3 bedroom detached house for sale

GREYSTONE,GUILDHALL LANE, WEDMORE, SOMERSET, BS28 4AH The house has an entrance porch, reception hallway, open plan snug dining/living room/kitchen, which flows, up steps, to a study with mezzanine and cloakroom/utility room. Upstairs there is a large landing, 3 bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a superb ensuite. Outside a tarmac drive leads to the carport and garage, a gravel drive branches off and steps rise to the front of the house. An enclosed paved garden wraps around the side of the house to the rear to a covered dining area. There is an additional gravel garden at the front. Location Positioned in the heart of a very popular village, the house is only a short walk from the centre, tucked down a quiet lane. Wedmore is a quintessential, English village. It boasts amongst other things, clothes and shoe shops, a fish monger and greengrocer, a fabulous deli, gallery and a wonderful, corner shop. There are also café’s, various restaurants including an Indian Restaurant and 3 pubs. The Village Hall provides a venue for various, eclectic events throughout the year. St. Mary’s church is a welcoming hub in the village, again with many events throughout the year. Wedmore First School and preschool feeds into a middle school in Blackford and the senior school in Cheddar. There are various sports clubs including tennis, bowls, cricket, and junior football. Wells is 8 miles east offering further facilities, and the M5 is a similar distance to the west, plus Bristol Airport is only 14 miles north. Description An appealing property, full of natural light which dances through the open plan ground floor. Built in 2000 and designed to suite modern living while using traditional building materials which respect the local vernacular both inside and out with traditional stonework, reclaimed red brick and beams. The current owners have enhanced the house by installing quality, bespoke, Neville Johnson fitted furniture in the study, as well as a stunning staircase. It is also worth noting that during their 4 years at the property they have fitted a new kitchen, created an attractive Spanish style terrace to the rear, refitted the two bathrooms upstairs and recarpeted downstairs this year. Accommodation The front door opens to a porch/bootroom with coat and shoe storage. A half-glazed door leads to the reception area, which flows seamlessly around the bespoke oak and iron stairs and brick chimney breast, creating a fabulous, relaxed, open-plan living space. Large windows allow in plenty of natural light and the rear wall of the ground floor is largely made up of 2 sets of bifold doors to the rear terrace. A double-sided log burning stove is elevated within the chimney breast, creating a mesmerising focal point which radiates heat throughout the ground floor. The sitting room wraps around the chimney to the dining area and this flows seamlessly to the kitchen which has sleek grey units and stylish Silestone work surface, a very sociable place to cook. There is an integrated eye-level oven, combi oven and grill, a microwave, an induction hob and plenty of storage. There is also space for a dishwasher and a large fridge freezer. Under the stairs there is additional storage. Steps rise to the study which has fitted units, including a desk and a large window. Above is a mezzanine.There is a cloakroom with utility space at the end for a tumble dryer and washing machine. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms, the principal room has magnificent oak fitted wardrobes and plenty of further storage along the eaves wall, plus a very stylish shower room with vanity unit and black fixtures and fittings. The quality of the interiors in this property is exceptional. The newly fitted family bathroom follows the same trend with stylish fixtures and fittings, a freestanding bath and separate shower cubicle. All the bedrooms have built in wardrobes and there is a cupboard and separate airing cupboard on the landing. Outside The house is approached down a quiet lane in Wedmore. Equidistant between the centre of Wedmore and the school and sports fields. A tarmac drive leads under the house to the garage, which has double timber doors and electricity. The garage is twice the length of a car with plenty of room for storage and there is a handy tap outside. To the left is a gravel parking area and stone steps rise past the retaining walls to the front door. To the left is a raised area of gravel garden with a large Ash tree. This could be converted to a lawn area if desired. A garden gate opens beside the house to the enclosed rear terrace, which has raised floral and kitchen garden beds as a border and plenty of space for tables and chairs to enjoy the sun throughout the day. There is a timber shed beside the end of the house and the terrace wraps around to the rear of the property where it rises to a dining terrace outside the kitchen. This is covered by a glass ceiling, providing shelter whatever the weather and it is a perfect place to entertain. It’s worth noting there are sockets and electricity throughout the southwest facing rear garden. Tenure and other pointsFreehold. Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. Council Tax Band F. EPC Rating C. About the areaThe 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 tearooms. 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 and Wells; Sailing and 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 good 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 and independent schools in the area including Wedmore First School, Hugh Sexeys Middle School which has an Outstanding 2007 Ofsted rating and the high performing Kings of Wessex Upper School. The Independent schools include Wells Cathedral School, Sidcot, Millfield, Taunton School, King’s Bruton, All Hallows and Downside. Important NotesRoderick 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. Buyers must rely on information passed between the solicitors with regard to items included in the sale. 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.All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR.