5 bedroom detached house

An imposing mid 19th century manor house with well appointed interiors situated in an idyllic country setting with panoramic views and private gardens.

Description

Chilcote Manor is an imposing mid 19th century manor house in the Gothic Revival style boasting high ceilings, large stone mullion windows and impressive fireplaces. The house is situated in the idyllic country hamlet of Chilcote, within 3 miles of the City of Wells, occupying an elevated position with surrounding gardens extending to approx. 0.7 of an acre. There are impressive views to be enjoyed across picturesque farmland the city of Wells with its golden Cathedral clearly visible, and further afield the Quantocks, Exmoor and the Bristol Channel on the horizon.

Inside the property offers in excess of 3,900 sq ft of beautifully appointed accommodation arranged over two floors. To the ground floor is a spacious entrance hall with the principle rooms leading off. The drawing room enjoys a wooden floor, a wood burner and feature bay window. There is a family room with far reaching views and feature fireplace with inset wood burner. A spacious dining room is ideal for entertaining and the study is generous enough to offer two ample work stations if needed. There is a kitchen/breakfast room which comes complete with a bespoke fitted kitchen, integrated appliances and island unit/breakfast bar. There is a space for a breakfast table and easy access to the plant room housing the biomass boiler and utility room.

To the first floor are the bedrooms, which comprise of a principle bedroom with en-suite, a guest bedroom with en-suite shower room, 3 further double bedrooms 2 with their own showers that share a separate cloakroom and finally the 5th that has the use of the family bath/shower room. There is also access to the clock tower from the first floor or practical maintenance. The clock tower is a unique feature and was by Cornelius Tyte (II) and dates 1868. When working it will chime on the hour.

Gardens

The property enjoys private and enclosed gardens that amount to just under 0.7 of an acre and enjoys some of the most breath taking views around. Approached off a country lane five wooden five-bar gate and cattle grid there is a large gravel parking area with storage. A further gate leads into a further enclosed garden area, which is ideal for children and pets to enjoy safely but also provides further parking, a double garage and various outbuildings with amount to just under 1,000 sq ft. The principle gardens are to the back of the house and include a large level lawn, patio area and well stocked flower beds all with the back drop of open countryside and the city of Wells in the distance. There is a further walled vegetable and fruit garden, which includes a number of fruit trees and vegetable beds. The settings and gardens are simply delightful with what have to be some of the best views and dark skies around.

Location

Situated on the edge of the Mendip Hills, the hamlet of Chilcote is situated just under 3 miles from Wells Cathedral, and all the amenities which the City has to offer including individual shops, restaurants, cafes and a farmers’ market as well as supermarkets.

Local leisure activities include two golf courses and Blagdon and Chew Valley Lakes are renowned for fishing and sailing. The property is well located for access to local schooling with a nearby primary school in Horrington. The Blue School and Wells Cathedral School are just a few miles away and Millfield and All Hallows Preparatory Schools a little further.

The property is conveniently located for access to Bath, Bristol, Glastonbury and Cheddar and the motorway can be accessed M32 (J3) approx. 18 miles, M5 (J22) approx.16 miles, whilst railway stations include Castle Cary (approx. 11 miles) which arrives in London Paddington (1 hour 40
minutes). Bristol International Airport is approx. 18 miles away.

Square Footage: 4,916 sq ft


Acreage: 0.68 Acres

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