Property description
A period property in this popular village a few miles west of Wells with a very spacious house with mature gardens. PLUS a 3 bedroom cottage, garaging, gym, stores & studio. Swimming pool. Tennis court. Outbuildings. Superb walled garden. Paddocks & stabling. About 8 acres in all.
WESTBURY HOUSE, WESTBURY SUB MENDIP, Near WELLS BA5 1HA
Wells 4 miles, Wedmore 6 miles, Cheddar 4 miles, Glastonbury 10 miles, Bristol 21 miles
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. 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 and broad range of societies. The major towns of the area, Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance as are the nearer centres of Cheddar, Glastonbury and Street. The excellent state & independent schools in the area include Westbury sub Mendip primary school, Wells Blue School, Wells Cathedral School, All Hallows, Downside and Millfield School.
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Communications in the area are good with access to the M5 connecting to M4. Main line station at Castle Cary. Bristol International Airport is 15 miles away. For more information on this area in general and individual schools visit our website www.roderickthomas.co.uk The village of Westbury-sub-Mendip lies in a favoured, sheltered position at the foot of the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills a few miles northwest of Wells in the triangle between Wells, Wedmore and Cheddar. This is an idyllic village with a vibrant and friendly community, a church, village school, post office/stores and pub. See www.westbury-sub-mendip.org.uk.
Accommodation
Westbury House enjoys a delightful location in the heart of the village next to the Church and enjoys great privacy. Stone pillars with electric gates open to the tarmac drive which is flanked by the mature gardens with magnificent beech and yew trees. The drive leads to and circles a water fountain providing ease of access and more than ample parking. It then leads past the rear of the house to the garage block. This first section of the drive and grounds can be seen from the churchyard but the remainder of the property enjoys total privacy which is remarkable when considering its central position within the village. The house itself is Grade ll listed and is spacious with generous accommodation which is also extremely comfortable and liveable. It's very well presented and in exceptional decorative order retaining many period details enhanced by contemporary improvements.
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The north and south hallways give excellent access and the principal reception rooms all overlook the gardens. These include a sitting room which opens into a garden room making a large reception area ideal for entertaining. The drawing room leads through to the dining room which has an additional and very convenient door to the kitchen. Off the rear hall is a comfortable snug with a woodburner. The farmhouse style kitchen is very well appointed with units and appliances and has a 4 oven gas aga. From the kitchen is a side hall with a cloakroom, utility and stores.
First Floor
On the first floor the master bedroom suite has a dressing room and ensuite \"spa\" bathroom. A further 3 bedrooms all have en suite bath or shower rooms. A 5th bedroom is currently fitted as an additional dressing room but is easily returned to a bedroom.
Coach House
Across the drive from the house is the coach house which has been developed to provide a large comfortable cottage plus billiard room and utility/kitchen and shower room for the pool and recreation area. The cottage has central heating and includes a large living room, kitchen, bathroom, shower room, stores and 3 bedrooms.
Gardens and Grounds
The principal house faces south over its gardens which are an absolute delight reflecting the care and attention which has been lavished upon them over the years. There are sweeping lawns, magnificent trees, shrubberies, a water garden, gravelled paths and quiet tucked away corners. One of the most appealing features of the garden, if not the whole property is the walled garden. Currently lying fallow and mainly covered for protection during the sale. In fact the same care and attention which has been put into the house and gardens has been given to the entire property.
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Next to the coach house is a walled courtyard with extensive paved terracing and a large swimming pool. Beyond is a well sheltered en tout cas hard tennis court with floodlighting and a small pavilion. The drive leads between the house and coach house to a gravelled yard flanked by the garage block. This includes two stores, two garages (with electric up and over doors) and a gym (equally suitable as an office, playroom, etc.). A stone staircase to the side leads to a first floor studio which really is suitable for many uses. Beyond is a paddock in which there is a stable block with several loose boxes and stores.
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Further beyond is a large graveled yard with substantial outbuildings including workshops and stores leading onto a large gravelled yard providing plenty of space for turning vehicles and extensive parking. In addition to the buildings mentioned there are other stores, greenhouses and a childs playhouse within the grounds. To the south of the yards and gardens are a number of well arranged level or gently sloping paddocks in good heart and with timber post and rail fencing. In all the property totals around 8 acres. Offers are invited for the property as described as an entity or offers will be considered excluding all or part of the land. Please note the statuary at the property is not included in the sale.
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 travelling to see any property.
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Property Features :
- A village house a few miles west of wells and in easy reach of Glastonbury
- PLUS a 3 bedroom cottage
- Superb gardens
- About 8 acres
- Grade ll listed house in exceptional order