Lower Street, Chewton Mendip, Somerset, BA3

A most attractive four bedroom end of terrace period house, dating back to the early 19th Century, pleasantly situated within the sought-after village of Chewton Mendip. This superb home includes well-proportioned accommodation, driveway parking and generous gardens to the front and rear. No onward chain. EPC rating D.



A door to the front of the property opens into the hall, which incorporates the staircase to the first floor accommodation, a tiled floor and two built-in double storage cupboards. Located off the hall is a downstairs WC with wash hand basin and radiator.

To the right of the hall is the sitting room; a particularly spacious reception room with two stone mullion windows to the front, both with window seats. This light and airy dual-aspect room also includes an under-stairs cupboard and a fireplace with an oak mantel, a tiled hearth and an inset wood burning stove.

Both the hall and the sitting room lead through to the kitchen/dining room, which spans across the rear of the cottage. Fitted with a range of modern floor and wall units, the kitchen enjoys a delightful outlook over the garden with two sets of hardwood patio doors opening to the rear. Integrated within the kitchen is a dishwasher, an electric oven, a gas hob and a microwave. Furthermore, the kitchen offers plenty of space for a dining table and chairs and has a glazed internal door to the utility room. A useful laundry and boot room, the utility includes plumbing for a washing machine, space for a freestanding fridge/freezer and an external door to the side. The Worcester combination boiler for the gas-fired central heating is also situated in the utility room.

On the first floor, there is a central landing with a Velux skylight window. There are four bedrooms in total, three of which are doubles, plus a roomy single. The master bedroom is located at the back of the house and provides scope, if desired, to add an en-suite shower room, due to the spaciousness of the adjoining family bathroom. Fitted with a white suite, the bathroom is presented with a vanity wash hand basin, a low level WC, a panelled bath and a corner shower cubicle. 

OUTSIDE
The property is approached via a gated driveway, laid to stone chippings, providing off-road parking for several vehicles. The generous size garden to the front of the property is entered through an established arbor and is mainly laid to lawn with mature hedging, shrubs and meandering pathway to the main entrance. Facing southwest, the garden to the front enjoys lots of sunshine throughout the day.

The garden to the rear of the property is partly enclosed and predominantly laid to lawn with planted borders and a mature tree. In addition, there is a patio seating area, a useful block-built outside store/potting shed, a summerhouse and an outside tap. Gated access is available from the back of the property to the end of the terrace, allowing for entry into the rear garden on foot.

The sought after village of Chewton Mendip lies in a convenient position north of Wells and therefore very commutable to both Bristol and Bath. The village has a primary school with an enviable reputation as well as a good community spirit. Further facilities include a pre-school, a village hall, a church, a public house and The Mendip Pantry – a family run café and village store. Chewton Mendip is situated within the Mendip Hills, an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Wells is a short drive to the south where there are excellent secondary schools, namely Wells Cathedral School and The Blue School. Mainline railway stations are within easy reach at Castle Cary, Bristol & Bath with direct links to London.