3 bedroom detached house for sale

Property Description: Guide Price: £900,000 - £975,000. Occupying an exceptional elevated position on the southern flanks of the Mendip Hills, Poachers Rest is a striking, newly constructed home (2024) designed to embrace its breathtaking panoramic views. Set within just under an acre, this impressive detached residence offers light-filled, energy-efficient living, with a detached double garage, extensive parking and south-facing gardens overlooking stunning open countryside.

Approached via a gated driveway from a quiet lane, the property immediately conveys a sense of space and seclusion. Newly built by the current owner and finished with sustainability at its core, the home benefits from an air-source heat pump, underfloor heating to both floors, high levels of insulation and quality glazing throughout. With an EPC rating of B and the reassurance of a 10 Year LABC Warranty, this is a home designed for modern country living without compromise.

The interior is beautifully bright and thoughtfully arranged. The particularly spacious, south facing sitting room enjoys an abundance of natural light, with large sliding doors and additional double doors opening directly onto the full width terrace, perfectly framing the far-reaching rural views. Cleverly designed, the room offers flexibility to create a separate snug or additional ground floor bedroom if desired, with independent heating controls and lighting already in place.

The kitchen/dining room forms a wonderful heart to the home, it is generous in scale and perfectly positioned to capture the surrounding landscape. A range of fitted units incorporates an integrated oven, hob and extractor, with ample space for freestanding appliances. Large sliding doors extend the living space seamlessly onto the terrace, inviting outdoor dining. The utility room is set off the kitchen providing a practical space. At the far end of the house is a ground floor double bedroom and a well-appointed principal bathroom, finished in a clean, contemporary style with both bath and separate shower.

Upstairs, a striking triangular feature window draws natural light across the landing - an inspiring space ideal for a home office or reading area, arguably enjoying the finest outlook in the house. Two further spacious double bedrooms sit on this level, both dual-aspect and each benefitting from stylish en-suite shower rooms.

Outside: The grounds of just under one acre provide a blank canvas for landscaping, wrapping around the property and bordered by neighbouring farmland. The south-facing terrace spans the width of the home, continuing around to the side and rear, and offers exceptional space for outdoor seating and entertaining while enjoying sunshine throughout the day and into the evening. A newly built detached double garage has insulated cavity walls, with power, lighting and an electric door which is ready to convert if needed. There is also plenty of parking on the extensive driveway.

Poachers Rest is uniquely positioned to capture some of Somerset’s most spectacular countryside views - a rare opportunity to secure a newly built home in an established and highly regarded hillside setting.

Location: Poachers Rest is situated in an elevated position above the rural village of Westbury Sub Mendip, located just 4 miles from Wells on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills, an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village has an historic church and there is a fabulous community run village store with a café in the garden at the rear in which to meet friends or have a coffee as well as the local pub, The Westbury Inn. There is a popular village school that connects Priddy with Westbury Sub Mendip.

The Strawberry Line (as it is known), is now a popular cycle route linking this southern side of the Mendips from Yatton to Wells and beyond. Or if you are feeling more adventurous why not try the Mendip Gliding Club for spectacular views as you soar over the Somerset Levels from just above Draycott Steep or further walks right on the doorstep up through the Mendips and beyond including the impressive Cheddar Gorge.

An easy drive to the historic city of Wells with the benefit of regular bus services provides a range of amenities with three supermarkets, a cinema, leisure centre, numerous coffee shops, pubs and restaurants to choose from, several dentists and doctors, some fabulous independent shops and even some art shops for those seeking something a little different. There are also famous historical landmarks such as the Cathedral and Bishop's Palace, as well as the popular twice weekly produce market and Cedars Hall offering a range of cultural events throughout the year. Bristol airport is also only a short drive away (approx.15 miles).

As well as a primary school in the village, there is an excellent range of both state and independent schools in the area including The Blue School in Wells, Wells Cathedral School, Millfield School, Kings of Wessex Academy, Sidcot School, and numerous local primary schools.

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Council Tax: Band C (correct at time of marketing). To check council tax for this property, please refer to the local authority website.

Local Authority: Somerset Council[use Contact Agent Button]

Services: Air source with underfloor heating throughout, mains water and electricity, private sewerage. For broadband and mobile coverage, we advise you check your providers website or refer to an online checker.

Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession.

Additional Property Notes: This property is of traditional construction. There is off road parking for 6 plus cars. Private gardens and a detached double garage. Please note that the nearby dis-used quarry of Broadmead is now used for explosives testing and on occasion this can be heard at the property. Air source heating system with underfloor heating throughout, mains water and electricity, private sewerage.

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