Westbury sub Mendip, between Wells and Cheddar - No Chain
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- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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Freehold
Key features
- Private location in popular village
- Four bedrooms and Two bathrooms (one ensuite)
- Large reception room with fireplace
- Kitchen/breakfast room
- Utility room and double garage
- West facing garden and terrace
- Fabulous walks on doorstep
- Post office/shop, pub and village school
- No Chain
Description
3 FARM CLOSE, WESTBURY SUB MENDIP
NR WELLS, BA5 1EN
Wells 4miles, Cheddar and Wedmore 5miles, Bristol Airport 14.5miles, Bristol and Bath 21miles
An attractive detached 4 bedroom family house, enjoying a peaceful, tucked away position within a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly regarded village of Westbury Sub Mendip. The property offers well-balanced and versatile accommodation, ideally suited to family living, and is available with no onward chain. The house has ample parking and double garage with attractive gardens to the rear and countryside views.
Offers in Excess of £600,000
Location
Westbury-sub-Mendip is a charming and highly desirable rural village in Somerset, South West England, nestled on the southern slopes of the scenic Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The village enjoys superb countryside views and easy access to both natural landscapes and local amenities, offering the perfect balance of peaceful village life and practical convenience.
Situated just 4 miles west of the historic city of Wells and a similar distance from Cheddar, Westbury-sub-Mendip benefits from excellent road links along the A371, connecting residents to neighbouring towns and regional centres, while retaining its tranquil, rural atmosphere.
The village population of around 800 supports a strong sense of community and everyday convenience, with local facilities including a community-run village shop and Post Office, a traditional country pub, primary school, parish church and village hall. These amenities are complemented by sports and leisure spaces, a small industrial estate, and regular community events that bring residents together.
Description
The front door opens into a welcoming entrance hall setting the tone for the well-presented interior. A useful study and downstairs cloakroom as well as useful storage under the elegant staircase.
The sitting room is a particularly lovely with light coming from the dual aspect and overlooks the pretty garden, all centred around an attractive fireplace.
The kitchen lies opposite and forms the heart of the house, a generous and sociable room fitted with a range of units and integrated appliances including freezer, dishwasher, double oven and gas hob and space for fridge. There is space for informal seating/dining area.
Beyond is a useful utility/boot room with ample space for appliances and storage, and with doors to both the front and rear, ideal for everyday family life.
On the first floor, a light and spacious landing with fabulous large picture window. The principal bedroom with windows to the front, with an excellent dressing room with built-in wardrobes and useful storage under the eaves leading through to a newly installed ensuite shower room. There are three further double bedrooms as well as a well fitted family bathroom.
Outside
To the front of the property is a gravel driveway providing plenty of parking and access to a stone-built double garage with power and light with electric up and over doors.
The rear garden enjoys a westerly aspect and offers a good degree of privacy. Immediately adjoining the house is a terrace with electric awning, well suited to outdoor dining and entertaining. The garden is attractively arranged with areas of lawn, mature planting and a small stream crossed by a footbridge, creating a particularly appealing feature. The stream and the garden are enclosed and very private.
There is access from the utility room, side path and garage, adding to the practicality of the house.
Tenure and other points
Freehold. Mains electric, gas, water and drainage. Council Tax Band F. EPC Rating D.
Directions
From Wells follow the A371 towards Cheddar. As you arrive into Westbury sub Mendip turn left down Station Road just as the road bends round to the right. At the end of Station Road turn right into Lodge Hill and Farm Close is found on left. Turn into Farm Close and down the gravel driveway and No 3 can be found on the right hand side.
About the area
Westbury-sub-Mendip is a village with a population of about 800, situated on the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills, half-way between Wells and the world-famous Cheddar Gorge. The village has a good community with many societies and organisations, a pub, village stores and post office and not least an excellent primary school.
Historic note. The name derives from the family known to date back to the era of Edward Longshanks with later links to the villages of Westbury sub Mendip and nearby Rodney Stoke.
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 (catchment area), Wells Cathedral School, Downside, Sidcot, 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.
There’s an active country community with continuing festivals, agricultural shows and rural pursuits which have continued for many generations.
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Property Details
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Monthly repayments£2,737
Property: £ 600,000
Deposit: £ 60,000
Interest rate: 4.5%
Term: 30 years
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