Property description
A rare opportunity to purchase a handsome, totally unspoilt former church, tucked away in a quiet location just outside Mells. St Edmunds Church was decommissioned in 1987 and after the provision of a bathroom and kitchen area, now requires further enhancement and improvement to this very special building. Set within peaceful grounds with a paddock available by separate negotiation.
DESCRIPTION Built in1846 with an unusual circular grave yard, possibly an ancient mound, this important historic building is adorned with magnificent decorative carvings and retains almost all of its original features, including stained glass windows, carved stone pulpit and font, studded doors and a unique 'Minton' tiled floor of Fleur de Lis and oak designed especially for St Edmunds. With accommodation arranged over three floors you are able to appreciate all of its intricacies and details from all levels with galleried space of the first and second floors. The accommodation currently consist of a large open plan kitchen/dining and living space with large stained glass windows, the pulpit room complete with carved stone pulpit with crocketed niches. The font room complete with ornate octagonal font. A doorway leads into the vestibule with part glazed doors overlooking the grounds and countryside below. A partially panelled gallery then leads into a dark room studio. There is a down stairs bathroom and a separate part finished wash room. From an enclosed lobby a cast iron spiral staircase leads to the west side of the first floor, an impressive room with magnificent rafters, truss bracket bosses, and stained glass windows. A further spiral staircase leads up to the second floor. The second floor area has balconies at both ends designed to allow a view from one end of the church to the other. The second spiral staircase leads to a bedroom area overlooking the main living area.
OUTSIDE The church is approached by cobbled stone steps up to the front of the building. A studded oak door leads into the living area or alternatively access to the church is by the impressive stone porch into the vestibule and font room. Set within a circular plot large pennant slabs encircle the church and the grounds slope gently away and enjoyed beautiful countryside views. Parking is in the form of a gravelled parking area.
LOCATION Vobster is located approximately half a mile from the popular village of Mells which continues to be one of the most sought after villages in the area. The village offers a junior school, a public house of excellent reputation and local Post Office/shop. The Country House Hotel of Babington House is within 1 1/2 miles. few miles and the market town of Frome is within a short drive. The cities of Bath and Bristol are both within commuting distance, and private schools are to be found in Wells, Bath, Cranmore and Stratton on the Fosse.
AGENTS NOTE The sellers own a paddock of about 5 acres which could be available by separate negotiation at a guide price of about £100,000.
Image of bedroom
Image of bedroom
Property Features :
- Grade II Listed
- Former Church
- Unique Minton tiled floor
- Stained glass windows
- Ornate stone carvings