Property description
A roomy detached house in a quiet setting in this popular village on the Mendips between Wells and Bath. Excellent living accommodation including a wonderful kitchen/breakfast room/living room together with an entrance porch, 3 other reception rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and attic rooms.
LANGHAM HOUSE, OAKHILL, SOMERSET, BA3 5AU
Wells 6 miles, Shepton Mallet 3 miles, Bath 15 miles, Bristol 18 miles
About The Area
The small village of Oakhill stands on the beautiful Mendip Hills, 7 miles north of Wells and about 13 miles and 17 miles south of Bath and Bristol respectively. Wells, the smallest city in England (population about 11,000), has local markets twice a week and many medieval buildings including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace. It has a busy local shopping centre and a broad range of societies and activities. Bristol and Bath are both fine historic cities which are rapidly growing economic centres. There are good communications with the A37 nearby and fast speed train services from Castle Cary (11 miles south) or Bath Spa (about 11 miles). The airport is about 17 miles away. The village has a church, a well regarded primary school, a gastro pub and an active and friendly community with many local events. Langham is situated in the Little London area of Oakhill, which is a popular and quiet residential location.
Accommodation
The house has been considerably improved and extended over the years by the current architect owner. It has gas central heating and a combination of double and secondary glazing. The deceptively spacious accommodation includes an ENTRANCE HALL opening to the KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM/LIVING AREA a tremendous double aspect room which includes a well fitted kitchen area and an open plan living/breakfast area. The room has a tiled floor and the living area has a double height pitched ceiling with minstrels gallery and large south facing doors and windows opening into the garden. The kitchen area has recessed lighting fitted oak units with a large Franke stainless steel sink, granite work surfaces, a 4 oven aga, extractor, electric oven/grill, space for an American style fridge/freezer, island unit with preparation sink, twin gas hob, larder unit and dishwasher space. The front hall also gives access through to the DINING ROOM with a parquet floor and built in cupboards.
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LIVING ROOM with a fireplace with a tiled inset and a slate mantle. SITTING ROOM with an attractive marble fireplace with an inset coal effect gas fire. INNER HALL with staircase, under stairs cupboard and the porch now being a study area with built in shelving. UTILITY ROOM with built in storage, sink, wc, boiler, drying rack and space for a washing machine and dryer.
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FIRST FLOOR. LANDING with airing cupboard (large Megaflow mains pressure hot water cylinder) and shelving. A ladder also leads to a large ATTIC with fitted out storage areas and 4 roof lights. MASTER BEDROOM ONE with a fireplace with a cast iron surround, fitted bedroom furniture and a small en suite dressing room currently used as a store area. There is access by a door to the balcony above the breakfast room and access through to the EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM with a hand basin, wc and Hansgrohe power shower. BEDROOM TWO with fireplace. BEDROOM THREE with built in wardrobe. BEDROOM FOUR. BATHROOM with metal bath, Hansgrohe power shower (over bath), Villeroy & Boch wall mounted wc, concealed cistern and built in storage.
Outside
In front of the house is a large mainly tarmaced courtyard bounded by fencing and a mature hedge. There is ample parking for several cars and an enclosed side storage and workshop area. On the south side of the house is a very pleasant mature landscaped garden. Immediately outside the breakfast room/living area is a terrace and there is also an oak pergola, pond, garden store, lawn and flower and shrub borders. In both front and back gardens are water points and external power supplies. There is also external lighting in the rear garden.
Directions
On entering Oakhill from the south, pass the pub on the right and take the left turn into the High Stret. Continue into the village and after some distance Langham HOuse will be found on the left hand side.
Important Information
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.
Property Features :
- Spacious Detached Family Home
- 4 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms
- Wonderful Kitchen/ Breakfast/ Living Room
- 3 Reception Rooms
- Lovely South Facing Garden
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