Property description
A charming period cottage set in an elevated position within the village. The property has many period details and offers; a porch, sitting room, reading room, kitchen/dining room, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, attractive garden, workshop and carport and store.
OLD DITCH COTTAGE, LYNCH LANE, WESTBURY SUB MENDIP, BA5 1HW
About the Area
The village of Westbury-sub-Mendip lies in a favoured, sheltered position at the foot of the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills a few miles northwest of Wells in the triangle between Wells, Wedmore and Cheddar. This is an idyllic village with a vibrant and friendly community, a church, village school, post office/stores and pub. See www.westbury-sub-mendip.org.uk 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 Beauty. Wells has local markets twice a week and many medieval buildings including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace. There is a busy local shopping centre and broad range of societies.
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The major towns of the area, Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance as are the nearer centres of Cheddar, Glastonbury and Street. The excellent state & independent schools in the area include Westbury sub Mendip primary school, Wells Blue School, Wells Cathedral School, All Hallows, Downside and Millfield School Communications in the area are good with access to the M5 connecting to M4. Main line station at Castle Cary. Bristol International Airport is 15 miles away. For more information on this area in general and individual schools visit our website www.roderickthomas.co.uk
Description
From Lynch Lane a gate opens into the southerly facing garden and a path leads up to the stone built porch. The inner door opens into the hall, with stairs to the first floor and doors open into the sitting room and reading room. The sitting room has a lovely inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove, a southerly aspect view and exposed ceiling joists and beams. The reading room is between the hall and the kitchen/dining room and offers a good space for relaxing or an additional reception room.
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A square archway opens into the kitchen/dining room, with good space for a dining table, a southerly garden view and a part glazed stable door to the rear courtyard. The kitchen has a range of base and wall units with an inset stainless steel sink, eye level electric oven, gas hob and extractor fan. Below the worktop is space for a dishwasher, washing machine and fridge. On the first floor there are three bedrooms and a bathroom. The bathroom has a bath with an electric shower, a basin vanity unit, wc and an airing cupboard.
Outside
Outside there is an attractive garden to the front with pretty borders and mature trees, a log store and oil tank to the side elevation, a rear courtyard with a workshop / store, a carport with space for 2 vehicles and adjoining secondary store. The property has mains water, electricity, drains and oil fired central heating.
Directions
From Wells take the A371 road signposted towards Cheddar. After a few miles you will enter the village of Westbury Sub Mendip. Take the turning next to the monument and continue up the hill along Old Ditch Road. Keep bearing left and after ½ mile or so the property can be found on the right hand side.
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.
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Property Features :
- A Charming Cottage Set In An Elevated Position
- Located Within Popular Village North West Of Wells
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Reception Rooms
- Ample Gardens