Property description

An absolutely delightful period house standing in beautiful mature gardens just to the west of Wells towards Wedmore. Comfortable and roomy four bedroom accommodation. About half an acre of mature gardens and ample parking.

WORTH COTTAGE, WORTH, WOOKEY, Nr. WELLS, BA5 1LW
Comfortable and roomy accommodation which includes a hall, drawing room, dining room, study (or sitting room), kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, utility, boot room, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

About The Area
Worth is a small hamlet about 3 miles west of Wells and about 5 miles east of Wedmore.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 Beaut. Wells medieval centre has local markets twice a week, good restaurants, a thriving high street and many important ancient buildings, including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace and gardens. There are four major supermarkets on the edge of the city. Wells Leisure Centre has the usual facilities of gym and swimming pool to add to Wells Rugby Club, Tennis club, Bowling club and Golf course. Throughout the year Wells hosts festivals for Music, Literature, Art and Food, and has twinned links with Burgundy, the Rhineland and Northern Italy. There are many societies and clubs for those who would like to join a diverse social community.

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The major towns of the area, Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance. There are excellent state & independent schools in the area which include several good primary schools, All Hallows, Wells Blue School, Strode College, Wells Cathedral School, Downside and Millfield School. Wells is a transport hub for bus services, including daily services to London. Main line trains run from Castle Cary and Highbridge, both 25 minutes drive. Bristol International Airport is 35 minutes drive away. The Saxon village of Wedmore to the west is also a delightful and extremely active centre. There are many historic buildings interesting shops, pubs, restaurants, tearooms and a wide range of cultural and sporting clubs and societies including a golf course.

Accommodation
Worth Cottage is conveniently located just a few minutes drive to Wells, with regular local and school buses stopping at the farm gate opposite. It is an attractive period building with stone elevations under a mellow tiled roof. Standing back behind a well-stocked front garden, the approach to the property is onto a large gravelled area providing secure parking for several cars.The house is a good size with about 2,400 sq.ft of accommodation with central heating. The accommodation includes 3 reception rooms, a large kitchen/breakfast room, utility/boot rooms, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

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A porch shelters the front door which opens into a galleried hall with a door to the right leading to a large study or sitting room, having a central fireplace with a wood burning stove flanked on either side by shelved alcoves with cupboards below. To the left of the hall is the dining room with a stone fireplace and inset wood burning stove. A wide-open archway leads into the drawing room, a pleasant light and airy double aspect room with an open fireplace and French doors onto the main gardens. Beyond the dining room is the kitchen/breakfast room, again a pleasant, spacious, light and airy, triple aspect room, also with french doors and an additional door into the garden. There is an oil-fired aga, an inset four-ring gas hob and a good range of fitted units with worktops and tiled splash backs.

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At the rear of the house is a utility room with a boiler, sink unit and plumbing and space for washing machine and drier. There is also a cloakroom with a wc and hand basin and a boot and coat room with a door to the garden. On the first floor the landing has a large linen cupboard and access to storage areas. The main bedroom is a spacious triple aspect room. There are three other bedrooms, a bathroom and shower room. Outbuildings include a workshop, gardenshed, feed store and greenhouse. A ruined stone cider barn which may have potential for redevelopment, subject to consents.

Gardens
The gardens of Worth Cottage, over half an acre, are absolutely delightful and are best described by the accompanying photographs. They are landscaped and arranged to include lawns, herbaceous beds, a shady hazel coppice, mature walnut trees and a discrete area for compost heaps and bonfires. The garden is bounded to the north by a shallow mill leat. There is also an area of soft fruit bushes, an apple orchard, a well arranged kitchen beds for herbs and vegetables and a chicken house with a secure run.

Directions
- From Wells take the B3139 towards Wedmore. On taking the left fork on the edge of the city continue for 1.8 miles to Worth Cottage on the right hand side opposite a wide farm entrance. If you reach Yarley you are a few hundred yards too far.

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 :

• Delightful Detached Period House
• Conveniently Located Between Wedmore & Wells
• Kitchen Breakfast Room with Aga
• Drawing Room, Dining Room & Study/ Sitting Room
• Cloakroom, Utility Room & Boot Room