Long Street, Croscombe

Property description: Guide Price: £325,000 - £350,000. This three bedroom period home has genuine character and charm and is situated in the heart of Croscombe village with a vibrant community spirit, within easy reach of Wells and other popular Somerset towns. The property is Grade II listed and is believed to date back to the 18th Century and showcases an array of original features including exposed beams, a striking inglenook fireplace and beautifully preserved timber panelling.

The entrance hall provides a practical space for coats and boots which then leads into the heart of the home, the impressive living room with its large inglenook fireplace and log burner which takes centre stage. Inset into the inglenook with its stone surround and carved mantle piece is the original bread oven. The south facing stone mullioned window allows the light to flood in and a handsome arched ledge and brace door with a mullioned surround opens onto a covered passageway giving access to the front of the property.

The well-appointed bespoke oak fitted kitchen blends old and new with original and custom timber panelling, granite worktops, integrated Neff appliances and plumbing for a washing machine. The small but perfectly lovely dining room is off the main living room and is a more recent addition to the house. It has a window and a door out to the back garden.

Upstairs there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom all with oak ledge doors. The two double bedrooms are at the front of the house with south facing windows and both have exposed beams, window seats and a light and airy feel owing to the high vaulted ceilings. A third single bedroom to the rear has a conservation roof light and would make an ideal study, guest room or dressing room.

Outside: The pretty rear garden is thoughtfully landscaped and stretches up to the beautiful stone wall at the top with the village church beyond. The lower terrace is cobbled and houses a useful garden shed. Steps then lead up to a paved terrace ideal for a bistro table and chairs. Through the wooden arch adorned with roses and jasmine you reach the lawned area lined with various shrubs and a small pond. At the top of the garden is a space for a decked area and from here you can take in the fabulous views across the village and valley to Paradise Hill.

Location: Croscombe is a rural village in the heart of Somerset, located on the A371 to the east of Wells (4 miles) and the west of Shepton Mallet (2 miles) in the beautiful valley of the River Sheppey. Despite mention in the Domesday Book, Croscombe first emerged in the16th and 17th centuries with a boom in the wool trade. It is home to an award-winning pub - The George, which doubles up as the local shop. St Marys Church is a beautiful medieval church with a Jacobean interior. Croscombe has an active community and much to offer with classes from amateur dramatics to Tai Chi held in the village hall, as well as the Charter Market where villagers sell their local produce, a village orchestra, a village school, a playground and a sports field. There is excellent walking in the area as the village has many beautiful footpaths across the valley to enjoy. The picturesque city of Wells (3.2 miles) has a bustling High Street and provides a range of local amenities with four supermarkets (including Waitrose), a cinema, a leisure centre, numerous coffee shops, pubs and restaurants to choose from, several dentists and doctors and some fabulous independent shops. There are also famous historical landmarks such as the Cathedral and the Bishop Palace, as well as a twice weekly produce market. There are excellent state schools in the vicinity, including Croscombe C of E Primary School, The Blue School in Wells and Whitstone School in Shepton Mallet for Secondary, as well as independent schools including All Hallows Prep School, Downside, Millfield and Wells Cathedral School. Both Bath (21 miles) and Bristol (22 miles) are within commuting distance and there is a main line railway station with links to London in Castle Cary 8.8 miles away. Street and Glastonbury are 20 minutes away and Bristol airport is an easy 30-minute drive.

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Council Tax: Band C (at time of marketing). To check council tax for this property, please refer to

Local Authority: Somerset Council -

Services: Gas central heating, mains water, drainage and electricity

Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion.

Additional Property Notes: This property is of traditional construction and has been extended over the years. The property has a very small flying free hold in one of the double bedrooms. The neighbouring property has access over the back yard side passageway. Environment Agency - very low flood risk (surface water and rivers).

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