Property description
Sitting on a stunning plot of approximately 3/4 of an acre is this generously proportioned five/six bedroom property with stunning views over the surrounding countryside. In an idyllic position on the edge of the village the property offers versatile accommodation with garage, workshop, greenhouse and ample parking. EPC:D
DESCRIPTION Sitting on a stunning plot of approximately 3/4 of an acre is this generously proportioned five/six bedroom property with stunning views over the surrounding countryside.
On the ground floor the property comprises; an entrance hall with parquet flooring this leads to the bright and spacious sitting room again with parquet flooring, a woodburning stove and windows to the front and side. The kitchen/ breakfast room has a range of light wood effect cupboards with a peninsula unit with cupboards on both sides. There is plumbing for a washing machine, space for a cooker, space for fridge/freezer and an extractor hood. The breakfast area has a door leading to the rear garden and patio area. The dining area is open plan to the Kitchen/Breakfast room, has windows to the side and rear and a door leading to the entrance hall. From the sitting room a door leads to a further hallway leading to two double bedrooms, a single bedroom, a downstairs WC and a second sitting room/bedroom six. This bright room has windows to the side and French windows leading out to the garden.
From the entrance hall stairs lead up to the large first floor landing with French windows and a Juliet balcony. A perfect spot to stand and admire the view over the gorgeous garden. There are two double bedrooms on this floor. The larger of the two has French windows with a Juliet balcony again with wonderful views, a window to the side and a large dedicated dressing room with a door giving access to the roof storage area. The second first floor bedroom has window to the side, French doors with Juiliet balcony, again with lovely garden views and a large dedicated dressing area. The family bathroom is particularly large with velux window, roll top 'slipper' style bath, quadrant shower with jets, twin basins and WC.
OUTSIDE The property is approached via a private road (owned by the three properties on Hay Hill). This leads to a driveway with parking for four vehicles and a single garage with separate workshop to the rear. From the drive a paved path leads to the front door and around the perimeter of the house. Stunning gardens wrap around the property on three sides, with the main part on the garden to the rear. This garden leads up a slight gradient to a meadow area with bench that offers breathtaking views across the valley. The garden is planted with mature shrubs, spring flowers and trees including apple, plum, cherry, pear and magnolia. From the house steps lead up to a paved patio area, a further smaller patio area sits to the side of the house with a pergola offering a shady spot. There is also a small vegetable patch and greenhouse.
LOCATION Croscombe is a well served village with General Stores, an excellent public house, church, village hall and a primary school. The village is approximately 3 miles from Wells and 2 miles from Shepton Mallet.
Wells is the smallest cathedral city in England. It caters for most everyday needs, offering good shopping facilities as well as restaurants and pubs, a cinema, churches of most denominations, together with open-air markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Schools are plentiful with the Cathedral School, the Blue School and a choice of primary schools in Wells, Millfield School in Street and Downside school in Stratton-on-the-Fosse are easily accessible.
There are good road connections to Bristol, Bath, the motorway system and Bristol Airport, with rail links from Castle Cary (about 20 minutes drive away) to London Paddington.
Sporting facilities in the area include racing at Wincanton and Bath, golf at Wells and near Oakhill, sailing or fishing at Chew Valley and Blagdon lakes. In addition, there are Leisure Centres in Wells and Shepton Mallet.
TENURE Freehold
SERVICES Mains drainage, water and electricity are all connected.
HEATING Oil fired central heating and wood burning stove.
LOCAL AUTHORITY Mendip District Council, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet. BA4 5BT. Tel: 01749 648999
COUNCIL TAX Band 'E'
EPC RATING Rating 'D'
VIEWING Strictly by appointment with Cooper and Tanner. Tel: 01749 676524
DIRECTIONS From Wells take the A371 signposted to Shepton Mallet. Continue to the village of Croscombe and take the first turning on the left into Fayreway. Continue up the hill and bare round to the right. Hay Hill can be found on your left (it is a little entrance with a row of garages at the bottom). Number three is the last property on your right.
Property Features :
- Stunning location
- Breathtaking views
- Five/six bedrooms
- Sitting room with parquet flooring
- Second sitting room/bedroom six