Property description
An absolutely delightful, 18th Century cottage of great character which enjoys a peaceful setting in a small hamlet a few miles west of Wells. Charming accommodation with many period details. Mature, well arranged gardens.
Address
BROOKLYN, YARLEY HILL, YARLEY NR WELLS, BA5 1PA
About the Area
Yarley is a small hamlet about 3 miles west of Wells and about 5 miles east of Wedmore.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.
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The Saxon village of Wedmore is a delightful and extremely active centre. There are many historic buildings interesting shops, pubs, restaurants, tearooms and a wide range of cultural and sporting clubs and societies including a golf course. The major towns of the area, Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance. 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 Communications in the area are good with access to the M5 connecting to M4. Trains from Castle Cary and Highbridge. Bristol International Airport is 15 miles away. For more information on this area in general and individual schools visit our website www.roderickthomas.co.ukFor a view of this beautiful area seehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGwpn81g0mM
Description
This very pretty Cottage stands alongside a quiet lane well away from busy roads. It's extremely comfortable, has great style and retains many period details including flagstones, exposed stonework, inglenooks, and timber boarded ceilings together with pine and elm timberwork. Heating is a combination of radiators (heated by a back boiler in the sitting room), storage heaters and an electric underfloor system.
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DINING ROOM with a staircase, cupboards and an inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove, side bread oven, & alcove seat. The BREAKFAST ROOM has flagstones, a fireplace with a wood burner (with a back boiler to heat water) and this room opens into the KITCHEN which has a range of painted timber fitted units, ceramic sink and drainer, spaces for oven, washing machine and fridge freezer.REAR LOBBY with CLOAKROOM off with hand basin and wc. PASSAGEWAY a very pleasant connecting area with skylights & reclaimed elm boards. STUDY with skylight, elm boards, fitted cupboards and bookshelves. SITTING ROOM a very pleasing, large room with a fireplace with bread oven and stone hearth and wood burner (including a back boiler which serves the central heating). French doors to lovely patio area and the front garden.
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FIRST FLOOR LANDING with loft access. BEDROOM ONE with country views, dual aspect and loft access. BEDROOM 2.with country views, feature chimney breast. BEDROOM 3 with alcove, cast iron fireplace and airing cupboard. BEDROOM 4 with skylight. FAMILY BATHROOM with skylight, bath including an electric shower, hand basin and wc.
Outside
There is a very pleasant walled front garden well planted with roses, clematis montana and a lilac tree. Sheltered patio area. Directly opposite the cottage across the quiet lane is a beautiful rustic landscaped garden with fantastic views towards the Mendip Hills. The garden is reached by a stone bridge over a small brook, hence the name Brooklyn. The elevated garden is well tended and thoughtfully planned with excellent use of winding gravelled paths at varying levels leading to two lawned areas and a number of well positioned seating areas. The gardens have a great variety of trees and shrubs including silver birch, apple tree, dogwood, viburnum and hazel to name just a few. There is a log store, potting shed and parking area for 2 cars
Directions
From Wells take the B3139 towards Wedmore. Continue through the villages of Wookey and Worth until you arrive in Yarley. Turn left at the crossroads up Yarley Hill. Follow the road and Brooklyn can be found a short distance on the left hand side.
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.
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Property Features :
- Stunning 18th Century Cottage
- Retaining many period features including flagstone floors & inglenook fireplaces
- Quiet Hamlet location set back from busy roads
- Far reaching countryside views
- Beautifully presented