Property description

A charming detached property with wonderful views across the Cathedral City of Wells. Great character and surprisingly spacious: entrance porch, living/dining room, sitting room, super kitchen/ breakfast room, utility room, study, 4 bedrooms and 2 shower rooms. Mature gardens & plenty of parking.

BEECH COTTAGE, WEST HORRINGTON, WELLS, BA5 3ED
A charming detached property with wonderful views across the Cathedral City of Wells and the beautiful countryside towards Glastonbury Tor and beyond. Great charm and character and surprisingly spacious living areas which include an entrance porch, living/dining room, sitting room, super kitchen/ breakfast room, utility room, study, 4 bedrooms and 2 shower rooms. Very pleasant mature gardens and a sunny south facing terrace. Plenty of parking.

About The Area
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. The major towns of the area, Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance. Castle Cary is the nearest train station with fast links to London. 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, a broad range of societies and activities and excellent state & independent schools in the area including Wells Blue School, Wells Cathedral School and Millfield.

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A \"no through lane\" leads to West Horrington from the road which runs northwards onto the Mendips from Wells which is under 2 miles away.

Details
Beech Cottage, is situated in an elevated position within this quiet and popular village which has a primary school and a very active and friendly community.The stone built house is detached and is mainly double glazed with oil central heating and solar panels. It has been considerably improved and extended in recent years and whilst retaining the period character a stunning kitchen & breakfast room has been created with large oak framed windows maximising the superb views.

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The front door opens into a large living/dining room with flagstones, beams and an inglenook fireplace with a wood burner. To the left of this room is the sitting room which again has an inglenook with a wood burner.The open plan kitchen and breakfast (or dining ) room is quite superb with a high pitched ceiling with exposed beams and an oak framed south side fully glazed to maximize the superb southerly views.The room has flagstones, a range of fitted and painted hand-built units, a belfast sink, granite work-surfaces, integrated dishwasher and fridge and a Rangemaster cooker. French windows open onto the sunny and sheltered south facing terrace.

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A rear lobby off the living room leads to a shower room, a utility room, rear hall and a home office (which has been created from the original garage and could be reinstated).On the first floor are four bedrooms and a further shower room.

Outside
Outside the sloping driveway offers parking for several cars. The front garden is mostly paved with lots of places to sit and take in the wonderful views. There is an area directly outside of the kitchen/ breakfast room with space for a dining table and chairs. A path and steps lead from the side of the cottage to the rear garden which has been cleverly landscaped to provide interesting spaces. These include a vegetable garden, a large chicken run, three timber garden sheds and a lawn with pretty flower beds and mature shrubs.

OTHER INFORMATION
Solar panels were installed in 2012 - the photo-voltaic system is 3.9 kw (generating an income of approximately £1,900 per annum). There are also additional savings from the hot water panels.

Directions
From Wells take the Bath Road, continue up the hill passing the turning to South Horrington on the right. Having passed the primary school on your right, immediately take the turning on the left to West Horrington. Proceed into the village and bear right up the hill and then left at the top. Beech Cottage will be found after a very short distance on the right hand side.

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.

Property Features :

• Charming Detached Cottage with Views
• 4 Bedrooms and 2 Shower Rooms
• Super Kitchen/ Breakfast Room
• 2 Reception Rooms and Study
• Attractive Gardens and Plenty of Parking