A quietly confident country retreat with a hint of history
A stone house with just enough age to be interesting and just enough polish to feel smug about it.
By Laura Linham 18th Aug 2025
Down a quiet country lane in Butleigh, past a babbling brook and through a five-bar gate that practically curtsies, you'll find this charming slice of countryside calm. It's got the original stone outbuildings, the gravel drive, the footbridge — the whole whimsical package — all set in just over an acre of gardens that clearly missed their calling as a Capability Brown side project. Full listing here
Inside, it's part country manor, part "yes we have Wi-Fi." Think flagstones, exposed beams, a granite-topped kitchen island and a garden room so bright and warm it makes every other conservatory feel like a damp apology.
There's underfloor heating, bi-fold doors, and the kind of utility room that could make even laundry feel aspirational.
Upstairs, the bedrooms are generously sized with views so lovely they may ruin your morning routine.
The principal suite has a vaulted ceiling, built-in wardrobes and a roll-top bath cheekily tucked behind a curved wall like it's hiding from the 21st century. One bedroom gets its own Tor-view window seat, and there's a loft room perfect for storage or teenagers who need time to reflect on their sarcasm.
The garden wraps around the house like it knows what a good thing it's got. There are lawns, trees, a small copse, and a summer house with its own old piggery next door. Both have water, power and drainage, just in case you've always dreamed of converting outbuildings into something your in-laws can sleep in. Parking's sorted too, with a carport and workshop, because yes, of course there's a workshop.
Butleigh itself has a farm shop, church and school, while Glastonbury, Street and Millfield are a short hop away. The station at Castle Cary gets you to London Paddington when the mood strikes, and the M5 is handy for escaping the city or reminding your friends why you left.
This one's for people who want the countryside without going full feral. It's polished, practical and has just enough period charm to make you feel smug without the drafty inconvenience.
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