4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Edwardian property in the heart of West Harptree
- Large secluded garden to the rear
- Private parking and garage
- Four bedrooms
- A wealth of period features and open fireplaces
- Sold with the benefit of no onward chain
About the Property.
Merrywood is a spacious Edwardian semi-detached house in the heart of West Harptree. The property has a wealth of period features including stained glass windows, parquet flooring and open fireplaces. Offering four good sized bedrooms, an attractively landscaped garden filled with fruit trees and mature planting. There is plenty of parking with a stone outbuilding/garage. Sold with the benefit of no onward chain.
About the Inside.
A welcoming entrance hall opens into the well-proportioned living room at the front. High ceilings and beautiful stained glass windows flood the room with natural light, and polished herringbone parquet floors add warmth, with an open fireplace creating a focal point. The parquet flooring continues into the dining room which features a unique curved bay window. This room also has an open fireplace, and leads through into the fitted kitchen which incorporates an oil fired Rayburn for the heating and hot water and a built-in pantry. Beyond is a useful utility room with a cloakroom to one side, and a door to the garden, parking and outbuildings. Upstairs, a spacious landing leads to four good sized bedrooms and the family bathroom. The principal bedroom has the same stunning curved bay window. The family bathroom has a shower over the bath, and the WC is further down the hall.
About the Outside.
Enter through the iron gates along the drive which lead to wooden gates opening to a private parking area for several vehicles. There is a stone woodshed to one side, and also a large stone outbuilding/garage with a workshop and storage. The secluded garden to the rear stretches almost 100' with manicured lawns dotted with a variety of productive fruit trees and a range of mature trees and shrubs. A circular paved patio sits to one side, and a path leads down to the former vegetable garden, ready for the new owners to transform.
About the Area.
Merrywood is situated in the popular and charming village of West Harptree, on the northern edge of the Mendip Hills and close to the Chew Valley. Within the village there is a strong community with a range of local facilities including a fantastic village shop, church, village hall, two public houses, playing field, a dentist, doctor’s surgery and beauticians. The nearby Cathedral City of Wells offers all the usual attractions of a market town including banks, doctors’ surgeries and dentists with supermarkets including Waitrose, Morrisons and Tesco, a cinema and a market every Wednesday and Saturday. The High Street is vibrant with a small selection of the usual chain stores plus a variety of independent shops, pubs and restaurants. Chew Magna nearby offers great facilities including many shops and restaurants. Also farm shops and cafes are only a short drive from the property. There are fast trains to London from Bristol and Bath (under 90 minutes), Bristol International airport is a short drive away and it’s an Uber ride home after a night out in the City! Adding to that the In Bristol, national retailers can be found at the Cribbs Causeway shopping centre and Cabot Circus; both offer a very wide range of retail and leisure facilities. The City of Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with world-famous Roman Baths and is regarded as the cultural hub in the southwest. Babington House is a short drive away. Sporting facilities nearby include top quality Bath and Bristol Rugby and Football, nearby golf courses, National Hunt racing is at Wincanton, Bath and Salisbury. The Mendip Hills area is highly regarded for its walking, caving, rock climbing and bridleways, affording excellent riding out opportunities. Chew Valley Lake is also close by ideal for sailing enthusiasts. Shooting and fishing are also available locally. Schooling in the area is excellent for both state and private education.
Useful Information.
Postcode - BS40 6HA
Local Authority - Somerset Council
Services – Mains water and electricity and oil fired central heating
Council Tax - F
Energy Performance Certificate Rating - F
Tenure - Freehold
Viewings - Strictly by appointment with the Vendors agent Killens
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