Property description
A Georgian house with very generous accommodation standing in mature gardens in a quiet peaceful setting. The property is exceptionally flexible and provides excellent family living space with an east wing which can be used as a self contained annexe and can also include home office accommodation.
BOWLISH GRANGE BOWLISH, SHEPTON MALLET, SOMERSET, BA4 5JL
Wells, Glastonbury, Street & Castle Cary all within 8 miles. Bath & Bristol within 20 miles.A Georgian house with very generous accommodation standing in mature gardens in a quiet peaceful setting. The property is exceptionally flexible and provides excellent family living space with an east wing which can be used as a self contained annexe and which can also include home office accommodation. It includes 3 reception rooms, a large farmhouse type kitchen with an Aga, study, 6/7 bedrooms, dressing room, 4 bathrooms and a ground floor wing with a large sitting room, conservatory, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. The house faces south into its mature garden.
About The Area
Shepton Mallet and Wells lie in beautiful countryside below the Mendip Hills - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Shepton Mallet is a thriving, historic, small market town with a wide range of facilities, including interesting national and local shops (Tesco, Laura Ashley, Boots, etc.) and many medieval houses and buildings. Also Kilver Court Design Village is a \"must visit\". Wells is the smallest city in England (population about 11,000) with a new Waitrose, local markets twice a week and again many medieval buildings including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace,Both Wells and Shepton have good pubs and award winning restaurants, busy shopping centres and there are excellent state & independent schools in the area including Wells Blue School, Whitstone, Writhlington, Wells Cathedral School, Millfield, Downside, All Hallows and the Bruton and Sherborne Schools.
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There is fast road access to Bath, Bristol and Yeovil, with London Paddington just 1 hour 40 minutes away on the mainline service from nearby Castle Cary. There is also an excellent bus service to London from Shepton Mallet. Bristol Airport is within 20 miles on a fast road.In addition there are extensive cultural, artistic and sporting organisations in the area to suit practically all needs and requirements. Babington House Hotel and Private members' Club is a 20 minute drive away.
Details
Bowlish is a very popular, small and historic hamlet just west of Shepton towards Wells with a cluster of delightful period properties many of which are listed as being of historic or architectural interest. There is a good pub, restaurant, primary school and a very social community There are also many footpaths close by which give immediate access to the beautiful bordering countryside.Having Jacobean origins this Grade 11 listed house has quietly evolved over the centuries and sits comfortably in its surroundings. It's an exceptionally pretty house with part stone and part rendered elevations, stone mullions and covered with climbing roses. There is a splendid nailed front door set in a stone architrave with a curved canopy above. In recent times works have included re-roofing, rewiring and replumbing. Whilst being a large house it's very liveable with well proportioned rooms.
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The front door opens into the dining hall being a fine reception room with a fireplace. A panelled door opens into the drawing room which has a fireplace with an inset wood burning stove and a wide archway into a music room. The kitchen and breakfast room has an Aga, fitted painted units with a Belfast sink plus other built in cupboards. The inner hall has a cloakroom and the staircase to the first floor.On this floor the master bedroom has a wide opening into the dressing room with fitted wardrobes and cupboards. Also leading off the bedroom is an en-suite bathroom. Elsewhere on this floor is another bedroom and bathroom.The staircase leads to the second floor with 3 further bedrooms and a bathroom. One of the bedrooms has a door into an as yet undeveloped attic room.
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Returning to the ground floor a door leads from the kitchen to an inner passageway with a back stairs to another first floor landing. Off this landing are an office (equally suitable as a bedroom), a bedroom with a dressing room and a bathroom.Again returning to the ground floor the inner hall from the kitchen leads into the east wing. This can be used with the main house and is equally suitable as a self-contained annexe. It has a large sitting/dining room, a kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Also off the sitting room is a conservatory which opens to a screened courtyard garden.
Additional Information
The house has gas central heating with 2 new boilers fitted within the last 5 years. In addition period details remain including flagstones, oak, elm and pine timberwork, sash windows, shutters and coved ceilings. It's noteworthy the house faces south and all the principal rooms have this aspect and are light and airy.
Outside
The house stands sideways to the lane and double timber gates open to a gravelled drive. The stone garage on the opposite side of the lane is also part of the property.Bowlish Grange is extremely attractive with climbing roses and absolutely charming gardens protected by stone walls. Here there is an area of lawn, flowerbeds, a vegetable garden and mature trees and shrubs including a magnificent yew. There are walkways and paths which lead to quiet sitting areas and to a wonderful gazebo. Also tucked away against a stone wall is a greenhouse.
Directions
From Wells take the A371 towards Shepton mallet. Continue through Croscombe. The next hamlet is Bowlish, pass the school and take the next left (opposite Bowlish House) just before the Horseshoe Inn. Continue and the entrance to Bowlish Grange on the right opposite the turning to Ham Lane.
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 :
- Beautiful South Facing Georgian House
- Generous Accommodation with Enormous Character
- 6/7 Bedrooms and 4 Bath Rooms
- 3 Reception Rooms with Period Features
- Kitchen/ Breakfast Room with Aga
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