Rural hamlet, Nr Wedmore
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- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
7
- BATHROOMS
5
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Substantial, very attractive farmhouse with circa 15 acres of land
- 2 bedroom detached cottage
- Versatile studio Barn with mezzanine and kiln
- Traditional Somerset pub and green grocer within walking distance
- Enclosed swimming pool and pool house
- Stable yard with separate access, 3 stables, hay barn, tack room, manège and sand turnout
- Mature gardens, woodland and pasture and super walking on footpaths
- Uninterrupted views over surrounding farmland to the Mendip Hills
- Excellent local schools within a few miles with bus service. In addition, Sidcot, Millfield and Wells Cathedral School all within 30 mins
- Very private setting with superb sunsets
Description
RAGWOOD FARM,
CLEWER, WEDMORE, SOMERSET, BS28 4JG
A much-loved family home.
The house has an entrance hall, sitting room, drawing room, study, pool room, kitchen/dining/family room, 2 cloakrooms, boiler room, utility and a boot room. Upstairs are 7 bedrooms, a cot room, family bathroom, 4 ensuites and a large loft storeroom.
The Cottage has an open plan sitting room/dining room with kitchen, 2 bedrooms – one on the ground floor with an ensuite bathroom and one upstairs with a separate bathroom off an attractive galleried landing.
Outside a private drive leads to a turning circle and carport, enclosed gardens and grounds of over 1.5 acres surround the property, an outdoor pool, pool hut with shower room, orchards, detached 2 bedroom Cottage, separate studio Barn (electric kiln included) with workshop, stable yard with separate entrance, 3 stables, hay barn, tack room, hay shed, manège, turn out arena, approx. 15 acres of pasture and woodland.
Viewing highly recommended to appreciate the privacy and charm.
Location
Situated down a no through road in a very private location with far reaching views over its own land and adjoining farmland. This fabulous house sits centrally within its mature garden with views to the Mendips in the west – perfect for catching the sunset over Crook Peak.
Description
A traditional farmhouse which has been sympathetically enhanced and extended over the years to create a fabulously spacious and relaxed family home. Large windows, French doors and a David Salisbury conservatory ensure the accommodation with filled with natural light and original features such as flag stone floors and an inglenook fireplace retain the character of the building. Three log burning stoves.
With over 500sqmts of accommodation in main house and a further 170sqmts in a Cottage and Barn.
A spacious, open plan kitchen/dining/family room opens to the south facing conservatory. This kitchen has bespoke timber units and Carrara marble work surface, electric aga, plus electric oven and hob, larder. There is a utility room and boiler room.
The living accommodation continues with 4 further reception rooms including a dual aspect, 26’x18’ sitting room with Bath stone fire surround, oak floors and French doors to the west garden, a pool room with inglenook fireplace, a sitting room/snug, with French doors to the south garden and a separate study. All these rooms radiate off an impressive central reception hall which has 3 external doors - to the gardens in the south and west and the driveway in the east.
Upstairs there is a spacious and bright landing, and stairs rise to a 2nd floor. In total there are 4 bedrooms with ensuites and a further 3 bedrooms, cot room and family bathroom along with a large loft storage room. Two of the bedrooms have dramatic vaulted ceilings and all have magical views.
Outside
Handsome hardwood gates between stone pillars lead to a gravel drive which divides in two, one side to the cottage and the other through estate railings and gate to the main house. A generous turning circle provides plenty of parking along with an oak framed double carport.
The gardens are extensive, mature and totally private, fruit trees and shrubs surround them with oak, cedar, copper beech and various others creating structure and interest. The lawns are well maintained – currently by a new robot mower – available by separate negotiation.
The pool is fully enclosed within a walled, paved area, there is a pool house with shower room.
Terraces to the south and west of the main house offer areas for seating and enjoying the spectacular sunsets over Crook Peak to the west.
Cottage
The Cottage is currently run as a holiday let with excellent year-round bookings. It has open plan living accommodation, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a private lawned garden and parking for several cars. It has underfloor electric heating and hot water cylinder.
Barn
The barn is divided into 2 spaces. The first is a large studio/gym with sink and kiln. It is double glazed and insulated with roof lights. There are night storage heaters and French door to the north. Timber stairs lead up to a mezzanine floor with scope to enlarge this if required. The second space is a garden equipment store with a paved ramp to double doors, ideal for garden tractors and tools.
Stable Yard and Land
The stable yard has a separate entrance off the lane as well as a vehicular entrance from the house. The 3 stables, hayshed and tack room sit on a concrete yard which is fenced. There are a couple of additional sheds for storage, a sand turnout and a sand and fibre manège, woodland and pasture with water troughs totalling approx. 15 acres.
Tenure and Other Points
Freehold. Not listed. Mains water and electricity. Oil fired CH and HW (combi boiler plus 2x water cylinders) and private drainage (new digester – compliant). Double glazed both the annex and main house. 16 solar panels with excellent feed-in tariff. Air source heat pump for pool. Council Tax Band F. EPC rating E.
Please note that the owner of this property is a member of the firm.
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About the area
The property is located in a private setting on the edge of a friendly, rural hamlet between Cheddar and Wedmore.
The Saxon village of Wedmore is a delightful and extremely active centre and in many ways is an archetype of an English village. There are historic buildings including the medieval church next to an old coaching inn, a general store/newsagent, post office, butchers, chemist, various other interesting shops, plus pubs, restaurants and tea rooms. There is a wide range of cultural and sporting clubs and societies. Swimming pools at both Cheddar & Wells; Sailing & Windsurfing Clubs at Cheddar Reservoir; the Badgworth Equestrian Centre: Wedmore 18 Hole Golf Course; Floodlit Astroturf Tennis Courts; Indoor and Outdoor Bowling Green;, Football and Cricket clubs.
Nearby cities and towns and communications
The Cathedral City of Wells is approximately 7 miles away and also provides a good range of business, recreational and shopping facilities. Shopping centres are available at Taunton, Bath and Bristol (each approximately 25 miles away). Communications in the area are good with access to the M5 (J22 - 10 minutes) connecting to M4 (J16). A local train service from Highbridge (7 miles) links with the intercity train services at Taunton and Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington taking approximately 11/2 hours. Castle Cary, a mainline station is about 20 miles whilst Bristol International Airport is 15 miles away.
Schools
There are excellent state and independent schools in the area including Wedmore First School, Hugh Sexeys Middle School, Kings of Wessex Upper School, Wells Cathedral School, Sidcot, Millfield and the Taunton schools.
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VIEWINGS
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- Band: F
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- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Private garden
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Monthly repayments£10,033
Property: £ 2,200,000
Deposit: £ 220,000
Interest rate: 4.5%
Term: 30 years
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