Glastonbury, England BA6

In recent years, Rood Farm has undergone a programme of significant investment, improvement and enhancement, elevating both the quality and the character of the estate. The result is a property of considerable polish and sophistication, with an impressive specification, extensive leisure facilities and an overall standard of presentation that feels entirely in keeping with its scale and setting. Particularly noteworthy for a home of this nature, Rood Farm also now benefits from an A-rated EPC.What makes the estate especially distinctive, however, is the versatility of the proposition. Rood Farm is first and foremost an exceptional private home, but it has also established itself at the very highest end of the luxury holiday market. For the right purchaser, this creates the rare opportunity to enjoy the estate entirely on their own terms while retaining the potential for a substantial supplementary income from an already proven luxury-letting platform.SELLERS INSIGHTRood has been an extraordinary home for our family, a place to work, play and enjoy time together. Even now, walking into the kitchen can make me stop and pinch myself that its real.The generous space has been wonderful for gatherings and celebrations, but it works just as well for everyday family life. When the gates close, you feel tucked away in your own little world, with everything you need at home. Yet Rood is still part of the Butleigh community, so you never feel cut off. You can enjoy the village and its people as much, or as little, as you like.I have wonderful memories of our time here, and I hope the next family will love Rood as much as we have.THE HOUSEBeautifully and sympathetically improved in recent years, the farmhouse has been transformed by the current owners into a home of real harmony, combining refined luxury with thoughtful practicality.The sense of quality is immediate. A striking double-height entrance hall, with its galleried landing above, is flooded with natural light and creates a wonderfully impressive first arrival. Throughout the house, a sophisticated Control4 home automation system enhances both convenience and ambience, integrating comfort, entertainment and security in a discreet and intuitive way.At the heart of the home is the exceptional kitchen, dining and sitting room, an expansive and beautifully proportioned space with multiple windows and doors opening towards the gardens and lake. The bespoke Chalon kitchen, finished with marble work surfaces and a substantial central island, is as practical as it is elegant. Appliances include four Fisher & Paykel dishwasher drawers, an AGA fridge/freezer with wine cooler, and a multi-fuel AGA, while a generous walk-in pantry provides invaluable additional storage.A particularly successful recent addition is the David Salisbury orangery, designed to make the very most of the views across the gardens and lake. Filled with light and enjoying an exceptional outlook, it provides a tranquil space in which to relax, entertain or simply enjoy the changing seasons.The media/family room offers a more secluded retreat with an integrated entertainment system, while the generous snug/study, warmed by a Jøtul wood-burning stove, overlooks the front gardens and provides an inviting space for reading, working or unwinding.The ground floor also includes a well-proportioned bedroom with the benefit of an adjoining shower room/cloakroom, creating a flexible and accessible sleeping option for guests or family members who may prefer to remain on one level.Practicality has been considered just as carefully as the principal living spaces. A dedicated boot room, laundry room and plant room provide the day-to-day functionality essential to the smooth running of a this fabulous home.The first floor is arranged with an emphasis on privacy, proportion and outlook.The principal bedroom suite is particularly distinguished, with two Juliet balconies taking in elevated views across the swimming pool, lake and garden