Stoughton Cross, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28

The Property
Holywell Farm is a delightful Somerset long house full of charm and character, and the interior has a delightful friendly atmosphere. There are beamed ceilings, stone inglenook fireplaces, log burning stoves, window seats, exposed stone wall, flagstone and terracotta floors. The drawing room, sitting room, study and family room all face south overlooking the garden.

The attractive painted wood kitchen is fitted with an Aga, hob, oven, dishwasher and fridge. The breakfast room and dining room are arranged either side and all three rooms overlook the drive and turning circle and look across to the orchard. The rear entrance hall/utility room has a walk-in pantry and freezer.

On the first floor, the 23' principal bedroom has an en suite shower room. There are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom can also be approached over a secondary staircase. The first floor has lovely country views.

Holywell Barn
Holywell Barn was converted many years ago and provides very attractive and atmospheric accommodation, either for family relatives, home office, or letting. It is constructed of mellow stone under a tiled roof. The well fitted wood kitchen is fitted with hob, oven, dishwasher and fridge, and opens into the living room which is fitted with a log burning stove. French doors open to a garden, with a timber summer house. The first floor has two bedrooms and bathroom.

BARN EPC RATING - E

Outside
The property is approached through a gate mounted on stone pillars that lead into a large courtyard with turning circle at the rear of the house. The courtyard is formed by the house, cottage, outbuildings and orchard. The mixed orchard lies to the north of the courtyard, in which lies a detached stone and tile building comprising two lock up stores, once used as garaging. There is vehicular access from the courtyard.

Adjoining Holywell Barn is a large stone and tile lean to workshop. Lying adjacent is a double carport with tile roof.The gardens lie principally at the front of the house facing south, with a mature Passiflora adorning the south elevation. The garden is laid to a large expanse of lawn with many shrubs, inset beds and established trees including a Weeping Willow. The garden continues to a shallow and slow running brook, over which is a small bridge leading to further natural garden with many mature trees. Fruit trees include apple and fig.

Stoughton Cross is about 1 mile from the sophisticated village of Wedmore which has a wide range of shops, societies and sports clubs, public houses, hotel, church and restaurants. The small and quiet hamlet of Stoughton Cross has a medieval church, a pub, a strong community and a number of historic houses and cottages, all surrounded by lovely unspoilt countryside. There are several exceptional schools in the area including Wells Cathedral, Kings Bruton, Downside, Sidcot, Millfield School and a number in Bristol and Bath. Holywell Farm is in the catchment area of Kings of Wessex Secondary School and Hugh Sexey Middle School.

Directions (BS28 4QP): Having turned off the A38 at Lower Weare onto Sparrow Hill Way continue for about three miles in the Wedmore direction. Holywell Farm is seen on the left hand side just before a small T Junction signed Wedmore one mile.