5 bedroom detached house

SPRINGWATER BARN,

MUDGLEY, WEDMORE, SOMERSET, BS28 4TY

Wedmore 2miles, Wells and Glastonbury 8miles, Bristol Airport 16miles, Bristol and Bath 26miles

The house has multiple levels connected by bespoke, oak stairs, with a reception hall, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a dressing room, snug, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, laundry and cloakroom.

Outside there is a drive with plenty of parking, 3 stables, tack room, huge double garage/workshop, terraced gardens with paved seating area, floral beds, mature trees, enclosed pool, wooded dell with spring fed pond, and paddock in a plot of over an acre. Additional, adjoining, circa 2 acres of pasture, available by separate negotiation.

Location

Approached via a no-through road, which has infrequent, mainly agricultural, traffic. Sheltered on the southern side of the Isle of Wedmore, with panoramic views, the house enjoys privacy and peace.

A creative, entrepreneurial spirit runs through this popular hamlet, with world famous Roger Wilkins Cider, Mowbarton Estate vineyard, sculpture by Lily Sawtell, and many cottage industries with a sense of community and shared interest in the countryside

Footpaths traverse the Isle, winding past ancient oaks and enchanting orchards, lazy cows and breathtaking views.

Wedmore, which is 2 miles away, is a quintessential, English village. It boasts, amongst other things, clothes and shoe shops, a fish monger and greengrocer, a fabulous deli, gallery and a wonderful corner shop. There are restaurants including an Indian Restaurant and 3 pubs. The Village Hall provides a venue for eclectic events throughout the year. St. Mary’s church is a welcoming hub in the village, again with many events throughout the year.

Wedmore preschool and First School feeds into a middle school in Blackford and the senior school in Cheddar.

There are sports clubs including tennis, bowls, cricket, and junior football.

Wells is 8 miles east offering further facilities, and the M5 is a similar distance to the west, plus Bristol Airport is only 16 miles north.

Description

Traditionally a barn for Springwater Farm, this imposing and handsome agricultural building was lovingly and sympathetically converted, 25 years ago, into a unique home, by the current owner. Great care and attention has gone into handmade doors, stairs, furniture and other features which complement the original, imposing structure. Exposed, original beams, stonework and honey-coloured oak floors celebrate the traditional and authentic quality of the building.

The rooms are spacious and yet welcoming, and most have superb, far-reaching views over West Hay in the south and to Glastonbury Tor in the east.

Well maintained and presented to a high standard inside and out, with stunning grounds including smart drive, outbuildings, paved terrace, gardens with glorious floral beds, mature trees, a pool area and paddock, all combine to create a fabulous rural residence.

Accommodation

The front door opens to a reception hall, the principal bedroom is on the left with luxurious ensuite, and dressing room. To the right is a snug/living room with a wood burning stove. Stairs rise to 3 further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Stairs also descend to a sumptuous, oak panelled, sitting room with inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove for warmth in the winter months. Stone steps descend to the 21ft dining room which has French doors to the terrace. The kitchen is also on this level.

Fitted with comprehensive units and a marble worksurface, this is a functional workspace with top of the range, Miele, integrated appliances, including a full height fridge and separate full height freezer, dishwasher and inset microwave. The Belling range with 3 ovens, grill and 5 ring induction hob has an extractor above. A door leads from the kitchen to a bright conservatory with double doors and a single door to the terrace and garden.

In addition, stone steps rise from the kitchen to a cloakroom/wet room, the laundry and a versatile 5th bedroom/study. This completes the accommodation in the house.

Outside

A timber farm gate opens to a private, block paved drive with parking for several vehicles and space for storing trailers if needed. The stunning, southerly views that greet you are distracting but if you turn your attention to the north there is a stable block which has a huge double garage/workshop at the east end, 3x stables/storerooms and a tack room with plumbing for a washing machine. This substantial stable block (Harry Hebditch) has recently been reroofed in commercial grade roofing with a 30year guarantee.

The drive wraps around the west side of property to the south side where is joins a paved terrace in front of the house. This is a wonderful, sunny place to sit and enjoy the view. An attractive, pergola offers shade for summer lunches. The gardens unfold beyond the terrace with a combination of lawned areas, shrubberies and decorative beds brimming with colour and texture.

Steps descend, through a gate, to the pool area. This is sheltered and totally private. A pool shed, is currently used as a gym, with scope for other uses if required. It has a wet room, w.c. and pool storeroom. Lawns continue beyond this to a fenced paddock and wooded dell, with seating beside a natural pond. Walnuts, willows and apples are just some of the wonderful mature trees to be found here. A gate opens to a large field beyond which is available by separate negotiation, circa 2acres.

Tenure and other points

Freehold. Mains electric and water. A new ground source heat pump provides central heating and hot water. Private drainage. Pool heated by a combination of solar and air source heat pump. Pool w.c. has separate septic tank. Council Tax Band G. EPC Rating E.

Directions

From Wedmore travel south on Mudgley Road B3151. Take the left at the crossroads on to Cold Nose Lane. Take the second right on Stitching Lane, follow this to the bottom and Springwater Barn is the first property on the right.

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About the area

Mudgley is a popular hamlet on the south side of the Isle of Wedmore. It has a friendly and eclectic community, attracting people from far and wide.

The Saxon village of Wedmore has existed for well over a thousand years and is a delightful and extremely active centre. There are historic buildings including the medieval church next to an old coaching inn, interesting and varied shops including essentials such as the newsagent, butcher, chemist etc. together with others usually only found in larger county towns, plus pubs, restaurants and tearooms. There is a wide range of clubs and societies, cultural and sporting. Most sports activities are catered for in the area. Swimming pools at both Cheddar and Wells; Sailing and Windsurfing Clubs at Cheddar Reservoir; the Badgworth Equestrian Centre and the Wedmore 18 Hole Golf Course; In addition there are floodlit Astroturf Tennis Courts, Indoor and Outdoor Bowling Greens, Football and Cricket pitches and a Children’s Play Area.

The Cathedral City of Wells is approximately 7 miles away and also provides a good range of business, recreational and shopping facilities. City shopping centres are available at Taunton, Bath and Bristol (each approximately 25 miles away). Communications in the area are good with access to the M5 (J22 - 10 minutes) connecting to M4 (J16). A local train service from Highbridge (7 miles) links with the Intercity train services at Taunton and Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington taking approximately 11/2 hours. Bristol International Airport is 15 miles away.

There are excellent state and independent schools in the area including Wedmore First School, Hugh Sexeys Middle School which has an Outstanding 2007 Ofsted rating and the high performing Kings of Wessex Upper School. The Independent schools include Wells Cathedral School, Sidcot, Millfield, Taunton School, King’s Bruton, All Hallows and Downside.

Important Notes

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The cost of these checks is £60 (inc. VAT) per person. This is payable at the point an offer is accepted and our purchaser information forms completed, prior to issuing Memorandum of Sales to both sellers and buyers and their respective conveyancing solicitors. This is a legal requirement and the charge is non-refundable.

Property Details

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VIEWINGS

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All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.

Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR.

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