A spacious five bedroom period cottage in the desirable village of Wookey, with character features, a pretty garden, plenty of off-street parking, and beautiful views across the Somerset Levels

About the property.

The Forge is a delightful period property situated on the outskirts of the desirable village of Wookey. The accommodation is on three levels and is well suited to multi-generational living. There are two cosy reception rooms, a large kitchen/dining room, five bedrooms accessed from two staircases, and there is a fully enclosed pretty garden immediately to the outside, and a further area across the lane with a greenhouse, raised beds, and plenty of room for parking. The original water pump is a feature in the utility area, and an old wheel wright's stone has been turned into an unusual water feature in the garden.

About the inside.

The ground floor consists of a generous dual aspect kitchen/dining room with breakfast bar, space for large range cooker, underfloor heating and access into the light and bright lean-to utility room, housing original water pump over a Belfast sink, and separate WC.
The dining area opens into the first of two dual aspect reception rooms with a feature woodburning stove. A door leads into the entrance hallway with stairs to the first floor, and into the second tranquil sitting room with original shutters and woodburning stove set within an attractive tiled fireplace.

Stairs from the kitchen lead you to the large vaulted principal bedroom with exposed beams and views across the garden. There is also a bathroom on this floor. An additional staircase from the entrance hall takes you to two double bedrooms and a modern shower room. Further stairs lead up to the second floor and two further vaulted double bedrooms.

About the outside.

The Forge is approached via a private access lane. A wooden gate leads into a pretty garden that runs the length of the cottage. There is a sunny courtyard garden and an area of lawn with well-established shrubs and flowerbeds and water feature. On the other side of the lane is a large paved area bordered by hedges and featuring a greenhouse and raised beds. This area has lovely views across open countryside and offers plenty of parking.

About the area.

Wookey is a pretty village situated in a desired location near Wells The village itself has all the day-to-day necessities, including the award winning Wookey Hub – a café with a small shop. They sell everyday essentials and specializes in local produce. There are also three pubs in the village and a Post office.
There is a primary school in the village and the well regarded Blue School secondary in Wells. Private schools include Wells Cathedral school and Millfield School in Street.

Wookey is also only a 5-minute drive from the city of Wells, where you can find supermarkets, high street shops and lots of things to do. Wookey is on the bus route between Wells and Wedmore.