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Wookey near Wells

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
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Floorplan 1
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Key features

  • A detached character house with generous accommodation
  • Large kitchen and breakfast room
  • Sitting room, dining room, study
  • Garden room
  • Four Bedrooms
  • Two bathrooms
  • Rural setting
  • Landscape gardens of about half an acre
  • Summerhouse
  • About 3 miles from Wells

Description

ASHMOOR COTTAGE,
ASH HAY DROVE, WOOKEY, WELLS, BA51NT
 
A delightful house with a beautiful garden and a wonderful, quiet rural setting about 3 miles from the Cathedral City of Wells.
 
The house has generous accommodation including an entrance hall, cloakroom, garden room, sitting room, dining room, study and a large kitchen & breakfast room opening into the garden. On the first floor are 4 bedrooms and two bathrooms.
 
Outside is a garage and ample parking together with mature, landscaped gardens of about half an acre with a summerhouse and garden store sheds
 
Location
Ashmoor Cottage has the perfect rural setting with practically no traffic and great privacy whilst not being isolated. It’s on the edge of the hamlet of Fenny Castle (with the remains of a Norman motte and bailey castle) and a mile or so from the thriving village of Wookey.
Wookey has a friendly active community with a church, primary school, pub and village hub/meeting place which combines a shop and café.
Footpaths – Within a hundred yards or so is direct access onto a footpath which links with a vast network which gives access to the surrounding rolling countryside and hills.
 
Description
Ashmoor Cottage probably dates back to the pre Victorian period and has been extensively improved and extended over recent years. This has developed charming home with great character lots of living space.
Internally details include sandstone tiled and carpeted floors, wall lights, exposed beams and stonework and fine views from all the rooms. These are complemented by oil central heating, double glazing and solar panels.
 
A drive entrance from the country lane opens to a parking area in front of the garage. A pathway then leads through a mature garden to the front door. This opens into the hall with a cloakroom (loo and basin), staircase and a door into the garden room. This is a delightful room with large windows and double French doors to the garden.
Whilst the garden room is perfect for sunny days throughout the year the large sitting room is ideal for winter days and evenings having a stone fireplace with a multi fuel stove.
Adjacent is the large dining/living room with its French doors to the garden and an adjacent study again with French doors to the garden.
On the other side of the dining room a doorway leads into the heart of the house being the open plan kitchen and breakfast room.
The kitchen area is well provided with fitted floor and wall units, recessed lighting, tiled splashbacks and integrated appliances including an oven, hob, extractor, fridge, freezer and dishwasher.
A peninsular unit separates off the breakfast area which has windows on three sides and double French garden doors.
 
First floor
The staircase rises to a landing (with airing cupboard) and 4 bedrooms, an en suite shower room and a bathroom.
 
The main bedroom has fitted wardrobes (with mirrored doors) and an en suite bathroom with basin, loo and bath (with shower above and screen).
In the other three bedrooms, one also has fitted wardrobes (again, mirrored doors) and another has a basin
The shower room has a basin, loo, shower cubicle and utility cupboard with space for a washing machine and dryer.
 
Outbuildings
The large garage (with boarded loft) is adjacent to the parking area and within the gardens are several timber store sheds and an attractive summerhouse standing on raised decking in a quiet, secluded area beyond the orchard.
 
Gardens
The property totals around half an acre and the gardens are mature and well landscaped. Mainly lawned with great privacy there are pathways, flower and shrub beds, and mature trees. These include wisteria, Virginia creeper, oak, walnut, silver birch, maple and willow.
Interesting areas include the paved terraces outside the breakfast room, a raised decking terrace, pergolas, an old well and a mature well planted orchard. This has 5 various eating apple trees, Victoria Plum trees, a Greengage tree, 2 Conference pear trees and a Morello Cherry tree.                                      
Tucked away in a quiet position beyond the orchard is a summerhouse with a timber terrace.
 
Other points
Freehold. Not listed. Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil central heating.
EPC Rating 51 Band E. Council Tax Band (G). Solar panels.
External and internal alarm system. External lighting. Window locks.
 
 
About the area
Wells is the smallest city in England (population about 11,000) lying in beautiful countryside between the Somerset Levels and the Mendip Hills – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Wells medieval centre has local markets twice a week, good restaurants, a thriving high street and many important ancient buildings, including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace and gardens. There are four major supermarkets on the edge of the city. Wells Leisure Centre has the usual facilities of gym and swimming pool to add to Wells Rugby Club, Tennis club, Bowling club and Golf course. Throughout the year Wells hosts festivals for Music, Literature, Art and Food, and has twinned links with Burgundy, the Rhineland and Northern Italy. There are many societies and clubs for those who would like to join a diverse social community.
The major towns of the area, Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance. There are excellent state & independent schools in the area which include several good primary schools, Wells Blue School, Strode College, Wells Cathedral School, Downside, All Hallows and Millfield.
Wells is a transport hub for bus services, including daily services to London. Main line trains run from Castle Cary and Bristol International Airport is 35 minutes’ drive away.
 
Important Notes
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 with regard to 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 with regard to 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.


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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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