Redlynch ParkRedlynch, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0NH

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 20thcentury 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 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 barrelvaulted 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.

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