Summary - SWALLOWS BARN NORTHTOWN NORTH WOOTTON SHEPTON MALLET BA4 4AG
2 bed 2 bath Detached
Sunny two-acre plot near Wells with excellent extension potential.
2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms in a detached country cottage
Just over 2 acres: mature garden, orchard and south-facing meadow
Pre-application planning advice for substantial extension (subject to consents)
Restrictive covenant prevents building north of blue line on plan
Recently re-roofed; large garden room and exposed timber features
Oil central heating and private drainage — ongoing running costs
Slow broadband and EPC Band E — may need upgrading for modern needs
Off-street parking on gravel drive with generous parking area
Swallows Barn is a charming two-bedroom detached cottage set in just over two acres of sunny, landscaped gardens, orchard and a gently sloping meadow. The house sits quietly on the village outskirts with easy access to Wells (about 3 miles) and nearby country lanes—an attractive low-density setting for those seeking more space without isolation. The roof was renewed recently and the property benefits from a large garden room and generous reception space with exposed timbers and an inglenook-style fireplace.
The grounds are the main asset: mature specimen trees, productive fruit trees and a south-facing meadow that has been mown for hay. There is scope to enlarge the dwelling—pre-application planning advice indicates the potential for a substantial extension—however a restrictive covenant prevents building north of the blue line on the plan, so any expansion must respect that limit and obtain full consents. Parking is off-road on a gravel drive with a large parking area.
Practical points to note: the house uses oil-fired central heating and private drainage; broadband speeds are slow and the EPC is band E. Council Tax is band E (above average). These factors are relevant for buyers planning long-term occupation or those who will refurbish and modernise services. Overall, the property suits buyers wanting a peaceful rural home with large grounds and scope to personalise, rather than someone seeking a turnkey, low-maintenance dwelling.
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