Old Coach Road, Cross

Brought to the market with no onward chain complications this delightful stone cottage sits in a gently elevated position within the popular village of Cross. The property offers buyers the opportunity to purchase a spacious family home with exceptional further potential and incredible views to both the front and rear over stunning Somerset countryside. There is a great sized garden, a number of useful outbuildings including a work shop and separate store, along with a detached double garage.

'Rosewell Cottage' is set well away from the road and accessed by a private gated driveway, that sweeps around to the left to a double garage, and continues rising up towards the house. The first impression of the local stone cottage, set against the picturesque backdrop of the Mendip Hills, really is something special and the potential is apparent immediately.

You enter the property to the front through a handy storm porch which leads you into the entrance hallway. The traditional tiled floor and wooden staircase sets the tone for the character that resonates throughout the house. To the right of the hallway you will find a welcoming sitting room which is blessed with excellent natural light from its south facing window. Within the sitting room there is a recessed fireplace housing a cast iron woodburning stove, as well as a half glazed dresser to the chimney recess. Beyond the sitting room is a second reception room which is currently utilised as a home office/study, this captivating room was once the original kitchen of the property and still features the traditional inglenook fireplace, complete with the original bread oven, and another cast iron wood-burner. Quarry tiles to the floor add further character and a rear facing window looks out to a courtyard area and then up towards the Mendip Hills beyond.

To the left of the hallway you will find a good sized kitchen/breakfast room which, although lacking in units by modern day standards, does create a blank canvas for someone to configure their own dream kitchen! This room has a delightful dual aspect, with French doors flowing out to the garden and plenty of natural light. The kitchen currently comprises just a handful of units, a Belfast sink, tiled floor, and a recessed fireplace with an attractive oak mantel. A beautiful mains gas Rayburn within the chimney breast provides heating and hot water for the house and is also a delightful focal point.

Behind the kitchen you will find another fantastic and versatile reception room, which arguably has the best pick of the views towards the Mendip Hills; this dual aspect room also features French doors to the garden, and a Victorian style fireplace with a wooden surround and decorative tiles. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a useful utility room and downstairs shower room which has been modernised in recent years.

On the first floor, arranged off a fantastic split staircase, you will find the property's four bedrooms and the family bathroom; all four bedrooms are good sized doubles and enjoy either views to the front or rear. Finally, the family bathroom is as classic as it comes with its high level cistern, roll top bath and China sink.

Outside, the extensive garden at Rosewell Cottage is simply divine, and arranged over a number of defined tiers. To the bottom tier your will find what was once a productive vegetable garden enclosed by an established and well maintained box hedge, there is also a large greenhouse on this level. This is followed by a further area of level lawn with several fruit trees and above that another lawned area with several old apple trees. To the perimeter of the property you will find two useful outbuildings and whilst both require some repair, or replacement, the space exists to install a fabulous summer house or home office if desired, or perhaps landscape to create a wonderful outside dining terrace.

What we love about this property ... This truly is a very, very special opportunity to purchase a wonderful family home in a beautiful setting with a huge amount of potential!

Situation: The village of Cross is a popular hamlet just a short distance away from Axbridge. There are lots of different sorts of property in the village ranging from huge country houses, through to cottages and bungalows to more modern properties, making the atmosphere individual with a great established feel. Country lovers will be attracted to the glorious Mendip countryside and walks almost on the doorstep. The nearby market town of Axbridge offers more comprehensive shopping and village facilities. Schooling in the area is excellent, with the 'three school' system being a tremendous attraction! Weare Church of England First School, Hugh Sexeys ( and Kings of Wessex ( at Cheddar are well sought after by families. There is access to private schooling at Wells, Bristol, Sidcot and Millfield School at Street ( If you commute, the A38 gives you access to Bristol and Bristol Airport, with Bath, Wells and Weston-super-Mare also being within easy reach. Motorway commuters use the Edithmead junction for the M5 which is also easily accessible.

Directions: Travelling south on the A38 from Bristol, proceed past Sidcot and on down Shute Shelve Hill, turning right at the bottom onto Old Coach Road in the direction of Cross. Continue along the road passing both public houses on your right hand side and the property can be found a little way down on your right hand side with a Debbie Fortune Estate Agents' For Sale board, nearly opposite the turning left that is the continuation of Old Coach Road, what3words: ///captures.snatched.aliens

Material Information: The property operates on gas central heating. Council Tax band: C   EPC Rating: tbc