Property description
Stunning location & spectacular south facing views inc Glastonbury Tor. Approx 3.5 acres of lawns and woodland. Master bed ensuite & dressing room. 3 further bedrooms plus bathroom. Large kitchen/diner/sitting room, utility, cloakroom & cellar. Outbuildings currently used as a triple garage.
HANSDOWN COTTAGE, MASBURY, NEAR WELLS, BA5 3HA
Hansdown Cottage is situated a short distance from Wells on the edge of the Mendip Hills. The property enjoys an elevated yet sheltered position with splendid views across Somerset including Glastonbury Tor. Hansdown Cottage possesses a wealth of character and charm with the oldest part of the house originally being a former game keepers cottage. The property has since been extended and improved on various levels forming comfortable and modern accommodation with oil fired central heating.
Set in around 3.5 acres of grounds and woodland.Master bedroom with ensuite & separate dressing room. 3 further bedrooms plus bathroom. Large Kitchen / dining room & sitting room both overlooking the views. Separate utility room, a cloakroom plus cellar / store room. Outbuildings currently used as a triple garage.
A long sweeping drive leads to ample parking for numerous vehicles.
The woodland, the views, the location and the privacy create a unique home.
In addition there is undoubted scope for further development of the property subject to all necessary consents.
About the area
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. The major towns of the area, Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance. Castle Cary is the nearest train station with fast links to London. 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, a broad range of societies and activities and excellent state & independent schools in the area including Wells Blue School, Wells Cathedral School, Strode College and Millfield School. For more information on this area in general and individual schools visit our website.
PORCH opening into the ENTRANCE HALL with timber flooring and staircase, to first floor.
CLOAKROOM with hand basin, wc and skylight. Part wood paneling and glazed door to front terrace.
KITCHEN & DINING ROOM well fitted with a timber floor, a range of wall and floor units with hardwood and black slate work surfaces. Island unit with dual sinks. Space for cooker. Lovely gothic style arched windows and doors leading out onto the terrace.
UTILITY ROOM slate flooring, space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer, stable style door to rear.
SITTINGROOM a light airy 3 sided timber and glazed living area with spectacular southerly views over open countryside. This room has air conditioning and electric tilting blinds to shade the room and for the night too.
MASTER BEDROOM with woodland views and ENSUITE BATHROOM with hand basin, wc and a bath and bidet.
STUDY/DRESSING ROOM
BEDROOM TWO
BEDROOM THREE
BATHROOM with hand basin, wc and a bath with a shower.
STAIRS leading to 2nd floor and into:-
BEDROOM FOUR
OUTSIDE
The property is situated centrally within its grounds and set back considerably from the road. A long sweeping driveway leads up past the house to the substantial parking area and triple garaging with natural stone.
The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with a pond, shrubs and trees. The garden continues on three sides of the property with further lawns, shrub and flower borders and rock formations There is also a terrace with a timber Pergola which enjoys distant views to the south.
Beyond the garden is the magnificent mature woodland which shelters and enhances the house creating a quite superb property.
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 traveling to see any property.
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DIRECTIONS
Leave Wells on the B3139 Bath Road. Turn right onto The Old Frome Road (signposted East Horrington) and continue past the Wells Golf Club and up the hill to East Horrington village. Go through the village and approximately a mile on the left hand side within open countryside you will find the gated entrance to Hansdown Cottage.
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