7 bedroom detached house for sale

A blissfully quiet country home that has been comprehensively renovated and offers charming, characterful accommodation in a discreet off road location.

Description

This most appealing period home occupies a peaceful position, well hidden from the road and is approached via a private, tree-lined avenue leading to just four neighbouring homes that provide a sense of security without impacting upon the privacy of Willoughby House itself.

The property has been beautifully and sympathetically renovated by the current owner and is set in a quiet rural area on the Mendip Hills, close to Bristol, Bath and Wells. There is an abundance of period features that include high ceilings, ornate cornicing, ceiling roses and shutters.

A grand central hall at the heart of the home is a particularly noteworthy feature of the property with its decorative carved fireplace and a stunning, bespoke staircase ascending to the first floor landing. Three large reception rooms are set off the hallway. A formal dining room enjoys views overlooking the gardens, with a further ornate fireplace and ample space for large scale entertaining. Impressive bi-fold double doors open directly into the sitting room with an open fire, bespoke cabinetry and two sets of French doors opening out to the gardens. Wooden flooring has been laid throughout the ground floor and the third reception, which is currently used as a music room, would make a perfect home office or perhaps a ground floor bedroom for a dependent relative.

The open plan, L-shaped kitchen/dining room is charming with a superbly spacious feel created not least by the high vaulted ceiling with an abundance of exposed beams. A fifth ground floor fireplace with an additional cast iron stove is a practical and attractive focal point to the room which also houses an oil-fired Alpha Range, supported with a separate electric oven and hob. The kitchen is extensively fitted with quality cabinets with granite work surfaces and a traditional double Belfast sink. The walk-in pantry provides yet further storage, as does the adjoining utility room, with plumbing for white goods. A door from the kitchen provides access to the double garage which could be converted to additional ground floor accommodation if so desired and subject to planning approval.

The imposing staircase leads up a large first floor landing which provides access to three of the seven double bedrooms and a newly fitted family bathroom. The spacious principal bedroom has a lovely view of the garden and has the benefit of a walk through dressing room and well-appointed en-suite bathroom featuring a roll top bath, large shower and twin sinks. The other two first floor bedrooms are also spacious doubles, one of which has a newly fitted en-suite bathroom with shower above the bath. A galleried second floor landing leads to three or four further double bedrooms (one of which would make a good second study).

Approaching the property is a long tree-lined driveway owned by Willoughby House leading to the private drive which can accommodate four to five cars, the large double garage and a further parking area to accommodate five to six cars. The private, well-sheltered gardens screened by quality fencing are mainly laid to lawn and wrap around the side of the house with a variety of mature shrubs, bushes, flower beds and a small pond. An attractive stone folly within the grounds is an interesting and unique area for outside seating, dining and entertaining.

Location

Charterhouse is a beautiful unspoilt hamlet at the top of the Mendip Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near the pretty village of Blagdon, which benefits from local amenities including a primary school, church, post office and public houses.

Nearby, the picturesque City of Wells offers a range of local amenities and shopping facilities with four supermarkets (including Waitrose), as well as twice weekly markets, cinema, leisure centre, a choice of pubs and restaurants, dentists and doctors, several churches and both primary and secondary state schools. Free school transport is available for Blagdon Primary, Priddy Primary, Wells Blue School and Churchill Academy.

There are also many highly-regarded independent schools within easy reach, such as All Hallows Prep School, Downside School, Sidcot School, Wells Cathedral School and Millfield School. Castle Cary station (which has direct services to London Paddington) is situated only twelve miles away.

Square Footage: 4,034 sq ft



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