Property description

An impressive property between Wells and Wedmore combining a large Grade ll listed house with an adjacent (and integral but self contained) 1 bedroom cottage, over half an acre of gardens and a COMMERCIAL BARN used as a workshop and showroom (previously with consent for residential use.

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PANBOROUGH BATCH HOUSEPANBOROUGH, Nr. WELLS, BA51PNAn impressive property between Wells and Wedmore combining a large Grade ll listed house with an adjacent (and integral but self contained) 1 bedroom annexe, over half an acre of gardens and a COMMERCIAL BARN used as a workshop and showroom (previously with consent for residential use).

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About the Area Panborough is a very pleasant hamlet about 5 miles west of Wells and 3 miles east of Wedmore.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. There are many medieval buildings (including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace), local markets twice a week and a busy local shopping centre.The Saxon village of Wedmore is smaller but with it's own charm and a good range of facilities with a general store/newsagent, post office, bank, butchers, chemist, various other interesting shops, plus pubs, restaurant and tea rooms.Both Wells and Wedmore have broad ranges of cultural and sporting activities and excellent state & independent schools including primary schools, Kings of Wessex, Wells Blue School, Wells Cathedral School and Millfield School.The property has a fine elevated position with wonderful views across the surrounding countryside and to the Mendip Hills. The house, dating back to 1697, stands well back from the road approached through its large car parking courtyard. The annexe is adjacent and both are surrounded by the mature gardens. At the bottom of the garden and having road frontage is the commercial barn incorporating the workshop and showroom.The house is Grade ll listed and is very spacious with bags of character and extensive accommodation (well suited to B&B) with oil fired central heating and partial secondary glazing. It includes a hall, drawing room, sitting room and dining room, well fitted kitchen and rear porch. There are two staircases to the first floor where there are 3 bedrooms, a bathroom and 2 shower rooms and on the second floor are 2 further bedrooms and another bathroom. In all 5 bedrooms and 4 bath/shower rooms.The cottage is adjacent to the house and there is interconnecting access on ground and first floor level. This includes an entrance hall, an open plan kitchen and dining room, shower room, a large living room and one first floor bedroom. The flexibility of the property allows all the accommodation in the annexe to be used with the house or just the bedroom.

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The entrance hall has the main staircase and leads into the drawing room which has a stone fireplace with a wood burner. On the other side of the hall is a sitting room with an inglenook fireplace (inner stone fireplace with a wood burning stove) and a wide opening into the dining room with an interconnecting door to the annexe.The kitchen has a tiled floor and is extremely well fitted with an extensive range of fitted units and cupboards, tiled splashbacks, a four ring ceramic hob with extractor above, double oven and integral dishwasher. The boiler is here and there is ample space for the fridges and washing machine and also the secondary staircase. The main staircase rises to a first floor landing. The first bedroom has a fireplace and a good range of fitted wardrobes. The second bedroom has store cupboards and a hand basin. The bathroom has a basin, wc, bath and shower over. A door from the front landing leads to the rear landing , a shower room and a suite of a third bedroom and shower room. (Also access from the landing to the bedroom of the cottage.)On the second floor are two further bedrooms and a bathroom with a basin, wc, bath and shower cubicle.The annexe is approached through its entrance hall into a dining room and open plan kitchen with a fitted sink, tiled splashbacks, work surfaces, cupboards, free standing electric cooker and space for a fridge and washing machine. The living room is a good size with stonework, ceiling beam and a staircase to a first floor bedroom. The shower room is on the ground floor.

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OUTSIDEThere is extensive parking to cater for both the house and callers to the showroom. Adjacent is a stone garage and in addition the very pleasant, landscaped gardens include mature trees and shrubs, lawns, stone walls, a small orchard, a soft fruit area, flower beds and terraces - all with fabulous views. There are also a garden shed and 2 greenhouses.The property in all is over half an acre.COMMERCIAL SECTIONAt the bottom of the garden and adjoining the roadway is a stone barn currently used as an antique restoration workshop and saleroom and having separate oil fired heating system (same tank) with its own boiler.The showroom has full height display windows and door. There is also a workshop area, a storage loft and an adjacent garage.N.B. Planning consent was granted to convert the barn into a 2 bedroom dwelling.

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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 :

• Impressive Detached Property Located Between Wells & Wedmore
• Grade II Listed
• Integral Annexe That Can Be Independant Of The Main House
• 5 Bedrooms
• 4 Bath/Shower Rooms