High Street, Blagdon

FULL DESCRIPTION

Oakwell is a picture perfect, stone fronted, charming cottage situated in the picturesque village of Blagdon.  Dating back, we understand, to the 17th century,  the current owner having fully refurbished the family home, cleverly retaining some really stunning features throughout.  The cottage now provides easy modern living in keeping with the character of the building. To the ground floor the two reception rooms are light and airy each with a woodburning stove. At the heart of this home the stunning kitchen, dining, family room runs the full width of the house and has the most attractive original feature stone wall, a 'Belfast' sink within oak worktops and a range of attractive base and wall units, open wall shelving and a generous island, flagstone flooring and a woodburning stove.

Once upstairs, there are three double bedrooms, alongside a generous home office which easily doubles up as a fourth bedroom.  The property boasts a stunning family bathroom which, again, has been refurbished to a high standard.

To the rear, the pretty cottage gardens are laid to lawn and wild flowers with a generous area of patio - perfect for summertime hosting and taking in the countryside views towards Blagdon Lake and beyond.  Oakwell also hugely benefits from off road parking beyond the garden. It's certainly worth noting that within a quick couple of strides walk from Oakwell you'll find yourself  The Coffee Station, a local cafe loved by locals and coffee lovers alike, the village club which hosts frequent events, Blagdon Stores and post office.

SITUATION The village of Blagdon in North Somerset is located on the slopes of the Mendip Hills overlooking Blagdon Lake, which is famous for its trout fishing. The whole area is one of outstanding natural beauty and there are splendid views of the surrounding hills and open countryside. Riding, walking, fishing, sailing and dry-skiing are just some of the activities available around. The village facilities include a convenience store and post office, 3 public houses, parish church, Blagdon Primary School ( and Blagdon Pre-School. Further information about the village can be obtained from the website ( education is available at nearby Churchill Academy and Sixth Form ( which has recently been awarded ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and also benefits from a modern sports complex, and there are private schools at Bristol, Wells, Sidcot, Bath and Wraxall. Access to the motorway network is at Clevedon (junction 20) and St. Georges (junction 21) with an international airport at Lulsgate and mainline railway stations at Weston-super-Mare, Yatton and Bristol.

DIRECTIONS Travelling through Blagdon on the A368 from Churchill traffic lights, drive past the Queen Adelaide and Oakwell is shortly on the left hand side with a Debbie Fortune Estate Agents' For Sale board.