Property description
A very appealing converted barn with tremendous character. Accommodation includes: Hall, WC, Kitchen/Dining Room, Utility Room, Three Reception Rooms, Three Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms. Outside there is ample parking space, a store shed and a very pleasant garden with lots of privacy.
THE BARN, TOWNSEND, PRIDDY Nr. WELLS, BA5 3BP
About the Area
Priddy is just above Wells in the heart of the Mendips- an area of outstanding natural beauty. The village has a primary school, church, village hall, a farm shop and 2 excellent pubs (1 currently being redeveloped). Bath and Bristol are both about 20 miles away and the nearest main line rail is at Castle Cary 15 miles south. Bristol International Airport is 20 minutes (12 miles) away. Also the village and surrounding areas have a very active community and many events. There is an annual sheep fair dating back to 1348, a spring folk festival, caving and several village green fetes.
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There are excellent state and independent schools nearby including Kings of Wessex, Wells Blue Schoool (with school bus), Wells Cathedral, Millfield, Downside and All Hallows. Nearby is Wells which is the smallest city in England (population about 10,000) and has a central market place (local markets twice a week) and many medieval buildings including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace. There is a small but busy local shopping centre and a broad range of societies and activities.
Accommodation
The Barn is on the western outskirts of the village with access from a quiet country lane. Double timber gates open to a gravel drive which leads to a parking area. The house is very comfortable with oil central heating and very pracical with tiled floors throughout the ground floor. The entrance is into a wide reception hall which has a cloakroom with a basin and wc. Double doors open into the large open plan dining room and kitchen. The dining area has a garden door and plenty of room for dressers and a large table. It's at the heart of the house and opens into the kitchen area which has a good range of fitted kitchen units with integral appliances including a hob, ovens, extractor and dishwasher. A door leads from the kitchen into the utility room which has a door into the garden.
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From the dining area a door leads to a hallway with an stone staircase and into a large reception room which is curently used as a bedroom. This has a wood burning stove and a garden door. Off the room is a bathroom with a bath with shower attachment, hand basin, wc and built in storage cupboards.Beyond the reception room/bedroom is a study with fitted wardrobe/cupboards, and bookshelves. Again this room could be used as a bedroom depending on needs.
First Floor
The stone staircase leads to the first floor landing which can also be reached by the external stone steps. Double doors open to a quite stunning sitting room which has a high pitched ceiling with exposed beams and rafters, floorboards and the focal point being a splendid brick fireplace with a wood burning stove. Also the room has a triple aspect which makes this a light and airy room of great appeal. It also has lovely views.At the other end of the landing is an inner landing which also provides a study area. There are 3 bedrooms, one has built in wardrobes and cupboards, one has a double aspect and one has a double aspect and built in cupboards. The bathroom has a bath with electric shower above, hand basin, wc and large built in store cupboard.
Outside
To the lane the garden is bounded by a stonewall and a copper beech hedge and has double timber gates. The Barn has an interesting garden with lawns, mature trees and shrubs, a sheltered totally private gravelled courtyard and another well sheltered kitchen garden with wisteria clad trelliswork outside the utility room.There' s plenty of parking, a store shed, play space and adventure areas for children and room for al fresco dining and relaxation.
Directions from Priddy
On entering Priddy drive across the green with the pub on the left hand side. Continue on the lane. Ignore the turning to the school. Keep on the lane for a further several hundred yards and the property can be found on the right hand side.
Important Notice
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 :
- A very appealing converted barn on the outskirts of Priddy
- Generous accommodation with tremendous character and fits perfectly into its setting
- Depending upon the owners needs the Barn can provide, 3 , 4 or 5 bedrooms.
- Ample Parking
- Store Shed