5 bedroom detached house for sale

The property is a delightful former farmhouse with a spacious 1 bed self-contained annexe. situated along a no through country lane with the Mendips Hills as a backdrop to the north and countryside to the south. The house reputedly dates from the 1600 and 1700's and further added to in the Victorian period. The adjoining/integrated barn at the rear has, in recent years, been converted by the present owner into a most attractive contemporary self contained one bedroom annexe, which can be approached either from the exterior or from within the main house.

The accommodation is arranged over three floors. Many features appropriate to the period are retained and the interior has a warm and friendly atmosphere. There are exposed stone walls, flagstone floors, beamed ceilings and vaulted ceilings. The sitting room, in particular, is a most charming and striking room with a heavily beamed ceiling and a large inglenook fireplace fitted with a log burning stove. The study and family room (located off the kitchen with a wood burning stove) have a lovely outlook over the south facing garden. The farmhouse style kitchen/breakfast room, with terracotta tiled floor, has a stable door opening to the rear and an AGA. It is well presented, large and has a dining space to one end.

The first floor has three bedrooms and a large family bathroom all with views either to Crook Peak on the Mendip Hills, or across to wooded countryside. The principal bedroom is of particular note with a very large en-suite bathroom. The second floor has two further good sized bedrooms, with vaulted ceilings and a shower room, again with lovely views. One of the bedrooms is used by the current owner as a study.

In contrast to the traditional main house, The Barn/Annexe is a contemporary and a very attractive conversion. It is integrated into the main house or can be split with a separate entrance to create a self-contained wing. The sitting room has a brick fireplace and chimney breast fitted with a log burning stove and French doors opens to the garden. The kitchen/breakfast room is well fitted with integrated appliances and both rooms have a wood floor. A staircase from the kitchen/ breakfast room rises to the first floor with a bath/shower room and bedroom. From the bedroom there is a door connecting to the main house.

The property is approached over an in and out gated drive, providing parking. There is a large expanse of level lawn to the front of the house that faces south and has a lovely outlook. It is private and tall mature trees along its western boundary include Willow and Maple. There are planted borders, climbing shrubs including a Wisteria and a pergola adorned with rambling shrubs, and roses. To the east is a large enclosed outdoor pool requiring refurbishment. The gardens and grounds are a true delight.

A second drive to the north of the house leads to a gravel and parking area, as well as a detached L-shape timber building which was originally three stables but is now used as a workshop, log store and storage. This building could also be used as a garage. Adjoining this area, to the east of the house, is lawn with shrubbery beds and planted borders and a brick built garden store

Bristol 21.5 miles | M5 (J22) 5 miles | Bristol Airport 13.5 miles | Axbridge 4 miles | Weston Super Mare 10 miles | Wells 14.5 miles | Weare Academy First School 2.5 miles | Hugh Sexey Middle School 6.2 miles | Kings of Wessex Academy (Upper School) 6.3 miles
(Distances are approximate)