Property description
Situated in the popular village of Chilcompton is this substantial and well presented Grade ll listed five bedroom detached family home with large gardens and double garage. EPC: not required
DESCRIPTION Situated in the popular village of Chilcompton is this substantial Grade ll listed five bedroom detached family home with large gardens and double garage. The property is beautifully presented throughout with ample living accommodation whilst still retaining an array of original features such as flag stone floors, solid wooden doors, shutters and exposed beams.The house originally dates back to around 1750 and had a large extension in the Georgian era. On entering the property from the formal front door is a sitting room and drawing room, one having an open fire, the other having a gas fire and both with shutters and windows overlooking the gardens. A door from the main entrance hall opens up to the kitchen/breakfast room with a range of units, range cooker, Belfast sink and flagstone floors. This leads through to the formal dining room with feature fireplace and built in cupboards. From the kitchen is the rear entrance hall, accessed by the courtyard and parking area which features two utility rooms, w/c and games room with a door leading out to the gardens. The house has two staircases and the potential to be used as two separate properties or use as an annexe (Subject to Planning). Stairs rise to two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. A further three double bedrooms and large bathroom with bath and separate shower can be found in the front part of the house.
OUTSIDE Approached via Somer Lea is a large double garage with light and power along with parking to front. Wrought iron gates open up to a part graveled, part paved courtyard with an old stone build stable and beautiful sitting area with pergola and an array of plants which would be perfect for outside entertaining. To the side is a fruitful vegetable garden with raised beds, green house and lawns which lead down to the main formal gardens to the front of the house. Mainly laid to lawn the gardens which wrap around the property have an abundance of mature trees, shrubs and secluded seating areas.
LOCATION Chilcompton has its own mini supermarket which includes an off licence and a post office, doctors surgery, two public houses, garage with shop, church, primary school, playschools and is conveniently located for commuting between Wells, Bath and Bristol.
There are five good comprehensive schools within easy reach and public schools at Downside Abbey and Bruton, with Independent Millfield School and Wells Cathedral easily accessible.
There are good road connections to Bristol and Bath. The motorway system and Bristol Airport (35 minutes), with rail links from Castle Cary, Bath and Bristol Temple Meads to London.
TENURE Freehold
HEATING Gas central heating.
SERVICES Mains drainage, water, gas and electricity are all connected.
LOCAL AUTHORITY Mendip District Council, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet. Somerset. BA4 5BT. Tel: 01749 648999
COUNCIL TAX Band 'G'
EPC RATING Not required for listed properties.
VIEWING Strictly by appointment with Cooper and Tanner. Tel: 01749 676524
DIRECTIONS From Wells take the B3139 to Chilcompton. Upon entering the village continue past the 'Mulberry' factory and take the next left into Parsonage Lane, continue to the end of the lane and bear left onto The Street. Take the next right into Tunnel Lane and then turn immediately right into Somer Lea. Waterloo Farm can be found on the right hand side.
Property Features :
- Grade II listed detached family home
- Five bedrooms
- Sitting room
- Drawing room
- Kitchen/Breakfast room
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