Mill Hill, Wellow, Bath, Somerset, BA2

A striking contemporary home in a tranquil setting with exceptional views, moments from the centre of Wellow.

Description

Water Meadows has undergone an extensive programme of renovation and extension by the current owners, resulting in a beautiful and stylish family home with outstanding eco-credentials. Designed in collaboration with renowned local architectural firm CaSA, the property has been thoughtfully remodelled and extended on the eastern elevation, offering light-filled interiors, seamless modern living and incredible vistas of the local countryside.

This impressive four-bedroom home benefits from significant upgrades, including rewiring and replumbing, new high-performance Velfac windows and doors, underfloor heating throughout much of the ground floor, and a highly efficient water-source heat pump system, enhancing its eco credentials.

The house is entered via a generous entrance hall with built-in coat storage and a stylish cloakroom. From here, the home unfolds to reveal an elegant study or studio room with dual aspect and French doors opening onto a sun terrace, ideal as a home office or creative space.

The main sitting room is a standout feature, with parquet flooring, an attractive Bath stone fireplace housing a Hunter wood-burning stove, and expansive sliding doors that frame incredible rural views. Additional French doors open onto a canopied terrace, creating a wonderful flow for entertaining. This space opens into the open-plan dining and breakfast area, which connects seamlessly to the bespoke kitchen.

The kitchen enjoys dual aspect windows, a feature skylight, and cleverly designed corner windows, which are repeated in the principle bedroom above, to maximise light and views. Highlights include a central island, twin Smeg ovens, five-ring induction hob, Smeg dishwasher, Bosch fridge freezer, and a classic double Butler's sink. To the rear of the kitchen is a practical utility and boot room with garden access, ideal for muddy boots or dogs.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom is an inviting retreat with partially vaulted ceilings and the same signature corner windows from the kitchen, that showcase the surrounding landscape. It is served by a beautifully appointed en-suite shower room. Three further bedrooms and a stylish family shower room complete the first floor.

On the lower ground level is a large, versatile space ideal as a gym, playroom, or studio, housing the modern heating system. A door connects through to the double garage, fitted with electric doors and EV charging capability, along with a glazed back door to the driveway. An additional storeroom, with plumbing, offers potential as a secondary utility area.

Garden

Water Meadows is set within enchanting grounds that span three distinct areas. A pedestrian gate from the lane leads to a charming streamside path and bridge, crossing to a picturesque mill pond, home to the water-source heat pump, and mature plantings, including magnolia and acer trees.

The main rear garden offers a peaceful, private retreat with level lawn, fruit cage, vegetable beds, greenhouse, and timber shed, framed by apple trees. To the front, two generous terraces, accessed from the sitting room and studio, provide ideal vantage points for enjoying the far-reaching views. The principal terrace features a modern glazed balustrade, while landscaped stone steps lead down to an additional lawned area and the driveway, which winds its way up from Mill Lane.

Location

Wellow is a thriving village in some of the area's most picturesque surroundings, with a general store, excellent pub, tennis club, Bath to Bristol cycle network and a village school. It is one of the most highly sought after villages around Bath. Water Meadows is situated on Mill Hill, an attractive lane leading from the centre of the village and enjoys access to all this popular village’s amenities.

The historic city of Bath is approx. 6 miles to the north and has excellent facilities which provide for all of the day-to-day domestic, social and leisure needs.

The towns and countryside around Wellow provide an excellent variety of recreational activities and facilities. Bath has numerous sporting clubs and premier division rugby. There are many good golf courses in the area and racing at Bath and Wincanton. There is excellent walking and riding countryside all around, with the Wellow Trekking centre worthy of particular mention.

Schools within reach of the property include Monkton Combe, Prior Park, King Edwards, Kingswood and The Royal High School.

Access to London is by train from Bath Spa station (from 75 minutes) or the M4 at junction 18.

Square Footage: 3,043 sq ft