Property description
A Charming Grade II listed family home, believed to have been built c.1600's, also having been mentioned in documents dating 1366. Offering a large entrance hall, kitchen/Diner, Sitting room, Drawing/Snug, four Bedrooms, En-suite, and a family bathroom. Many beautiful period features, private garden and ample secure gated parking. ** New stamp duty £8997.50 saving £2401.00**
DESCRIPTION A Grade II listed family home, believed to have been built c.1600's, which has been mentioned in documents dating from 1366 and is stated to be the oldest property in the parish.
Now a delightful family home comprising a large entrance hall, with original flagstones, original range and an open fire. The Kitchen/Dining room, with exposed beams, provides ample workspace with wooden work surfaces and units, tiled flooring, a central multi-fuel log burner and double doors leading to the rear garden. The sitting room benefits from a cast iron Victorian open fireplace and a large sash window over looking the front garden. A further reception room, which is currently being used as a snug, has a further cast iron Victorian open fireplace, inset shelves and exposed beams.
To the first floor there are three bedrooms, all of which are double rooms, with the master having an en-suite shower and a Georgian inset fireplace. All enjoying period features from exposed beams, original wooden floor boards and stone mullion windows. The Family bathroom is also found on this floor and comprises a roll top bath with overhead shower, WC and basin.
The Second floor is accessible via the main landing which lead to an open plan room, with exposed beams and a Velux window This spacious room is suitable for a further bedroom, home office or playroom.
OUTSIDE The Property has a private garden mainly laid to lawn with a patio area which is accessible from both the kitchen and the main front door. There is also a log store, ample secure gated parking, a car port and a recently built shed/work shop with power and light .
LOCATION The pretty village of Oakhill lies to the Eastern end of the Mendip Hills within easy commuting distance of Bristol and Bath, five miles from Wells and four miles from Shepton Mallet. The nearby main line rail links are situated at Castle Cary, Bath and Bristol. The village enjoys a varying range of different age and style of properties with many period and individual homes. Within the village, everyday needs are catered for in the Post Office/Village stores, doctors surgery, village churches, village hall and recreation field and two public houses. Oakhill boasts an excellent primary school whilst secondary schools are within easy reach. In addition, The Cathedral School at Wells, Downside at Stratton-On-The-Fosse, All Hallows at Cranmore, Kings, Bruton School for Girls and Millfield at Street are also easily accessible.
For leisure facilities the Mendip Golf Club is situated in the village, racing at Wincanton and Bath, sailing or fishing at Chew Valley and Blagdon Lakes. Both Bath and Bristol o
TENURE Freehold
HEATING Gas fired central heating.
SERVICES Mains drainage, gas, electricity, water and BT are all connected.
VIEWING Strictly by appointment with Cooper and Tanner. Tel: 01749 676524
LOCAL AUTHORITY Mendip District Council, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5BT. Tel: 01749 648999
COUNCIL TAX Band 'D'
EPC RATING Not required for listed building.
DIRECTIONS From the Wells office turn left and continue along Priory Road. At the roundabout take the first exit, A371 to Shepton Mallet. At the first roundabout take the first exit and follow the A37 to Oakhill. upon entering Oakhill, take a left opposite the The Oakhill Inn onto the High Street continue and take the first right. 2 Coombe House can be found directly in front of you.
SITTING ROOM 13' 9" x 11' 2" (4.19m x 3.4m) DRAWING ROOM 11' 2" x 8' 2" (3.4m x 2.49m) RECEPTION HALL 12' 2" x 11' 2" (3.71m x 3.4m) KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 15' 9" x 13' 1" (4.8m x 3.99m) REAR PORCH 6' 11" x 4' 8" (2.11m x 1.42m) PORCH MASTER BEDROOM 15' 1" x 10' 2" (4.6m x 3.1m) with en-suite bathroom.
BEDROOM 11' 10" x 9' 2" (3.61m x 2.79m) BEDROOM 10' 2" x 8' 10" (3.1m x 2.69m) BEDROOM/STUDY 19' 8" (max) x 17' 9" (5.99m x 5.41m)
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Property Features :
- Grade II Listed 16th Century Property
- Characterful Period Features
- Four Bedrooms
- Kitchen/Dining Room
- Sitting Room