Dibbles Lane, West Coker

With its handsome façade and sweeping gravel drive, Grade II listed Barton Farm, constructed of Hamstone under a decorative clay tile roof, promises and delivers a great deal. Cool flagstone floors, exposed beams, inglenook fireplaces and mullioned windows with deep seats and shutters nod to a history dating back two or three centuries, while thoughtful renovation and stylish decoration brings the house right up to date in terms of modern comfort and living. The entrance hall with its flagstone floors and exposed beams, opening out into a gracious reception area, sets the tone wonderfully. The heart of the home is in the generously proportioned kitchen which is open plan with a fabulous oak framed garden room, full of light and plenty of space for a large dining table, with French doors onto the terrace. The kitchen comprises painted wooden units under wood or granite surfaces, with a four-oven electric aga (cream) with integrated electric hob set in a traditional inglenook, along with a porcelain butler sink and space and connection for a dishwasher. A central island provides further food prep and storage space. Just next door, a supremely comfortable, dual aspect snug, with a wood burner and window seats provides a great space for informal relaxation, while the generous dual aspect drawing room with its grand inglenook open fire offers an elegant room in which to entertain. A side entrance opens into a useful rear lobby with cloakroom and large utility room with space and connection for a washing machine and dryer and on to the well-lit study.
Upstairs, the dual aspect principal bedroom enjoys gorgeous views of the garden, with fitted wardrobes and an ensuite shower room, while at the other end of the house a graceful guest bedroom also looks over the garden and has the benefit of a well-appointed ensuite bathroom with separate shower. Two further double bedrooms share a beautifully decorated family bathroom with freestanding bath. The landing is home to an airing cupboard and provides access to the loft.

OUTSIDE
A sweeping, circular gravelled drive, bordered by lawns, hedges and bountiful rose beds announces your arrival at Barton Farm. There is plenty of parking both on the drive and in the car port, which lies next to a mower shed and a stone outbuilding. To the rear of the property the delightful formal garden encloses the south facing terrace which is lined with box topiary, lavender, catmint and roses, while wisteria and climbing roses adorn the walls of the house. Borders are well stocked with iris, geraniums, alliums and Japanese anemones along with fragrant shrubs such as mock orange, weigela, white lilac and hibiscus providing colour and scent, while formal hedges create garden rooms and winter structure. Beyond the formal garden lies a delightful orchard area planted with trees including apples and cherries, leading down to a pond bordered by willows. The green fingered will be delighted with a vegetable garden comprising raised beds, a large greenhouse, compost bays and a small barn. These beautiful gardens and grounds extend to almost 1.5 acres.
Tucked away on a quiet lane, Barton Farm, with its historic charm, plentiful living space and gorgeous gardens provides the perfect setting for an idyllic country life while enjoying the amenities of a flourishing village and being within easy reach of Yeovil and Sherborne.

LOCATION
The countryside surrounding West Coker must be among the most beautiful in the Southwest of England, much of it designated a Special Landscape Area, in which a policy of strict planning control operates to preserve its rural character. The rolling landscape is primarily pastureland broken up by pockets of light woodland.

West Coker is a thriving village with many facilities where residents benefit from well supported and local facilities including two public houses with restaurants, a garage with general store, a petrol station, doctors’ surgery with dispensary, shop/post office, butchers, primary school, church, along with an exclusive boutique hotel with spa and restaurant. The new Pavilion is home to a thriving youth club, scouts and the adult and junior cricket club. The Village Hall hosts many events, clubs and classes and the Art Centre also hosts occasional classes. The Southwest Bicycle Works offers a pick up and drop off service for bike repairs/servicing. This really is the perfect village location for family life with all the facilities you could ask for and more, all within walking distance. The village is on a bus route and Yeovil is 3 miles away offering an excellent range of shopping, nightlife and leisure facilities.

Communications to the area are excellent. The A303, A37 and A30 are all within a short distance, and mainline station at Yeovil Junction is about 2 miles away (London to Waterloo about 2hrs 20 mins) and Yeovil Pen Mill on the Weymouth to Bristol/Cardiff line.

SPORTING AND RECREATION
Racing at Taunton, Exeter and Wincanton. Water sports at Sutton Bingham Reservoir and on the nearby Jurassic Coast. Numerous golf courses all within easy reach. There are many National Trust properties within easy reach. The nearest, Montacute House, has a branch of the National Portrait Gallery. There are two National Nature Reserves within a mile, with hundreds of wild orchids. The village itself has a bicycle workshop with group rides, cricket, tennis and a children’s adventure park.

EDUCATION
The Primary School in West Coker is highly regarded but there are a number of excellent schools for children of all ages within easy motoring distance. Most notable are the Sherborne Schools Group, Leweston, Hazlegrove at Sparkford and Perrott Hill at North Perrott.