A delightful Grade II listed character four bedroom property in the centre of the desirable village of Chewton Mendip, with three reception rooms, and a large level rear garden backing onto a pretty stream.

About the Property

Spring Cottage is an excellent semi-detached four bedroom cottage full of character situated in the highly desirable village of Chewton Mendip.

About the Inside

Spring Cottage is a stunning, ‘chocolate-box’ property. Deceptively small from the outside, once inside you enter a tardis packed with charm, character features, and open-plan yet cosy living which is suitable for families of all ages.
Through the wrought-iron gate, entry to the property is via a stable-style front door, which opens onto a bright porch with rough granite stone tiles. The porch leads directly into the light kitchen, and doors to either side of the porch provide access to the sitting room on the right and the second reception room on the left, giving a free-flowing feel. The formal sitting room is carpeted and features exposed beams, a bread oven, a large open fireplace with a fully-serviced woodburner, and double doors which open up onto the dining area. The tertiary glazed windows are framed by beautiful drop-down blinds and the room feels both cosy and open-
plan. The second reception room features exposed beams, an inglenook fireplace with a further fully-serviced woodburner, and has a large area for the storage of coats and shoes which can be conveniently accessed from the porch. An integrated cupboard is currently used as a games
cupboard and secondary pantry. This room is multi-functional; at present it is being used as an office and snug/games room for teenagers.
The light and airy cottage kitchen has exposed wooden beams and the flag-tiled flooring extends along the length of the ground floor. The kitchen features a double Belfast sink with a wooden worktop to the right, and fitted units with both wooden and granite worktops to the left. The kitchen is served by a large gas-fired Rangemaster, and the stable door at the rear leads to shallow steps into the large garden. The second reception room can also be accessed from the kitchen via an old stable door, making the kitchen feel spacious and free-flowing.
Leading from the kitchen is the dining area with space to comfortably fit a table for 8 people. Two
wooden-shuttered windows in the dining area overlook the rear garden and there is a feature
fireplace, exposed beams, cupboards for storage, and a covered radiator. To the far end of the room is a large, separate utility room with further storage units, plumbing for a washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge-freezer, a WC and sink, and a large walk-in cupboard/pantry.

The first floor, comprising three double and one single bedroom and the good-sized family bathroom, is accessed via a door to the rear of the dining area. The principal bedroom benefits from an en suite shower room, three windows with window seats overlooking the rear garden, drop-down Roman blinds, exposed beams and wooden flooring. It is the closest bedroom to the family bathroom. The other bedrooms are carpeted, and both doubles benefit from integrated wardrobes, exposed beams and tertiary glazing. The generous single has
room for a wardrobe and desk, and has tertiary glazing.

About the Outside

Spring Cottage is renowned for its huge, beautiful Japanese wisteria, growing along the length of the front of the property and producing immense white blooms from mid-April to late June. A glorious buddleia and mature lavender plants at the front of the property attract an abundance of butterflies and bees.
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The large, private rear garden is south-facing and benefits from a good-sized lawn and an array of
mature shrubs, roses, elderflower and ceanothus. Raised flowerbeds on the edges of the garden are
filled with an array of flowers, lily of the valley, fig trees, and rosemary bushes. Well-established trees include a neighbouring copper beech, eucalyptus, hawthorn and Rhus Typlina.
To the end of the garden is a small stream. A flagstoned area to the left has Rattan furniture so that the stream and its ample birdlife can be fully appreciated. A stone bridge to the right of the garden- partially concealed by hawthorn and buddleia – is the ideal ‘Secret Garden’ reading space for children and adults alike.

Near to the house is a large, paved area with a lean-to woodshed, which is great for alfresco dining and sunbathing. Two stone outbuildings provide further space for storage; one outbuilding is fitted with strip lighting and electrical sockets and currently contains a large upright freezer and has shelving for the storage of pickles and jams. Tucked away behind an ornamental cherry tree halfway down the garden is free-standing wooden shed used for the storage of bikes, gardening equipment and camping equipment.
The garden provides a safe space for children and pets to play in, and is a great space for garden
parties and entertaining.

About the Area

Chewton Mendip has a strong community and boasts a good range of facilities including an excellent primary school, pre-school, village shop, village hall, church and public house. There is a regular bus service that visits many nearby towns and cities, including Bath, Wells and Bristol. The local secondary school is the very popular The Blue School in Wells and a bus to the school leaves each day from the village.

Nearby, Wells offers a range of shopping facilities including a high proportion of independent shops and boutiques, banks, restaurants, public houses, cinema and churches. The stunning market square holds a farmer’s market on Wednesday and Saturday.

Useful Information

Postcode- BA3 4GP
Services - Oil heating, private drainage.
Tenure - Freehold
Local Authority - Mendip District Council
Council Tax Band - E
Viewings- By appointment only through Killens Estate Agents.