DESCRIPTION

A spacious five double bedroom cottage set within the ever-desirable village of Wookey, close to all village amenities and presented in a beautiful condition throughout.

Originally a Forge dating back over 200 years the property has been enhanced and improved over the years to create a wonderful home with flexible living accommodation, perfect for multi-generational living.

Upon entering the property is an entrance hall with parquet floors and storage cupboards for shoes and coats. The sitting room is warm cosy room with a dual aspect, views overlooking the garden, wooden shutters and a wood burner, with wooden surround and tiled hearth, as the focal point.  In the centre of the house is a large family room, again with a dual aspect and garden views, it is a great room for comfy seating but could equally be used as a formal dining room if desired. The kitchen/dining room, with underfloor heating, comprises ample units for storage, a breakfast bar, space for a range cooker and dishwasher and ample space for a table for up to twelve people. From the kitchen is a utility room, a marvellous practical room with an additional sink, further storage, a wonderful view over the garden and original hand water pump with Belfast sink. The room also provides access to a downstairs w/c with wash hand basin and access out to the garden, perfect for muddy wellies.

Within the house there are two staircases, perfect for joint generational living, for friends or family to have their own private space. One of which leading to the principal double bedroom with exposed beams and adjacent bathroom with separate shower. The second staircase leads to the four further double bedrooms and a recently refurbished fully tiled shower room. On the first floor are two spacious doubles, one having built-in wardrobes with the remaining two double bedrooms on the second floor.

OUTSIDE

The garden can be found to the front of the house, facing south-west it benefits from a sunny aspect for most of the day and into the evening. The established garden features a wide array of flowers, shrubs, trees and rose bushes along with a water feature and patio, perfect for outside furniture and entertaining. On the opposite side of Vicarage Lane is a hard standing area which features a greenhouse, log store, raised beds and parking for four cars enclosed by hedging.

LOCATION

Wookey a vibrant village with a strong community spirit surrounded by beautiful countryside in the Mendip Hills. Wookey has three public houses, a primary school founded in 1880 for children aged 4 to 11, a well-equipped park and playing fields, a village hall and 'Wookey Hub' shop and Café along with a twice weekly visiting Post Office van.

Situated approximately 1 1/2 miles west Wells. The picturesque City of Wells is located in the Mendip district of Somerset. Wells itself offers a range of local amenities and shopping facilities with four supermarkets (including Waitrose), cinema, leisure centre, a choice of pubs and restaurants, dentists and doctors, two churches and both primary and secondary state schools.

For those travelling by train, Castle Cary station (which has direct services to London Paddington) is situated only fifteen miles away. Both the City of Bristol and the Georgian City of Bath, a World Heritage Site, are located just 20 miles away and easily accessible.

TENURE

Freehold

HEATING

LPG gas central heating.

SERVICES

Mains drainage, water and electricity are connected.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Mendip District Council, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet. BA4 5BT. [use Contact Agent Button]

COUNCIL TAX

Band 'D'

EPC RATING

Rating 'G'

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment with Cooper and Tanner. [use Contact Agent Button]

DIRECTIONS

From Wells take the B3139 to Wookey. Upon entering the village continue past The Burcott Inn and vicarage Road on your right.  Take the next right into Vicarage Lane and the property can be found immediately on your right with the parking area to the left.