4 bedroom detached house

This detached country home having been extended and refurbished, is the ideal blend of contemporary and traditional, yet with potential to make further improvements. With flexible accommodation, including 4 bedrooms, 2 being downstairs and an absolutely stunning kitchen together with gardens and woodland of over 1\2 an acre it is sure to appeal to many family situations.

The front door leads into the large hallway with engineered oak floor. The contemporary downstairs shower room has a low level W.C., basin, tiled shower cubicle and white stone effect tiled floor. The oak floor flows through into the dining room currently used as a study, with large windows overlooking the garden. Into the sitting room, which is flooded with light from the triple aspect windows and French doors all giving delightful views over the garden. The double sided fireplace goes through into the dining room and is a real feature of both rooms.

The stunningly designed vaulted kitchen\breakfast room is the real heart of the home, drenched in light from the wall of windows, full length window and 4 Velux windows. Fully fitted with a range of Mark Wilkinson floor and wall units in Maple with granite worktops, it has an electric induction hob with extractor over, integrated oven, microwave and warming drawer, double dishwasher and a larder style fridge\freezer. The island offers seating and storage and there is ample room for a large table and chairs. The floor is laid with white stone effect tiles. Doors lead onto the terrace. The utility room has a useful large fully tiled dog/bike shower together with wall cupboards and sink unit, space for a washing machine and tumble dryer and door to the double garage and garden.

A glazed door separates the bedroom area from the rest of the house. The 2 double bedrooms on this floor lead off of the corridor from the hallway and both enjoy those lovely garden views. There is also a bathroom in need of refurbishment. The inner hallway with doors from the porch has an understairs cupboard and stairs with glass balustrades leading to the first floor. Here there is eaves storage and an ideal study or hobbies room and a further bedroom with delightful outlook. On then into the Principal bedroom suite with views over the woodland and beyond and an extensive range of fitted wardrobes and a fully tiled ensuite with bath, basin and W.C.

The gardens are a huge asset to the property. The front has an extensive pavioured driveway giving ample parking and turning space and has a raised border with shrubs. The double garage has 2 up and over doors plus pedestrian door to the utility room, power and light and loft storage. The Worcester boiler and pressurised water tank are sited here. Gates lead to the side where there is a paved area. A large terrace has access from the kitchen, ideal to sit and enjoy the garden. The gardens are private with large lawn and mature shrubs and trees. A path leads down and meanders through the woodland area, a nature lover's delight. The lane, Beech Close is owned by the property.

Shipham is a pretty village situated on the western edge of the Mendip Hills in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty, some 15 miles south of Bristol and within easy reach of the M5 and Bristol airport. The village has a school, pub, award winning butcher/general store/newsagent, garage, church and village hall. Kings of Wessex School is nearby with private schooling at Sidcot. A more comprehensive range of amenities can be found in the nearby villages of Winscombe and Cheddar.