Property description
Old Oak Farm was built Circa. 16th century and displays many character features. Renovated to a high standard the property exudes style and sophistication. Boasting excellent family accommodation and perfect for the equestrian enthusiast with with excellent level grazing land.approx. 6 acres.
Summary
Reception Hall, Cloakroom, Lounge, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Open plan Kitchen/Breakfast Area/ Garden Room, Utility Room, Master Bedroom with En-suite walk-in shower room, Four further Bedrooms, Bathroom, Oil Central Heating, Solar Panels, Garden, Paddocks and Field (Around 6 acres). Purpose built Triple garage with office space above and various outbuildings and field shelter. Set on the outskirts of Chapel Allerton with superb countryside views. Old Oak Farm with built Circa. 16th century and displays many character features typical of the era. Recently renovated to a high standard the property exudes style and sophistication. Boasting excellent family accommodation and perfect for the equestrian enthusiast with with excellent level grazing land. Total plot approx. 6 acres.
Situation
Old Oak Farm lies on the outskirts of the village of Chapel Allerton. The village of Chapel Allerton is a delightful hamlet situated in the countryside south of the Mendip Hills. Local facilities include a well-supported community church and public house. It is within easy reach of the attractive villages of Wedmore, Axbridge, Cheddar and Winscombe, where a good selection of shopping, social and recreational facilities can be found. There are state schools at Weare, Blackford and Cheddar, with private education at Sidcot, Wells and Street. Bristol, Bath and Wells are all within commuting distance.
Description
Oak Farm is a spacious detached property occupying a glorious rural setting on the outskirts of Chapel Allerton in a leafy lane surrounded by countryside. The property originates we believe from the 16th century and has been extended in the last few years to now offer a large family home combining period character with beams and fireplaces with the light, airy atmosphere and with a contemporary finish. The ground floor is particularly attractive with a large lounge extension, sitting room with Inglenook fireplace, large reception hall, dining room area, superb open plan fitted kitchen with breakfast area and a feature glass window. In addition there is a cloakroom, utility and boot room. Upstairs there are five bedrooms, study area and two bathrooms/shower rooms. Equestrian enthusiasts will be attracted to the land, which amounts to about 6 acres and is level and suitable for horses.
Extension and Improvement works:
The property has been considerably updated in the last few years; Extension of open plan kitchen, Oak flooring with underfloor heating installed throughout all of the downstairs, New Staircase, New windows, Handmade Oak doors throughout, New electrics and fuse box, Solar Heating Panels, New Summer room, Oak Bi-folding doors, Damp proofed, Log burner installed, Upstairs all new windows, insulation in the walls, new bathrooms (one with underfloor heating). Architect planned new construction garage/clinic.
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UTILITY ROOM - space and plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Oil fired boiler. Range of wall and floor unit and Belfast sink under window and oak wood worktops over.WALK-IN PANTRY - ShelvingFrom kitchen through to dining hall and door to:FAMILY ROOM - Inglenook fireplace with heavy beam over, in stone chimney breast and with shelved recess to the side, tiled hearth and incorporating wood burning stove, two front windows, TV point, exposed stone wall and beamed ceiling.
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UTILITY ROOM - space and plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Oil fired boiler. Range of wall and floor unit and Belfast sink under window and oak wood worktops over.WALK-IN PANTRY - ShelvingFrom kitchen through to dining hall and door to:FAMILY ROOM - Inglenook fireplace with heavy beam over, in stone chimney breast and with shelved recess to the side, tiled hearth and incorporating wood burning stove, two front windows, TV point, exposed stone wall and beamed ceiling.
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Double oak doors through to DINING HALLWAY - wood flooring throughout, side window, beamed ceiling, hardwood wide staircase rise to first floor with under stair storage:DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM - with window to side. WC and hand basin. Tiled flooring.SITTING ROOM - Another 'excellent' extension which provides a large open plan sitting room with Oak Tri-folding doors onto patio area. This is a generous room with sky light over and four windows to the rear and side. Lime oak flooring throughout. TV point. A superb room for entertaining. From dining hallway oak beamed staircase with beams over to: FIRST FLOOR LANDING - storage cupboard, feature archways, one leading to landing, access to loft space and window overlooking garden.
Bedroom Description
MASTER BEDROOM - a charming 'cottagey' room with original beamed ceiling, two built-in double wardrobes, two windows to front of house and archway to:OPEN PLAN DRESSING ROOM/STUDY AREA - A super 'galleried' landing room looking down into the kitchen/breakfast room where spiral staircase comes up and looks out through feature window to garden. Currently used as a study/library/dressing room.EN-SUITE BATHROOM - A new contemporary suite with large walk-in shower with rain shower over. Window to side. Jack and Jill hand basins set in vanity units. Low level WC. Underfloor heating. white suite of panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, tiled shower cubicle, tiled floor and ladder style radiator.BEDROOM TWO - window to rear.BEDROOM THREE - window overlooking garden.BEDROOM FOUR - window overlooking garden.BEDROOM FIVE - built-in double wardrobe and windows front, side and rear. FAMILY BATHROOM - This is a splendid bathroom which has been thoughtfully designed to offer a free standing bath situated at window level so that you can enjoy the views while taking a soak. WC, hand basin and walk-in fully tiled enclosed shower unit. Heated towel rail. Under floor heating. Tiled Flooring
Outside
Old Oak Farm comprises gardens, paddocks and field in all around 6 acres. The gardens lie mainly to the front and side of the property. There are two gateways from the lane giving access to an 'In and Out' gravel driveway leading to a large amount of gravel parking space and onto:Triple garage with twin oak double doors to two garages and the other is open and oil tank at the rear. Above the garage is a large full length office space with oak stairs to the side. Another outbuilding is useful for storage and logs. The remainder of the front garden is lawned with mature trees including fruit trees and willow, plus a variety of plants and climbers including wisteria, roses, spring flowers and conifers. The gravel driveway leads to the side of the property, the front door and the side garden area. On the other side of the property itself is a westerly facing paved patio area with a wall for shelter on the north side and a fig tree.NB There is a right of way over in the field but rarely used.
Property Features :
- Glorious rural setting
- Master bedroom with en-suite walk in shower
- Four further bedrooms
- Paddocks and field (around 4 acres)
- Purpose built triple garage with office space above