Property Introduction

A pleasantly situated first floor flat occupying a central location in this popular small historic town and having widespread westerly views

Property Description

The accommodation comprises: Communal Pathway with Exterior Staircase and Landing, Half Glazed Front Door, Hallway, Sitting Room, Kitchenette, Bathroom/WC, Double Bedroom, Gas Fired Central Heating. Outside: Rear Walled Communal Garden Area, Allocated Parking Space, Secure Storage Area in Cellar.

Axbridge is a small popular residential historic town with its many listed buildings grouped around the square and situated on the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills. Axbridge is full of old world charm and has origins as a hunting and wool centre and its medieval beginnings are still evident in some of its oldest buildings particularly the church and the museum. The charming town centre square can be reached comfortably on foot and around it can be found inns, restaurants, a post office and a number of shops including general stores, butchers, baker and chemist. The town also has a primary school and a doctors surgery. Further facilities area available in Cheddar which is within 2 miles and includes Kings of Wessex Comprehensive School and a modern community sports complex with its indoor swimming pool. Axbridge is within easy commuting distance of nearby towns and cities including Wells, Weston Super Mare, Bath, Bristol and the M5 motorway and Bristol International Airport is within approx.16 miles offering regular internal and continental flights.

The property is located on the first floor of a conversion of a former large period Victorian dwelling known as Choate House, there being 8 apartments in all which include a communal paved garden area to the rear, with each flat having its own allocated car parking space located directly opposite the property and a storage area located in the extensive cellars situated directly beneath Choate House. There are adequate power points throughout and heating is provided by a gas fired central heating system. The roof of the property is currently in the process of major renovations.

The accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate):

The entrance to the property is to the rear of Choate House, and is approached over a communal pathway with exterior staircase and landing and a half glazed front door, hallway, leading to the:

SITTING ROOM: 17’3” x 15’ max (Front west) an L shaped room having a 9’6” ceiling, original period fireplace with slate hearth, and a centre ceiling rose with a brass chandelier lighting. Widespread westerly views; glass folding doors to small

KITCHENETTE: with stainless steel sink unit, base/floor cupboard units, worktop surfaces and matching wall cupboards. Worktop surface with space for and including an LG refrigerator, extractor fan and a modern Rangemaster Gas Cooker with 4 ring hob and extractor fan over.

BATHROOM: partially tiled, white suite comprising panelled bath, with a ‘Triton’ wall mounted electric wall shower and shower curtain, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC, medicine wall cabinet. Alcove with space for a washing machine, and a linen cupboard above.

DOUBLE BEDROOM: 9’9”x8’3” (Rear East) Shuttered windows, extensive range of built in wardrobes, also a built in boiler cupboard housing an Ariston Gas Fired Combination Boiler which is programmed to provide independent domestic hot water and central heating.

OUTSIDE: The property is approached from West Street over a shared side driveway off which is a pedestrian entrance leading into a rear communal garden area. Directly beneath the property is an extensive cellar which provides each flat with a secure storage area. Also in the cellar are the electric meters for each flat, the gas meters and the water stopcocks. Directly opposite Choate House on the other side of West Street is a vehicle entrance driveway leading into a car parking area providing each flat with a car parking space.


Services include mains electricity, water, drainage and gas.

Sedegemoor District Council – Band A

There is a Management Company in place who contribute £45 per month to cover building maintainance.

We are advised that the property is Leasehold – please verify with your legal representative.

All room sizes are approximate. Electrical installations, plumbing and central heating installations, drainage installations are noted in particulars on the basis of a visual inspection only. They have not been tested and no warranty of condition of fitness for purpose is implied by their inclusion. Potential purchasers are warned that they must make their own enquiries as to the condition of the appliance, installation or of any element of the structure or fabric of the property.

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