Property description
A period house with beautiful views & a quiet peaceful village setting just a mile or so outside Wells. Comfortable and flexible with several reception rooms, an office (also suitable as a bedroom or playroom), 4/5 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. Mature garden and parking.
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LOWER FARMHOUSE, WEST HORRINGTON, WELLS BA5 3EDA period house enjoying beautiful views and a quiet peaceful setting in this small village just a mile or so outside Wells. Extremely comfortable and flexible accommodation with several reception rooms, an office (also suitable as a bedroom or playroom), 4/5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.Mature, landscaped manageable garden and parking.
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About the area Wells is the smallest city in England (population about 11,000) lying in beautiful countryside between the Somerset Levels and the Mendip Hills - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The major towns of the area being Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance. Castle Cary is the nearest train station with fast links to London. Wells has local markets twice a week and many medieval buildings including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace. There is a busy local shopping centre, a broad range of societies and activities and excellent state & independent schools in the area including West Horrington Primary School, Wells Blue School, Wells Cathedral School and Millfield. West Horrington is a small village within a mile of the edge of Wells and is a small cluster of farms, houses and cottages together with a well regarded primary school. The village is away from the main road on a no through road.
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Lower Farmhouse is situated at the southern edge of the village with beautiful rural views and easy access to the surrounding countryside. A drive leads into the property and the front of the house faces south west.This former farmhouse has retained its character and many period details and these are complemented and enhanced by contemporary benefits including double glazing and oil central heating. The accommodation has great flexibility to suit the owners requirements.
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A PORCH opens into the HALL with a parquet floor the main staircase and a CLOAKROOM with a basin and wc.The STUDY has a dual aspect and to the other side of the hall is the SITTING ROOM with ceiling beams and a large inglenook fireplace with an inset brick chimney, a Jetmaster wood burning stove and display lighting. This room leads through into the DINING ROOM with a further inglenook and a door to the original spiral stone staircase.
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Next to it is the BREAKFAST ROOM with an electric Aga and a door through into the CONSERVATORY with fabric sails as sun blinds and french doors to the garden. From the breakfast room two steps lead up into the KITCHEN, which has a tiled floor, a range of fitted units, twin bowl sink, stable door to the garden and a staircase, which leads to a OFFICE or 4/5th BEDROOM or PLAYROOM.
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Beyond the kitchen is a large UTILITY ROOM with the oil fired central heating boiler, sink unit and a CLOAKROOM with wc.
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The staircase from the front hall leads to a LANDING and to the right BEDROOM TWO having a dual aspect. To the other side of the landing is a door into a middle landing with a SHOWER ROOM with a shower cubicle, wc and hand basin. Leading through from this landing is a DRESSING ROOM (possible bedroom 3) with fitted wardrobes and which can also be used as a through bedroom leading to BEDROOM ONE with fitted wardrobes and a door to the staircase to the dining room. At the rear of the main landing is a BATHROOM with a hand basin, wc and bath. A staircase then rises from this floor to the SECOND FLOOR and BEDROOM FOUR having sloping ceilings and a Velux roof light.
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NB The accommodation is very flexible and the dressing room can be used as a private bedroom if the main bedroom is approached from the secondary staircase.
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The drive which leads to the GARAGE provides ample parking space and the property has a charming mature country garden, mainly lawned with well stocked and tended flower and shrub borders and mainly bounded by traditional stone walls. To the side of the house is a delightful well-sheltered, partly paved sun terrace, which is a great sun trap and enjoys great privacy. A pathway continues to the rear of the house where the oil tank is situated.
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IMPORTANT NOTICERoderick 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 :
- A Period House Enjoying Beautiful Views And A Quiet Setting
- A Mile Or So Outside Of The City Of Wells
- Excellent & Flexible Accommodation
- Several Reception Rooms
- Good Size Kitchen