* Freehold
* Substantial Grade II listed country house in a beautiful setting
* Coach House with two first floor apartments
* Stables and tack room, stone barn with squash court and office
* Swimming pool and tennis court
* Mature gardens and paddocks
Charming Grade II listed country house with extensive ancillary and secondary
accommodation, standing in mature gardens and grounds.
Description
East Stoke House is a most handsome listed Grade II property between the
villages of Stoke Sub Hamdon and Montacute, with spectacular views towards the
Quantocks. Dating back to the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the house is
built from local Hamstone and, with an array of characterful period features,
this house has a rare elegance and is brimming with character. The immediate
approach is impressive, with a parkland - esque setting created largely by the
wonderful specimen trees.
In keeping with its era, all the rooms benefit from high ceilings, intricate
cornicing and lovely proportions, making it perfect for entertaining. The
large sash windows mean that even on a dull day the house is bathed in natural
light.
The principal reception rooms are of particular note with both the dining room
and drawing room having beautiful bay windows looking out over the front lawn.
Also on the ground floor is a spacious reception hall, sitting room with open
fireplace, kitchen, larder, utility and cloakroom. The imposing ceiling above
the main staircase features intricate cornicing and roof lantern which
illuminates a wide central staircase leading to the first floor. A well -
proportioned principal bedroom with en suite bathroom and dressing room
overlooks the garden to the west. There are five further bedrooms, with their
own en suite or dedicated bath/shower room.
The east wing of the ground floor is the oldest part of the house and is
currently separate from the principal accommodation. It comprises the former
kitchen, scullery, pantry, flower pantry, games room and sitting room; these
rooms are currently in need of renovation. Separately, there is an adjoining
studio/home office with kitchenette and shower.
Above the east wing on the first floor is "Granny's flat", which has 2
bedrooms, 2 shower rooms, a cloak room, kitchen and dining room and features
an impressive south facing drawing room with views over the front garden.
Whilst it has independent access from the rear courtyard, it is also
accessible from the main house and could be incorporated into the
accommodation if desired.
The Coach House and Outbuildings
The stunning Coach House sits across the courtyard from the main house and is
constructed of Hamstone. The ground floor is currently laid out to provide a
workshop, garage, tack room and retains some of the original stables. The
first floor has been converted into two extremely well finished apartments,
which inter - connect and can be occupied as one. Both apartments have two
bedrooms, two bathroom/shower rooms, open - plan kitchen/dining rooms and
sitting rooms. The north west facing verandah spans both apartments and gives
spectacular views over the surrounding countryside towards the Quantock Hills.
Next to the Coach House is a traditional stone barn which contains 2 large
storage areas, fondly known as 'the boat house', and a squash court with a
mezzanine viewing gallery above. One end of the barn currently provides a
single storey home office. Further ancillary buildings include traditional
outbuildings and modern single storey barns and lean - to’s surrounding an
enclosed yard.
The Grounds
The beautiful gardens and grounds extend to approximately 22. 1 acres and
provide a stunning setting for this magnificent property. As you enter the
drive through a pair of Grade II listed Hamstone pillars, the driveway sweeps
around to the front of the house, where there is a large expanse of lawn
wrapping around two sides of the house, with mature specimen trees, including
ancient Lebanon Cedars. To the east of the drive is the tennis court, standing
in an elevated position, with its own terraced lawn.
Behind the Coach House is a private swimming pool with its own pool house,
totally enclosed via a traditional brick wall, which leads through into a
fabulous walled kitchen garden and onwards to the gardens on the west side of
the house. Complementing the gardens and grounds, there are paddocks and
grazing to the north and east of the house.
Location
East Stoke lies beneath Ham Hill and has a fine 12th century church and a
small village Co - Op.
The nearby market town of Crewkerne, about 7 miles, offers a Waitrose and as
does Yeovil, mainline rail links to London Waterloo (from 135 minutes). Castle
Cary is 16. 8 miles with a mainline service to Paddington (from 108 minutes).
The Newt, renowned hotel, restaurant and gardens, is located about 17 miles
from the property, just outside Castle Cary.
Yeovil is a functional hub for the area and has an excellent range of services
including most high street shops, a hospital, cinema, two theatres and various
supermarkets.
The medieval town of Sherborne (12 miles) has a beautiful and historic abbey,
a range of artisan shops, supermarkets and hotels.
The property is very well connected, with the A303 about 2 miles away giving
access to London to the east and Exeter to the south west. The M5 can be
joined at Taunton.
The area is well served by both state and independent schools which include
Perrott Hill, Hazlegrove, the Bruton Schools, Millfield the Sherborne Schools,
Leweston School, and Colyton Grammar.
Sporting activities in the area include golf at Sherborne, Yeovil and
Dorchester, National hunt racing at Wincanton and Taunton, flat racing at Bath
and Salisbury and hunting with the Cattistock and Seavington.
Square Footage: 8, 590 sq ft
Acreage:
22 Acres
Directions
Directions (TA14 6UF)
From London, take the A303 towards the West Country. Yeovil is the nearest
town. Ignore the first Yeovil turn off, and take the second turn off which is
the first exit off the Cartgate roundabout, onto the A3088 signed to Yeovil.
Take first right hand turn off the A3088, signed to Montacute and Stoke Sub
Hamdon. At the T junction, turn right towards Stoke Sub Hamdon. Drive past
Stanchester School on the right and co –op on your left.
As you approach the left hand bend, the two gate piers to East Stoke House
will be on the right hand side
Additional Info
East Stoke House - Council Tax Band G
Coach House East and Coach House West - Council Tax Band A
Planning - East Stoke House is Grade II listed. The entrance piers are also
Grade II listed.
Fixtures and Fittings - All fixtures, fittings and garden statuary are
excluded from the sale, although some may be available by separate
negotiation.
Mains electricity and water. Mains gas fired heating and hot water systems.

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