This remarkable apartment forms the upper levels of a converted 1940’s grain mill, in the sought-after Somerset town of Bruton. The spectacular open-plan living space spans just over 2,550 sq ft, with glass walls framing breath-taking views across the town and surrounding countryside. A separate studio room on the ground floor, with a beautifully secluded leafy courtyard garden, is also included, alongside a decked terrace and balcony. Provender Mill is just minutes’ walk from Bruton high street and the town’s train station, which offers rail services to London Paddington in just over two hours.

Built in the 1940’s to serve as a grain mill to the town, the construction of the building is primarily steel, suggesting it was based on an American design. The original conversion, completed in 2000 by the architect Stanley Merer, won a William Stansell award for the conversion and preservation of a historic building. The highly regarded architect, Paul Fineberg, went on to carefully and extensively configure the upper floors to provide an impressive contemporary home.

Stairs lead from street-level to the apartment’s entrance on the second floor. The impressive volume of space is immediately apparent, with vast, double-height spaces harmoniously adjoining more intimate areas. The interior pairs modern interventions with original detailing, tactfully preserving the history of the building. Full-height glazing spans two sides of the room, framing unrivalled views and providing an extraordinary quality of light.

The primary living space is loosely arranged in an open-plan layout, with a log-burning stove a focal point for the two lounge areas positioned at one end of the room and floor-to-ceiling bookcases lining the length of one wall. Douglas Fir runs underfoot, and the invariable straight lines of steel supports and beams intersect the gabled roof line. Adjacent to the dining space, a custom-built modern kitchen is tucked behind a sliding pocket door, allowing for a neat division of space. A bedroom, dressing room (or additional bedroom) and a bathroom are positioned on the opposite side of the plan.

The upper level, accessed via an open-tread staircase in the centre of the room, includes another bedroom with en-suite shower room and office or studio. From here, a ladder leads to a tower room, an intimate, flexible space with incredible views across the townscape and surrounding countryside.

The apartment also includes a studio room located on the ground floor; a beautifully light space with steel-framed glass doors leading to a wonderful south-facing, leafy, walled garden. In addition to the courtyard garden, there is also a generous decked terrace and a balcony, accessed from the upper floors.

Provender Mill occupies an elevated position in Bruton, a market town of immense character. The arrival of Hauser and Wirth in 2014 propelled Bruton onto the International stage; an impeccable renovation of the 17th-century Durslade Farmhouse to present five gallery spaces, an artist’s residence and celebrated gardens designed by the renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf.

Iwan and Manuela’s Roth Bar and Grill and their more recent revival of The Bull Inn, nearby, are just two of Bruton’s excellent gastronomic offerings. The most acclaimed highlights include the ever-popular At The Chapel restaurant and its exceptional bakery and wine store, alongside the high street’s most celebrated recent addition, Osip, founded by Michelin-Starred chef Merlin Labron-Johnson.

The Newt, a short drive away, also opened earlier this year; an impressive boutique hotel from the owners of South Africa’s Babylonstoren, with a spa, landscaped gardens, a cyder press and a seasonal farm shop and restaurant. Design-led home stores Caro and Fifty High Street sit amongst a clutch of Bruton’s independent retailers, with a selection of supermarkets also within easy reach.

The area is well served for excellent schools. Millfield, Hazlegrove, The Blue School at Wells, Wells Cathedral School, Downside, Sherborne and the Bruton Schools are all within easy driving distance. Direct access to field after field of rolling Somerset countryside is another great draw to the town.

There is a rail service from Bruton Station to London Paddington with an easy change at Westbury, as well as direct services to Bath and Bristol. Direct services to London Paddington and London Waterloo run from nearby Castle Cary (around 10 minutes) and Gillingham stations (around 20 minutes) respectively. Bruton can be easily reached by car – it is five miles from the A303, a road that links with the M3 from London, and is approximately 40 minutes’ drive from Bristol and Bath. The sought-after village of Mells is a little over 15 minutes by car and similarly Frome is reachable in around 20 minutes.

Please note that all areas, measurements and distances given in these particulars are approximate and rounded. The text, photographs and floor plans are for general guidance only. The Modern House has not tested any services, appliances or specific fittings — prospective purchasers are advised to inspect the property themselves. All fixtures, fittings and furniture not specifically itemised within these particulars are deemed removable by the vendor.