Property description

A characterful family home - Hall, SUPERB LIVING KITCHEN & BREAKFAST ROOM, 3 reception rooms, LARGE STUDIO, cloakroom, study (or bedroom), utility room, 4 principal bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a box room/small bedroom (potential bathroom). Scope for an ANNEXE. Delightful gardens and orchard.

COLESHOP FARM
NORTHLOAD LANE, THEALE, BS28 4SY
Between Wells (5 miles east) and Wedmore (2.5 miles). Bristol 26 miles. M5 (J22) 10.4 miles.

A charming village farmhouse between Wedmore and Wells situated off a very quiet country lane and standing in gardens and orchards of around two and a half acres.
The accommodation includes a hall, large living/kitchen/breakfast room, 3 reception rooms, cloakroom, study (or bedroom), utility room, 4 principal bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a box room/small bedroom (potential bathroom). Scope for a “Granny annexe”. Large garage. Delightful gardens and orchard.


About the Area:
The Parish of Theale nestles in the Civil Parish of Wedmore on raised ground on the Somerset Levels between the River Axe and River Brue often called the Isle of Wedmore. Within Theale are two churches, a pub (The Panborough Inn), a village hall, and is home to the famous “Theale Players” – for more information see www.theale.ws. 
The Saxon village of Wedmore has existed for well over a thousand years and is a delightful and extremely active centre. There are historic buildings including the medieval church next to an old coaching inn, interesting and varied shops including essentials such as the newsagent, butcher, chemist etc. together with others usually only found in larger county towns, plus pubs, restaurants and tea rooms. There is a wide range of clubs and societies, cultural and sporting. Most sports activities are catered for in the area. Swimming pools at both Cheddar & Wells; Sailing & Windsurfing Clubs at Cheddar Reservoir; the Badgworth Equestrian Centre and the Wedmore 18 Hole Golf Course; In addition there are floodlit Astroturf Tennis Courts, Indoor and Outdoor Bowling Greens, Football and Cricket pitches and a Children’s Play Area. 
The Cathedral City of Wells is approximately 7 miles away and also provides a further range of business, recreational and shopping facilities. City shopping centres are available at Taunton, Bath and Bristol (each approximately 25 miles away). Communications in the area are good with access to the M5 (J22 - 10 minutes) connecting to M4 (J16). A local train service from Highbridge (7 miles) links with the Intercity train services at Taunton and Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington taking approximately 11/2 hours. Bristol International Airport is 15 miles away. 
There are excellent state schools in the area including Wedmore First School, Hugh Sexeys Middle, Kings of Wessex Upper School and the Blue School. The Independent schools include Wells Cathedral School, Sidcot, Millfield, Taunton School, King’s Bruton, All Hallows and Downside. For more information on this area in general and individual schools visit our website www.roderickthomas.co.uk and locate this property by price order. Open full details and click on “schools”. 
Northload Lane is a quiet country lane leading off the Wells to Wedmore road. The lane meanders to a few farms and then links back to the village. 

A drive leads into the property through lawned  gardens and to a gravelled parking area. The house has been extensively improved over the years and is well appointed with partial double-glazing, oil central heating, an electric 4 oven Aga, a calor gas fired cooker, traditional style radiators, oak flooring and many other details. 

In all the accommodation includes a HALL with recessed lights, flagstones, oak staircase and radiator. CLOAKROOM with hand basin, wc and radiator. BOOT ROOM with a tiled floor and the central heating boiler. INNER HALL with recessed lights and a tiled floor. UTILITY ROOM with kitchen unit, Belfast sink, plumbing facilities, work top and shelving. STUDY with wall lights, and radiator. LIVING KITCHEN & BREAKFAST ROOM a wonderful room being triple aspect with recessed ceiling lights, tiled floor and ample space for a breakfast or dining table and a living area with space for chairs and sofa. In the kitchen area is an electric four oven Aga and an extensive range of solid wood country style kitchen units with solid Oak worktops, tiled splash backs, Belfast sink, space for range cooker with an extractor above and plumbing and space for a dishwasher. SITTING ROOM with wall lights, the original front door to the garden, radiator and an inglenook fireplace with an inset wood burning stove. A door also leads into the DINING ROOM OR PLAYROOM with recessed ceiling lighting, a cast iron fireplace, side alcoves with cupboards and shelves, radiator and a window seat. STUDIO/RECEPTION ROOM a large dual aspect room with a high ceiling, wall lights, radiator and French doors opening into the garden. This room is ideal for many uses. 
Indeed this part of the house could easily be adapted (subject to all consents) for use as a “Granny annexe” using the studio, study and utility room.. 
FIRST FLOOR. LANDING with wall lights and an AIRING CUPBOARD with a radiator. MASTER BEDROOM ONE a dual aspect room with recessed ceiling lights, oak floor, oak window seat, two double wardrobes, two radiators and a splendid EN SUITE BATHROOM with an oak floor, Velux and side window, recessed lighting, hand basin, free standing bath, wc and a large shower cubicle. BEDROOM TWO with recessed lighting, window seats and radiator. BEDROOM THREE a dual aspect room with wall lights, window seat and radiator. BEDOOM FOUR with Velux light and window, loft access, radiator and an EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM with an oak floor, Velux and side window, hand basin, wc, shower cubicle and ladder radiator. At the top of the stairs is a small BEDROOM/BOXROOM with plumbing facilities below making it ideal for conversion to another bathroom. 

Within the grounds is a large DETACHED GARAGE BUIDLING with an up and over door and space for cars and storage. 

In front of the house is a large lawned  garden with a sunny paved terrace approached by French doors from the studio.  At the back of the house is a walled courtyard with further parking for numerous cars. 
The remainder of the property comprises a delightful grassed orchard with well established plum pear & apple trees.  The Orchard also enjoys spectacular views over the countryside & hills beyond.



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Property Features :

• Splendid farmhouse with lots of period features and good living space.
• Excellent location off a quiet country lane
• Easy reach of Wedmore & Wells
• Wonderful lawned garden and orchards.
• Double garage and plenty of parking