Property description
A splendid detached Grade II listed period house having exceptionally generous accommodation. The property has been extensively improved and renovated in recent years. There is an old Cider Barn, which would be ideal to convert to an annexe or holiday let (subject to the necessary consents).
MAX GATES, THEALE, WEDMORE, SOMERSET BS28 4SN
About the area
The Parish of Theale nestles in the Civil Parish of Wedmore on raised ground on the Somerset Levels between the River Axe and River Brue often called the Isle of Wedmore. Within Theale are two churches, a pub (The Panborough Inn), a village hall, and is home to the famous \"Theale Players\" - for more information see www.theale.ws.?The Saxon village of Wedmore has existed for well over a thousand years and is a delightful and extremely active centre. There are historic buildings including the medieval church next to an old coaching inn, interesting and varied shops including essentials such as the newsagent, butcher, chemist etc. together with others usually only found in larger county towns, plus pubs, restaurants and tea rooms.
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There is a wide range of clubs and societies, cultural and sporting. Most sports activities are catered for in the area. Swimming pools at both Cheddar & Wells; Sailing & Windsurfing Clubs at Cheddar Reservoir; the Badgworth Equestrian Centre and the Wedmore 18 Hole Golf Course; In addition there are floodlit Astroturf Tennis Courts, Indoor and Outdoor Bowling Greens, Football and Cricket pitches and a Children's Play Area.The Cathedral City of Wells is approximately 7 miles away and also provides a further range of business, recreational and shopping facilities. City shopping centres are available at Taunton, Bath and Bristol (each approximately 25 miles away).
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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 schools in the area including Wedmore First School, Hugh Sexeys Middle, Kings of Wessex Upper School and the Blue School. The Independent schools include Wells Cathedral School, Sidcot, Millfield, Taunton School, King's Bruton, All Hallows and Downside.
Accommodation
A gravelled pathway leads to the front door and a Georgian panelled door which opens to the ENTRANCE HALLWAY, with flagstone flooring, which in turn leads to the reception rooms. The DRAWING ROOM/SITTING ROOM is a very comfortable and appealing room with a Portland stone fireplace and brick insert and recessed either side of the chimney breast. The original sash windows with shutters look out onto the front garden. Lovely original wooden flooring throughout.
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On the other side of the hallway is the STUDY/LIBRARY, again with the original sashed and shuttered windows looking out onto the formal front garden. There are built-in book shelves and an open large inglenook fireplace (which requires a flue before use). Flagstone flooring throughout and a built in storage cupboard with lattice glass doors.The back of the ENTRANCE HALLWAY has a door opening into the DINING ROOM. This has another large inglenook fireplace with a multi fuel wood burning stove. Recessed to the side with exposed stonework. A window, with original window seat, look out onto the back garden. Original flagstone flooring. From the dining room there are stairs down to the cellar.
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The CELLAR ROOM has been converted into a fantastic 'teenage' retreat. This room has been completely insulated and renovated to provide a warm cosy room which is currently being used as a den/cinema room; perfect for a growing family with all their friends! Built-in cupboards house the central heating boiler.From the dining room a door leads into the KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM. This is a great kitchen/breakfast room with a double aspect to the side and rear gardens and downlighters throughout. A range of 'Shaker' style farmhouse units with granite worktops over. Belfast sink with mixer tap over. Space for gas range cooker with extractor hood. Integral dishwasher and fridge. Limestone floor tiles throughout. Original elm door.
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The dining room also leads into a back hallway with doors to the utility/boot room, downstairs cloakroom and doors to both the outside patio area and rear garden.The UTILITY/BOOT ROOM is a useful room with a window to the rear garden. Sink and space/plumbing for washing machine/tumble dryer. Space for large fridge/freezer.Downstairs CLOAKROOM with WC and handbasin.
First Floor
Again from the dining room, staircase rises to the first floor accommodation. On the first floor are four large BEDROOMS, two with en-suite SHOWER ROOMS and a separate FAMILY BATHROOM. These include a MASTER BEDROOM with an en-suite shower room, a feature fireplace and sash windows on-looking the front garden. Two further bedrooms both overlooking the front garden and a fourth bedroom with en-suite shower room overlooking the rear garden.A further enclosed staircase leads up to the ATTIC ROOM providing plenty of storage. Subject to planning/consent regulations this could be converted into a further games/family room.
Outside
There is a CIDER BARN which comprises a ground floor area, currently used for storage and both an internal staircase and original outside stone steps leading up into a further bedroom. This would be ideal to convert into an annex or holiday let (subject to the necessary planning regulations).A gravelled driveway sweeps up to the front of the property and up to a spacious parking area for several cars outside the Cider Barn.The property has a FORMAL FRONT GARDEN and a very appealing southerly and well sheltered COURTYARD a mature and well maintained REAR GARDEN which are all easily managed and complement the house perfectly. STONE BARN used for al fresco dining with an additional storage barn attached. Greenhouse.
Important Notice
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Property Features :
- Large Detached Grade II listed period home
- Many improvements and renovations made in the last few years
- Wealth of character and period features
- Inglenook fireplaces, flagstone and original wooden flooring
- Exposed beams, stonework walls and sash window/shutters