6 bedroom detached house for sale

Four Winds is a large detached property comprising six bedrooms and a generous extension which lends itself as a separate annexe. The property sits within grounds of approximately half an acre with a sweeping drive and extensive lawns, ornamental pond and mature trees, situated on the edge of Midsomer Norton and next to open countryside.

About the property:

A substantial 1930s detached family house quietly situated within its own grounds of approximately half an acre on the northern outskirts of Midsomer Norton. The property offers well-proportioned accommodation with most rooms double or triple aspect, and includes six bedrooms and a large extension currently used as a games room but offers the potential to create a two bedroom annexe. There is also a double garage, and a separate workshop overlooking the ornamental pond (formally a swimming pool). With open countryside on the doorstep yet within easy reach of local amenities, this is an idel opportunity to create a wonderful family home.

About the inside:

A wide and generous entrance hall opens into the triple aspect sitting room with patio doors opening onto the rear garden. The separate dining room benefits from a lovely bay window overlooking the terrace, and a feature fireplace, and a light dual aspect study sits to the rear. The fully fitted kitchen, painted a traditional duck egg blue, features an oil fired Aga in addition to a separate stove. An archway leads to a rear hall with stairs leading up to two bedrooms and a bathroom, and into the large reception room extension. This space has been designed to allow the creation of a separate annexe with its own entrance.

From the main entrance hall, a staircase leads up to four double bedrooms and the modern family shower room. Two further bedrooms, one en-suite, and the family bathroom can be accessed from an alternative staircase off the kitchen or through bedroom 3.

About the outside:

Wrought iron gates set within stone pillars open onto a sweeping driveway with lawns and mature trees on either side. The drive leads to a generous parking area and the double garage. To the rear, a large paved terrace provides a secluded seating area and overlooks the pond which could be restored back to a swimming pool. The former changing rooms is now a workshop. There is a further area of lovingly maintained lawn and a hen run tucked under the trees.

Agents note: there is lapsed planning permission for two dwellings to be built within the grounds.

About the area:

Four Winds is situated on the northern outskirts of Midsomer Norton with open countryside directly opposite.

Midsomer Norton offers a wide range of local amenities including schools, Doctors' and Dentists' surgeries, a leisure centre, chemists, library, supermarkets and shops, and creates easy commutable ability to the cities of Bath (10 miles) and Bristol (14 miles), with the popular City of Wells and the market town of Frome within a short drive.