Castle Lane, Wookey, Wells, Somerset, BA5

A superb, detached cottage occupying a wonderful rural position and enjoying attractive views across the surrounding countryside. Set within grounds of approx. a 0.25 acre, the property offers characterful and versatile accommodation. Outside are gardens to either side and the rear, gated parking, a summer house and a substantial workshop.

Hill Farm is an attractive detached cottage which has been extended over the years to provide spacious and versatile accommodation, combining traditional character with the practical requirements of modern family living. Features throughout include beams, timber doors, fireplaces and wood-burning stoves, all contributing to the charm of the property.

The ground floor accommodation is approached through an entrance hall, leading through to the principal reception rooms. The traditional sitting room is a particularly comfortable space, featuring a substantial stone fireplace housing a wood-burning stove. The window provides an attractive outlook over the garden and allows plenty of natural light into the room.

There is a separate dining room, providing a further reception space with its own wood-burning stove and fitted shelving. This is a pleasant room for more formal dining, although it could equally accommodate a variety of other uses depending on individual requirements.

The kitchen/breakfast room is a particularly appealing feature of the cottage, offering a generous amount of space for everyday family life and entertaining. It is fitted with an extensive range of traditional wooden cabinets, complemented by natural stone tiled flooring and exposed timber beams. A large central island incorporates a double Belfast-style sink and additional preparation space, whilst there is ample room for a breakfast or dining table.
French doors open directly onto the garden, creating a lovely connection with the outside space.

A door from the kitchen/breakfast room leads through to the family room, a particularly versatile addition to the accommodation. This room has double doors opening onto the garden and offers scope for a variety of uses, whether as an additional sitting room, home office or recreational space. Of particular interest is the spiral staircase rising from the family room to a first-floor bedroom with its own en-suite facilities. As this bedroom is accessed independently of the main first floor, the arrangement offers considerable flexibility and could potentially be utilised as an annexe for relatives, guests or those seeking a degree of independence, subject to any necessary consents.

The main staircase rises to the first floor landing, from which the remaining three bedrooms are accessed. Each has its own individual character, with the accommodation enjoying attractive outlooks across the gardens and surrounding countryside. The main first floor accommodation is served by the family bathroom.

OUTSIDE:
Hill Farm occupies a generous plot extending to approximately 0.25 acre, with gardens arranged to either side and the rear of the cottage.

The setting is undoubtedly one of the property’s principal attractions, enjoying lovely views across the neighbouring fields and rolling Somerset countryside.

Gated access leads into a substantial parking area, providing off-road parking for several vehicles.

The gardens are an appealing combination of lawned areas, established planting, mature shrubs and trees, together with paved seating areas adjoining the cottage. The various areas of garden offer plenty of opportunities to sit outside and enjoy the surroundings, whilst providing a good degree of space for family activities and gardening.

There is also a productive garden area with raised beds, ideal for those wishing to grow their own fruit and vegetables. A summer house provides an additional place to sit and enjoy the garden and countryside setting.

A particularly useful feature is the substantial adjoining workshop, measuring approximately 24’6” x 19’11”. This provides an excellent amount of space for hobbies, storage or general workshop activities, with two sets of double doors opening directly onto the garden. The building offers considerable versatility and will undoubtedly appeal to those requiring a designated area separate from the main accommodation.

The property benefits from a biomass wood pellet boiler providing the central heating, together with a private water treatment plant.

The highly sought-after village of Wookey is located only a few minutes' drive into the centre of Wells. Wookey has three public houses, a church, a ‘Good’ Ofsted rated primary school, a recreation ground/children’s play park and The Wookey Hub (café and coffee shop). 

There are easy road connections to Cheddar and the A38 beyond, which gives access to the M5 motorway, Bristol Airport and the City of Bristol. Wells is only a short distance away, renowned for its beautiful period architecture with landmarks such as the Cathedral and the Bishop's Palace. There are many clubs and societies to get involved with and the city boasts a fine range of shopping, recreational, educational and commercial facilities.

The sought-after Saxon village of Wedmore, offering independent boutique-style shops and several good eateries, is less than seven miles to the west.