THE GRANGE,
LOWER ROAD, WOOLAVINGTON, SOMERSET, TA7 8EQ
Street 10 miles, Glastonbury 12 miles, Taunton (with train station) 16 miles, Bridgwater 5 miles, Bristol 36 miles, M5 (j23) 2.3 miles.
An exquisite village manor house, with medieval origins, and enjoying, a quiet, peaceful position in this popular Somerset Village in easy reach of the M5, Taunton, Bristol and Street
The house, comprises the larger part of the original manor house, has been extensively and meticulously renovated and improved in recent years. It provides the unique combination of a period home off considerable charm and character together with contemporary benefits. The accommodation includes a hall, cloakroom, 2 beautiful reception rooms, a large well fitted kitchen opening into a dining room, separate utility room, 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms all recently installed
The grounds include a large 3 bay oak framed car port, a timber linhay, neat, well landscaped mature gardens and a rear drive.
Guide Price £1,250,000
NB. The owners also own a substantial neighbouring 4 bedroom property which is also available. Full details available from the selling agents.
Location
Woolavington is an historic village, dating back to at least Saxon times and was included in the Domesday book. It stands on the Polden Hills between the towns of Street, Somerton and Glastonbury to the east and Bridgwater to the west. It’s a large village with a shop, primary school, doctors’ surgery and a friendly community.
The Grange is situated in the heart of the village, amongst other period houses and close to the Grade 1 listed church.
Description
The Grange, originally the manor house, dates back to the 16th century, was rebuilt in the 17th century and altered over the following eras. It’s a most attractive stone building with double-Roman and pantile roofs, coped verges and gabled windows.
Built on the traditional cross-passage plan with two storeys and an attic floor, it has moulded wooden-mullioned windows, wooden lintols, some iron casements and mainly leaded lights.
The history of the house continues with the current owners having carried out extensive renovation and improvement works with re-roofing the entire property, re-wiring, re-plumbing, re-furbishing and repairs where necessary. Original floors have been retained or repaired and there is a combination of oak and elm boards, tiles, and sisal carpeting. Wherever possible period details have been retained including timber beams and fireplaces – including the drawing room fireplace mentioned in the Doomsday Book. These complement the works done which have included-
· Refurbishing all bathrooms to a high standard
· Creating an outstanding bespoke kitchen
· Adding a separate dining room and a utility room
· Installation of a new boiler and hot water system
· New central heating with under floor heating in part
· Re-placing oak floors and window shutters
· Replacing all guttering with cast iron guttering.
· Lining and capping chimneys
· Installing log burner and fire hood
· External lighting throughout both front and rear gardens.
Accommodation
The front door opens to a reception hall which leads to the cloakroom (loo and basin) and to the left into the drawing room. This very welcoming room has an impressive crossbeam ceiling, two bay windows with seats, a drinks cupboard and an inglenook fireplace with a moulded bressummer and open hooded fire below. There’s also a door into a small hallway with a staircase to the upper floors.
On the other side of the hall is the sitting room which again has a crossbeam ceiling, a large stone fireplace with an inset wood burning stove, double French doors and a delightful display cabinet.
The adjacent superb kitchen is well fitted and equipped with bespoke units and Italian Carrara marble worksurfaces. Appliances include a wine fridge and dishwasher.
The archway opens from the kitchen into the splendid dining room which is a new addition to the building. It has a lantern rooflight, windows on two sides and Crittall French doors – all combining to flood this room and the kitchen with sunlight.
Off the kitchen is a utility room with fitted units, space for a fridge and a washing machine, the oil boiler and two garden doors.
The upper floors continue with character and quality and include 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
First floor
The staircase rises to a first floor landing. The first bedroom has two fitted wardrobes and adjacent is a bathroom
The second bedroom has a fitted wardrobe and an en suite tiled shower room.
The third bedroom also has an en suite shower room.
Second floor
The landing and rooms on this floor have high pitched ceilings and exposed beams. There are two further bedrooms and the fourth bathroom.
One bedroom has a good walk-in wardrobe and the other has a door into a large storeroom with built in storage units.
Outside
From the main entrance a gravelled drive leads into the gardens and there’s plenty of parking space and a large timber car port (with electricity). A pathway leads the house through a very attractive box hedge garden with rose beds, which has been designed in the parterre style.
French doors from the dining room lead out to a recently installed paved terrace and the sunny, south facing gardens. These include rose and flower beds, mature trees and shrubs and lawns which lead to double timber gates to the rear drive. Of note are the magnificent horse chestnut and walnut trees – protected with TPOs and all recently crowned.
At the end of the garden is an oak framed linhay which provides both increased privacy and a covered recreation area with space for the barbeque as well as a built in traditional Italian pizza oven.
An attractive feature of the garden is the external lighting, lightening the gardens beautifully in the evenings.
The property also has the benefit of a rear drive.
Other points
Freehold. Grade 11 listed.
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil central heating with underfloor heating in part.
EPC – exempt. Council Tax Band F.
About the area
Woolavington is to the north of the A39 which connects the M5 (J23) to Street and Glastonbury. The surrounding towns provide a wide range of commercial, cultural and sporting facilities and organisations including championship golf courses. There are a village primary and good local state schools. Independent schools include Millfield, Wells Cathedral School in Wells, Wellington School and of the Taunton schools.
There is good access to the motorway network and the A303, making it commutable to Bristol and Taunton. Train services operate from Highbridge, Bridgwater, Taunton and Castle Cary to London Paddington in under 2 hours.
Nearby footpaths which give access to the beautiful surrounding countryside.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Roderick 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 regarding 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 regarding 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.
