Property description

A period detached home nestled at the foot of the Mendip Hills, enjoying a wonderful southerly aspect with views towards Cheddar and beyond. The house has ample accommodation with three self contained holiday cottages. There is a range of outbuildings set in gardens approaching an acre.

ABOUT THE AREA
Cheddar is a village on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills 9 miles north-west of Wells and in easy traveling distance of Bristol (18 miles), Bristol Airport (10 miles) and the M5. There is a good range of amenities, excellent schools and of course Cheddar Gorge. For a great deal of information on Cheddar and the surrounds visit www.cheddarvillage.co.uk. For more information on individual schools visit our website www.roderickthomas.co.uk and locate this property by price order. Open full details and click on \"schools\". This website www.roderickthomas.co.uk has more extensive photos of this property and an accurate map position.

Accommodation
The property is entered via a side door to an ENCLOSED PORCH, which has tiledflooring. An internal door opens into a rear hallway with a Welsh slate floor with doors to: DOWNSTAIRS WC with window to rear. WC and handbasin.Door to a pleasant DINING ROOM with French Doors to the front of the house. An open fireplace with large beam over. Downlighters.Door to a large UTILITY ROOM with space and plumbing for washing machine/tumble dryer. Plenty of wall and floor units and a sink with mixer tap over and work-surface. Window to rear.

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Original stained glass door to a wonderful KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM, which has a range of wall and floor units, including integral fridge, freezer and dishwasher, capped with granite worktops. A large inglenook now incorporates the Dual fuel (Gas/Electric) 'Stoves' cooker with granite upstands, double extractor fan and exposed stone walls all set in the inglenook. There is a large island in the kitchen with plenty more storage and breakfast bar again with granite worktops. A ceramic sink unit with Villeroy and Boch mixer tap over. Welsh slate flooring throughout. Downlighters.There is a step down to the CONSERVATORY with tiled flooring and doors out to the garden.From the kitchen is a door and a step down into a warm and comfortable SITTING ROOM. The central feature is the large inglenook fire place incorporating a wood-burning stove set on a flagstone hearth with exposed stone walling. There is a window to the rear and a window overlooking the gardens. Door to patio.

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A bespoke ash staircase rises from the sitting room to FIRST FLOOR landing.On the landing are built-in book shelves, windows to rear and loft hatch. Down the corridor is a door to the MASTER BEDROOM with EN-SUITE shower room. A south facing room, which enjoys much light and views across farmland to Cheddar reservoir. Off this is:An EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM with enclosed fully tiled shower and wood effect floors. WC and hand basin set in a vanity unit.A double BEDROOM facing south across the garden and views across open countryside. A BEDROOM facing south across the garden and views across open countryside.A GUEST DOUBLE BEDROOM facing south across the garden and views across open countryside.GUEST BATHROOM with window to rear. Fully tiled enclosed shower unit. A panelled bath with hand basin and WC. Storage cupboards.A contemporary FAMILY BATHROOM, which is fully tiled with wood effect flooring. A panelled bath with mixer taps over, hand basin set in vanity unit and WC. Shaver/light point. Window to rear and side.

OUTSIDE
Spring Cottages enjoy a fantastic south facing position at the foot of the Mendip Hills.There is a large south-facing garden with plenty of mature shrubs and trees, which in the summer months are glorious. Here you will find the summer house with spectacular views of the Mendip Hills, Crook Peak and Brent Knoll. There is also a garden shed and wooden, glazed green house with raised vegetable beds.WORKSHOP/OFFICE are situated at the bottom of the garden next to the tarmac driveway, which provides ample parking for several vehicles. A great storage/workshop with power and lighting. A good sized office space should you wish to work from home plus parking for clients.

HOLIDAY COTTAGES
APPLE BLOSSOM We understand that this part of the barn was mainly used for keeping farm animals when this was a working farm. They have long since departed and this section has been transformed into a very comfortable cottage next to Cherry Tree cottage and farthest from Honeysuckle cottage.Upon entering the cottage, you walk into the comfortable living area. Off this, the kitchen/ dining area has the benefit of a refrigerator, microwave oven, electric cooker and washing machine. A short staircase leads to the pretty bedroom with a double bedroom. Opposite, is a separate bathroom and toilet consisting a bath with an electric shower over, a heated towel rail, WC and hand basin.CHERRY TREE COTTAGE This cottage is between Apple Blossom and Honeysuckle cottages and the space it now occupies is believed to have been mainly used for the storage of animal feed when this was a working farm. All traces of hay and straw have been swept away!You walk through the front door onto a tiled area. This leads to the kitchen area which has the benefit of a refrigerator, microwave oven and electric cooker and into the dining and living area. A short staircase leads to the Victorian style bedroom. The en-suite bathroom has a bath and electric shower over, with a heated towel rail, WC and hand basin.HONEYSUCKLE COTTAGE This cottage is the end cottage and which for a time at least was used as a stable for the farm horse called Skipper. His photo hangs on the wall!Upon entering, there is a comfortable living area and kitchen/dining area which have the benefit of a refrigerator, microwave oven and electric cooker. A short staircase leads to the pretty double bedroom. Off this is the en-suite bathroom and toilet with heated towel rail, handbasin and electric shower over the bath.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
IMPORTANT NOTICERoderick 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 :

• Detached farmhouse situated at the foot of the Mendip Hills and near to the heart of Cheddar
• South Facing with large gardens approaching an acre
• Income potential with three self contained holiday cottages
• Wonderful views across Cheddar and Mendips
• Outbuildings - Workshop, office, garage and summerhouse