2 bedroom property for sale

Delightful barn conversion in a peaceful rural setting.

JACK'S BARN SOUTHWICK ROAD, MARK, SOMERSET, TA9 4LH
Mark Village 2 miles, Wedmore 6 miles, Axbridge 9 miles, Glastonbury 11 miles, Wells 15 miles, Bristol, Bath and Taunton all within 30mile.

Summary
An attractive barn conversion in a rural location with planning permission to extend. Included in the sale are 2 small paddocks.The accommodation includes a kitchen, very generous sitting room/dining room, 3 bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside the house is set well back from the lane with two small paddocks, a gravel driveway, timber double carport and a shed. An enclosed lawned garden wraps around the property.

Location
Southwick Road is a quiet lane on the outskirts of the popular village of Mark. The village has various facilities including Mark Church of England First School, Coombes Cider, 2 excellent pubs, a thriving village stop and a church. It has excellent communication links with Highbridge and Burnham train station and the M5 Junction 22 both within 3 miles.The house is in a very quiet location surrounded by rural farmland.

Accommodation
Jack's Barn is a delightful, traditional barn that has been extended to create a very comfortable single storey dwelling with an additional mezzanine floor. A fully glazed door opens to the kitchen which has fitted units, integrated appliances, and a free-standing electric cooker. There is space for a table and chairs as well as a useful built in cupboard. Partly open to a double height vaulted ceiling, with a wrought iron spiral staircase ascending to the mezzanine. This is a versatile space, currently a bedroom, but it could also be used as a study.

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A step leads down from the kitchen to a corridor. On the left is the sitting room/dining room, which is a magnificent 27ft room with exposed stone and brick work. This has a triple aspect with large, glazed, bifold doors that open to the garden. An attractive brick fireplace with a wood burner provides warmth in the winter months.On the right you will find two double bedrooms, both with French doors to the south side of the building and roof lights. There is also a family bathroom with attractive views over the adjoining farmland.It is worth noting that there is planning permission to extend. Application 33/22/00053. Please follow the link below for further details.
Outside
Approached from the lane through a wide gateway. A gravel drive, flanked by the paddocks, leads up to the house. There is ample parking and a double car port with potential eaves storage. To the side of the garage is a useful timber shed for further storage.The lawned garden wraps around the property with attractive views over the open countryside beyond. There are various gravelled and terraced areas for seating.

Tenure and other points
Freehold. Mains electricity and water. LPG fired central heating. Private biodigester (installed 2012). Council Tax Band C. EPC Rating D.

The Surrounding Area
The nearest village is Mark with an active and friendly community. There is a post office and stores, Church, a busy village hall, a couple of good pubs and several local societies and clubs.Excellent state schools include Mark First School, Hugh Sexey Middle School in Blackford and the Kings of Wessex School in Cheddar. There are also well-respected independent schools within the area including Millfield, Wells Cathedral and Sidcot. The Saxon village of Wedmore lies a few miles east and is a delightful and extremely active centre and in many ways is an archetype of an English village. There are historic buildings including the medieval church next to an old coaching inn, a general store/newsagent, post office, butchers, chemist, various other interesting shops, plus pubs, restaurants and tea rooms.

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There's a wide range of cultural and sporting clubs and societies. Swimming pools at both Cheddar & Wells; Sailing & Windsurfing Clubs at Cheddar Reservoir; the Badgworth Equestrian Centre: Wedmore 18 Hole Golf Course; Floodlit Astroturf Tennis Courts; Indoor and Outdoor Bowling Green, Football and Cricket clubs. The beach can be found 10 minutes to the west at Burnham-on-Sea and Berrow.The Cathedral City of Wells is approximately 13 miles away and it provides a good range of business, recreational and shopping facilities. City shopping centres are available at Taunton, Bath and Bristol.

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Communications in the area are good with access to the M5. A local train service from Highbridge (3 miles) links with the intercity train services at Taunton and Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington taking approximately one and a half hours. Castle Cary, a mainline station, is about 25 miles whilst Bristol International Airport is 17 miles away.

Directions
From Wedmore take the B3139 westwards to the village of Mark. Continue through the village and Southwick Road is on your left about ½ mile after Mark Frist School. Follow Southwick Road for 0.8mile and Jack's Barn is on your left.

Important Notes
Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Buyers must rely on information passed between the solicitors with regard to items included in the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. VIEWINGS. Interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR.

Council Tax Band: C
Tenure: Freehold