Greenbank

Greenbank is a fully refurbished, immaculately presented, large family home with fabulous far reaching views across south Somerset.



Approached up a gravel drive with plenty of parking, steps down to the porch provide you with your first glimpse of the mesmerising views across Somerset that are such a highlight of life at Greenbank.



Entering the smart, slate floored hall you are instantly aware of the high standard of renovation that has taken place. Traditional column radiators, fine joinery, fittings and flooring are notable features throughout the house.Turning to the left, the magnificent views start to come into sight as you enter the extremely well appointed L Shaped family kitchen, complete with electric Range cooker and great preparation space, large dining table and plenty of room beyond for sofas. A fireplace is ready to take a woodburner for winter warmth, whilst doors open out to the garden beyond, drawing you outside in the spring and summer months. This is truly the heart of this home and a place to cook, wine, dine and relax. Next door is a very useful utility room, well equipped and with a downstairs loo, along with a large understairs cupboard.On the other side of the hallway the large sitting room features the same wonderful views and is large, bright, featuring beautiful wooden floors and double doors out into the garden. Opposite is the 2nd reception room, currently set up as a 5th double bedroom, but offering great flexibility with other possible uses springing to mind such as an office, study, TV room, snug or playroom to name a few. The downstairs cloakroom with tiled shower is adjacent, doubling up as a shower room if the 5th bedroom is required.Upstairs three generous sized double bedrooms, each with its own lovely features, share an adjacent tiled shower room. The landing leads you on to the opulent master bedroom, a luxurious haven filled with light from double aspect windows, with a beautiful ensuite bathroom with shower and tub, and a walk-in wardrobe cleverly incorporated.



Outside

The garden of circa 1 acre wraps around the house, with pretty gravel pathways leading the way. Doors from the sitting room and kitchen lead to the south facing dining area, opening up the house to the perfect spot for alfresco dining, BBQs and sundowners while soaking up the views beyond. A wonderful sweet chestnut tree is the centre piece in this part of the garden. A summer house stores all the garden essentials, and a double carport, complete with electric charging point and workshop attached, sits at the top of the drive. The garden above the house is home to a variety of fruit trees including Walnut, Cherry, Apple and a hedge for blackberries. Country life is very active in this garden, with the resident Pheasant tapping on the kitchen window for breakfast and supper and a family of deer which can be seen sleeping on the lawn in the early morning.Greenbank provides for luxurious country living, sitting in a great location for access north, south, east and west, and has everything needed for anyone looking to make their home in this beautiful part of Somerset.



Situation

Greenbank sits close to the villages of East Pennard, Pilton and Ditcheat. The latter is a very popular village and well known as home to Paul Nicholls’s racing stables and Barbers farmhouse cheese. It has a good farm shop, an excellent primary school and two good pubs, the Manor Inn and the Alhampton Inn. There is a thriving village hall and parish church.The city of Wells is just a 10 minute drive away. Wells is the smallest Cathedral city in England and offers all the usual amenities that you would expect including banks, doctors surgeries, dentists, a selection of primary schools and the excellent Blue School and Wells Cathedral School. The High Street is vibrant with a small selection of chain stores such as Boots and Waterstones, plus a variety of independent shops, restaurants and pubs. Amba offers beautiful women's wear and the Queen Street Deli sells an amazing range of cheeses, breads and chocolates. There is a twice weekly market offering good local produce, delicious fresh fish, meat products and a variety of street food. Wells also has a choice of supermarkets including Waitrose, Tesco, Morrisons and a new Lidl, soon to be built. At the very heart of the city is the stunning mediaeval Cathedral, Bishop’s Palace with its superb garden and Vicars’ Close (reputed to be the oldest surviving residential street in Europe).Wells is fast becoming the South West's go-to place for festivals with annual food, literary, comedy and theatre events. The cafe culture within the Market Place offers a wonderful opportunity to sit and watch the world go by. Tables and chairs adorn the cobbled square surrounded by fabulous architecture, historic buildings and with popular destinations such as the Bishop's Eye wine bar/restaurant and Number 21 Cafe offering all day dining. With both the Cathedral School and the Cathedral itself, there are all year opportunities for musical concerts and other events, plus there are regular shows in the Little Theatre and a multi screen cinema.The very popular small town of Bruton is nearby which has the popular restaurant/coffee/bread shop called ‘At the Chapel’ and the world famous Hauser and Wirth Art Gallery.Also nearby is Frome, one of Somerset’s most fashionable market towns and recently featured in the Sunday Times as the best place to live in Somerset. The town has a comprehensive choice of pubs, restaurants and shops plus all the usual amenities. Founded in 2013, the “Frome Independent” is an award-winning independent street market that is held on the first Sunday of every month and attracts 80,000 people a year.Other local attractions and amenities include the well known Bath and West Show Ground which is home to everything from the famous County show to regular antiques markets, The Talbot Inn in Mells, Babington House ( which is Soho House’s country mansion, Stourhead Gardens and the Longleat Estate.



Increasingly popular open water swimming and scuba diving are available at nearby Vobster Quay, a 36 acre fresh water lake which is just over a 15 minute drive away. Golf Clubs are in Wells and on the Mendips. Sailing and fishing can be found on the Chew Valley and Blagdon Lakes. A minor injuries unit is close at hand being situated at Shepton Mallet Community hospital. The heritage city of Bath and regional centre of Bristol are both within very easy reach.There are excellent state and independent schools in the area including a primary school in the village of Ditcheat as well as several primary schools in Wells. Wells Blue secondary school, Wells Cathedral School - prep and senior, Downside School, All Hallows Preparatory School, Millfield - prep and senior school and the Bruton schools are all in close proximity.The cities of Bath and Bristol are within commuting distance and the main line railway station at Castle Cary (6 miles away) has direct links to London Paddington, journey time 1hr 40 mins. Street and Glastonbury are 15 minutes away and Bristol airport is an easy 45 minute drive.



Services - Mains electric, gas and water. Gas central heating. Septic tank



Local Authority - Mendip District CouncilCouncil tax band - F



EPC - C



Tenure - Freehold

DirectionsFrom the Podimore roundabout on the A303 take the A37 north for about 8 miles to the Wraxall crossroads with the (closed) Queens Arm pub and the turning to Ditcheat on the right. Continue up the hill on the A37 and Greenbank is the first house after the crossroads on your left hand side.What 3 words - palettes.blushed.trespass



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