Oakhill - Period Property

An immaculate five bedroom 1760's coach house with a separate studio/office, double garage and gardens extending to approximately 0.6 of an acre set within a secluded location along a private drive.

About the property:

The Old Coach House is a beautiful, unique, period property situated down a private, secluded driveway creating a sense of security and a closeness to nature. The interior accommodation is presented to a high standard throughout with several dual aspect windows allowing natural daylight to flood through the property. The house comprises five bedrooms, a stone-built office, separate double garage and several garden areas creating a peaceful retreat yet only a few miles from Wells and Frome.

About the inside:

A wide arched porchway opens into an impressive entrance hall with the stairs to the galleried first floor. On the ground floor there is a large dual aspect L-shaped kitchen/dining room featuring an exposed beam, a modern, white kitchen with granite worktop and built-in appliances as well as a glazed door onto the paved terrace, which allows you to create an excellent indoor-outdoor flow for entertaining in summer months and allows natural daylight to flood through the room. Opposite the kitchen is the 21' triple aspect sitting room with wide French doors opening onto the side lawn and offering a lovely view of the garden. A stone fireplace in the centre of the room showcases the history and character of The Old Coach House. Opposite the front door is a second reception room currently used as a snug/playroom, yet could offer a variety of uses. Another door from the hall leads to the ground floor shower room with a laundry cupboard with plumbing for a washing machine.

Upstairs the galleried landing with exposed beams provides extensive library shelving and leads to two wings. The east wing features the principal bedroom which has attractive views over the terrace, built-in wardrobes and enjoys the benefit of an en-suite bathroom. Bedroom three, with built-in wardrobes, can also be found on this side wing, together with a large walk-in boiler room/airing cupboard. The west wing features the large second bedroom with built-in wardrobes and two further bedrooms, one with built-in wardrobes. Between the wings is the large, recently refitted luxury family bathroom with separate walk-in shower and Velux windows. This room also features of four beautiful, oval windows.

, Adjacent to the house, the office/studio is a bright and airy space with vaulted ceilings and windows on three sides. It has been divided into two separate spaces with a generous store cupboard between. It has a separate heating system from the main house and makes an ideal work-from-home opportunity.

About the outside:

The house is approached via a drive through stone pillars and into a cobbled courtyard, the property which offers parking for several vehicles. Five separate garden areas offer a variety of places to sit and enjoy the peaceful location. To the right of the property is a lawn bordered by mature hedges and shrubs. A wrought iron gate leads into another 'secret garden' with a monkey puzzle tree. To the left of the main house, a generous paved terrace accessed from the kitchen has steps down to a walled garden with a feature circular flower bed, small stone bothy and an arch in the wall leading to the greenhouse and rear access to the double garage. Alongside the driveway is another area of garden with numerous n trees and ferns. The double garage with its adjoining workshop is situated off the main drive and has a large turning area.

About the area:

The pretty village of Oakhill lies to the eastern end of the Mendip Hills within easy commuting distance of Bristol and Bath, five miles from Wells and four miles from Shepton Mallet. The nearby main line rail links are situated at Castle Cary, Bath and Bristol, and Bristol airport is only 30 minutes away.

The village enjoys a varying range of different age and style of properties with many period and individual homes. Within the village there is a doctors’ surgery, village churches, village hall with community café, and recreation field and two public houses. Oakhill boasts an excellent primary school whilst secondary schools are within easy reach. In addition, The Wells Cathedral School, Downside, All Hallows, Bruton School for Girls and Millfield are easily accessible.

Useful Information:

Postcode: BA3 5AQ
Services: Mains water, drainage, mains gas, oil central heating for the office only.
Council Tax Band: G
Viewings strictly by appointment with the sellers agents Killens