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Nyland
Price
£425,000Status
SOLDProperty Type
Period HomesNumber of Bedrooms
3Property Ref.
AJH672Property Introduction
A most charming stone built detached period country cottage occupying an enviable rural position with wide spread views over the Cheddar ValleyProperty Description
The accommodation comprises: Ground Floor: Tiled Front Entrance Porch, Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Fitted Kitchen, Spacious Utility Room. First Floor: Spacious Bathroom/WC, 3 Bedrooms. UPVC Double Glazed Windows, Oil Fired Central Heating. Outside: Picturesque Gardens, Outhouse/Garden Store, Former Privy (Not In Use) and Parking for Several Cars.
Nearby 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. There is excellent schooling in Cheddar at all levels including Kings of Wessex Comprehensive School located in the centre of the village together with a modern community sports complex and a new indoor swimming pool. 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.
This most charming property was once a former Somerset County Council small holding and is reputed to date from the mid 1920’s. Construction is off dressed natural Draycott stone beneath a well maintained tiled roof. The property occupies an enviable rural position to south Cheddar and Draycott with uninterrupted views on all sides over open unspoilt farmland towards the distant Wavering Down and sheltered by the Mendip Hills to the north. In recent years the present owners have modernised the property to include updating the kitchen and bathroom. There is an oil fired central heating system and recently UPVC double glazed windows have been installed. There are adequate radiators and power points throughout. The property stands in most pleasant picturesque gardens and there is ample scope to extend the property subject to any necessary planning consents.
The accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate):
TILED FRONT ENTRANCE PORCH: Solid timber front door to HALL
SITTING ROOM: 13 x 12’9 (Front South West) Open tiled fireplace and hearth.
DINING ROOM: 15’ x 13’ (Front South West) Open tiled fireplace and hearth. Useful understairs storage cupboard. Note: Under the fitted carpet is the original quarry tiled flooring which extends into the Hall. (The Pinewood Dresser may be purchased at valuation if required). Connecting door to:
FITTED KITCHEN: 12’ x 9’3 (North East) Partially tiled, range of fitted kitchen units comprising stainless steel sink unit, matching base floor/cupboard units, drawer units, worktop surfaces and matching wall cupboards above. Electric Hotpoint cooker with tiled surround and Hotpoint washing machine. Space for upright deep freeze and vinyl floor covering. Walk-in shelved pantry and side exit door.
SPACIOUS UTILITY ROOM: 16’3 x 9’3 (Rear North East) This room could be incorporated into the Kitchen if required. Original slate cold slab shelving, vinyl floor covering. Worcester oil fired boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating throughout.
From the Hall, staircase to: FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Window (North East)
BEDROOM 1: 13’ x 12’9 (Front South West) Complete range of modern fitted bedroom furniture comprising two single and two double wardrobes with central dressing table unit with mirror and a chest of drawer and bed side cabinets and drawer units. Original period fireplace and walk-in cloaks cupboard.
BEDROOM 2: 13’ x 11’6 (Front South West) Original wrought iron fireplace. Walk-in cloaks cupboard:
BEDROOM 3: 9’x 12’9 max (Rear North East) Ceiling hatch to roof space.
Note: Average ceiling heights are approximately 8’6.
SPACIOUS BATHROOM: 9’ x 11’6 max (Front South West) Partially tiled. White suite comprising panelled bath with a Triton electric wall shower over and fitted shower screen. Pedestal wash hand basin, low-level WC, fitted double shelved linen cupboard and towel rail.
OUTSIDE: The property stands end on to a quiet country road and is approached through wide double front entrance gates with an extensive parking area for several cars to the rear. There is a TILED VERANDA which extends the length of the rear elevation of the property and adjoining this is a separate TOOL SHED/OUTHOUSE: 9ft x 4ft (approx). The gardens which are a particular feature of the property extend to the front, side and rear and comprise of well kept lawns interspersed with well stocked flower borders, herbaceous beds and a variety of flowering trees and shrubs. At the bottom of the garden there is a STONE BUILT PRIVY which is not in use. To the south side, the property is sheltered by a small woodland area and to the west and east there are uninterrupted views over unspoilt farmland. The gardens have a frontage to the road of approximately 80ft with an overall depth of 90ft (approx).
Mains service include electricity and water, drainage to a private septic tank system which is situated on the opposite side of the road from which there is an easement for access and maintenance. There is not a gas supply in the area.
Sedgemoor District 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.
Nearby 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. There is excellent schooling in Cheddar at all levels including Kings of Wessex Comprehensive School located in the centre of the village together with a modern community sports complex and a new indoor swimming pool. 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.
This most charming property was once a former Somerset County Council small holding and is reputed to date from the mid 1920’s. Construction is off dressed natural Draycott stone beneath a well maintained tiled roof. The property occupies an enviable rural position to south Cheddar and Draycott with uninterrupted views on all sides over open unspoilt farmland towards the distant Wavering Down and sheltered by the Mendip Hills to the north. In recent years the present owners have modernised the property to include updating the kitchen and bathroom. There is an oil fired central heating system and recently UPVC double glazed windows have been installed. There are adequate radiators and power points throughout. The property stands in most pleasant picturesque gardens and there is ample scope to extend the property subject to any necessary planning consents.
The accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate):
TILED FRONT ENTRANCE PORCH: Solid timber front door to HALL
SITTING ROOM: 13 x 12’9 (Front South West) Open tiled fireplace and hearth.
DINING ROOM: 15’ x 13’ (Front South West) Open tiled fireplace and hearth. Useful understairs storage cupboard. Note: Under the fitted carpet is the original quarry tiled flooring which extends into the Hall. (The Pinewood Dresser may be purchased at valuation if required). Connecting door to:
FITTED KITCHEN: 12’ x 9’3 (North East) Partially tiled, range of fitted kitchen units comprising stainless steel sink unit, matching base floor/cupboard units, drawer units, worktop surfaces and matching wall cupboards above. Electric Hotpoint cooker with tiled surround and Hotpoint washing machine. Space for upright deep freeze and vinyl floor covering. Walk-in shelved pantry and side exit door.
SPACIOUS UTILITY ROOM: 16’3 x 9’3 (Rear North East) This room could be incorporated into the Kitchen if required. Original slate cold slab shelving, vinyl floor covering. Worcester oil fired boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating throughout.
From the Hall, staircase to: FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Window (North East)
BEDROOM 1: 13’ x 12’9 (Front South West) Complete range of modern fitted bedroom furniture comprising two single and two double wardrobes with central dressing table unit with mirror and a chest of drawer and bed side cabinets and drawer units. Original period fireplace and walk-in cloaks cupboard.
BEDROOM 2: 13’ x 11’6 (Front South West) Original wrought iron fireplace. Walk-in cloaks cupboard:
BEDROOM 3: 9’x 12’9 max (Rear North East) Ceiling hatch to roof space.
Note: Average ceiling heights are approximately 8’6.
SPACIOUS BATHROOM: 9’ x 11’6 max (Front South West) Partially tiled. White suite comprising panelled bath with a Triton electric wall shower over and fitted shower screen. Pedestal wash hand basin, low-level WC, fitted double shelved linen cupboard and towel rail.
OUTSIDE: The property stands end on to a quiet country road and is approached through wide double front entrance gates with an extensive parking area for several cars to the rear. There is a TILED VERANDA which extends the length of the rear elevation of the property and adjoining this is a separate TOOL SHED/OUTHOUSE: 9ft x 4ft (approx). The gardens which are a particular feature of the property extend to the front, side and rear and comprise of well kept lawns interspersed with well stocked flower borders, herbaceous beds and a variety of flowering trees and shrubs. At the bottom of the garden there is a STONE BUILT PRIVY which is not in use. To the south side, the property is sheltered by a small woodland area and to the west and east there are uninterrupted views over unspoilt farmland. The gardens have a frontage to the road of approximately 80ft with an overall depth of 90ft (approx).
Mains service include electricity and water, drainage to a private septic tank system which is situated on the opposite side of the road from which there is an easement for access and maintenance. There is not a gas supply in the area.
Sedgemoor District 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.






