Tile House Farm

TILE HOUSE FARM, BIDDISHAM LANE, BIDDISHAM, AXBRIDGE, BS26 2RS

Axbridge 4 miles, Bristol 21 miles, M5 (Junction 22) 5 mile), Weston Super Mare 10 miles, Wells 15 miles, Wedmore 7 miles (all approx.).

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A wonderful rural property comprising of a very comfortable and appealing former farmhouse, large mature gardens, stables and substantial outbuildings sitting in a large plot with c4 acres of adjoining pasture land.

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The house has recently been extensively improved and refurbished and includes a fabulous open plan kitchen/living/dining room (bifolding doors into the south facing garden), utility room, cloakroom, a large sitting room, games room, 4 bedrooms, bathroom and en suite shower room.

Outside are manageable gardens, lots of parking, an all-purpose garage/barn and also a stable block.

Location

Biddisham is a small hamlet in the lee of the Mendip Hills and near to Wedmore, Cheddar and Axbridge which together provide a wide array of amenities. Schooling in the area is excellent, with a 'three school' system with Weare Church of England First School, Hugh Sexeys and Kings of Wessex. There are independent schools at Wells, Bristol, Sidcot and Millfield. Bristol Airport, Bristol, Weston-super-Mare and the M5 are within easy reach.

Biddisham Lane leads off the A38 and is a no through lane serving the hamlet and a scattering of houses and farms. Tile House Farm stands within its sheltered grounds about a mile from the A38 and enjoys a quiet and tranquil setting.

Description

A drive leads in from the quiet country lane to ample parking on the east facing side of the property. The house has been internally re-designed and improved hugely to create a spacious contemporary home, ideal for today's family life. Practically all the rooms face south which results in the house being flooded with sunlight which creates a light and airy environment.

Accommodation

The entrance porch has plenty of room for coats and boots and leads into a splendid large open plan room with clear areas for the kitchen, dining and living spaces.
The kitchen being very well appointed with extensive units and quartz worksurfaces and includes an island unit with a breakfast bar. Integral appliances include a dishwasher, fridge, double oven, microwave, hob and extractor fan.
The dining area has lots of space for the dining table and chairs and there are bi-folding doors into the south facing garden.

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The living room area has a lantern roof light and again, plenty of space for sofas and chairs.
A garden porch with a cloakroom is off the dining area and adjacent to the kitchen is a utility room with sink unit together with space and plumbing for a washing machine and dryer.
The large 26 ft. sitting room has wall lights and a large inglenook fireplace with a canopy open fire.
The adjacent reception room is currently used as a games room and is equally suited as a study or for other uses.

First Floor

A staircase leads to the first floor where there are 4 bedrooms, a bathroom and an en suite shower room.
The master bedroom has south and east aspects (with wonderful views across to Crook's Peak) with French doors opening onto a balcony which takes full advantage of the wonderful views over the garden and south. There's also a large walk in wardrobe and an en suite shower room.
The other 3 bedrooms are also good sized doubles and the bathroom has both a bath and shower.

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The house is very warm and comfortable having both double glazing and oil central heating. The kitchen and bathrooms have electric underfloor heating with radiators elsewhere.

Outside

The north and west sides of the homestead are sheltered by tall evergreen hedges whilst the garden is on the sunny south side being sheltered by the house and the ivy clad wall of the stables. These all combine to make the garden a wonderful sun trap and the terrace approached from the dining room takes full advantage. Beyond the terrace is a lawned garden with mature shrubs and a timber footbridge over a rhyne to a further lawned copse with a weeping willow and other specimin trees.

Outbuildings

The entrance drive continues around to a large yard with outbuildings. These include a stable block which has 3 loose boxes, a foaling box and a tack room. There's also a store at one end which opens into the garden.
Opposite the stables is a very large general-purpose barn/garage with a high roof span entered with an electric roller door. Adjoining are stores, a greenhouse and an outside WC with sink.
Beyond the building is a lawned area with an apple tree which would be ideal to create a large vegetable garden.

The Land

A gate from the yard leads into a level lying meadow of about 4 acres of permanent pasture.
On the southern side is a further field which was previously part of Tile House Farm. It was sold off with covenants which prevent residential occupation and other activities. Full details on request.

Other points

Freehold. Not listed. Mains water and electricity. Drainage to a water treatment plant. EPC rating 50 Band E. Council tax band E. Full fibre broadband with 1000Mbs.

Directions

Approaching from the direction of Winscombe/Churchill on the A38 look for the left turn signposted Biddisham. Turn right, continue for a mile and Tile House Farm is on the right hand side.

Important notice

Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Buyers must rely on information passed between the solicitors with regard to items included in the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise.

VIEWINGS
Interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.
All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.
Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR.