5 bedroom detached house for sale

WELLSWAY,

HOLLYBROOK, WESTBURY SUB MENDIP, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 1EU

Wells 3miles, Cheddar 5miles, Wedmore 6 miles, Bristol Airport, Yatton and Castle Cary mainline station 16 miles, Bristol 19miles, Bath 22miles

A much-loved family home, which has been in the same family since 1967. Now available, offering masses of potential, with versatile accommodation and a large garden with scope to reconfigure to suit.

The house has an entrance porch, central hall, sitting room, dining room, breakfast room, study, kitchen and rear porch. Upstairs there are 5 bedrooms, 2 family bathrooms, a separate w.c. and a kitchenette.

Outside there is parking on the road for 2 vehicles plus additional single space on the drive, in front of a single garage. The garden wraps around the property and extends to the west. It is well stocked with fruit trees and fruit bushes, ideal for keen gardeners. There is a greenhouse, and other outbuildings.

Location

Set in an elevated position on the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills in a small historic hamlet called Hollybrook, which lies just 3 miles from Wells and the village of Westbury sub Mendip, (with a pub and village shop) is only a short walk west on the Strawberry Line.

The property has breathtaking, far-reaching views to the south and to the north is rolling farmland. The area is traversed by footpaths and the Strawberry Line is now open in both Wells and Westbury sub Mendip directions.

Description

Thought to date from 1750, this classic family home has been much loved by the same family since 1967.

Detached, double fronted, with high ceilings and 4 large, south facing bay windows that ensure the accommodation is bathed in plenty of natural light.

The property is now in need of updating and offers a fabulous opportunity to create a charming family home.

Accommodation

An open porch leads to the front door, beyond this the accommodation radiates from a central hallway.

To the right is a dining room with open fire, large bay window, and glorious views south. To the left of the hall is a similar sized room, again with a large bay window and open fire. To the rear of the property, a central breakfast room leads to the kitchen and small rear porch on the right and on the left is a study.

Upstairs, there are 5 bedrooms, one of which has a kitchenette. There are 2 family bathrooms, and a separate WC.

The house has great scope with plenty of versatile accommodation.

Outside

Directly in front of the property, there are two parking spaces at road level in a layby. An iron garden gate opens to steps which rise and join a path to the front of the property.

Lawns and ornamental beds wrapped around the house, intersperse with footpaths, terraces, mature trees, including an attractive magnolia.

Outbuildings to the east of the property include a greenhouse, some traditional sheds with a well, and a larger shed on the upper terrace. Original, retaining stone walls are an attractive feature throughout the garden.

To the west the garden extends past an additional outbuilding to a gate which leads to the driveway infront of the single garage.

Trees include plum, cox, bramley, discovery, fig, productive vines and damsons and soft fruit bushes include gooseberry, blackcurrant, and raspberry and a well-established rhubarb. Originally the west end of the garden was a highly productive kitchen garden, which could be reinstated.

Tenure and Other Points

Freehold. Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Council Tax Band F. EPC Rating E.

Roof replaced 2013. New boiler 2022.

DIRECTIONS

From Wells follow the A371 towards Cheddar and the property is located on the right hand side, after Easton and after the bridge. If you get to the small lane, on the bend, on the right, you have gone too far.

About the area

Westbury-sub-Mendip is a village with a population of about 800, situated on the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills, half-way between Wells and the world-famous Cheddar Gorge. The village has a good community with many societies and organisations, a pub, village stores and post office and not least an excellent primary school.

Historic note. The name derives from the family known to date back to the era of Edward Longshanks with later links to the villages of Westbury sub Mendip and nearby Rodney Stoke.

Wells is the smallest city in England (population about 11,000) lying in beautiful countryside between the Somerset Levels and the Mendip Hills – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Wells medieval centre has local markets twice a week, good restaurants, a thriving high street and many important ancient buildings, including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace and gardens. There are four major supermarkets on the edge of the city. Wells Leisure Centre has the usual facilities of gym and swimming pool to add to Wells Rugby Club, Tennis club, Bowling club and Golf course. Throughout the year Wells hosts festivals for Music, Literature, Art and Food, and has twinned links with Burgundy, the Rhineland and Northern Italy. There are many societies and clubs for those who would like to join a diverse social community.

The major towns of the area, Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance. There are excellent state & independent schools in the area which include several good primary schools, Wells Blue School (catchment area), Wells Cathedral School, Downside, Sidcot, All Hallows and Millfield.

Wells is a transport hub for bus services, including daily services to London. Main line trains run from Castle Cary and Bristol International Airport is 35 minutes’ drive away.

There’s an active country community with continuing festivals, agricultural shows and rural pursuits which have continued for many generations.

Important Notes

Please see all the notes below – particularly the section referring to identity and AML requirements

Identity verification & Anti Money Laundering (AML) Requirements.

As Estate Agents we are require by law to undertake Anti Money Laundering (AML) Regulation checks on any purchaser who has an offer accepted on a property.

We are required to use a specialist third party service to verify the purchaser(s) identity.

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

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

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All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.

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

P.S.

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