Property description
Originally built in 1752, still retaining a wealth of character the property has been extended into a versatile five bedroom family home with easy accessible links to both Bristol and Bath, stunning countryside views over the Mendip Hills, double garage and ample parking. EPC Rating F
DESCRIPTION Mendip View was originally built in 1752, still retaining a wealth of character the property has been extended into a versatile five bedroom family home. Believed to be a former coachman's house the house sits central to Ston Easton with easy accessible links to both Bristol and Bath. The accommodation comprises an entrance porch, kitchen, with a range of units and down lighters and a large utility room/storage area with a separate w/c. Three receptions rooms are to the front of the property, a formal dining room, family room with built in cupboard, parquet flooring and wood burner and a sitting room with an open fire. To the first floor are four double bedrooms, three of which having wash hand basins and the fourth being dual aspect and having build in storage. A staircase leads to the second floor which features a large double bedroom with storage, wash hand basin and stunning countryside views over the Mendip Hills.
OUTSIDE The house is set within approximately a 1/4 acre plot, approached over a concrete drive parking can be had for at least 4 cars and lead to the double garage. A large secluded patio area can be found by the kitchen door which is a perfect space for outside entertaining. The gardens have been lovingly looked after by the current owners over the last 31 years, mainly lawn they feature an array of flower beds, rose bushes along with a pergola, greenhouse and vegetable plot.
LOCATION Ston Easton is a desirable village ideally located between Bath and Wells.
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 is a Leisure Centre in Wells offering a variety of recreational facilities.
TENURE Freehold
HEATING Oil fired central heating.
SERVICES Private drainage, mains water and mains electricity are connected.
LOCAL AUTHORITY Mendip District Council, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet. BA4 5BT. Tel: 01749 648999
COUNCIL TAX Band 'E'
EPC RATING Rating 'F'
VIEWING Strictly by appointment with Cooper and Tanner. Tel: 01749 676524
DIRECTIONS From Wells take the A3139 sign posted to Bath. Continue for approx. 4 miles. At the 'Old Down' Crossroads turn left on to the A37, signposted to Bristol. Continue for approximately 1 mile to the village of Ston Easton. The property can be found on your left opposite the church.
Property Features :
- Five bedrooms
- Wealth of character
- Three reception rooms
- Family room with wood burner
- Sitting room with open fire