DESCRIPTION Immaculately presented throughout, this charming characterful home boasts many wonderful period features and yet has been modernised in recent years to offer the perfect blend of old-world charm coupled with smart modern refinements. Nestled into a gently sloping position on Cuck Hill in the AONB of the Mendip Hills, the house is approached via a handsome paved footpath that leads past a neat lawned front garden with colourful flowerbed borders. The first impressions are truly enchanting with the whitewashed walls and clay tiled roof contrasting the stunning rural setting of mature trees and open hillside. Entering the house via a pretty porch you continue into the first of three reception rooms, a wonderful dual aspect dining room. Boasting a glorious oak herringbone floor, the room has several interesting nooks and alcoves and has plenty of space for a grand dining table and enough room for a couple of reading chairs to the rear. From the dining room internal French doors leads out to a glorious light filled garden room which has French doors that continue out to a courtyard garden area. The living room is another atmospheric room with a beautiful bow bay window with a lovely window seat, and a stunning exposed stone inglenook fireplace with a solid wood mantle over an open hearth. To the side of the fireplace is the original cast iron bread oven. To the side of the living room a discrete door links through to the garden room. The third reception room, is a lovely dual aspect room with another attractive period fireplace, currently utilised as a large home office it would also be a perfect space for a playroom or snug/sitting room. Set to the rear of the ground floor is the charming kitchen, a superbly appointed room fitted with handcrafted painted cabinets, topped with a gorgeous black granite countertop. Taking centre stage in the kitchen is the magnificent cream AGA, a real statement piece for any period home and for those with a love of cooking. The contrasting terracotta tiled floor adds a little Mediterranean style and the pretty glazed tiled splashback added practicality. To the rear of the kitchen is a handy storeroom and utility. You will also find a convenient ground floor cloakroom between the kitchen and sitting room. On the first floor are the four individual double bedrooms and three bathrooms. The master bedroom features a vaulted ceiling and fitted wardrobes, along with a chic en-suite bathroom, another wonderful feature of the master bedroom is a pair of lovely French doors that lead out to its own private terrace, that then links through to the garden. The three further bathrooms share use of two well appointed bathrooms, with bedroom three having a discrete hidden staircase that rises to a full boarded loft. As previously mentioned, Hillside cottage also benefits from a delightful separate two-bedroom cottage which is set to the bottom of the lawn and paddock of the main house. Perfect for a dependent relative or perhaps as an Air B & B or long-term rental, it has a charming living room, kitchen/dining room, one double/one single bedroom and a bathroom. Originally the village poor house, it is superb addition to the main property and has a separate access drive which also provides a double garage and ample parking to Hillside Cottage. The extensive gardens and grounds include a secure gated paddock, ideal for a couple of small ponies or indeed an alpaca or two if desired. To the rear of the house is an extensive patio area, perfect for al-fresco dining and hosting summer garden parties, there are several outbuildings, an enclosed chicken run, vegetable garden and some attractively planted flower bed borders. The setting of the house and gardens is truly enchanting and offers supreme privacy and yet excellent convenience to enjoy all that this thriving Mendip village has to offer.

OUR VENDOR SAYS

WE HAVE NOTICED A truly beautiful family home with the added benefit of a pretty paddock and a two bedroom cottage, the dream move to the country with the benefit of gaining an income.

SITUATION Shipham is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and a highly sought after village, nestled in the picturesque Somerset countryside. It is well served by first, middle and senior schools and is much sought after by those commuting to Bristol, as it offers all the advantages of rural living with many bridleways and footpaths, including the West Mendip Way which crosses the parish providing ready access to the hills and Mendip plateau, where there are extensive views across the Bristol Channel to the Welsh coast and Brecon Beacons beyond. Indeed, it is very well positioned for local transport links and the M5 motorway which is accessible via junction 20 at Clevedon, junction 21 at St Georges and junction 22 at Edithmead. Village facilities are available, including butcher/stores, garage, public house and further shopping facilities at nearby Winscombe and Cheddar. The new village hall (with its stage, sports hall, function rooms and kitchen) is a popular centre for a broad range of community events and activities for all ages. Private sector schooling is close by at Sidcot and the Downs School at Wraxall is within easy reach, as are Wells Cathedral School and Millfield. In the state sector, Kings of Wessex School () is nearby and for sports and recreational amenities, Churchill Academy is a drive away. The surrounding area is excellent riding country and is sure to appeal to equestrian enthusiasts and walkers. There is an international airport at Lulsgate and access to the mainline railway station at Yatton.

DIRECTIONS Travelling into Shipham from the Rowberrow direction, proceed into The Square and continue on past Hansfords Local shop and The Penscot Inn. Continue straight up Cuck Hill where the property can be found on the left hand side, park by the double garage and small cottage and walk up to the main house.

PROPERTY INFORMATION Tenure - Freehold Council tax band - G