Property description
Kings Estate Agents are delighted to bring to market this most impressive Grade II Lisited residence located just of the medieval square of Axbridge. Steeped in local history and with connections to Judge Jeffrey (The Hanging Judge) of the reign of James II, and with original ceiling decoration by french prisoners of war, this property really is something else. 7 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms and a look out tower this house offers a fantastic opportunity to purchase a most historic and spacious period residence. A MUST VIEW for all those looking for a project.
DIRECTIONS
From our office in Union Street, proceed out of Cheddar towards Axbridge, taking the 1st left hand turning of the main Axbridge Road into Cheddar Road, follow on into the square where the property will be found on the left just up from the square on The High Street.
MAIN ENTRANCE
Via impressive Jacobean solid oak stud panelled wooden door into:
ENTRANCE PORCH
Flag flooring, meters, solid wooden door with transom leading to:
HALLWAY
Flagstone flooring, glass panel to one wall, window to side aspect, 2 radiators, half glazed door to:
INNER HALL
Wooden staircase leading to upper floors, ornate wooden gate leading downstairs to cellar, radiator, flagstone flooring doors to Dining Room and Sitting Room.
OFF MAIN HALLWAY
Door to good sized storage cupboard housing water tank, door to cloakroom, steps down to utility room and kitchen.
CLOAKROOM
Window to rear aspect, Low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator.
KITCHEN - 13' 11'' x 11' 2'' (4.25m x 3.42m)
Window to side aspect overlooking courtyard, range of wall and base units with work surfaces, sink unit, space for cooker, space for fridge/freezer, radiator, inglenook.
UTILITY ROOM
Window to side aspect, wall mounted boiler, sink, plumbing for washing machine, stable door with access to courtyard.
FROM INNER HALL
DINING ROOM - 18' 7'' x 17' 5'' (5.69m x 5.32m)
Double Georgian windows to front aspect, ornate period coving, ceiling rose, picture rail, open grate fireplace with wood surround and inset tiling, double radiator.
SITTING ROOM - 16' 2'' x 15' 3'' (4.94m x 4.65m)
Georgian window to rear aspect with wooden shutters, wooden ceiling beams, feature period open grate fireplace with slate effect hearth, and marble effect surround, built in wooden storage cupboards to either side of fireplace, radiator.
STAIRS LEADING TO FIRST FLOOR
Impressive solid wood stair balustrade, window to side aspect.
DRAWING ROOM - 24' 7'' x 18' 2'' (7.51m x 5.55m)
Two Georgian windows to front aspect, ornate period style decorated ceiling (we believe only 2 like this in the country), feature period open grate fireplace with marble effect surround and wrought iron hearth.
BEDROOM 1 - 14' 4'' x 16' 3'' (4.38m x 4.98m)
Georgian window with shutters to rear aspect, blocked of original fireplace, 2 storage cupboards, radiator.
BATHROOM
Window to side aspect, suite comprising of panelled bath with mixer taps, pedestal wash hand basin, shower cubilcle with wall mounted shower, low level WC, tiled splashbacks, radiator.
BEDROOM 2 - 16' 3'' x 9' 2'' (4.96m x 2.80m)
Windows to rear and side aspect, radiator.
STAIRS TO SECOND FLOOR
BEDROOM 3 - 18' 2'' x 10' 0'' (5.56m x 3.05m) + 2 alcoves
Georgian window to front aspect.
BEDROOM 4 - 18' 2'' x 13' 7'' (5.55m x 4.15m)
Georgian window to front aspect, ceiling rose, dado rail.
BEDROOM 5 - 10' 3'' x 9' 8'' (3.14m x 2.96m)
Window to rear aspect, small fireplace, radiator.
BATHROOM
Window to rear aspect, panelled bath, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin.
BEDROOM 6 - 16' 5'' x 10' 2'' (5.02m x 3.11m)
Window to rear aspect, ceiling beams, vanity sink, blocked fireplace, radiator.
BEDROOM 7 - 10' 3'' x 11' 9'' (3.13m x 3.59m)
Window to side aspect with window seat, radiator.
STAIRS LEADING TO THIRD FLOOR
Window to side aspect, access into 2 attic rooms unboarded, further stairs to:
TOWER - 8' 2'' x 8' 2'' (2.51m x 2.51m)
Stained glass windows to all sides, bench seating, ceiling decoration, fantastic views over Somerset levels, reservoir, Glastonbury Tor and beyond.
OUTSIDE
Access via utility room to a walled good sized courtyard with 3 outbuildings, wrought gates leads down to 2 allocated parking spaces.
Property Features :
- 7 Bedrooms
- 3 Reception Rooms
- Many original features
- Steeped in local history
- 2 Parking Spaces
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