A period house in a popular village. Lots of accommodation with income potential. Gardens and ample parking. Wonderful views.

ROCK HOUSE, WELLS ROAD, DRAYCOTT BS27 3ST
A large family house with plenty of flexible living space, gardens, parking, and wonderful views. It enjoys privacy and a convenient position in this popular village between Wells and Cheddar.Accommodation includes hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen & breakfast room, rear hall, cloakroom, utility room and on the first and second floor - 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.(There is also scope for income)Outside there is roadside parking for several cars and steps leading into a mature garden.

Location
Draycott is a popular village in the lea of the beautiful Mendip Hills, just southeast of Cheddar on the road to Wells. Rock House is in the heart of the village, enjoying great privacy and wonderful views southwards over the countryside. Wells, Cheddar and Wedmore are all within easy reach.Close to the property is access to the vast network of footpaths and rights of way which gives access to the Mendip Hills to the north and the lowland to the south. See
Description
Rock House is a handsome stone house under a tiled roof which incorporates 3 small gables. Believed to have been built about 1832 it totals around 2,489 sq.ft. on 3 floors with double glazing and gas central heating. This accommodation is very flexible and there's lots of living space plus 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Note - some improvement works are necessary.

Ground floor
The front door opens a pleasing hall with double doors opening further into the rear hall which has a staircase and a door opening into the sitting room. This is a large room with a double aspect. It was probably originally two rooms and has at least one blocked off fireplace. Double doors lead through to the dining room which has a French door to the garden and also a doorway through to the back of the kitchen.The kitchen and breakfast room is the heart of the house with plenty of room for a table and chairs- next to the window and enjoying the views. The kitchen area has a good range of units, with recessed lighting, worktops, and appliances including a range cooker and a dishwasher. A door leads into the inner hall (with store cupboard), utility room (space and plumbing for a washing machine) and a cloakroom.

First Floor
The staircase leads to a large central landing with a spiral staircase to the first floor and a glazed door to an inner landing.Accessed from the central landing are 3 bedrooms, 2 being at the front of the house. One of these has a range of fitted wardrobes and cupboards and also an en suite bathroom.The inner landing serves a bedroom and bathroom. The bedroom having double French doors into the garden. The adjacent refurbished bathroom is very impressive and has underfloor electric heating.

Second floor
The staircase leads to a small landing and a doorway into a very generous suite with a 29ft. bedroom with Velux windows and an en suite bathroom. Within the bedroom is a short range of kitchen units with the sink and the room is certainly big enough to include a study and could be used as a bedsitting room.

Income
The rear bedroom and bathroom on the first floor and the entire second-floor bedroom and bathroom could each be used for lodgers or Airbnb guests - with some alteration works.

Outside
There's plenty of parking at road level and the steps lead up past the splendid yew and pine trees. The pathway continues through the lawned garden to a large decking terrace in front of the house. This has breathtaking views which are absolutely splendid and must be seen to be appreciated. The plot of the property is around a quarter of an acre with lawns on the east side and steps on the west side which lead to a pathway which runs at the back of the house and continues back to the east side.The easily managed garden has many shrubs and trees including a Black Mulberry, Cherry, Yew and Holly.

Other points
Freehold. Not listed. Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Gas central heating. Council Tax Band F. EPC Rating 51 Band (E). Plot area 0.24 acres.

About the area
Draycott is a small village nestling on the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty popular with walkers and very accessible to the public. The village is very active socially and amenities include a church, village hall, primary school, playgroup, playing fields, The Mendip Players Drama group, village shop, Cider Barn and the Strawberry Special Pub. In addition, close by are various 'Strawberry cabins" selling this delicious local produce plus other fresh fruit and vegetables. The nearby towns of Cheddar, Wells and Wedmore offer a large range of other facilities. There are also primary schools in Westbury Sub Mendip and Cheddar as well as secondary state schools at Kings of Wessex in Cheddar and the Blue School in Wells. The independent schools, Sidcot, Millfield and Wells Cathedral are also within easy reach.

Directions
Approaching from Wells along the A371 enter Draycott. Note the turning on the left into Bay Lane. Continue on the road for about a hundred yards and there is a private car parking area on the right hand side with steps up into the garden.

Important Notice
Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. VIEWINGS - interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.

Tenure: Freehold