Chewton Hill, Chewton Mendip, Radstock, Somerset, BA3

A finely-proportioned five bedroom detached house situated within the sought-after village of Chewton Mendip. Requiring a scheme of modernisation, this superb family home offers well-balanced living accommodation, including two spacious reception rooms and a kitchen with a large utility room. Outside, there is a well-tended cottage garden, off-road parking and a single garage. No onward chain.


A door to the front of the property opens into a glazed entrance porch, which has an inner door opening through to the hall. Incorporating the staircase to the first floor accommodation, the hall gives access to both reception rooms and also to the downstairs WC.

The sitting room is particularly comfortable, with a central fireplace and an inset living-flame gas fire. There are two sets of double doors from the sitting room which open out to the south-facing garden. Across the hall is a separate dining room, also an excellent size, providing versatility for a second living room or children’s room if desired.

The adjoining kitchen is fitted with a range of matching floor and wall units and includes an integrated Stoves electric oven, a gas hob, an extractor hood, a Neff dishwasher, as well as a low-level fridge and freezer. There is space within the kitchen for a breakfast table and chairs, with a door then continuing through to a large utility room. Providing plenty more storage cupboards, plus plumbing and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, the utility room is an exceptionally useful space and includes an external door to the front.

On the first floor, this superb property includes five bedrooms, the master benefitting from a selection of fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. Completing the accommodation is the family bathroom, fitted with a panelled bath, vanity wash basin, bidet, low-level WC and a shower cubicle. 

OUTSIDE
The property benefits from off-road parking and a single garage, which has an ‘up and over’ door. There is an enclosed garden to the front, which enjoys plenty of sunshine throughout the day and into the evening. Mainly laid to lawn with established borders, the delightful garden includes areas of attractive planting, a patio seating area, a garden shed, an outside tap and lighting.

The sought-after village of Chewton Mendip lies in a convenient position north of Wells and is 15.5 miles to both Bristol and Bath. The village has a primary school with an outdoor heated swimming pool and an enviable reputation, as well as a good community spirit. Further facilities include a pre-school, a village hall, a church, a public house and The Mendip Pantry – a family run café and village store. Chewton Mendip is situated within the Mendip Hills, an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Wells is a short drive to the south, where there are excellent secondary schools, namely Wells Cathedral School and The Blue School. Mainline railway stations are within easy reach at Castle Cary, Bristol & Bath with direct links to London.