Property Introduction

A spacious individual detached 4 bedroom period style house standing in picturesque gardens and having widespread southerly views over the Cheddar Valley

Property Description

The accommodation comprises: Enclosed Entrance Porch, Reception Hall, Cloakroom, Lounge, Dining Room, Sitting/Family Room, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Master Bedroom with En-suite Dressing Room/ Bathroom, Walk Through Storage/Box Room, Family Bathroom, Bedroom 2 with En-suite Shower Room, 2 further Bedrooms. Double Glazing and Gas Central Heating throughout. Parking for Several Cars, Detailed Planning Permission for Adjoining Garage with Storeroom Above, Large Gardens to Front and Rear.


Cheddar is located on the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills and offers many facilities including a wide selection of shops, supermarkets, banks, building societies as well as a modern health centre and chemist. The surrounding countryside provides for a variety of recreational pursuits including sailing and windsurfing on the Cheddar Reservoir and fine country walks on the adjoining hills which are located in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Cheddar 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.

The property was built in 1999 to the current owners own design and high standard of specification and still covers the residue of an NHBC 10 year guarantee. The property occupies a fine elevated position towards the extreme outskirts of the village and enjoys outstanding southerly views over the village, Cheddar Reservoir and beyond. Construction is of natural local stone and block cavity walls beneath an insulated and tiled roof, and there are a number of period features to be found in detailed work throughout including much use of hardwood timbers including architraves, skirting boards, interior and exterior doors, exposed beam ceilings and oak polished floors from the reception hall and extending into the reception rooms from which there are fine views southwards over the village. All windows are hardwood double glazed and heating is provided by a full gas central heating system with adequate radiators and power points throughout.

The accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate):

Hardwood front door to ENCLOSED ENTRANCE PORCH

Half glazed double inner doors to

RECEPTION HALL: 11’3”x11’ with feature hardwood panelled staircase and storage cupboard beneath

CLOAKROOM: (North) Wash hand basin set in a vanity unit with cupboards beneath, low level WC, shaver point, ceramic tiled floor

LOUNGE: 23'x12'6" (Front and Rear, South and North) Feature natural stone built inglenook fireplace with hardwood beam over and incorporating a Dovre cast iron multi fuel stove set on a flagstone hearth, Hardwood exposed beam ceiling and double French casements to Rear Garden (South) from which there are fine views.

DINING ROOM: 11’x12’ (South) fine views

SITTING/FAMILY ROOM: 12’7”x16’ (Rear South) Fireplace with carved hardwood mantelpiece surround incorporating a marble hearth and a fitted living flame gas coal effect fire

KITCHEN: 12’6”x 12’(Rear, North) Comprehensive range of quality fitted kitchen units finished in chestnut wood, comprising a 1 ½ bowl sink unit with mixer taps, matching base/floor cupboards units, drawer units. Extensive worktop surfaces, matching wall cupboards above, also wall display cupboards with concealed lighting beneath, full height shelved larder cupboard, 2 wine racks, space and plumbing for dishwasher, natural stone built inglenook fireplace with beam over and fitted with a ‘Rangemaster 110’ gas fired cooker with 3 ovens, grill griddle, 4 ring gas hob and electric hotplate, ceramic tiled floor which extends into the

BREAKFAST ROOM: 9’7”x 9’7” (Rear, South) double French casements to the South Garden Terrace

UTILITY ROOM: with matching range of cupboard units, worktop surface with space and plumbing for automatic washing machine and tumble dryer, also ‘Worcester Bosch 400’ combination gas fired boiler which is programmed to provide independent hot water and central heating throughout

From the Reception Hall, hardwood staircase to

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: shelved linen cupboard with radiator, ceiling hatch with retractable ladder to boarded roof space with electric light and power points.

MASTER BEDROOM 1: 12’7”x12’7” (Rear, South)
EN-SUITE DRESSING ROOM/BATHROOM: 12’6 x 13’6” max Dressing Room Area with fitted vanity wash hand basin, range of fitted cupboards and drawers beneath, also matching cupboards above, door to walk in wardrobe with fitted shelves and hanging rails. Bathroom Area, with velux roof light window (North) Champagne coloured suite comprising panel bath, bidet, low level WC and tiled double shower cubicle with Mira Sport electric shower control.

WALK THROUGH STORAGE/BOX ROOM: Floor area of 13’6”x 8’6” approx with max sloping ceiling height of 6’10” to the ridge, velux roof light window.

FAMILY BATHROOM: with ceramic tiled floor, velux window, vanity unit wash hand basin with fitted cupboards beneath, panelled bath, fully tiled shower cubicle with Mira Excel shower control, low level WC, extractor fan,

BEDROOM 2: 12’6”x 8’7” (North) Fitted double wardrobe
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: Tiled corner shower with Mira Sport Electric Shower, vanity wash hand basin with cupboards beneath, low level WC, shaver point.

BEDROOM 3: 12’6x8’7” (South) Double built in wardrobe, fitted bookshelf

BEDROOM 4: 11’4”x8’10” (South)

OUTSIDE: The property is set well back from the road and is approached through wide double timber entrance gates with driveway and parking in front of the property for several cars. There is a separate gated area to the side of the property where there is detailed planning permission for an adjoining garage with store room above. There is a lawn/grass area adjoining the driveway upon which there is a magnificent horse chestnut tree. The garden area to the north of the property measures approx 85’ in depth with a 52’ frontage to Venns Gate. The overall plot measures 60’x150’ approx. There is a pathway to the side of the property which leads into a delightful enclosed south garden area from which there are widespread views. There is a paved patio area with well stocked flower borders and various other specimen shrubs and a hot tub with seating for 7/8 people which is screened by natural stone walling. The remainder of the garden comprises of well kept lawns. The Rear (South) Garden measures 60’x72’ approx.

Services include mains electricity, water and drainage.

Sedegemoor District Council – Council Tax Band E

We are advised that the property is Freehold – 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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