Edge of village location, Chilcompton between Wells and Bath

SILVERSTREAM,

PARSONAGE LANE, CHILCOMPTON, RADSTOCK, SOMERSET, BA3 4JU

Wells 7.5miles, Bath 12miles, Frome 11miles, Bristol 16miles, Bristol Airport 20miles

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The house has a reception hall, boiler room and coat cupboard, WC, snug, study, farmhouse kitchen, utility cupboard, dining room and sitting room. There are 4 bedrooms, 2 with ensuites and a family bathroom and airing cupboard.

Outside there is plenty of parking on an enclosed drive with EV charge point, a double garage, additional parking to the east of the property on a gravel drive, and an enclosed rear garden, ideal for pets and children.

Location

Tucked away in a rural location down a quiet lane on the periphery of a popular Mendip village, which has facilities, including a nursery school, co-op, post office and petrol station amongst other things.

Chilcompton is one of those villages that appeals to buyers looking for a balance between rural Somerset living and everyday practicality. Sitting on the northern edge of the Mendip Hills, it offers a genuine village atmosphere while remaining within commuting distance of Bath, Bristol, Wells and Frome. Mainline stations available in Frome, Castle Cary and Bath. Bristol Airport is just 20 miles west.

There is a village primary school together with a wide choice of secondary schools nearby in Midsomer Norton, Wells and Radstock. Independent education is also available at Downside School, one of the country's best-known independent schools.

Description

Originally a Somerset longhouse previously used as a Sunday School, this charming home offers versatile and spacious accommodation, which could lend itself to division into two dwellings, if required.

Parking on a block drive, a double garage, and additional parking to the side make this a very practical property and mature gardens to the rear with large carp pond for aquatic enthusiast offers scope for families or possibly an additional building plot, SSTC.

In summary a super versatile property that would suit many buyers.

Accommodation

The front door opens to a generous reception hall, which has traditional style flagstone tiled floors with similar flooring continuing into the kitchen, with exposed beams echoing the traditional heritage.

To the left of the reception hall is a boiler room which has cupboards for coats and boots. Beyond this a snug is a versatile room which could also be 5th bedroom, and beyond is a study.

There is a cloakroom on the right of the reception hall and one glazed door opens to the dining room and another opens to the kitchen/breakfast room.

The kitchen is a classically attractive farmhouse-style kitchen with painted, solid timber units, stainless steel works surfaces, an impressive range cooker takes centre stage in the chimney breast and there is an integrated dishwasher. In addition, a handsome Esso cast-iron Ironheart stove is multifuel and fabulous for cooking and heating – like an Aga but solid fuel.

French doors open to the terrace and garden beyond and the dining room has a magnificent double height arched window which fills it with natural light plus French doors out to the rear terrace.  Double internal, glazed doors open to the sitting room which has an imposing red brick fireplace with oak beam above, a wood burning stove sits within this and provides a cosy focal point and additional warmth in the winter months. This dual aspect room is also full of natural light throughout the day and another set of French doors opens to the terrace.

Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms.  The spacious principal bedroom has a superb ensuite shower room. The second bedroom also has an ensuite shower and there is a family bathroom. A large airing cupboard is handy for storage of linen.

Outside

A timber farm gate opens to a smart, blockwork drive where there is parking for several vehicles along with a double garage with a manual up-and-over door and further gravel car parking to the east. Steps lead down from here to a storage area with a timber shed for logs and garden equipment.

The garden is at the rear of the property, and it is fully enclosed and consists of a sheltered terrace beside the house, steps lead up to the main garden which is divided into 2 distinct areas. A combination of mature floral beds and shrubs surround a large carp pond which has a natural filter, raised timber sides and sun canopy above. This was originally a plunge pool, but it has been adapted by the current owners.  A low maintenance bark surface surrounds the carp pond.

A further section of garden extends to an old summer house, which is no longer in use. This area is currently used as a wildflower meadow that could become a kitchen garden or lawn area, depending on your requirements or potentially a building plot SSTC.

Tenure and other points

Freehold. Mains gas, water, electricity, and private drainage. Council Tax Band B. EPC Rating D. EV charge point.

Double glazed throughout and rendered in a low maintenance, paint free, breathable surface for ease.

About the area

For a village of its size, Chilcompton offers a useful range of everyday facilities including: St Vigor & St John C of E Primary School; Village shop and Co-op; The Somerset Wagon pub; The Redan Inn; The Holy Cow Café; Recreation grounds, play areas and sports facilities.

The surrounding Mendip landscape offers: Walking and cycling routes; Woodland and open countryside; Easy access to Cheddar Gorge, Wells and the Mendip Hills National Landscape; Quiet country lanes ideal for outdoor lifestyles.

The nearby A37 provides easy road connections, while the 173 Mendip Xplorer bus links the village with Bath and Wells.

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 medieval centre has local markets twice a week, good restaurants, a thriving high street and many important ancient buildings, including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace and gardens. There are four major supermarkets on the edge of the city. Wells Leisure Centre has the usual facilities of gym and swimming pool to add to Wells Rugby Club, Tennis club, Bowling club and Golf course. Throughout the year Wells hosts festivals for Music, Literature, Art and Food, and has twinned links with Burgundy, the Rhineland and Northern Italy. There are many societies and clubs for those who would like to join a diverse social community.

The major towns of the area, Bristol and Bath are all within commuting distance. There are excellent state & independent schools in the area which include several good primary schools, Wells Blue School, Strode College, Wells Cathedral School, Downside, All Hallows and Millfield .

Wells is a transport hub for bus services, including daily services to London. Main line trains run from Castle Cary and Bristol International Airport is 35 minutes drive away.

Important Notes

Please see all the notes below – particularly the section referring to identity and AML requirements

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As Estate Agents we are require by law to undertake Anti Money Laundering (AML) Regulation checks on any purchaser who has an offer accepted on a property.

We are required to use a specialist third party service to verify the purchaser(s) identity.

The cost of these checks is £60 (inc. VAT) per person. This is payable at the point an offer is accepted and our purchaser information forms completed, prior to issuing Memorandum of Sales to both sellers and buyers and their respective conveyancing solicitors. This is a legal requirement and the charge is non-refundable.

<u>Property Details</u>

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<u>VIEWINGS</u>

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All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.

Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR.

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