Property description
A stunning first floor two bedroom apartment, with lift access, in a newly converted brewery. Master with ensuite, bright and spacious open plan sitting/kitchen/dining room, integrated appliances, architectural features, family bathroom. overlooking communal gardens. Communal gym and swimming pool. One allocated parking space. EPC B
DESCRIPTION The historic Oakhill Brewery was founded in 1767, and the site remained in use as a brewery until it finally closed in 1997. This sensitive redevelopment of the existing buildings breathes new life into the site, providing 25 beautiful new homes located in the very heart of Oakhill village. Excellent communal facilities include a private gym, swimming pool and landscaped communal gardens for the residents' enjoyment. Most of the properties have been appropriately named after brewing terms.
Barley Tun - Barley is a cereal grain used as a base malt in the production of beer. Tun is a large cask or barrel for holding beer or liquids (capacity approximately 216 gallons)
Barley Tun is a first floor two bedroom apartment. From the communal hallway, which has lift access, The main entrance door leads into an entrance hall and a further door leads to the hallway. The open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room is bright and spacious with two windows directly overlooking the communal gardens. The kitchen area has a range of black 'ash' and gloss white cupboards, black gloss work-surface and integrated CDA appliances including a fridge/freezer, dishwasher, gas hob, electric oven and extractor fan. A large peninsula unit provides a useful breakfast area. The sitting and dining areas have feature grey steel beams and columns, adding architectural interest. Off the hallway is a laundry cupboard with plumbing for a washing machine. The master bedroom is dual aspect with built in wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. The second bedroom is a double and has built in wardrobes. A family bathroom with WC, basin and bath with overhead 'waterfall' shower is also accessed from the hallway. The property benefits from a door entry system and oak doors throughout.
OUTSIDE The property has one allocated parking space.
LOCATION The pretty village of Oakhill lies to the Eastern end of the Mendip Hills within easy commuting distance of Bristol and Bath, five miles from Wells and four miles from Shepton Mallet. The nearby main line rail links are situated at Castle Cary, Bath and Bristol. The village enjoys a varying range of different age and style of properties with many period and individual homes. Within the village, everyday needs are catered for in the Post Office/Village stores, doctors surgery, village churches, village hall and recreation field and two public houses. Oakhill boasts an excellent primary school whilst secondary schools are within easy reach. In addition, The Cathedral School at Wells, Downside at Stratton-On-The-Fosse, All Hallows at Cranmore, Kings, Bruton School for Girls and Millfield at Street are also easily accessible.
Sporting facilities in the area include racing at Wincanton and Bath, golf at nearby Mendip Golf Club and Wells, sailing or fishing at Chew Valley and Blagdon lakes. In addition, there is a Leisure Centre in Wells offering a variety of recreational facilities.
TENURE One 25th of the Freehold.
SERVICE CHARGE £800 per annum. For maintenance of communal areas, swimming pool, gym, car parking and communal gardens.
HEATING Gas central heating.
SERVICES Mains drainage.
VIEWING Strictly by appointment with Cooper and Tanner. Tel: 01749 676524 (Wells) or 01749 372200 (Shepton Mallet)
LOCAL AUTHORITY Mendip District Council Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet. BA4 5BT. Tel: 01749 648999
COUNCIL TAX Band 'C'
EPC RATING Rating 'B'
DIRECTIONS From Wells proceed to Shepton Mallet and take the A37 signposted to Bristol. Then take the A367 signposted to Bath. Continue for approximately half a mile to the village of Oakhill. You will see 'The Oakhill Inn' on your right, turn left opposite the pub into the High Street. Continue for 200m and The Old Brewery Development can be found on the left.
HELP TO BUY SCHEME This property can be purchased with help from the government 'help to buy' scheme. Please visit www.helptobuy.gov.uk for more information.
Property Features :
- Attractive two bedroom first floor apartment
- In stunning Brewery conversion
- Master with ensuite
- Open plan sitting/kitchen/dining room
- integrated appliances