Free Hill, Westbury Sub Mendip, Wells, BA5

DESCRIPTION

Occupying an elevated position, affording marvellous views over the Somerset Countryside and Mendip hills, is this beautifully presented attached farmhouse with outbuildings, garden and adjoining paddock.  Set in the popular village of Westbury Sub Mendip, the property briefly comprises; five bedrooms (two ensuite), open plan kitchen/dining/family room, sitting room, dining room, office/playroom with WC, family bathroom, garage/store, small stable, tack room, and two further stone built sheds, gardens and paddock (totalling circa. 0.91acres).

Upon entering is a large and welcoming 'L' shaped entrance hall with understairs cupboard, shelved alcove, cupboard, internal window to the kitchen and stairs to the first floor. To the left a glazed door opens to the study with travertine style honey coloured floor tiles.  This versatile room, which could also be used as a playroom or sixth bedroom has a two windows to the front, painted beamed ceiling, built-in cupboards, fireplace nook and tall radiator.  There is space for comfortable seating and to one side is a separate WC with wash basin. The kitchen/ breakfast/ family room with tiled floor, sits at the rear of the house and is the heart of this wonderful home.  To one end is the kitchen with country style ash fronted cabinets, AEG eye level double oven, Smeg five burner gas hob, built-in pantry, one and a half bowl stainless steel sink, space for both a washing machine and dishwasher and lovely views.  In the centre is space for a breakfast table and at the other end is the family space with exposed stone fireplace, wall mounted gas boiler and space for comfortable seating.  A door leads out to a glazed rear porch, again offering marvellous views over the surrounding countryside, and having a door to the garden and space for further white goods, if required.  The dual aspect sitting room, is a generously proportioned room with wonderful views over the patio and paddock to the Mendip Hills above and the Somerset Levels below.  There is ample space for comfortable furniture and a large opening with step up to the formal dining room. The dining room is a bright room with large roof lantern, engineered oak floor, deep wall cupboard , door to the hall and space to for a dining table to seat eight to ten people comfortably. 

From the family room a door opens to a spacious ground floor bedroom with painted beam, window to the front with window seat, built-in wardrobes, inglenook style opening and ensuite bathroom.  The ensuite, is beautifully appointed and features WC, basin, slipper style bath and towel radiator.

Stairs rise to the bright first floor landing with shelved airing cupboard, and window countryside views.  The principal bedroom is a good sized double and benefits from a triple aspect with views towards Glastonbury Tor from one of the windows, exposed wooden floorboards, wall lights, built-in wardrobes and ensuite shower room.  The ensuite comprises; WC, basin, corner shower enclosure and modern towel radiator. The second bedroom is again a good sized double (currently presented with twin beds) and features window to the front, wall lights, shelved tiered chimney breast and a Velux window.  The third bedroom is currently presented as a single but is a comfortable double again benefits from a dual aspect and wonderful views.  Bedroom four has exposed floorboards, built-in wardrobes, wall lights and a window with window seat, the perfect spot to sit and enjoy the superb view! The family bathroom is a good size and features honey coloured marble tiles, corner bath, large walk-in shower with both waterfall and hand held sprays, WC, bidet, Illuminated mirror and built-in cupboard.

OUTSIDE

To the front of the house is a gate leading to the front door and a path running the length of the property, bordered by beds planted with mature shrubs and flowering plants. The path leads to a pedestrian gate leading to the side garden, outbuildings and drive.  

The drive offers parking for three to four cars and leads to the garage/store with wooden double doors.  Adjoint the garage is a good sized workshop and a separate tack room. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with a border of mature planting and natural stone wall.   Between the house and the garage is a small stable and further store.   

To the rear of the house is a lovely patio area, with space for outside furniture and entertaining - with panoramic far reaching views.  From here a path, flanked by attractive planting leads down to the paddock below.

The paddock is terraced to one side, with each terrace retained by natural stone walling.   This charming paddock, ideal for a small pony or as extra garden space, can also be accessed from Old Ditch, via a bridge and metal gate.  Within the paddock is a metal storage shed.

LOCATION

Westbury-sub-Mendip has a village store, public house and popular primary school. Wells and Cheddar both enjoy a wide range of shops and facilities. Nearby, the picturesque City of Wells offers a range of local amenities and shopping facilities with four supermarkets (including Waitrose), as well as twice weekly markets, cinema, leisure centre, a choice of pubs and restaurants, dentists and doctors, two churches and both primary and secondary state schools.

For those travelling by train, Castle Cary station (which has direct services to London Paddington) is situated only fifteen miles away. Both the City of Bristol and the Georgian City of Bath, a World Heritage Site, are located just 20 miles away and easily accessible.

TENURE

Freehold

HEATING

Gas central heating

SERVICES

Mains drainage, water, gas and electricity are all connected.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Somerset Council

COUNCIL TAX

Band 'F'

EPC RATING

Rating 'D'

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment with Cooper and Tanner. Tel: 01749 676524

DIRECTIONS

From Wells take the A371 signposted to Cheddar. Continue through the village of Easton and on to Westbury-Sub-Mendip. Take the first turning on the right  onto Top Road.  Continue for 600m and take the second right onto Free Hill.  The property can be found a little further along on the left.  The parking area can be found just after the house.