Location

Redlynch Park is located under two miles from the highly soughtafter and reputable market town of Bruton, with its artisan cafés and restaurants, such as Osip and At The Chapel. In addition, there is the renowned Hauser and Wirth Art Gallery and a number of independent shops, as well as many more day-to-day amenities, such as a doctors and dentist surgery and several small supermarkets. The Newt is under 10 minutes’ drive away. Both The Newt and Osip have been awarded green Michelin stars. Nearby Wincanton offers a wider range of shops and supermarkets.

The area is home to a number of popular schools, including Hazlegrove, Hanford, King’s Bruton and Sexeys School, as well as Sherborne, Port Regis, Downside and Millfield Schools which lie slightly further afield.

The beautiful spa town of Bath is approximately 28 miles north and Castle Cary, about 7 miles to the west, described by Pevsner as Somerset’s prettiest small town, has a train station, with journey times of approximately 90 minutes to London Paddington. Bristol Airport is approximately 30 miles from the property. Templecombe has trains to London Waterloo, with journey times from approximately 2 hours 20 minutes.

There is racing at Wincanton, Salisbury and Bath. Golf at Rushmore, Burnham & Berrow, Sherborne and Mendip. Theatres are found at Bath, Bristol and Salisbury.

Description

Redlynch House, a majestic country residence with ancient origins, is set in the esteemed Redlynch Estate and park. Originally designed in the 18th century, the formal gardens now feature early 20th century elements envisioned by the renowned Edwin Lutyens, the English architect acclaimed for his creative adaptation of traditional architectural styles. The estate has magnificent woodland, wonderful pleasure grounds, and enchanting walled gardens, all enveloped by breathtaking parkland. Enclosed in the early 17th century and skillfully landscaped in the mid-18th century, the parkland is a rural idyll where cows and lambs wander across rolling green pastures.

The Glastonbury Apartment comprises the ground floor south easterly wing of Redlynch House and is the only lateral apartment with direct garden access. Extending to approximately 2,600 square feet, this exceptionally elegant apartment has outstanding views of the grounds and countryside beyond. The accommodation is coherently configured, with all principal rooms leading off a central reception hall, with a library to one end. Of particular note is the glorious drawing room. Over 36 feet in length, this light-filled, beautifully proportioned room, with high ceilings and leaded bay windows, overlooks the gardens. It has oak floorboards, a majestic curved-back fireplace and a half-glazed door onto a stone terrace. The adjacent sitting room is another impressive room of generous proportions. It boasts oak floorboards and a stone fireplace with carved oak surround, housing a wood-burning stove. Built-in cupboards line one wall and a bay window overlooks the gardens.

The bespoke David Craigie handmade kitchen has quartz work surfaces and integrated appliances, including Neff 4-plate induction hob, Neff 2-plate gas hob, Neff steam oven and warming drawer, wine cooler, fridge, two dishwashers and a Quooker boiling water tap. The kitchen benefits from underfloor heating that extends into the laundry room and rear hall. A cosy breakfast room lies between the kitchen/rear hall and the study which, in turn, opens through to the library.

Both the principal bedroom, with en suite bathroom, and the second bedroom, with adjacent shower room, have oak floorboards and breathtaking far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside.

Connected via a courtyard is a useful utility room, with a barrel vaulted ceiling. It incorporates a wine cellar to one end and benefits from a butlers sink and houses the water softener.

The apartment has recently been comprehensively modernised including, but not limited to, renovation of the leaded roof guttering, installation of a comprehensive fire safety network and new heating system/radiators.

The property is approached, via a pillared entrance, down a long tree-lined drive, to a sweeping tarmac drive and gravel turning circle. The Lutyens and Jekyll gardens and grounds extend to approximately 22 acres and are communally owned by the Leaseholders. They include immaculate lawns, deep herbaceous borders and woodland with specimen trees and shrubs. The garden has outstanding panoramic views over the surrounding countryside, much of which is designated a Special Landscape Area, in which a policy of strict planning control prevails, in order to protect its rural character.

A separate vegetable garden lies within the original walled garden, with designated areas for each apartment. An attractive Summer House dating back to 1753, also for communal use, is in an elevated position overlooking the gardens.

The solar-heated swimming pool and tennis court both lie to the south/south east of Redlynch House, again enjoying spectacular rural views.

Positioned to the west of Redlynch House and The Clock House is a separate parking area and garage building, in which The Glastonbury Apartment has a double garage and parking.

Directions

BA10 0NH

From Bruton, follow the B3081 (Wincanton Road) towards Wincanton. Travel uphill and pass through a small cross-roads. After about 50 yards, turn right into the entrance to Redlynch Park.

From Salisbury, take the A36 towards Warminster, then follow the A303 towards Gillingham. Next take the B3081 towards Bruton. The entrance to Redlynch Park will be found on the left, after approximately 4 miles.