4 bedroom detached house for sale

11 FARTHING COMBE,

AXBRIDGE, SOMERSET, BS26 2DR

The house has a central entrance hall with galleried landing, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, study, cloakroom, and upstairs there are 4 bedrooms, a family bathroom and an ensuite shower room with dressing area.

Outside a block paved driveway offers plenty of parking with further scope if more parking is required. There is a double garage with masses of eaves storage and the garden wraps around the entire property from front to back.

Location

Axbridge is a small historic town (pop. about 2,000) having the huge benefit of a by-pass road resulting in far less through traffic. Nestled at the foot of the Mendip Hills with direct access to miles of stunning walking routes including the West Mendip Way.

The property is on a desirable corner plot, within a residential area on the east of the town, with easy access to the Strawberry Line and Reservoir, perfect for more ‘level’ walking.

The town comprises significant period properties which sit comfortably with recent developments, and it has, amongst other things, a stunning town square which hosts various annual events. There is a junior school, village store, pharmacy, doctors’ surgery, post office, excellent pub, cafes and restaurants, a church and village hall. It is well connected to surrounding towns and villages and there is easy access to the M5 and the airport.

Description

A handsome family home with far-reaching views, offering updated, well designed accommodation, with elegant engineered oak flooring throughout the ground floor, and French windows which flood the accommodation with natural light.

The house occupies a larger than average corner plot, which makes it highly desirable for those looking for further scope or just that little bit more space.

Accommodation

The new front door opens to a welcoming central hallway, which is bright and spacious, a large under stairs cupboard, with light is handy of coats and boots. To the left is a cloakroom and a study. To the right is the dual-aspect sitting room, which has a bay window to the west and sliding French doors to a conservatory in the east. An attractive fireplace is a focal point, this currently has an electric coal effect fire, but retains the original gas feed.

The conservatory allows you to enjoy the garden whatever the weather and a door leads outside to the rear.

A feature of the property is the seamless flow of the ground floor accommodation enhanced by continuous, very attractive, engineered oak flooring.

Re-fitted in 2019 the stylish kitchen is elegant and understated with sleek, slimline, grey quartz work surface, shaker units with unique pitted pewter handles. Top of the range appliances include an integrated dishwasher, induction hob, extractor, two ovens, one a microwave combi-oven with steam function and grill, both are at eye-level for convenience. There is also an integrated fridge/freezer and washing machine.

The kitchen/diner is bright with views over the rear garden and play area making it perfect for family life. A side door opens to the north and French doors open to the east, and there is plenty of space for a kitchen table and chairs.

Upstairs the galleried landing has an air cupboard and loft access. The principal bedroom has a dressing room with built-in wardrobes and an ensuite shower room with black framed shower, rainfall showerhead, stylish, black taps and heated towel rail.

The family bathroom is equally appealing with a vanity unit and bath with shower above. Both bathrooms were re-fitted in 2021 using high specification Aqua board for stylish and low maintenance finish.

There are 3 further bedrooms with appealing views and one has a built-in-wardrobe.

Outside

Parking for 3 cars on a block driveway is a huge bonus, with scope to increase this if required. The double garage has two up-and-over doors plus a door and window at the rear. It has an exceptionally large eaves storage which would lend itself to conversion subject to planning.

A path wraps around, through the front garden to the back of the property. There are garden gates on the north and south of the building. On the south a paved terrace is a perfect spot for catching the most of the sun. The rear is mainly lawned, in addition it has a high specification children’s play area with cushioned, reconstituted rubber moulded surface (TigerMulch). Raised beds on the boundary are perfect for those wanting a kitchen garden.

It is worth noting that the garden fence has been replaced recently using concrete posts for longevity. As with everything in this property, it has been done to a high specification with ease and style as the main considerations.

Tenure and other point

Freehold. Means gas, electricity, drainage, and water. Council Tax Band E. EPC rating TBC.

New boiler 2023 with 10yr warranty. The property has a pressurized water system and the gas feed remains in place for the fireplace and for the hob. Should you wish to reinstate these Gas features.

About the Area

Axbridge is a small town in Somerset, situated in the Sedgemoor district on the River Axe, near the southern edge of the Mendip Hills. Its population is just over 2,000 people.

It's an historic town dating back to the Romans and King Alfred and was one of his burgs (fortified townsteads) against the Danes. Half-timbered buildings lean towards each other across a narrow street leading to the medieval square and King John’s Hunting Lodge. Its prosperous past is reflected in the quality of the buildings in Axbridge, particularly the fine 13th century St John’s Church which is the oldest to survive, dating back to 1245.

It's well placed for the other towns of the region and in easy reach of Bristol. It benefits from a bypass, which keeps all through traffic well away.

There are excellent state and independent schools in the area including Sidcot, Kings of Wessex, Strode College, Wells Blue, Wells Cathedral and Millfield.

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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