4. 6 Bedroom Detached for sale in Wells, BA5

6 Bedroom Detached for sale in Wells, BA5

Roughmoor Lane, Westbury Sub Mendip, Wells, BA5

£750,000

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Roderick Thomas Estate Agents - Wells
1 Priory Road, Wells, Somerset
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A delightful country house in a very quiet setting with wonderful views. Excellent south facing accommodation with great privacy. Village outskirts a few miles from Wells and in easy reach of Wedmore.


BARNABY

WESTBURY-SUB-MENDIP, NEAR WELLS BA5 1HQ

Wells 4 miles, Wedmore 6 miles, Cheddar 4 miles, Glastonbury 10 miles, Bristol 21 miles. 

An absolutely delightful country property in a very peaceful setting on the edge of a very popular village a few miles from Wells. 

The house has generous accommodation with a hall, cloakroom, 2 reception rooms, garden room, spacious kitchen& breakfast room, utility room, boot room, games/hobbies room, 6 bedrooms and 3 bath/shower rooms (with flexibility for guest/granny/office annexe). Garage & stores. 

South facing with beautiful views over its garden and adjacent rolling countryside. 

Half acre plot. No onward chain. 

 

About the area 

WELLS 

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. 

WEDMORE 

The Saxon village of Wedmore is a delightful and extremely active centre. There are many historic buildings interesting shops, pubs, restaurants, tea rooms 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.uk 

The village of Westbury-sub-Mendip lies in a favoured, sheltered position below 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. 

Barnaby is located on a “no through” lane well away from all the busy roads. The house faces south with exceptional views over entirely unspoilt rolling countryside. 

The house has very spacious accommodation with a high degree of flexibility. In the last three years it has been extensively improved including the installation of a new pressurised water and oil fired central heating system (with thermostatic radiators throughout) and the refurbishment of the kitchen and bathrooms. The house has polished hardwood floors in the main reception areas together with ceramic tiled floors in the kitchen, utility and garden room. It’s worth noting the majority of rooms are south facing with excellent views over the gardens and countryside beyond. 

 

The front door opens into a PORCH with a flagstone floor. 

ENTRANCE HALL with oak stable door and staircase. 

CLOAKROOM with part tiled walls, hand basin and wc. Double sliding doors lead through into the DINING ROOM which in turn has double doors into the SITTING ROOM being a dual aspect room with a stone fireplace with an inset Efel gas fired stove. Double doors open into the GARDEN ROOM which has full height windows and double French doors to the garden on the southern side, maximising the views. Leading off the hall is the 

KITCHEN & BREAKFAST ROOM with a Morso multifuel stove and space for a sofa next to the breakfast table. The kitchen area is very well appointed with an extensive range of fitted cupboard and drawer units with oak and silestone worktops, 1½ bowl sink unit, tiled splash areas, an extractor and an integral John Lewis dishwasher. UTILITY ROOM with fitted cupboards, work surface, circular sink unit and fitted shelving. BOOT ROOM dual aspect with fitted work surface and cupboards containing the pressurised water system and oil fired central heating boiler. A door leads through into the OLD FORGE/ GAMES ROOM which has a Belfast sink and a stable door to the courtyard. 

 

FIRST FLOOR. 

LANDING a large landing with a walk in shelved linen cupboard. 

MASTER BEDROOM dual aspect with wall lights, a WALK IN WARDROBE and an EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM with a large shower cubicle, wc, hand basin, heated towel rail, tiled areas, full length storage cupboard and a large fitted mirror. 

BEDROOMS 2, 3 AND 4 all double rooms. 

BATHROOM with bath, wc, hand basin, heated towel rail, tiled areas and fitted mirror. 

BEDROOM 5, a triple aspect room with a door through to: 

GUEST SUITE/HOME OFFICE/BEDROOM 6 again double aspect with an EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM with hand basin, wc, large fitted mirror and shower cubicle. Separate entrance from double doors open to granary steps. 

The access from the lane is through decorative wrought iron gates to a large parking area and drive down to a Garage with a store room and carport. Adjacent is a pergola with black grape vine and sitting area. 

 

Immediately in front of the house is a paved seating area and large lawned garden bound by shrub and flower borders. On the west side, through archway is a lawned orchard with fruit trees including, apple, plum, fig and mulberry, soft fruits and vegetable areas, raised beds, greenhouse, fuel and tool stores. New oil tank (with remote monitor) screened behind trellis. Side gate gives second access point to no through lane. In all the property totals around half an acre. 

 

NB. All the internal photographs and the leading external photograph were taken in March 2014. Some of the garden photographs and the aerial photograph were taken previously and are included for illustrative purposes. There have been very little changes if any. 

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. 

 

Ref: 4142 DIRECTIONS 

 

From Wells take the A371 towards Cheddar. Continue into Westbury-sub-Mendip, pass the pub and the village shop/post office . Take the next fork left turn and continue for 0.3 miles and the property entrance is on the left hand side.

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