A quality period family home situated in a popular and active village on the foothills of the Mendips.

Description

Sunnyside is a fantastic example of a lovingly modernised and extended Edwardian family home nestled in the heart of Chilcompton. Built of local stone beneath a natural slate tiled roof, this stylishly presented home offers 2,134 sq ft of accommodation arranged over three floors. The property also sits in a generous plot of approaching 1/4 acre and backs onto open fields with far reaching country views.

The ground floor offers a welcoming entrance hall with original tiled floor and stairs to the first floor with its stylish runner and stair rods. The sitting room offers a quiet comfortable space complete with feature fireplace. The kitchen diner is the real hub of the home. There is a quality bespoke fitted kitchen complete with island unit as well as generous space for a family dining table. The original fireplace provides a great feature and the room is bathed in natural light from the front and rear windows. Leading off the hallway is access to the study/home office, a practical under stairs cupboard and the rear garden room. This boasts views and easy access to the garden as well as a practical cloakroom and large additional store room.

To the first floor are three bedrooms, an en-suite shower room and a family bathroom complete with separate walk in shower. Currently one of the bedrooms has been adapted to a quality dressing room with a number of storage options. To the second floor are two further bedrooms with eves storage and large roof lights affording great natural light and ventilation.

OUTSIDE
To the front of the property is a contemporary timber gate that opens into a secure and private block paved parking area. This continues down the side to the rear where there is an attractive timber car port with electric charging point. Further to the front are a few shrubs to add finishing touches.

To the rear of the property is a well maintained enclosed garden backing onto to open fields. The garden boasts a large brick building divided into a store, workshop and gym/hobby room. There is a gravel garden with timber deck overhanging an ornamental pond creating an idyllic seating area as well as a lawn and small orchard to the bottom of the garden. The established gardens afford a large degree of privacy and are safely enclosed.

Location

Chilcompton is a popular village set within the picturesque Mendip Hills, lying approximately 13 miles south west of Bath and 9 miles north east of Wells.

Village amenities include a Co-Operative supermarket including a post office, a doctors surgery and pharmacy, a sports ground for football, cricket and tennis, a village hall with a variety of clubs and the Redan Inn (Michelin & Good Pub Guide 2017). The village primary school St Vigor and St John C of E School was rated Outstanding in March 2007 and the Mill Nursery was rated Outstanding in June 2015. Other nearby schools include Downside, Wells Cathedral, Wells Blue School and Norton Hill.

Nearby historic Wells is the smallest city in England and offers a range of shopping facilities including many independent shops and boutiques, Waitrose, restaurants, public houses, cinema and churches . The market square holds a farmer’s market on Wednesday and Saturday. Bath and Bristol are also within commuting distance and Bristol International Airport is 17 miles north west. Mainline rail services to London are available from Castle Cary, Westbury or Frome or from Bath.

Square Footage: 2,134 sq ft


Acreage: 0.23 Acres