Property description
An immaculately presented Georgian property located in the centre of the thriving village of Wedmore. This beautiful property offers spacious accommodation with much character and charm expected of such a type. Southbank also offers a low maintenance garden with ample parking and a detached stone barn, which would provide a self contained annexe or office space.
About the area
The Saxon village of Wedmore is a delightful and extremely active centre. There are historic buildings including the medieval church next to an old coaching inn, a generalstore/newsagent, post office, bank, butchers, chemist, various other interesting shops , plus pubs, restaurants and tea rooms. There is a wide range of cultural and sporting clubs and societies. Swimming pools at both Cheddar & Wells; Sailing & Windsurfing Clubs at Cheddar Reservoir; the Badgworth Equestrian Centre: Wedmore 18 Hole Golf Course; Floodlit Astroturf Tennis Courts; Indoor and Outdoor Bowling Green;, Football and Cricket. The Cathedral City of Wells is approximately 7 miles away and also provides a good range of business, recreational and shopping facilities. City shopping centres are available at Taunton, Bath and Bristol (each approximately 25 miles away). Communications in the area are good with access to the M5 (J22 - 10 minutes) connecting to M4 (J16). A local train service from Highbridge (7 miles) links with the Intercity train services at Taunton and Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington taking approximately 11/2 hours. Bristol International Airport is 15 miles away.There are excellent state and independent schools in the area including Wedmore First School, Hugh Sexeys Middle School which has an Outstanding 2007 Ofsted rating and the high performing Kings of Wessex Upper School. The Independent schools include Wells Cathedral School, Sidcot, Millfield, Taunton School, King's Bruton, All Hallows and Downside. For more information on this area in general and individual schools visit our website www.roderickthomas.co.uk and locate this property by price order. Open full details and click on \"schools.
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The property is approached via a wrought iron gate to a stone pathway that leads to the front door. The Georgian front door opens into an ENTRANCE HALLWAY with doors leading to principal reception rooms. Ornate coving and dado rail.Door opens to DRAWING ROOM with double aspect windows to front and rear of property. A lovely light room with a central fireplace with marble stone surround and slate hearth incorporating a wood-burning stove. Ornate coving and picture rails. Original wooden shutters. Dimmer lighting. Opening to DINING ROOM. DINING ROOM with double aspect windows to the rear and overlooking rear yard. Double french doors that open onto the terrace area. A good sized dining room with plenty of light. Down-lighters. Opening back to the Entrance hallway and opening through to the BREAKFAST AREA and open plan KITCHEN. BREAKFAST ROOM has Terracota tiled flooring throughout. Dimmer down-lighters. Door to CELLAR (Excellent storage area). Step down into the KITCHEN which is separated by an island which provides storage with wooden worktop over and offers light to the other rooms. KITCHEN with floor units surrounding gas fired AGA with splash-back with wooden worktops over. Stainless steel double sink unit with drainer and mixer taps over. Double aspect windows to side and rear of property. Integral dishwasher. Space for American fridge/freezer. Built-in electric fan oven and induction hob over. Down-lighters.
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Steps down to UTILITY ROOM and doors to DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM AND PANTRY. The Utility room has slate flooring and a Belfast sink unit with mixer taps over set under window to the rear and with wooden worktops over with inset drainer. Wall mounted GAS fired boiler. Under sink unit is space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Door to side of property leads on to patio area. DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM has a ceramic hand basin with mixer tap over and mosaic splashback tiling with cupboards below. WC. Walk-in pantry/cupboard. Back to the Entrance hallway is an inner hallway leading to staircase and door to MORNING ROOM with window to front. There is a central fireplace with electric stove set under a marble surround with slate hearth. Picture rail. Part glazed door.
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From the inner hallway a wide staircase to the FIRST FLOOR. A spacious landing area with sky light above and ornate Victorian glass. Steps up to a hallway leading to BEDROOM. On landing is a good sized Airing cupboard. This BEDROOM is a large double room with windows to front and rear with fabulous views across the rooftops to St Mary's Church. Chimney breast incorporates a Victorian cast iron fireplace. Downlighters. Door to BEDROOM which is currently used as a study with window to the front. Door to double BEDROOM with windows to front of the property. A good sized double room with down-lighters. Steps down to landing and door to double MASTER BEDROOM with window to rear with views overlooking the rooftops of Wedmore. A lovely double room with ornate cast iron fireplace. Recessed alcove used for storage and hanging clothes. Door to en-suite shower room. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM has an enclosed fully tiled shower unit. Contemporary style ceramic sink unit set in a vanity unit with storage. WC. Window to rear. Tiled flooring.Back from landing is step up and door to FAMILY BATHROOM. FAMILY BATHROOM is contemporary styled with a panelled bath, enclosed fully tiled shower unit, a large ceramic hand basin and WC. Wooden flooring throughout. Window to side.
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OUTSIDE Southbank has been tastefully presented inside and out. The front of the property offers an impressive approach with stone walls and wrought iron fencing enclosing the front garden, which has many mature shrubs and plants. At the rear of the property are double gates leading through to a large gravelled parking area, which is also used as a low maintenance garden. Immediately at the rear of the property is a raised terrace area which has been designed in a contemporary fashion, in order to offer a manageable space. The outside space is enclosed so ideal for families or pets. A DETACHED STONE BARN offers the opportunity to convert to a self contained annexe or a business opportunity. Existing electricity, water and plumbing.This property is certainly a home that you can move straight into and start to enjoy village life. Early viewing is recommended.
Important Notice
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 :
- Superb Central location
- Four bedrooms
- Master with ensuite
- Three Reception rooms
- Low Maintenance Garden