A charming home of great character with delightful gardens and extensive views.

Description

This beautiful period property was converted in circa 1988 by the current owners to create a home of wonderful charm and character. It is understood that prior to conversion, the stables were little more than a shell and a though a combination of great craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail, the home now features a wealth of period detailing, much of which has been sought from other country homes, churches and even a former bank ! What is offered now is truly a property of great individuality and without doubt an absolute one off.

The property sits within a small group of just three homes, set off a discreet driveway with parking and garage allowing ample private parking for family and guests. The house is approached from the rear with a gateway leading to a sheltered stone courtyard providing the house with a sense of intrigue and privacy.

There is a lovely enclosed entrance porch with period stained glass insets leading into the open plan drawing room and dining area with a central split staircase leading to the first floor. The panelled walling within the dining room creates a wonderful cosy atmosphere with exposed ceiling beams and deep set window reveals. The drawing room has a large fireplace with a substantial wood burning stove providing warmth and a delightful focal point to the room. Set off the drawing room is a superb double glazed garden room with lantern roof and bi-fold doors to the rear garden, commanding superb far reaching views towards Crooks Peak. To the far side of the dining room is the flagstone farmhouse kitchen featuring an array of hand crafted oak cabinets with a twin Belfast sink and cast iron stove built into a brick built faux chimneybreast. A cast iron spiral staircase winds up from the kitchen to a small mezzanine landing and to a twin guest bedroom with skylight window overlooking adjacent rooftops to the hillsides beyond. A further double bedroom sits on the ground floor, again with wood burning stove and with large window overlooking the front of the property. Next to the bedroom and accessed off the second hallway is a shower room with WC. The main staircase is a noteworthy feature with a further stained window at half landing throwing natural sunlight into this area in conjunction with a large Velux window.

There are two bedrooms either side of the half landing, the principal room being of generous proportion, commanding exceptional views and benefitting from its own dedicated en suite bathroom. The fourth bedroom is also a double with a third shower room to one side.

The rear garden is a special feature of the home and arranged on a series of levels that have been landscaped to make the most of the gently sloping, hillside location. The terrace adjoining the house has a sheltered seating area, from which a path leads down past well stocked borders and a large pond with a running water feature. There are raised vegetable beds and an orchard, a greenhouse and a timber shed at the far end. This is certainly a garden that has been a great source of pleasure to the current owners. There is a gated entrance to the front driveway with a large garage/workshop accessed from the garden room and a fully enclosed courtyard with a stone built canopied entrance which doubles up as a useful log store.

Location

Loxton is a small North Somerset village that has been populated since the Norman times. At its heart is the pretty Church of St Andrew that dates to 13th Century and from the village’s elevated position, wonderful views can be enjoyed across the valley toward the local landmark Crooks Peak.

There are many wonderful country walks on the doorstep and the Mendip Way, long distance path meanders through the village. The parish consists of narrow winding lanes, woodlands, numerous stone walls and neatly trimmed hedges surrounding fields of grazing cattle and sheep. An abundance of wildlife and wild flowers set against the ‘backcloth’ of the Mendip hillside adds to the rural charm.

Nearby schools include Banwell and Hutton Primary Schools, Sidcot, Broadoak Academy and Churchill.

Square Footage: 2,113 sq ft



Additional Info

Bristol 21 miles
Clevedon 13.5 miles
Weston Super Mare 6.7 miles