Winscombe, Near Sidcot School
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- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
5
- BATHROOMS
3
- 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
- Historic but NOT listed 4/5 bedroom home
- Detached triple garage and plenty of parking on tarmac drive
- Large gardens with formal and informal areas
- Detached Coach House with additional accommodation over two floors
- Paddock and gardens totalling just over 2 acres
- Walking distance to Sidcot School
- 500mts from all facilities in Winscombe
Description
MONKS HAVEN,
FOUNTAIN LANE, WINSCOMBE, SOMERSET, BS25 1LS
Winscombe 0.4miles, Cheddar 5miles, Bristol Airport 8miles, Wells 13miles, Bristol 16miles,
A rare example of a stunning Arts & Crafts home nestled in over 2 acres of mature gardens with a versatile detached Coach House and extensive garaging. An superb opportunity to own a fabulous family home with space for livestock or perhaps development potential if you prefer STP.
The house has a central reception hall, sitting room, study (cellar access), dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, front hall, rear hall, snug, utility room, pantry, cloakroom and separate w.c. Upstairs there are 4/5 bedrooms, 2 family bathrooms and an ensuite shower room with additional kitchenette/5 bedroom which could alternatively be converted to a large dressing room if required. Stairs rise to a second floor where there are 2 loft rooms and access to loft storage.
The Coach House has a kitchenette, sitting room, plumbing for a w.c., bedroom/study, garaging for 3 vehicles and upstairs, 2 sizeable rooms.
Outside the gardens wrap around the house (there is a garden w.c. and boiler room). They are mature and formal in parts with great variety and history. Beyond the gardens is a fenced paddock with mature copse, fruit trees and concealed garden buildings for storage.
The paddock could possibly become a building plot STP.
There’s parking for several vehicles on a tarmac drive.
It is worth noting the property benefits from 3 separate entrances off the Fountain Lane, all through ornate iron gates.
Location
The house sits within mature grounds, with magnificent trees and shrubs, creating a private, secluded environment.
The village of Winscombe, just 500mts west, has a range of facilities and Sidcot School is a short walk away. Quiet lanes extend up to the Mendip Hills where there is plenty fabulous walking and the A38 provides easy access to Bristol Airport, and beyond.
Winscombe is a popular village with all the amenities you would expect, including Post Office, pub, primary school, surgery, cafes, bakery and Co-op.
The Strawberry Line cycle/foot path connects many local villages from Cheddar through to Sandford.
Description
Built in the late 19th Century for a member of the eminent Clarks (shoe making) family which then had close ties with Sidcot School. No expense was spared with the quality or design of the original building or later additions. The original architect – W H Bidlake was a leading figure in the Arts & Crafts Movement who designed numerous, now listed Grade l & 11 buildings, demonstrating his notability in this field.
The original, half-timbered house was sympathetically extended in 1908.
The previous owners lived here for over 50 years and added their own mark to the house with the erection of the Coach House and garaging in 2005.
The house still displays many of the original features of the Arts & Crafts movement including bespoke woodwork features throughout, open fire and local stone and tile exteriors.
All the principal rooms enjoy delightful views over the gardens.
Accommodation
An ornate, timber, front door opens to a generous central reception hall.
To the left is a study, with hatch to the cellars, and beyond this is a triple aspect, L-shaped sitting room with glorious Bath Stone fireplace with open fire. A glazed door leads out to the terrace in the south.
At the rear of the reception hall is a cloakroom with separate w.c. and cosy snug.
On the right of the reception hall is a dining room and beyond this the kitchen/breakfast room. At the rear of the kitchen is a utility room, pantry and a rear hall with door out to the drive. The main stairs rise by the sitting room and a second set by the kitchen, thus giving the property potential for conversion into two dwellings if required.
Upstairs, there are 4 very generous bedrooms with charming views, and the principal bedroom has an ensuite shower room and interconnected kitchenette/5th bedroom, which could be converted into a dressing room. There are also 2 family bathrooms and a separate w.c..
Stairs rise from the landing to 2 further loft rooms with access into further loft storage.
Coach House
Positioned to the east of the main property offering an excellent advantage point for appreciating the appeal of the main house, also a super spot for catching the evening sun.
Constructed in 2005 the detached Coach House was designed in keeping with the main house down to the finest of detail, such as the locally sourced matched tiling. It was designed as a multi-functional space for garaging and entertaining with fine views over the gardens.
The ground floor has 3 garages, all with electric up-and-over doors, and 3 interlinked reception rooms, which can be independently accessed, which would make a great office, gym or artist studio and could be converted into accommodation (subject to planning). Upstairs are 2 large rooms that offer versatile use for business, leisure and storage.
Outside
This substantial and significant property is approached via Fountain Lane through ornate wrought iron gates, to a tarmac drive by the garages.
It enjoys great privacy in its grounds, totalling circa. 2.13 acres.
An expansive terrace in front of the house is ideal for alfresco dining and overlooks the gardens.
These were originally laid out when the house was built and still show some of the original structure such as the early 20th century rose garden. They offer year-round floral colour and interest with native Snakes head fritillaries in springtime, wildflower beds for bees, roses and mature border planting. Mature woodland of wild cherry, larch, beech, silver birch, holly, oak and other specimen trees forms a backdrop, offering great privacy and structure.
There is a large lawned area, ideal for family life plus a vegetable garden with a variety of fruit trees. To the far southeast corner there is a working area with several sheds, composting and the beginnings of the woodland walk.
Tenure and other points
Freehold. Not listed. Mains gas, water, and electricity. Private drainage. Council Tax Band H. EPC Rating E. New gas central heating system in main house, electric heating in Coach House.
About the Area
Cheddar and Winscombe are picturesque and well-known villages on the south-west side of the beautiful Mendip Hills. They have a wide selection of shops, commercial premises, medical services and an excellent state school system. There are also good private schools nearby including Sidcot, Wells Cathedral, Millfield and the Bristol schools, all within easy reach. There are many cultural, sporting and social societies within the area providing for most needs.
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Monthly repayments£6,841
Property: £ 1,500,000
Deposit: £ 150,000
Interest rate: 4.5%
Term: 30 years
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