Bottom Barn

BOTTOM BARN, PANBOROUGH, WELLS BA5 1PN

Wells 5 miles, Wedmore 3 miles

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A comfortable barn conversion in an excellent rural area combining a comfortable home with useful outbuildings and over 11 acres of land.

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The house sits south facing with good rural views and has plenty of living space including a porch, sitting room, conservatory, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room four bedrooms and three bath /shower rooms.

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Outside there are various outbuildings and 11 acres of land and all within a ring fence. This includes a level lying meadow and a beautiful hill which is a prominent landmark and an enviable property to own. The hill provides extensive grazing and has a number of mature trees with fabulous views in all directions

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In addition there is access over an adjoining track to a quiet country lane ideal for riding.

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Bottom Barn suits many rural pursuits including equestrian use or stock rearing and is also perfect for those wishing to live in a beautiful rural setting and owning one's environment.

Location

Bottom Barn is one of a cluster of houses, cottages and barn conversions in the small village of Panborough which lies between the Cathedral City of Wells and the quintessential “English village” of Wedmore. A drive leads in from the road and continues past Bottom Barn to give access to several other properties before re-joining the roadway.

Description

Bottom Barn has plenty of privacy lying on the far side of the access drive well away from the road and facing south with good rural views. Next to the house is a neat garden leading to various outbuildings with the land beyond which includes the hill above.

The property is a single storey barn conversion facing south with fine views. It has oil central heating and double glazing.

Accommodation

The entrance is from the northern side with a porch which opens into the kitchen which as with many country properties is the heart of the house.
The kitchen is a sizeable room with a tiled floor and an extensive range of fitted units with plenty of drawers and cupboards together with granite worktops and a Belfast sink. There are two cookers one being a Rayburn and the other being range cooker. Both have extractors above. Beyond the kitchen as a utility room with space for washing machine etc. and a door through into the garden.
The sitting room is adjacent and is a comfortable room with stonework, a fireplace, ceiling beams and a door through into the conservatory.

From the other side of the kitchen door opens to the corridor which leads to a dining room and a corridor which in turn leads to the bedrooms. Firstly there are three bedrooms a shower room and a large bathroom with a bath and shower. At the end of the corridor is the main bedroom which has its own ensuite bathroom.

Outside

There is a mature garden on the northern approach to the house with the main garden being on the sunny south side. This includes lawns, flower beds and a pond, is very private has great views.
The driveway runs past the garden to a garage block and continues through past timber sheds and chicken pens to a concrete block building. These buildings lend themselves to various uses and there is plenty of yard space.Beyond the buildings is a level lying meadow and at the end is a track which leads out to a quiet district lane. The main part of the property is a large hill – Panborough Hill - which dominates the landscape and has stunning views over the surrounding countryside in all directions. The hill provides good grazing and has a number of mature trees.

Other points

Freehold. Mains water, private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Solar panels.
EPC Rating 51 Band - E

Directions

From Wells follow signs for the A371 towards Cheddar and bear left onto the B3139 towards Wedmore and Burnham-on-Sea. Travel through the villages of Yarley, Henton and Bleadney and as you approach Panborough, Bottom Barn will be found on the left hand side.

About the area.

WELLS is the smallest city in England (population about 11,000) lying in beautiful countryside between the Somerset Levels and the Mendip Hills – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Wells medieval centre has local markets twice a week, good restaurants, a thriving high street and many important ancient buildings, including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace and gardens. There are four major supermarkets on the edge of the city. Wells Leisure Centre has the usual facilities of gym and swimming pool to add to Wells Rugby Club, Tennis club, Bowling club and Golf course. Throughout the year Wells hosts festivals for Music, Literature, Art and Food, and has twinned links with Burgundy, the Rhineland and Northern Italy. There are many societies and clubs for those who would like to join a diverse social community.

Wedmore

The Saxon village of Wedmore is a delightful and extremely active centre and in many ways is an archetype of an English village.
There are historic buildings including the medieval church next to an old coaching inn, a general store/newsagent, post office, butchers, chemist, various other interesting shops, plus pubs, restaurants and tea rooms. There is a wide range of cultural and sporting clubs and societies. Swimming pools at both Cheddar & Wells; Sailing & Windsurfing Clubs at Cheddar Reservoir; the Badgworth Equestrian Centre: Wedmore 18 Hole Golf Course; Floodlit Astroturf Tennis Courts; Indoor and Outdoor Bowling Green;, Football and Cricket clubs.

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The major towns of the area, Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance. There are excellent state & independent schools in the area which include several good primary schools, Hugh Sexeys Middle School, Kings of Wessex Upper School, Wells Blue School, Strode College, Wells Cathedral School, Downside, All Hallows and Millfield. Wells is a transport hub for bus services, including daily services to London. Main line trains run from Castle Cary and Bristol International Airport is 35 minutes drive away.

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. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise

Viewings

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1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR
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