3 bedroom house

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Tenure: Freehold

Description An immaculately presented property enjoying 11 acres of communal fields and gardens with direct access to plentiful footpaths over the surrounding countryside and great country walks. Forming part of a select development of only eight properties in a Grade II listed mansion estate dating back to the 1750s, the property offers contemporary living and inherent character set within a part stable barn conversion, part period-style build, with many original features and offering the comforts of modern living, as well as two garden areas and its own private courtyard. With secure gated access to Badgworth Court, if you are looking for a private, safe, lock-up & go in the country, this is it.

On the ground floor the open fronted entrance porch leads into the entrance hall with a double cloaks cupboard and under-stairs cupboard housing the combi boiler installed in July 2018. A door gives access to the study which could also be used as a ground-floor bedroom. There is direct fibre broadband giving up to 200 Mbps. The kitchen/dining room is a light and welcoming room with double French doors onto the rear courtyard and window to the front. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wooden wall and base units with granite work surfaces over and benefits from integrated fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher and microwave. There is range cooker with a 6-ring gas hob and electric oven.

From the hallway to the rear aspect the lounge/dining room has been wonderfully converted from a former stable block with a vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and exposed Blue Lias stone on three walls. There is a feature stone fireplace with a large oak beam mantel and gas stove. Two double French doors, and a window, open onto the courtyard on one side with a triple aspect and glazed door opening onto the rear patio and lawn on the other.

The useful downstairs cloakroom is fitted with a designer porcelain wash hand basin and low-level W C. A cupboard currently houses a free-standing dryer with granite surface above.

On the first floor the first double main bedroom has a dual aspect to the front and a built-in triple wardrobe. A door leads to the newly fitted en suite bathroom comprising a designer bath with floor standing tap, double designer wash hand basin set on a solid oak chest. The second double guest bedroom has a front aspect window and a built-in wardrobe and large airing cupboard housing the hot water tank. Across the landing the guest bathroom is fitted with a fully tiled shower cubicle and Mira thermostatic mixer shower, wash hand basin and low-level W C.

On the second floor, the penthouse en suite bedroom is a well-proportioned room with a window overlooking the rear aspect with views onto the Mendip Hills. There is useful built-in storage cupboards/wardrobes and under eaves storage. A door leads to the en suite shower room with a large walk-in shower, low level W C and wash hand basin with built in vanity unit. In addition, there is a large mirror/heated towel rail.
 

Outside The property benefits from two adjacent single garages with electric up and over doors. In one garage, a useful workshop/storage area, and fully boarded and insulated loft over both garages with loft ladder access, offering ample storage. There are two allocated parking spaces to the front of the property with additional visitor spaces on the other side of the driveway.

There are three main garden areas; the landscaped garden to the front with a private area of mature lawn and hedges with paved terraces leading to the entrance porch. The private courtyard is to the rear accessed from both the kitchen/dining room, sitting/dining room and entrance hallway. A further wonderful patio seating area and lawn is situated to the side elevation enjoying peaceful parkland views.

The property is approached via electric double gates that are security coded, leading down a sweeping driveway skirting the edge of the field towards Badgworth Court. The beautiful gardens and grounds extend to 11 acres and all communal areas are maintained through the management committee.  

Agents Note We understand that the property is a 999 year lease with Badgworth Court Residents Management Company commencing on 1st January 2003 and the purchase of the property will include a one-eighth share of the freehold of Badgworth Court. The owner has informed us that the annual maintenance charge is approx.. £2,990 p.a. to include buildings insurance, estate management, sewage, communal electric and water, repairs and sundry. 

Location Badgworth is a village located just over a mile from the A38 giving excellent transport links to the M5, Bristol and Bath. The village has a thriving community and the village hall, children's play area and medieval church are all within easy walking distance of the property. The village and surrounding areas are picturesque and well known for excellent walking and riding. The nearby villages of Wedmore, Cheddar and Axbridge approximately 5 miles away offer a range of amenities including a supermarket, doctors surgery, pharmacy as well as pubs and a range of independent shops.

In terms of schools, the property falls within catchment for the reputable Wessex Learning Trust with Weare primary school, Hugh Sexeys Middle school in Blackford and Kings of Wessex Senior school in Cheddar. The independent schools in the area include Wells Cathedral, Sidcot School,

Millfield and Kings of Taunton. Shapwick School, hugely reputable for dyslexia is also within easy commuting distance. Many school buses service the village.

The nearest train station is located in Highbridge, approximately 7 miles away serving both Bristol Temple Meads, Taunton and providing links to London. Bristol Airport is just 12 miles away.

Marketed by: Cooper & Tanner, Wedmore