4 bedroom character property for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Charming rural cottage with land
- Glorious countryside setting with views
- Additional 2 acre field with stables
- Four bedroom character cottage
- 3 reception rooms
- Country kitchen and utility room
- Family bathroom and downstairs WC
- Inglenook fireplace, flagstone floors and renovated stonework
- Large garage and ample driveway parking
- South facing gardens and sun terrace
Tucked away in a peaceful location with uninterrupted countryside views, this charming four-bedroom character cottage is set in a south-facing garden with parking, garage and an additional 2 acre level plot with stables.
The beautiful blue and yellow lias stone façade of Holly House sets the tone for the characterful period features found within, which include wooden beams, exposed stonework, flagstone floors and an inglenook fireplace. On entering, the cosy charm of this warm home is instantly felt. The wide hall with flagstone floor leads to a reception room on either side, each full of character and fitted with wood burning stoves. The sitting room is spacious whilst retaining a cosy feel and features an inglenook fireplace, exposed beams and views across the garden. It leads onto an additional reception room which is airy and versatile with a bay window framing a panoramic view of open countryside and French doors which lead out to the sun terrace and garden beyond. The other comfortable living room is currently used as a study and music room. The kitchen, with exposed stone, beams and cottage door, comes complete with a range of base and wall units, integrated dishwasher, electric hob and double oven and space for white goods. The back entrance to the cottage brings you into the utility room which provides ample space for coats and muddy boots, there is also a basin, separate cloak room and plenty of space for white goods.
Stairs lead up to a double bedroom and spacious bathroom complete with a roll-top bath and separate shower. A further flight of stairs leads to the upper level of accommodation housing the principal bedroom with its wonderful views across the garden and two additional bedrooms each with its own period charm.
Outside
The driveway provides parking for several vehicles and access to the rear of the cottage and the attached garage. A gate leads to the side and back gardens which are level and landscaped with shingle and paved pathways. The rear of the property opens up to far-reaching countryside views and winds round to the fabulous south-facing garden at the front of the cottage which features a sun terrace with pergola. The garden is spacious and laid to lawn with trees and flower beds. Across the lane from Holly House is the fabulous rectangular level plot of just over 2 acres, featuring two stables and a tack room.
For Horse Lovers
Holly Cottage is in a wonderful position for those looking to pursue equestrian activities, whether it is competing or just for pleasure. There is excellent choice of competition and training venues close by that offer both affiliated and unaffiliated competitions in all disciplines; Badgworth Arena 7 miles, King Sedgemoor EC and Stretcholt EC both around 9 miles and Mendip Plains EC about 19 miles. The beach at Brean is about 10 miles away with parking on the sand and long stretches of open beach for riding. The local area has a network of lanes, droves and, bridleways giving a choice of hacking close by with further off road riding on the Mendip Hills and Rowberrow Warren. The local Pony Club is the Weston Harriers (area 15) and Riding Clubs are Equestrian Training South West and the Brent Knoll Riding Club.
Somerset Council Tax Band E
Location
The property is located in a quiet no through road just outside Mark, a popular village with a thriving community. There is a village hall and two popular pubs, the Packhorse and The White Horse. There is also a village store and post office. The historic village of Wedmore is approximately 4 miles away, and access to the M5 motorway is via junction 22 and is just a few miles in the other direction.
Mark falls within the Wessex Learning Trust catchment area for schools, which is a three-tier system with an excellent first school in the village, Hugh Sexey Middle School in the neighbouring village of Blackford and the Kings of Wessex Academy Senior School in Cheddar. There are also many reputable private schools within proximity, including Wells Cathedral School, Millfield and Sidcot Schools. Excellent sport facilities are available including Mark Bowling Club, Mark Cricket Club, the Isle of Wedmore golf club, football and tennis clubs.
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