Full description
** upcoming hopkins estates project – the nursery site**An exciting opportunity to get involved at the early stages of the latest custom-build development project by locally renowned Hopkins Estates, allowing you to be involved in the design specification of your new home. Fantastic countryside location nestled in the village of Compton Pauncefoot on the site of The Nursery, once a busy market garden. In excess of 3,900 sq ft inc. Five Bedrooms, Five Bathrooms, Double Garage, and Generous Garden.This is an opportunity to get involved at the early stages of the latest project by Hopkins Estates. They have built some of the most sought-after contemporary homes in the area in recent years and this project will be no different with a beautiful design and specification to match. Planning has been approved for two stunning contemporary custom-built detached homes on the site of The Nursey. Each five-bedroom property has been designed to combine exquisite architecture, luxurious interiors and extravagant design features throughout.Each house extends to circa 3,900 square feet of luxury accommodation including five double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, open plan kitchen/dining and entertaining/family room, living room, utility room and boot room. You will have the opportunity to work with Hopkins Estates to personalise your home and ensure the specifications are individual to you.ArchitectureDesigned by Orme Architecture, award winning architects who specialise in environmental architectural practice, creating innovative and sustainable design solutions. Winners of the 2022 ‘Built it’ award for Best Architect or Designer for a self-build project.InteriorThe build incorporates the latest in technology including air source heat pumps, mechanical heat recovery system, underfloor heating, pressurised hot water and integrated it system with seamless Wi-Fi. State of the art insulated Smart Systems powder coated double glazed aluminium windows and doors, low energy LED lighting and a solar pv system complete with storage battery, ensures this home meets all its Eco credentials.LocationCompton Pauncefoot is an idyllic village in Somerset, home to the privately owned Compton Castle and close to the historic Crescent, a quarter circle of cottages. Local amenities can be found within a 10-mile radius, with Bruton and Castle Cary 5.6 miles to the North and Sherborne 7 miles to the South. The nearest gp surgery is in Queen Camel, just 3.3 miles away. Easy access to the A303 makes Compton Pauncefoot an ideal location for travel to London and the South-West. Train services from Castle Cary, Bruton and Templecombe provide direct rail services to Bath, Bristol, London Paddington and London Waterloo.A wide range of popular schools from both the state and independent sectors are nearby. The Gryphon School in Sherborne is very popular for secondary education and nearby independent schools include Hazelgrove Prep in Sparkford (only 4 miles), King's in Bruton, Sherborne Prep, Sherborne Boys, Sherborne Girls, Leweston School near Sherborne, Perrott Hill in North Perrott, All Hallows near Shepton Mallet, Port Regis near Shaftesbury and Millfield in Street.Compton Pauncefoot is close to The Camelot Public House in neighbouring South Cadbury, the renowned Clockspire restaurant in Milborne Port and Michelin Starred Osip near Bruton. The Newt near Bruton, awarded Southwest England’s Hotel of the Year 2025 by the Sunday Times, provides a yearly membership with the opportunity to attend a programme of activities and enjoy the stunning gardens, cyder orchards, cafes, fine dining restaurants, farm and butcher’s shop. Bruton, named the ‘new Notting Hill’ by British Vogue is a beautiful historic town housing the world-renowned contemporary art gallery Hauser and Wirth, Roth bar and DaCosta Italian restaurant. The historic market town of Sherborne is nearby with its stunning Abbey and rich variety of shops, cafes and restaurant. Local places of interest also include Wincanton Racecourse, Haynes Motor Museum, The Fleet Air Arm Museum, Longleat Safari Park, Centre Parcs and Spa at Longleat near Warminster, The Roman Baths and Spa in Bath and The Bath and West Showground in Shepton Mallet.Council Tax Band: TbcEPC: TbcLocal Authority: SomersetTenure: Freeholdbroadband & mobile: Coverage can be checked at: Flood check: Please contact KingsLand Property on for more information or to arrange a viewing of the site.Floorplans are indicative.Photos are for illustration purposes and are taken from previous Hopkins Estates build projects.