Chilcote Lane, Chilcote, Wells

An imposing mid 19th century Manor house in the Gothic Revival style, with high ceilings, large stone mullion windows and impressive fireplaces. The house is located in the hamlet of Chilcote, within easy reach of the City of Wells with gardens and plot extending to 2/3 acre. The house occupies an elevated position with views across farmland particularly to the south and west, with the city of Wells and the Cathedral clearly visible, and as far as the Quantocks, Exmoor and the Bristol Channel on the horizon.
Beautifully and elegantly presented, the character and period features have been retained after many improvements over recent years. Chilcote Manor retains much that is original to the property, notably its fish scale roof and cast iron casement windows bearing brass “fist” latches and the combination of these characteristics combine with modern fittings providing a warm, stylish and comfortable family home.
The house boasts a distinctive turret with an original weather vane and chiming bell, containing a fully functioning clock by Cornelius Tyte (II) dated 1868.
Outside there is ample parking, an enclosed courtyard, lawned gardens and small orchard. The present owners have also installed a kennel block and barbecue lodge.

Description - Chilcote Manor is approached via five-bar double gates over a cattle grid into a gravel driveway and turning area, with ample parking for several cars. Courtyard gates to the right lead off to a further parking area and access to the garage and outbuildings.
The accommodation is arranged over two floors. On the ground floor is a spacious entrance hall with the principal rooms leading from it. The drawing room enjoys a wooden floor, a wood burner and feature bay window. There is a family room with far reaching views and a feature fireplace with inset wood burner. The spacious dining room is ideal for entertaining and the study is generous enough to offer two ample work stations. There is an elegant kitchen/breakfast room which comes complete with a bespoke fitted kitchen, integrated appliances and island unit/breakfast bar. There is space for a breakfast table and easy access to the plant room and utility room. Leading upstairs to the first floor there are five bedrooms in total. The principal bedroom with en suite bathroom, a guest bedroom with en-suite shower room and, three further double bedrooms also with en suite shower rooms.
Outside
The delightful private gardens amount to just under 0.7 of an acre and enjoy some of the most breath-taking views around. Approached by a country lane and cattle grid there is a large gravel parking area with storage. Another gate leads into an enclosed garden area, ideal for children and pets to enjoy safely but could also provide further parking, a double garage, kennel block and outbuildings comprising 6 separate areas including the garage. All areas have been updated with lighting, and electric sockets are available in 5.

The principal gardens are to the back of the house and include a large level lawn, patio area and well-stocked flower beds all with the backdrop of open countryside and the city of Wells in the distance. There is a further walled garden, which includes a variety of fruit trees. On the west side are two separate patio areas, perfect for enjoying the sunshine and the views. A wrought iron gate leads through into the fully enclosed walled garden at the rear of the house which features a greenhouse, raised vegetable beds, a further patio seating area, a pellet hopper for the boiler, courtyard gates and a pedestrian gate which lead through to the front entrance to the house. The garden has many well-established trees including a silver birch and beech and a characterful old stone wall. The front elevation of the house is covered in ivy which changes colour with the seasons and turns a vibrant red in autumn.

Location - Situated on the edge of the Mendip Hill, the hamlet of Chilcote is situated just over 2 miles from Wells Cathedral, and all the amenities which the City has to offer.
The property is well located for access to local schooling. Nearby primary schools include Horrington Primary School (rated Outstanding by OFSTED). The Blue School and Wells Cathedral School are just a few miles away and Millfield Preparatory School is approx. 6 miles away.
The property is conveniently located for access to Bath, Bristol, Glastonbury and Cheddar and the motorway can be accessed M32 (J3) approx. 18 miles, M5 (J22) approx.16 miles, whilst railway stations include Castle Carey (approx. 11 miles) which arrives in London Paddington (1 hour 40 minutes). Bristol International Airport is approx. 18 miles away.

Features - •Biomass boiler
•Thermostatic Radiator Valves on all radiators
•Two zone heating control (upstairs, downstairs)
•LED lighting throughout
•Local spring fed water with filtration system
•Automatic security lighting
•Fibre broadband due Sept 2024
•Biomass boiler newly serviced with new cauldron and circuit board
•NB This property is not listed