7 bedroom detached house for sale

RAGWOOD FARM,

CLEWER, WEDMORE, SOMERSET, BS28 4JG

A much-loved family home.

The house has an entrance hall, sitting room, drawing room, study, pool room, kitchen/dining/family room, 2 cloakrooms, boiler room, utility and a boot room. Upstairs are 7 bedrooms, a cot room, family bathroom, 4 ensuites and a large loft storeroom.

The Cottage has an open plan sitting room/dining room with kitchen, 2 bedrooms – one on the ground floor with an ensuite bathroom and one upstairs with a separate bathroom off the attractive galleried landing.

Outside a private drive leads to a turning circle and carport, enclosed gardens and grounds of over 1.5 acres surround the property, an outdoor pool, pool hut with shower room, orchards, detached 2 bedroom Cottage, separate studio Barn (electric kiln included) with workshop, stable yard with separate entrance, 3 stables, hay barn, tack room, hay shed, manège, turn out arena, approx. 15 acres of pasture and woodland.

Viewing highly recommended to appreciate the privacy and charm.

Location

Situated down a no through road in a very private location with far reaching views over its own land and adjoining farmland. This fabulous house sits centrally within its mature garden with views to the Mendips in the west – perfect for catching the sunset over Crook Peak.

Description

A traditional 17th Century farmhouse which has been sympathetically enhanced and extended over the years to create a fabulously spacious and relaxed family home. Large windows, French doors and a David Salisbury conservatory ensure the accommodation with filled with natural light and original features such as flag stone floors and an inglenook fireplace retain the character of the building. Three log burning stoves.

With over 500sqmts of accommodation in main house and a further 170sqmts in a Cottage and Barn.

A spacious, open plan kitchen/dining/family room opens to the south facing conservatory. This kitchen has bespoke timber units and Carrara marble work surface, electric aga, plus electric oven and hob, larder. There is a utility room and boiler room.

The living accommodation continues with 4 further reception rooms including a dual aspect, 26’x18’ sitting room with Bath stone fire surround, oak floors and French doors to the west garden, a pool room with inglenook fireplace, a sitting room/snug, with French doors to the south garden and a separate study. All these rooms radiate off an impressive central reception hall which has 3 external doors - to the gardens in the south and west and the driveway in the east.

Upstairs there is a spacious and bright landing, and stairs rise to a 2nd floor. In total there are 4 bedrooms with ensuites and a further 3 bedrooms, cot room and family bathroom along with a large loft storage room. Two of the bedrooms have dramatic vaulted ceilings and all have magical views.

Outside

Handsome hardwood gates between stone pillars lead to a gravel drive which divides in two, one side to the cottage and the other through estate railings and gate to the main house. A generous turning circle provides plenty of parking along with an oak framed double carport.

The gardens are extensive, mature and totally private, fruit trees and shrubs surround them with oak, cedar, copper beech and various others creating structure and interest. The lawns are well maintained – currently by a new robot mower – available by separate negotiation.

The pool is fully enclosed within a walled, paved area, there is a pool shed with shower room.

Terraces to the south and west of the main house offer areas for seating and enjoying the spectacular sunsets over Crook Peak to the west.

Cottage

The Cottage is currently run as a holiday let with excellent year-round bookings. It has open plan living accommodation, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a private lawned garden and parking for several cars. It has underfloor electric heating and hot water cylinder.

Barn

The barn is divided into 2 spaces. The first is a large studio/gym with sink and kiln. It is double glazed and insulated with roof lights. There are night storage heaters and French door to the north. Timber stairs lead up to a mezzanine floor with scope to enlarge this if required. The second space is a garden equipment store with a paved ramp to double doors, ideal for garden tractors and tools.

Stable Yard and Land

The stable yard has a separate entrance off the lane as well as a vehicular entrance from the house. The 3 stables, hayshed and tack room sit on a concrete yard which is fenced. There are a couple of additional sheds for storage, a sand turnout and a sand and fibre manège, woodland and pasture with water troughs totalling approx. 15 acres.

Tenure and Other Points

Freehold. Not listed. Mains water and electricity. Oil fired CH and HW (combi boiler plus 2x water cylinders) and private drainage (new digester – compliant). Double glazed both the annex and main house. 16 solar panels with excellent feed-in tariff. Air source heat pump for pool.

Please note that the owner of this property is a member of the firm.Council Tax Band F. EPC rating E.

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About the area

The property is located in a private setting on the edge of a friendly, rural hamlet between Cheddar and Wedmore.

The Saxon village of Wedmore is a delightful and extremely active centre and in many ways is an archetype of an English village. There are historic buildings including the medieval church next to an old coaching inn, a general store/newsagent, post office, butchers, chemist, various other interesting shops, plus pubs, restaurants and tea rooms. There is a wide range of cultural and sporting clubs and societies. Swimming pools at both Cheddar & Wells; Sailing & Windsurfing Clubs at Cheddar Reservoir; the Badgworth Equestrian Centre: Wedmore 18 Hole Golf Course; Floodlit Astroturf Tennis Courts; Indoor and Outdoor Bowling Green;, Football and Cricket clubs.

Nearby cities and towns and communications

The Cathedral City of Wells is approximately 7 miles away and also provides a good range of business, recreational and shopping facilities. 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. Castle Cary, a mainline station is about 20 miles whilst Bristol International Airport is 15 miles away.

Schools

There are excellent state and independent schools in the area including Wedmore First School, Hugh Sexeys Middle School, Kings of Wessex Upper School, Wells Cathedral School, Sidcot, Millfield and the Taunton schools.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise.

VIEWINGS

Interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.