Property description

Spacious three bedroom detached character property believed to date back to 1688 with gorgeous views and offered with no onward chain, an array of period features such as exposed beams, flag stone floors, wood burner and original fireplaces. Garage and parking. EPC Rating F

DESCRIPTION The Old Cottage is a spacious three bedroom detached character property believed to date back to 1688 with gorgeous views and offered with no onward chain. The house has an array of period features such as exposed beams, flag stone floors and original fireplaces. The ground floor comprises a large entrance hall, formally a sitting room/office which has flag stone floors, open fireplace and views over the front gardens. A snug/second sitting room has a recently installed wood burner and inset bookshelves. The kitchen/dining room has a range of wall and base units, electric oven, gas hob and plenty of space for a large dining table. From the kitchen is a utility room with plumbing for a washing machine. The main sitting room has the benefit of being dual aspect with an open fire, exposed walls and French doors which open out onto the patio and gardens beyond. A w/c with wash hand basin is accessed from the inner hallway which easily has the space to make into a shower room if required.
The first floor comprises a large double bedroom with built in eave storage and Velux window. Bedroom two has the benefit of views over the rear garden whilst bedroom three has spectacular views towards the Mendip hills. From the landing is a bathroom which features a toilet, basin, bath and shower overhead. There is potential scope to be able to create a fourth bedroom but converting existing loft space (STTP).

OUTSIDE To the front of the house is a single garage with up and over door and electric and a parking space in front. A pathway leads up several steps to an ornamental pond, flower beds and graveled area for patio furniture. Mainly laid to lawn the private rear gardens are enclosed by a variety of shrubs, bushes and trees. A paved patio area is perfect for outside entertaining and leads to a wooden and an attached shed.

LOCATION Wedmore is a thriving village with a range of shops including essentials such as the newsagent, butcher, chemist etc, plus pubs, restaurants and tea rooms. Within easy reach there are a wide range of clubs and societies. Most cultural and sporting activities are catered for nearby. There are excellent state and independent schools in the area including Wedmore First School Academy, Hugh Sexeys Middle School and the high performing Kings of Wessex Upper School. The nearby Independent schools include Wells Cathedral School, Sidcot, Millfield and Taunton School. The property is within easy distance of the M5 which gives excellent access both north and south. Bristol international airport is approximately 17 miles north.

Nearby Wells is the smallest cathedral city in England. It caters for most everyday needs, offering good shopping facilities as well as restaurants and pubs, a cinema, churches of most denominations, together with open-air markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Sporting facilities in the Wedmore area include racing at Wincanton and Bath, golf at Wells and near Oakhill, sailing or fishing at Chew Valley and Blagdon lakes. In addition, there is a Leisure Centre in Cheddar offering a variety of recreational facilities.

TENURE Freehold

HEATING Gas central heating

SERVICES Mains drainage, water, gas and electricity are all connected.

VIEWING Strictly by appointment with Cooper and Tanner. Tel: 01749 676524

LOCAL AUTHORITY Sedgemoor District Council

COUNCIL TAX Band 'E'

EPC RATING Rating 'F'

DIRECTIONS From Wells take the B3139 to Wedmore. Upon entering the village take the first left into Mutton Lane, and the property can be found immediately on the right,