Property description
A charming period house with quite exceptional accommodation which must be viewed to be appreciated. Marla house has a convenient location in one of the most popular villages in the area, renowned for it excellent primary school and its friendly and active community.
MARLA HOUSE, CHEWTON MENDIP, Nr. WELLS, BA3 4LJ
Wells 5 miles, Bath 13 miles, Bristol, 15 miles, Midsomer Norton 4 miles.
Description
A charming period house with quite exceptional accommodation which must be viewed to be appreciated.Marla house has a convenient location in one of the most popular villages in the area, renowned for it excellent primary school and its friendly and active community. It is of course also within east commuting diatance of Wells, Bath and Bristol.
About The Area
Chewton Mendip is in the picturesque Mendip Hills well known for its landscapes, stone walls, caves and unspoilt villages. The village has a great range of facilities including an excellent primary school, pre-school, village shop and bakery, village hall, church and pub. The school and it's facilities are also worthy of special mention. It has excellent academic results and an outdoor swimming pool which is also available to school families at weekends and in the summer. This is much used and a great deal of the social life in the village is centred on the school and its grounds.About 5 miles south is Wells, the smallest city in England (population about 11,000) with local markets twice a week and many medieval buildings including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace. There is a busy local shopping centre and a broad range of societies and activities.
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Bristol and Bath are in commuting distance and together with Castle Cary, have fast rail links to London. There is also a regular bus service which operates from the village.Within easy reach are a wide selection of state and independent schools including the local primary school, Wells Blue (with a school bus from the village), Wells Cathedral School, Downside, All Hallows, Millfield and the Bath and Bristol schools.The area is also well known for its variety and diversity of cultural, sporting and leisure facilities and is extremely popular with walkers and cyclists. There are leisure centres at Shepton Mallet, Wells and Frome. Golf courses at Farrington Gurney, Mendip, Wells and Orchardleigh, Frome. Sailing at Chew Valley Lake and fishing also at Chew Valley and Blagdon Lakes. Horse Racing takes place at Bath and Wincanton.
Accommodation
Marla House is centrally situated in the village being very conveniently paced for the school and other facilities. A driveway leads up to the house which stands in its own grounds with both good views and a high degree of privacy.The house has the space and proportions enjoyed by period properties, is light and airy (many rooms have a dual aspect) and also benefits from double glazing and gas central heating.Extensively improved in recent years Marla House has excellent accommodation of a high standard including a superb \"living kitchen\", 2 reception rooms, cloakroom, utility room, a family bathroom and 4 bedrooms including a master suite.
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It includes an entrance hall and main hall, a cloakroom (with a hasin and wc) and a small study. In the drawing room the focal point is the fireplace with a ham stone surround, an inset wood burning stove and side alcoves with cupboards and shelving above. The sitting room is presently used as a playroom.The large kitchen & dining room is a great open plan living area with double French doors to the garden terrace. The kitchen area has fitted units with work surfaces, 2 bowl sink unit, a large range cooker with an extractor above and integral appliances including a dishwasher, microwave, freezer and full height fridge.The utility room has a Belfast sink, fitted cupboard and space and plumbing for a washing machine.
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On the first floor are 4 bedrooms including the master bedroom which has an en suite dressing room with space for large wardrobes and an en suite shower room with a basin, wc and shower cubicle.Two of the other three bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and the family bathroom has a basin, wc and bath.
Outside
Adjacent to the house is a store room and a large Double Garage with light and power and additional storage space plus a loft.The garden is a good size with mature trees, ample parking and a faux grass area ideal for children.There is also a childs play area overlooked by a large decking terrace approached from the french doors in the kitchen. A further grassed garden area is reached by steps.
Important Notice
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Property Features :
- Large Detached Family Home
- Extensively improved in recent years
- Two Reception Rooms & Large Kitchen
- Master Bedroom with En Suite and Dressing Room
- Three Further Bedrooms and a Family Bathroom
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