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Henley Lane, Wookey, Wells

PROPERTY TYPE

Semi-Detached

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

5

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Historic Former Water Mill Home with Outstanding River Views
  • Planning Permission in Place for a Self-Contained Conversion
  • Versatile Accommodation of 2109.73 sq ft - Original Accommodation Plus Extension to House Kitchen & Family Living / Dining Room
  • 5 Bedrooms, 2 En Suites & Family Bathroom
  • Idyllic Setting - Set in 2.5 Acres of Landscaped Gardens including Formal Garden, Orchard Garden, Vegetable Garden
  • Extensive Decked Terrace, Paved Patio Terrace & River Side Seating - Excellent for Family Dining & Entertaining
  • Double Garage & Tree-Lined Driveway Approach

Description


SUMMARY
Exceptional Riverside Home *** Former Working Paper Mill*** Recent & Impressive Contemporary High Vaulted Ceiling Addition *** Set in 2.5 acres of Extensive & Tranquil Gardens *** Versatile Accommodation including 5 Bedrooms, 2 En Suites *** Double Garage & Tree-Lined Driveway Approach.


DESCRIPTION
This is a unique opportunity to purchase a stunning property in arguably one of the most idyllic of settings, peacefully located in Wookey at the confluence of the River Axe. Henley Mill is a former working paper mill occupying circa 2.5 acres of stunning private grounds backing onto open countryside on the border of the Mendip Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Upon entering the attached historic property, you are greeted by a welcoming and spacious reception hall with stairs leading to the first-floor accommodation and providing access to the ground floor accommodation which incorporates a brilliant open-plan brilliant extension addition providing a vast social hub for all the family with high vaulted ceilings and stylishly designed to open out onto a large, decked terrace positioned over the under-flowing river. A brilliant addition to the property that adds flexibility for families allowing the remainder of the accommodation to versatile use. To the first floor there is a spacious landing which provides access to all the first-floor rooms with main and second bedroom having their own en-suites, main with freestanding bath. There are three further well-proportioned bedrooms all having views over the gardens and the contemporary family bathroom.

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Outside, the encompassing grounds are nothing short of spectacular having been arranged into various areas including formal garden with vast lawns, vegetable and flower garden, wild garden, and forest area, all linked by pathways and bridges that lead over the river Axe. It truly offers the most tranquil and peaceful of settings that can be enjoyed by all the family and entertaining friends. The most idyllic of gardens that back onto adjacent fields and has gated access into open countryside.

Entrance Porch 
The front approach brings you to the property with solid wooden door into the entrance porch. With double glazed windows to the side aspects, tiled floor, and wood panelled door with exposed stone lintel over leading through into:

Entrance Hall 
Bright, spacious, and welcoming entrance hall with turned balustrade staircase rising to the first-floor landing with built in storage under. Two double glazed deep sill windows to the front aspect allow in lots of natural light. Radiator. Tiled flooring. Wooden latch doors into:

Kitchen Diner / Breakfast Room 10' 9" x 15' ( 3.28m x 4.57m )
*** It is worth noting that there is current planning permission granted for a double story entrance and conversation of the current kitchen and utility room into a self-contained one bed accommodation ***

Two double glazed windows to the rear aspect looking out to the rear gardens. Fitted with a range of wall and base units with work top over inset with one and a half bowel sink drainer with mixer tap over. Tiled splashback surrounds. At the far end of the kitchen, inset to chimney breast, is a two plate Aga stove with tiled splashback, wooden lintel over and storage unit to the side. Tiled flooring. Latch door to:

Utility Room 12' max x 12' 9" max ( 3.66m max x 3.89m max )
Spacious utility room with double glazed window to the front aspect looking down the driveway approach. Radiator. Fitted with a range of wall and base units with worktops over inset with stainless steel sink drainer, mixer tap over and tiled splashbacks. Space for fridge freezer. Space and plumbing for dishwasher / washing machine. Understairs storage alcove. Tiled flooring. Door to side opening into the double garage. Wooden door to the rear leading out into the gardens.

Cloakroom 

Family Room Extension 
This is an exceptional feature of the property and, as part of a large extension completed recently and currently being finished internally, which completely opens-up the home providing a very impressive open plan living space that will seamlessly open out the property into the grounds and gardens onto a large, decked terrace arranged over the river - a fantastic social hub for all the family and a great space for entertaining. Flooded with natural light via large windows to the front and side, this impressively expansive room features a double height vaulted ceiling and bi-folding doors leading out onto the decked terrace.

This is currently undergoing fittings that will include a stylish contemporary kitchen will be arranged around a free-standing island, a dining area providing ample space for a large family sized dining room table and chairs plus a spacious living area arranged around a feature log burning stove providing ample space for sofas & other furnishings. Bi-folding door will take you through onto the wooden decked terrace which will wrap around to the side of the property providing a perfect vantage over the river, enjoying views over the amazing gardens and providing a fantastic area for alfresco dining.

Kitchen Area 
The Kitchen will be fitted with an array of bespoke and high-quality fittings around a central island providing additional preparation space with built in storage and appliances. For further information regarding the finishes and to see plans, please contact our office to discuss further.

Utility Room 

Breakfast Room 

First Floor Landing 
The turned staircase rises to a half landing with double glazed window to the front aspect and further stairs in turn rising to the East and West wings of the property. The East wing landing has a further double glazed window to the front aspect and wood panelled latch doors leading into bedrooms 1&2 both with en suites. To the West wing, there is a galleried landing with double glazed window the front aspect and wooden latched doors lead into bedrooms 3,4 & 5 plus the family bathroom and there is access into the loft.

Main Bedroom 9' 5" x 14' 8" ( 2.87m x 4.47m )
A bright and spacious double bedroom with double glazed window to the rear aspect enjoying outstanding views over the south facing gardens. Radiator. Built in wardrobe. Wooden latch door into storage cupboard. Further wooden latch door leading into:

En Suite Bathroom 
Double glazed window to the rear aspect enjoying those views over the gardens. Fitted with a four-piece suite comprising free standing claw feet bathtub, a wash handstand, shower cubicle and low level wc. Chrome finish heated towel rail. Part tiled walls.

Bedroom Two 9' 10" x 12' 1" ( 3.00m x 3.68m )
Another excellent sized double bedroom with double glazed window to the front aspect. Radiator. Built in wardrobes and door into:

En Suite 
With window to the rear aspect. Fitted with a suite comprising fully tiled shower enclosure, wash hand basin and low level wc. Heated towel rail.

Bedroom Three 8' 9" max x 15' 3" max ( 2.67m max x 4.65m max )
Full of natural light this is another double bedroom benefiting from outstanding views over the gardens having double glazed window to the rear aspect. Radiator. Large built-in wardrobe with glass fronted sliding doors. Radiator.

Bedroom Four 9' max x 11' 6" max ( 2.74m max x 3.51m max )
Positioned to the front of the property the double-glazed window to the front aspect looks out over the river and is a good-sized double bedroom. Radiator.

Bedroom Five 7' 5" x 10' 6" ( 2.26m x 3.20m )
Currently used as a home office, the room is again full of light with double glazed window to the rear aspect. Radiator.

Family Bathroom 
A fantastic sized family bathroom with double glazed window to the rear aspect. Bright and contemporary, it is fitted with a four-piece white bathroom suite that comprises a good-sized walk-in shower with fitted glass screens and fully tiled adjacent walls, panelled bath, wash hand basin and low level wc. Part tiled walls and tiled flooring. Heated towel rail.

Driveway Approach 
The tree lined driveway leads you to the property which has a widened parking and turning area to the front providing room to park several vehicles.

Double Garage 17' 11" x 20' ( 5.46m x 6.10m )
Large wooden double doors open into the double garage which has power and light connected,

Agent's Note: 
These particulars are intended as a preliminary guide for prospective purchasers and should not be relied upon. We will endeavour to use the photographs and virtual tours of the actual property but may also show computer generated images. All costs are correct at time of publication but could be subject to change.



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

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Henley Lane, Wookey, Wells

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