5 bedroom detached house for sale

A fine period cottage situated in an enviable country setting on the edge of Wellow surrounded by 8 acres of its own gardens and grounds with open views.

Description

St. Julians Well Cottage is an attractive stone-built period cottage, privately situated in its own gardens and grounds offering in excess of 2,700 sq ft of accommodation arranged over three floors.

Entering the property, there is a large welcoming entrance hall with a cloakroom leading off, stairs to the first floor and a feature wood burner to one side. From here there is also access to the principal rooms. The sitting room features a fine period fireplace, fitted cupboards and shelving and a pretty window seat making the most of the views.

There is also a door leading out to the terrace at the front. The kitchen/breakfast room is the welcoming heart of the home with space for a large table, a number of cupboards and drawers as well as an attractive Everhot cooking range. Leading off the kitchen/breakfast room via double doors is the garden room, which could be used for dining or as another reception room, making the most of its picture windows and extensive views.

Additionally to the ground floor is a practical utility room as well as a spacious lean-to/store room.

To the first and second floors are the bedrooms. These comprise of a principal bedroom with en suite bathroom, four further bedrooms, a bathroom and separate W.C.

There are views from all of the bedrooms, allowing you to enjoy this wonderful setting from whichever room you choose.

Outside
The property benefits from an enviable location on the edge of the village approached via a long driveway/track, which leads off Bull’s Hill via a five-bar gate. The driveway winds its way up through the paddock, passing the newly planted copse on the right and around to the side of the house where there is a large parking/turning area. Here, there is a large double car port as well as an enclosed single garage/workshop with solar panels on top, supplying additional power to the house.

The whole site amounts to approximately 8.41 acres and is arranged with paddocks to the front of the property, enclosed formal gardens surrounding the house and woodland to one side. There are no footpaths across the property, which affords a high level of privacy.

There are also productive areas to the rear of the property which comprise an orchard and a large vegetable produce area, ideal for those looking for a bit of the good life. A unique feature of the garden is the rill that runs down through it, affording the gentle trickle of running water and attracting all sorts of wildlife.

The property takes its name from its historic well situated to the north east corner of the site, where - back in day - pilgrims would come to use its divine waters. Now, it is an ornate pool surrounded by some very interesting masonry, nestling in the dappled shade of the woodland.

Finally there is easy access into the woods from the gardens that follow the line of the old canal route and run down the side of the property. This offers a peaceful and private setting, ideal for quiet contemplation or to let young minds run free and explore.

Location

St. Julians Well Cottage occupies an enviable position on the edge of the much sought-after conservation village of Wellow, surrounded by its gardens, paddocks and woodland with wonderful views over its own grounds and the open countryside beyond.

Wellow itself is a thriving village with a general store, excellent pub, tennis club, Bath to Bristol cycle network and a village school.

The historic city of Bath is approx. 6 miles to the north and has excellent facilities which provide for all of the day-to-day domestic, social and leisure needs.

The towns and countryside around Wellow provide an excellent variety of recreational activities and facilities. Bath has numerous sporting clubs and premier division rugby. There are many good golf courses in the area and racing at Bath and Wincanton.

There is excellent walking and riding countryside all around, with the Wellow Trekking centre worthy of particular mention.

Square Footage: 2,711 sq ft


Acreage: 8 Acres

Directions

On entering the village with the Fox and Badger on the left, turn left passing the church on and proceed down the hill. The entrance to the property can be found at the bottom on the left just before the old viaduct.