Winscombe

This superb family home offers the perfect blend of refined period character, coupled with chic contemporary refinements, and a hugely versatile footprint, perfect for generational living and for those who work from home.

Beautifully presented throughout the property occupies a gently elevated position with an established front garden that affords the house excellent privacy and also creates a lovely courtyard area to sit and enjoy the southerly aspect. To the side of the house a private driveway provides off street parking with a pretty gravel pathway leading to the front door.

Entering the house through the traditional six panelled door you will find a welcoming reception hallway with access to a handy cloakroom and a brick arched opening that continues to the staircase rising to the first floor. To the rear of the hallway a door leads to the living room whilst to the side a matching period door leads you through into the kitchen/dining room. The dual aspect kitchen/dining room is very much the heart of the home and is a great space for family gatherings. To the front elevation is the dining area which has an attractive cast iron period fireplace, lovely fitted cupboards to the chimney recess and a beautiful window seat. The kitchen area contrasts the character of the dining area with its Chic dove grey shaker styled units and granite counter tops. The kitchen features several integrated appliances including oven and hob (which is recessed into a lit chimney recess) fridge/freezer and dishwasher, ceramic stone effect tiles which adds further detail and a superb island unit provides more storage plus and informal breakfast bar.  To the rear of the kitchen windows look out of the garden and glimpse far reaching views over the village, and a stable door also provides access out to the garden.

From the kitchen internal French doors flow into an absolutely stunning sitting room with a classic Minster stone fireplace with a cast iron wood burner and high ceilings, this characterful room has a far more old world charm to it and is a lovely space to recline and enjoy a movie, or chat with friends and family. The room also features patio doors leading out to the garden and an internal door back into the entrance hallway. The annexe can also be accessed from the sitting room.

The properties three original bedrooms and family bathroom can be found in the main part of the house, all three are good double bedrooms that are blessed with lovely outlooks to either the front or rear of the property. These include what was once the master bedroom which has a fabulous dual aspect and well appointed en-suite.

The remaining accommodation forms part of a superb extension to the property which could easily be utilised as a self contained annexe, on the ground floor is a magnificent 25' living space with a cool oak and glass staircase rising to the first floor bedroom. The room features engineered oak flooring, contemporary recessed fireplace and bi-folding doors to a superb terrace. Beyond the living space is a large utility room with provision for white goods, a handy store cupboard, occasional bedroom/home office and shower room. On the first floor lies a luxurious master bedroom suite with a vaulted ceiling exposing beams and giving the room a real sense of airiness and volume. To one end French doors open to a Juliette balcony whilst to the other you gain access to a dressing room and a lovely en-suite shower room.

Outside, the rear garden has been skilfully landscaped to create intimate private seating areas, open aspect terraces to soak in the wonderful views and lush areas of well planted flowers and shrubs. There is also plenty of grass for children's play equipment, sheds, storage and patios. The elevated position of the Lynch allows you to look out over the village and enjoy the rural scenery in the distance.

Directions
From the A38 travelling from the Bristol direction, take the right-hand turn at the crossroads traffic lights in Churchill. Continue right through to Sandford, and take the left-hand turn into Hill Road, which leads into the village of Winscombe. When you reach the junction at the centre of the village proceed straight ahead passing through shops on either side, go straight ahead onto the Lynch and you will find the property on your right hand side.

Situation
The North Somerset village of Winscombe was placed as the second best place in Britain to raise a family by family investment firm OneFamily (survey in 2015) and is nestled in the beautiful Mendip countryside within commuting distance of Bristol. Its atmosphere is one of bustling activity, with a variety of shops, professional offices and community facilities including church, doctor and primary school ( Winscombe is in the Churchill Academy and Sixth Form Centre ( catchment area for secondary education. 

Private sector schooling is also close by at Sidcot and the Downs School at Wraxall is within easy reach. Country activities available within the area include horse-riding, walking on the Mendips and sailing on Axbridge Reservoir, and there are also several excellent golf courses in the area. Additionally there is a cricket club, a football club, a rugby club and a tennis club. The village is also bisected by the Strawberry Line which is used by cyclists and pedestrians to travel as far as Yatton and Cheddar (through Congresbury). The lovely cathedral city of Wells is a drive away, as is the famous beauty spot, Cheddar Gorge. As mentioned, Winscombe is within commuting distance of Bristol but also has good access to the seaside town of Weston-super-Mare and the M5 at junction 21 to travel north or junction 22 to travel south. There is an international airport at Lulsgate and access to a mainline railway station at Weston.