5 bedroom house

A detached family home dating back to the 17th century, extended over the years to create the modern contemporary home we see today. The property is ring fenced by its own land. This creates the perfect balance between village life and privacy. As you walk into this delightful property you will immediately feel at home. The accommodation briefly comprises; 5 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, en-suite to master bedroom, family bathroom, cloakroom, utility room, and kitchen breakfast room, mezzanine room with galleried landing. Detached double garage with studio room above, parking for several cars.
Two paddocks of over 4 acres. Full planning for 2 stables, hay store, open store/wash bay and 20x 40 arena.

Perfect, if you are looking for a family home and also want to keep your beloved horses close to the house in the adjacent field.

The current owners have carefully renovated this property to a high standard and you will see this as you meander around this lovely quality home. The property still retains some of the original features of the period including the striking solid Oak beams found in the expanse of the hallway and inglenook fireplace, complementing these are stunning oak doors and flooring throughout the ground floor.

The bespoke kitchen breakfast room is a social place to cook and enjoy family meals together. Featuring a large curving granite breakfast bar with a range of white gloss units below. Integrated appliances including an AEG electric double oven and ceramic induction hob, Bosch dishwasher and space for an American style fridge/freezer.

The mix of period and modern design works well together and is especially apparent in this area with the lovely double height glass extension, creating the feeling of space and light. Double doors lead onto the rear terrace an ideal place for al fresco dining. The utility room contains a Belfast sink, space for a washing machine and the boiler. There is a large pantry cupboard for storage. A unique feature of this home is the spiral staircase linking the mezzanine level.

The grand hall is spacious and could easily be used as another room or dining hallway. This leads onto the second sitting room/snug with wood burning stove and inglenook fireplace. There is a useful cloakroom and second entrance to the side of the house. Double doors lead you into the fabulous formal sitting room which connects to a spacious dining area. At each end are discreet modern sideboards which cleverly conceal a streamlined kitchen. This area could be used as secondary accommodation for a dependent relative. Double doors lead onto the rear terrace with views of the garden and open countryside.

On the first floor you will find a beautiful master suite with plenty of storage cupboards and en-suite walk in shower room finished with Limestone tiling. There are four further bedrooms and a family bathroom, with a large freestanding raised oval bath.

Outside
You will find a a double garage & studio. The double garage with power and water. We feel this area could easily be converted into separate accommodation (subject to necessary planning and building regulations. Steps to 1st floor, studio / office space. Double glazed windows (dual aspect). Radiator. Spot lighting.

A solar generator and solar panels on the roof. Wall mounted mains unit for electric fencing for paddock behind the house.

Front garden
Gated access. In and out driveway and parking for several cars. A variety of fruit trees, mature shrubs, a walnut tree and a level lawn area.

Rear Garden
Lawn area, patio, access to field. Second car port/hay store or machinery garden store, or potential garden studio.

Acreage
Two paddocks of just over 4 acres of level land, ideal for grazing.

Further information
The property benefits from two areas of solar panels which makes the running costs for this house minimal and under floor heating mostly throughout the ground floor. The running costs saved through the solar panels can offset the cost of running the oil central heating through the winter months.

Full Planning
There is full planning for two stables, hay store and open store/wash bay and 20x 40 arena.

 

VENDOR INSIGHT Finding a house isn't always about the bricks and mortar but the lifestyle it can offer you as a family. Whether that's finding a wonderful welcoming village, being close to schools or having enough room to bring generations of a family together. These are all things the current owners of Old Oak Farm were considering when they were searching for a home. On arriving at the property they fell in love with the mixture of old and new in this 17th century detached extended farmhouse.

"It's the last house in the most lovely welcoming village. The beautiful period frontage hides the remarkable extension, which is a real surprise as you venture though the house. When you arrive you can't help notice the mature and well-curated front garden, you can tell it was established by someone who understood the seasons. As the months pass by, this garden changes colour and bring new delights to be enjoyed; in the summer, we love to enjoy sitting out the front under the shade of the big tree."

If you're able to tear yourself away from the entrance and step inside, you will discover a home that is bursting with character. "What you think is an old house at the front opens up to a home that is really open and light. There are windows everywhere, which look out on open farmland." The oak beams and doors bring its heritage to life whilst the immaculate, neutral and elegant décor add a contemporary edge. Looking down the hallway towards the lounge you get a sense of the space this house offers. Its fabric adds warmth and comfort, making the space cosy a feeling of home. "It's a big house, but not overwhelming."

Although you may already be transfixed with the beautiful interior, when you walk into the kitchen we know you will have a wow moment. This room is something else, a space that commands attention, and truly deserves it. With the double height extension and the A-frame windows flooding light into each and every corner, opening onto the patio this is a room that brings the outside in, whatever the weather.
"We spent most of lockdown in the kitchen. It's gorgeous and with it opening onto the garden we could truly enjoy those warm and sunny days. The mezzanine area we use as an office/playroom, which has allowed all of us to use the room and yet not be on top of one another. In 'normal times' it is an amazing entertainment space, we even had our own festival and some of our guests stayed on the field." The rear garden is low maintenance with an abundance of potential.

This house may have period roots but it has also had energy efficient upgrades, and you may notice the solar panels on both the house and garage. "One of the big draws is that this house has solar, it is really energy efficient, and we are on a fantastic tariff of which 16 years still remains on the contract." For those who work from home, just like the current owners you can benefit from high speed broadband, something you may not expect from an idyllic village location.

Many of the improvements the owners have made have been upgrades rather than changes the bones of the house. You can tell instantly that they haven't scrimped on decoration across its five bedrooms and three reception rooms. The outside space, which was previously a smallholding, has been painstakingly transformed into a beautiful flat paddock ideal for those looking for an equestrian home.
The property comes with around 4 acres of land, which now has planning permission for a stables, tack room and arena, allowing you to keep your horses at home. The owners have replaced all the fencing and added water and electric, so you have everything in place should you wish. This is the ideal location for anyone looking for an equestrian lifestyle, as Badgworth Arena is close by, as is Stretcholt Equestrian Centre.

"We love this area. The lanes are quiet and peaceful, and even being as private as we are, we have always felt safe. Village life has been a blessing, and it is certainly something we will miss. I always remember when we first arrived, our neighbours came by to say hello. Many young families have moved into the village adding to the vibrancy of this beautiful place. You can get involved with as much or as little as you would like here, my mum is a member of the WI and plays bridge with friends, there is always something going on for families and of course the local pub plays an intrinsic role in the community."

The family use this house for dual living at the moment. "It is not completely separate, we do have a communal hallway and my mum uses the back door as her entrance. It works for our family but there is also additional potential over the garages with planning permission granted. We could see that working as a separate annex or grooms' accommodation."

One thing we haven't mentioned yet is the wildlife, there is so much to see, especially the birdlife. "You can see starlings doing their murmurations, some days a glance out of the window is like watching a wildlife movie."

One of the reasons this house was chosen by the owners was due to its proximity to local schools - Millfield School, Sidcott School and Wells Cathedral School are all in easy distance and there are buses from the village to each. The village of Wedmore is around 4 miles away, which offers you more in the way of amenities with doctors, shops and a selection of pubs.

Homes in this village do not come up for sale very often. We know you will be impressed with what you see, book your viewing today.


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