Property description

A substantial Grade -- listed residence with generous accommodation of over 3100 sq. ft and 2.5 acres of gardens and paddock. Variety of outbuilding including double garage.

Situation
Mark is a popular Somerset village which lies approximately 3 miles West of Wedmore. Within the village there are two pubic houses, a village hall Post office/Stores, Garage and Church. There are many active clubs and groups available within the community including Mark Friendship Group. With excellent road connections in all directions, Mark is perfect for both the country lover and rural commuter alike.

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Day to day amenities are available within the village of Wedmore together with an excellent selection of boutique shops, a post office, butchers, chemist, delicatessen, restaurants, public houses and tea rooms. A wide range of leisure activities are available locally including Golf, Tennis, Bowls, Football, Cricket, Horse riding in Badgworth or even Sailing at Cheddar reservoir. Excellent schooling is available nearby in both the state and private sector.

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There are a number of local events throughout the year to fill ones social calendar. The Cathedral City of Wells (12.5 miles) and Bristol (23.7 miles) host a wide range shopping facilities. Highbridge train station operates a direct train line into London Paddington with motorway access at Junction 22 of the M5.

Description
Built Circa 19th Century with later additions Old Auster is a beautiful Grade II listed residence. The property provides versatile accommodation in excess of 3100 sq.ft over two floors. Set within formal gardens and grounds of approximately 2.5 acres with range of outbuildings and excellent parking for multiple vehicles.

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The property is approached via a typical Georgian symmetrical frontage and entered via the front hall, with doors off to the principal rooms. The ground floor comprises sitting room with sash window including working shutters and an open ‘Jet Master‘ style fire with marble insert and slate hearth. To the other side is the formal dining room again with open fire, sash window with working shutters. To the rear of the property is a well planned kitchen with breakfast room off. The kitchen houses a range of base units worktops over together with hob and space for necessary white goods.

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The breakfast room off houses a beautiful AGA cooker and range of fitted oak units with French doors which lead to the garden. The oldest part to the rear of there property comprises snug with inglenook. Also located on the ground floor is a useful utility room and cloakroom.

First Floor
The first floor comprises five bedrooms, each with its owns views and aspect. The main bedroom houses large built in wardrobes. Three further bedrooms are all serviced via a separate shower room and further separate bathroom. A guest bedroom is serviced via an ensuite with both separate shower and bath.

Outside
Approached via twin wrought iron gates into a wide gravel driveway with parking for a number of vehicles adjacent to the garaging and further carport. The front the garden is enclosed by tall natural hedging which provides a high level of privacy with a number of specimen trees. Mainly laid to lawn the pedestrian pathway to the front door.

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To the side of the the property is a paved seating area adjacent to the breakfast room perfect for alfresco dining. To the rear of the double garage / workshop is an attractive, sheltered, paved seating area created by the Sloane landscaping company. The paddock beyond the garden is accessed via a five bar gate is a level paddock measuring 2 acres with some specimens trees including walnut, willow, and chestnut trees. The paddock enjoys access at the rear on to a drove allowing horse riders to ride out without joining the highway.

Plot Size
Total Plot Circa: 2.5 acres.

Directions
Proceed from our estate agency in Wedmore in the direction of Mark. Proceed through Mark passing the village stores on your right. Follow the road for approximately 0.7 miles and onto Mark Causeway where the property will be found along on your right hand side.

Property Features :

• Built Circa. early 19th Century
• Well proportioned family accommodation of over 3100 sq. ft.
• Excellent mature gardens
• Excellent Character features throughout
• Brilliant school catchment