Property Introduction

An individual detached spacious detached 3 bedroom bungalow set in landscaped gardens of 1/3 acre (approx) and having outstanding panoramic views over the Cheddar Valley towards the Mendip Hills

Property Description

The accommodation comprises: Reception Hall, 24’ Lounge/Dining Room, Fitted Kitchen, Enclosed Rear Porch, 3 Bedrooms, Bathroom/WC/Shower, UPVC Double Glazing, Full Gas Fired Central Heating, Adjoining Double Garage, Greenhouse, Garden Shed, Feature Landscaped Gardens approx 1/3 acre.

The property is located in the small hamlet of Cocklake which offers a local inn and Methodist Chapel being within approx 1 mile of the historic village of Wedmore which offers a good selection of shops including a chemist, 3 historic local inns and a number of clubs including the Isle of Wedmore Bowls Club, Golf Club and Opera Club and a wide variety of sporting and recreational pursuits as well as Doctor and Dental surgeries. Schooling includes Wedmore First School, Hugh Sexeys Middle School, Blackford (3 miles), and Kings of Wessex Community School, Cheddar (approx 3 miles) which adjoins a modern sports complex and indoor swimming pool. Other schools within daily commuting are Millfield School at Street/Glastonbury, The Cathedral School, Wells (approx 8 miles), and Sidcot School, nr Winscombe (approx 5 miles). Wedmore is within easy commuting distance of nearby towns and cities including Weston-Super-Mare, Bath, Bristol, the M5 motorway and Bristol International Airport.

The property was built in 1968, construction being of reconstructed stone and block cavity walls with part rendered elevations beneath a tiled roof. In recent years the property has been modernised to a certain degree and the well-arranged accommodation has the benefit of UPVC double glazed windows and a full gas fired central heating system with adequate radiators and power points throughout. There is an adjoining double garage, a substantial greenhouse, and a timber built garden shed which support the outstanding gardens which surround the property and which have been landscaped to take full advantage of the widespread panoramic views.


The accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate):

Front Entrance Porch, UPVC double glazed front door to

RECEPTION HALL: L Shaped 11’3”x7’4” + 16’2x3’6” with ceiling hatch to roof storage space, built in shelved airing cupboard with insulated hot water cylinder and immersion heater.

OPEN PLAN LOUNGE/DINING ROOM: 24’x12’10” max (Front and Rear, South West, North East and South) large picture windows from which there are outstanding views, matching wall light fittings, fireplace (at present sealed and not in use)


FITTED KITCHEN: 13’10”x10’ (Rear, North East) outstanding views over the garden and beyond, comprehensive range of fitted kitchen units finished in light oak and including a stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps, matching base/floor cupboard units with fitted drawer units and extensive worktop surfaces, shelved larder unit and matching wall units above including corner shelving, partially tiled walls and vinyl floor covering, integrated electric double oven with 4 ring ceramic electric hob and canopied extractor hood over, space for upright fridge freezer and slimline dishwasher (with potential to convert space to fit a 600mm dishwasher or washing machine), wall mounted gas fired boiler which provides domestic hot water and central heating, glazed rear exit door to

ENCLOSED REAR PORCH: 4’6”x4’6 with glazed exit door to garden.

BEDROOM 1: 13’x9’10” excluding wardrobes (Front, South West) triple built in wardrobes

BEDROOM 2: 10’x11’8” excluding wardrobes (Rear, North East) double built in wardrobes, outstanding views

BEDROOM 3: 10’x9’10” (Front, South West) built in wardrobe

BATHROOM: 9’10”x6’ (Rear, North East) Partially tiled, white suite comprising of panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, separate fully tiled shower cubicle with mains shower thermostat control, shaver point.

OUTSIDE: The property is set back from the road and is approached over a gravelled entrance driveway with parking for several cars in front of the

ADJOINING DOUBLE GARAGE: 21’6”x17’4” up and over door, rear exit door, light and power, plumbing for automatic washing machine

THE GARDENS: The gardens are a particular feature of the property the whole of which have been landscaped and which extend to an area of approx 1/3 acre. The front garden has a substantial frontage to Rughill and is sheltered by a mature hedgerow, backed by a number of mature specimen flowering trees and shrubs, including phormium, viburnum and euphorbia to name but a few. There is an ornamental fishpond supported by a number of gravelled areas approached over raised planted areas which are accessed by a flight of steps. The paths extend to the west side of the property where there is a most productive kitchen vegetable area with numerous soft fruit bushes including raspberries, gooseberries and strawberries. A rose covered pergola walkway leads you into the spacious rear garden area where there are lawned areas edged with block paving. There are established fruit trees including bramley apple and Victoria plum and a number of other planted areas with specimen evergreens and shrubs, COLD FRAME and GREENHOUSE 10’6”x7’ approx and a TIMBER GARDEN SHED 12’x8’. To the east side of the property there is a sheltered paved seating area over which there is a vine covered pergola. Outside lighting and water tap. The whole plot measures approx 110 ft in width with an overall depth of 118 ft. The rear gardens measure approx 110’x48’ in depth.

Services include mains electricity, gas, water and drainage to private septic tank system.

Sedegemoor District Council – Council Tax Band D

PLEASE NOTE: Planning Permission exists for an extension to the kitchen, further details of which may be inspected at the Agents offices.

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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