Property Introduction

Property Description

Draycott is a much favoured village located in a sheltered position just south of the Mendip Hills and within two miles of Cheddar and six miles of Wells. Facilities include Post Office/General Stores, First school, Church, two local inns and is located on a regular bus service to Wells, Cheddar, and Weston-super-Mare. Bristol and Bath are within daily commuting distance and the nearest M5 motorway junction is within approximately 10 miles thus facilitating easy travel throughout the South West Region. Bristol International Airport is within approximately 12 miles offering regular internal and continental flights.

This most charming Draycott Stone built cottage is reputed to date form the early 18th Century and is the end cottage of a terrace of 3. In recent years the property has been completely restored by a local family builder of excellent repute and a number of the original period features have been carefully preserved. Heating is provided by a full gas central heating system with adequate radiators and power points throughout. Whilst the property is situated in the centre of the village it commands fine open views to the east and south.

The accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate):

Ground Floor:

Half glazed front entrance door to

RECEPTION HALL: 8'9"x7' max. Solid oak flooring and wall display alcove.

CLOAKROOM/UTILITY ROOM: 7'x6'6" max (Front West) partially tiled, ceramic tiled floor, Stainless steel sink unit with cupboard space beneath, built in wall cupboards, also space for washer dryer and further plumbing for a built in washing machine and space for a deep freeze above. Separate toilet with low level WC suite and built in wall cupboards.

SITTING ROOM: 17'3x10'10" max (Front, West & South) Fine views over the village and beyond. A magnificent original open Draycott stone built inglenook fireplace with beam over, fitted wrought iron canopy and fire basket, original bread oven and raised flagstone hearth, exposed beamed ceiling, window seating, matching wall light fittings

STUDY: 10'3"x6'6" (Rear East) An irregular shape room with a range of fitted bookshelves

WELL APPOINTED KITCHEN/DINING ROOM: 15'x11'9(max) (Rear East) Partially tiled walls and ceramic tiled flooring, comprehensive range of quality fitted kitchen units finished in natural oak and comprising 1 ½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap, base/floor cupboards, worktop surfaces, wall cupboards, also glass fronted display wall cupboard, integrated Hotpoint electric cooker with oven and 4 ring gas hob and extractor hood over, integrated Zannusi dishwasher and built in refrigerator, wall mounted gas fired boiler set in a matching oak wall cupboard, also under stairs shelved walled cupboards, half glazed rear exit door to

REAR GARDEN: comprises of small paved courtyard with secluded Patio/seating area, the whole being well fenced with side exit door, raised flower bed and various shrubs, offering a degree of seclusion.

From Kitchen/Dining Room staircase to:

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: 7'6"x 8'6" (Front West), Built in shelved linen cupboard.

BATHROOM: (Rear East) vinyl floor covering, partially tiled walls, modern white suite comprising of a fitted bath with shower attachment over, shower screen, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with fitted wall cupboards either side complete with mirror and wall light over

BEDROOM 1: 15'x11' max (Front West and South) feature exposed natural stone built chimney breast, double built in shelved wardrobes, exposed beamed ceiling, fine views to south

BEDROOM 2: 12'x11'9" max (Rear East) Also a ‘velux' double glazed roof light window (south) exposed beamed ceiling, separate ceiling hatch to insulated roof spaces, built in cupboard, shelved wall display recess

OUTSIDE: The cottage abuts the village road and is approached over a tarmacadamed driveway with parking for 1 car. The property has a frontage to The Street of 32ft approx and the front garden area has an overall depth of 16ft approx this includes the parking area and a small raised walled garden planted with shrubs and also original water well still exists.

Services include Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage.

Mendip District Council - Council Tax Band D

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.