Property description

A spacious and well-presented five bedroom property, built in 1951, and extensively extended and refurbished by the current owners to offer versatile living accommodation with the possibility of accommodating a dependent relative. On a large south facing plot, over 1/3 acre, with amazing views over unspoilt countryside. EPC: C

DESCRIPTION A spacious and well-presented five bedroom property, built in 1951, and extensively extended and refurbished by the current owners to offer versatile living accommodation with the possibility of accommodating a dependent relative. On a large south facing plot, over 1/3 acre, with amazing views over unspoilt countryside.

INSIDE On the ground floor the entrance porch leads through a part glazed oak door into the entrance hall which has oak doors leading to all the ground floor rooms, security keypad and stairs leading to the first floor. The dual aspect sitting room has a limestone fireplace with 'Stockton 8' multi-fuel stove and patio doors to the garden. The dining room benefits from a walk-in cupboard and leads to a lobby giving access to two of the five bedrooms. The conservatory, with ceramic tiled floor, leads off from dining room and benefits from self cleaning glass, a door leading to the side and double doors leading out onto the patio and garden beyond. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of 'InToto' wall and floor units with ample work surface, a Neff fridge, oven and hob, a ceramic tiled floor. A door leads to the utility room with 'inToto' units and plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher and spaces for both a tumble dryer and fridge freezer. Also accessed from the kitchen is good sized family room with woodburner. The downstairs cloakroom, with low level w.c. and basin, also houses the gas central heating boiler. The family bathroom has twin inset basins, a low level w.c and a shaped bath with overhead shower and curved shower screen. There a three double bedrooms on the ground floor all of which benefit from built in storage or wardrobes.

To the first floor are two further double bedrooms both with access to eaves storage and dormer windows offering views over the rear garden and open countryside beyond. One of the bedrooms has a large walk-in cupboard. A shower room with curved shower cubicle, low level w.c. and vanity unit completes the first floor.



OUTSIDE The garden as a whole extends to over 1/3 of an acre. To the front, the garden is mainly laid to lawn but has a variety of trees and shrubs and has a natural stone wall.

To the side of the house is a large detached garage with 'up and over door' and separate workshop to the rear. The drive offers parking for several vehicles again bordered by trees and shrubs and leads to the rear garden. At the rear of the property is large South-West facing garden with paved patio area, a summer house (3.0m x 3.6m) with power and light installed. The garden is bordered on one side by a dry stone wall and on the other by a decorative fencing. These, together with the plants and trees adjacent to them, afford a good degree of privacy from the adjacent properties. There is an open wood fence at the bottom of the garden with views, from an elevated position, overlooking fields and the Somerset levels beyond.


The garden is well stocked with plants, shrubs and trees, including cherry, plum and apple, as well as other trees. There is a large area of lawn, flower beds and a rockery.

LOCATION The village of Rodney Stoke lies on the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills between the village of Cheddar and the Cathedral City of Wells.

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.

Schools are plentiful with the Cathedral School, the Blue School and a choice of primary schools in Wells, The Kings of Wessex School in Cheddar, Millfield School in Street and Downside school in Stratton-on-the-Fosse are easily accessible.

There are good road connections to Bristol, Bath, the motorway system and Bristol Airport, with rail links from Castle Cary (about 30 minutes drive away) to London Paddington.


TENURE Freehold

HEATING Gas central heating

SERVICES Mains drainage, water, gas and electricity are all connected. Broadband and Sky are also currently connected.

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

LOCAL AUTHORITY Mendip District Council, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet. BA4 5BT. Tel: 01749 648999

COUNCIL TAX Band 'D'

EPC RATING EPC 'C'

DIRECTIONS From Wells take the A371 towards Cheddar. Carry on through the villages of Easton and Westbury sub Mendip and past the Bucklegrove caravan park on your right hand side. Take the next left into Millway where the property can be found a little further along on the left hand side.

Property Features :

• Five bedrooms
• Stunning countryside views
• Kitchen/breakfast room
• Sitting room
• Dining Room