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6 bedroom detached house

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Detached house
6 bed
5 bath

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Tenure: Freehold
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Broadband: Basic 2Mbps *
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Full planning permission for impressive 6 bed det house with over 4000 sq ft of accommodation
  • Outstanding rural location with stunning views of Glastonbury Tor
  • Additional land available if required - in total 15.70 acres
  • Scope to design your own house subject to planning approval
  • Quiet rural lane on south facing side of Mendips within easy access of Bath & Bristol
  • Within 3 miles of historic Wells with cathedral and bustling twice weekly markets
  • Mainline train stations to London Castle Cary (23 mins), Bristol & Bath (50 mins)
  • Extensive amenities close by - Rocky Mountain Nursery & café, Wells & Mendip golf courses
  • Close to historic & picturesque village of Croscombe with George Pub & village shop

Description: Guide Price £500,000 - £1,000,000 Subject to plot size. This is an extraordinary opportunity to build a substantial house in the middle of the most beautiful Somerset countryside with spectacular views of the iconic Glastonbury Tor. Full planning permission has been granted for a six bedroom, 5 bathroom, two storey house. The property is south-facing with an uninterrupted, westerly view to take full advantage of the stunning sunsets which the area is so famous for.


Thrupe Lane has become one of the most sought after areas in Somerset, with a number of barn conversions and new builds taking advantage of the location - southerly facing with far reaching views; unspoilt rural land teeming with wildlife (deer, hare, buzzards, red kite to name a few); close proximity to Wells, Frome and Bruton; a fabulous network of footpaths; easy access to Bristol and Bath with their thriving cultural pursuits and eateries; many amenities close by including two golf courses, Rock Mountain Nursery and Café, Wookey Hole, Cheddar Gorge.


There is clearly potential to change the design of the current building, subject to the usual planning permissions, should the new owner desire. One could potentially drop the levels and achieve a three storey building; the site lends itself to a modern design or a more traditional building - the scope is endless.


There is the opportunity to buy a further 15.7 acres of land in various lots. This would enable the new owners to, effectively, own their view and, obviously, opens the plot up to the potential of an equestrian property, small holding or, in keeping with the area, a re-wilding project. Again the opportunities are endless.


We are not expecting this to be on the market for long. Please contact us today for more details. Detailed plans will be sent out to interested parties.


Planning application reference - 2021/2662/FUL


Location: This land is surrounded by open countryside and is 3 miles east of the picturesque city of Wells with its bustling High Street.


Just 1 mile up the road is the famous Rocky Mountain nursery with an extensive range of plants and trees together with the well used café and twice weekly pop-up green grocery shop.


For golf enthusiasts this land is in the perfect place with both Wells and Mendip golf courses being within 3 miles.


The closest village is Croscombe with award-winning pub - The George, which doubles up as the local shop. St Marys Church is a beautiful medieval church with a Jacobean interior. Croscombe has an active community and much to offer with classes from amateur dramatics to Tai Chi held in the village hall, as well as the Charter Market where villagers sell their local produce, a village orchestra, a village school, a playground and a sports field. There is excellent walking in the area as the village has many beautiful footpaths across the valley to enjoy.


Wells provides a range of local amenities with four supermarkets (Waitrose being the closest), a cinema, leisure centre, numerous coffee shops, pubs and restaurants to choose from, several dentists and doctors, some fabulous independent shops and even some art shops for those seeking something a little different. There are also famous historical landmarks such as the Cathedral and Bishop Palace, as well as a twice weekly produce market. There are excellent state schools in the vicinity, including Stoberry Park School, St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School, St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School and The Blue School as well as independent schools including All Hallows Prep School, Downside, Millfield and Wells Cathedral School.


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