Property description
A very comfortable property - Hall, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast/living room, utility, cloakroom, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & dressing room. Outbuildings (with pp), gardens, pool. Also available - stables & 5 acres with lane access
Address
HILLGATE HOUSEWORTH, WOOKEY, NEAR WELLS BA5 1LW
About The Area
Worth is a small hamlet about 3 miles west of Wells and about 5 miles east of Wedmore.Wells is the smallest city in England (population about 11,000) lying in beautiful countryside between the Somerset Levels and the Mendip Hills - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Wells has local markets twice a week and many medieval buildings including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace. There is a busy local shopping centre and broad range of societies.
Wedmore
The Saxon village of Wedmore is a delightful and extremely active centre. There are many historic buildings interesting shops, pubs, restaurants, tearooms and a wide range of cultural and sporting clubs and societies including a golf course. The major towns of the area, Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance. The excellent state & independent schools in the area include Westbury sub Mendip primary school, Wells Blue School, Wells Cathedral School, All Hallows, Downside and Millfield School Communications in the area are good with access to the M5 connecting to M4. Trains from Castle Cary and Highbridge. Bristol International Airport is 15 miles away.
Accommodation
A drive leads into a large tarmac parking area between the outbuildings and the house with double gates in a stonewall opening from the yard to the garden. The most convenient access to the house is a side door opening directly into the large farmhouse style kitchen. This is a large double aspect room with a slate tiled floor, fitted units with granite worktops and splash backs, integral fridge, dishwasher, an Everhot stove, extractor and a storage cupboard with the oil fired central heating boiler. In the \"living room\" area is a wood burner and double french doors opening southwards into the garden. Off the kitchen is a utility room with a double Belfast sink with cupboards and granite work surfaces and a cloakroom with wc and hand basin.
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The dining room is a comfortable room with doors from the kitchen and the central hall. The sitting room is an attractive triple aspect room with an oak floor, double french doors to the garden terrace and a fireplace with a large wood burning stove.Upstairs the master bedroom has an ensuite shower room and dressing room and in addition a large balcony with wonderful views. There are 4 other bedrooms and a family bathroom.The house enjoys a great deal of privacy with all the principle rooms facing southwards onto its garden and the open hillside beyond.
Outside
There is more than ample parking in the yard which is flanked by the garden wall and outbuildings. These include a stone barn and a large studio building (used as playroom) suited to a variety of uses. The gardens and yard total around an acre.N.B.1. Planning consent (Ref 2013/0716) was granted in September 2013 to convert the barn to a holiday cottage (to include a living room, kitchen/dining room, one bedroom and shower room.2. Planning consent (Ref 2014/1132/FUL) was granted in October 2014 to convert the games room to holiday accommodation (to include an open plan living room/kitchen, 2 bedrooms and shower room).ALSO AVAILABLE BY SEPARATE NEGOTIATIONLAND AND STABLESThe land lies adjacent to the garden and includes level and sloping pasture with a recently planted orchard and on the higher ground a plantation.Around 5 acres and there is access onto a small lane on the southern boundary. Close to the garden is a stable block with a field shelter and feed store.
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 :
- Large Period Family Home
- Range of Outbuildings with Planning Permission
- 5 Acres of Land with more available
- 5 Bedrooms
- Rural location yet close to Wells