property is approached from the village green, with vehicular driveway and vehicular gates leading to a large parking and turning area across the entire width of the property. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with various shrub beds and trees and a pedestrian path leads to the front door. The wrap-around lawned gardens continue to the side and rear of the house, with natural stone boundary walls. The secluded courtyard rear garden has a stone terrace with pergola, water tap, lighting, gravelled area and path to a hidden timber shed.

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