3 bedroom terraced house for sale

The house has an entrance hall/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, hallway, sitting room, 3 bedrooms, dressing area and ensuite shower room and family bathroom.

Outside there is a sheltered and extremely attractive courtyard garden, parking for 2 vehicles, and a lawned garden with floral borders.

Location

Wedmore is a quintessential, English village and the house is right in the centre.  The village boasts amongst other things, various shops, a fish monger and greengrocer, a fabulous deli, gallery and a wonderful and comprehensive corner shop. There are also café’s, a restaurant, and 3 pubs.  The Village Hall is a busy venue for events and there are extensive sports facilities including tennis, cricket, golf, football and bowls plus a first school and 2 children’s nurseries.

Description

A well-presented, fresh and charming village house, fully renovated, by a highly regarded local builder in 2011.  It offers elegant, spacious and gracious accommodation in the heart of one of Somerset’s most popular villages with facilities within easy reach.  The property enjoys fabulous rural views at the rear, a very appealing feature, in addition to the attractive gardens and parking for 3 vehicles.

Accommodation

The front door opens to a fine dining hall which has underfloor heating.  To the right is the bright, attractive kitchen/breakfast room which has fitted, cream, shaker style units with integrated eye-level oven, microwave, 5 ring, gas hob, extractor, space for a dishwasher and fridge/freezer and additional under counter fridge if required.  An island with a wooden surface offers more preparation and storage space if required, it is on rollers so it can be positioned to suit. South facing French doors and a large rooflight flood the breakfast area with natural light which is warm and welcoming.

A door opens to the utility room, where there is more storage, a worksurface and a space for a washing machine.

The dining hall leads to the main hall.  Stairs rise from here and there is a cloakroom and an attractive, oak stable door opens to the rear courtyard.  Another door leads to the dual aspect sitting room which is an elegant and gentile reception room with superb Ingelnook fireplace as a focal point. The Ingelnook has traditional red bricks at the back and a flagstone hearth with a wood burning stove for warmth in the winter months. Another set of French doors open to the rear courtyard.

Upstairs, there are 3 bedrooms. The principal bedroom has a dressing area with extensive built-in-wardrobes, as well as a shower room with vanity unit.  The galleried landing has a south facing window overlooking with appealing views. There is a spacious and bright family bathroom.

Outside

At the rear, a paved courtyard runs the length of the property, creating a sheltered space for seating and alfresco dining.  Attractive, stone, retaining walls create a raised terrace, which is gravelled and planted with flowers and shrubs, honeysuckle, hydrangea, and roses compete with lavender and ferns in this delightful environment. Steps lead up to a tarmac driveway and beyond this there is parking for 2 cars, a timber shed, log store, and a lawned area bordered by floral beds backs onto farmland with a majestic walnut tree providing structure and shade.

In addition to the shed in the car parking area there is a good size log store beside the house.

Tenure and other points

The house is not listed and it is in the Wedmore Conservation Area.

Freehold. Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Brand new NEFF appliances in the kitchen five years ago. Council Tax Band E. EPC Rating C.

About the area

The Saxon village of Wedmore has existed for well over a thousand years and is a delightful and extremely active centre. There are historic buildings including the medieval church next to an old coaching inn, interesting and varied shops including essentials such as the newsagent, butcher, chemist etc. together with others usually only found in larger county towns, plus pubs, restaurants and tearooms. There is a wide range of clubs and societies, cultural and sporting. Most sports activities are catered for in the area. Swimming pools at both Cheddar and Wells; Sailing and Windsurfing Clubs at Cheddar Reservoir; the Badgworth Equestrian Centre and the Wedmore 18 Hole Golf Course; In addition there are floodlit Astroturf Tennis Courts, Indoor and Outdoor Bowling Greens, Football and Cricket pitches and a Children’s Play Area.

The Cathedral City of Wells is approximately 7 miles away and also provides a good range of business, recreational and shopping facilities. City shopping centres are available at Taunton, Bath and Bristol (each approximately 25 miles away). Communications in the area are good with access to the M5 (J22 - 10 minutes) connecting to M4 (J16). A local train service from Highbridge (7 miles) links with the Intercity train services at Taunton and Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington taking approximately 11/2 hours. Bristol International Airport is 15 miles away.

There are excellent state and independent schools in the area including Wedmore First School, Hugh Sexeys Middle School which has an Outstanding 2007 Ofsted rating and the high performing Kings of Wessex Upper School. The Independent schools include Wells Cathedral School, Sidcot, Millfield, Taunton School, King’s Bruton, All Hallows and Downside.

Important Notes

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. Buyers must rely on information passed between the solicitors with regard to items included in the sale. 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.

All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.

Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR.