4 bedroom house

This delightful character house offers a rare opportunity to acquire a truly special home in the sought after village of Westbury sub Mendip which is three miles from Wells. The large south facing garden which covers 0.42 acres is landscaped to offer huge interest and appeal and combines far reaching views and features the Hollybrook stream, a former water mill and stone barn - which provide potential for annexe/holiday let accommodation or wonderful contemporary work spaces. EPC rating E.

A beautiful four bedroom detached home with a substantial south facing garden and a wealth of period features throughout with stunning southerly views towards the Somerset levels. The property originally dates back to the Georgian period and has flexible accommodation arranged over three floors.

Ground Floor
The ground floor consists of a reception room, dining area, farmhouse kitchen and garden room which are all floored with flagstones. The comfortable garden room looks out onto the garden, old mill and open countryside. A part glazed pine door leads into the farmhouse kitchen which has an abundance of character including an inglenook fireplace with a Range Master cooker. Leaving the kitchen one enters the main living area which is L shaped and offers flexibility in how it is used and is a brilliant area for dining and entertaining. It features original stone walling and a fabulous inglenook fireplace with oak beam and a contemporary log burning stove.

First Floor
Stairs rise from the ground floor via a hallway to the first floor where there are three well-proportioned bedrooms and a bathroom. The first bedroom benefits from a built-in mezzanine with skylight above leaving a spacious room below. The second bedroom has a double aspect and an exposed stone wall. Each of these rooms overlook the garden and have distant views over and beyond the surrounding farmland. The current owners have converted the third bedroom into a study/office with fireplace. The first floor also has a smart contemporary bathroom incorporating a large walk in shower.

Second Floor
The hall on the first floor offers a bright area with stairs leading to the second floor which provides a self-contained retreat, offering high vaulted ceilings which give a wonderful feeling of space. There are two areas offering a large space for a Master bedroom and a further area which could be a dressing/workspace. There is also a large contemporary designed en-suite bathroom complete with bath and walk-in shower.

Westbury sub Mendip is a popular village with commuters from Bristol and Bath and is 3 miles from Wells. The village has its own infant/junior school, shop/post office, pub, church and village hall. The village also has main bus routes. Wells is the smallest cathedral city in England and caters for most everyday needs, offering good shopping facilities, restaurants and pubs, a cinema, library and churches together with an open-air market on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Schools include Wells Cathedral School and the Blue School as well as a choice of primary schools. Millfield School in Street and Downside School in Stratton-on-the-Fosse are easily accessible. This area is regularly used by commuters to Bristol and Bath, whilst Bristol Airport is readily accessible via the A38, as is the M5 motorway.

The large south facing secluded garden of Hollybrook House is set on the lower slopes of the Mendip Hills and covers 0.42 of an acre. It is arranged over three descending levels with the Hollybrook stream peacefully flowing down through it. The stream meanders through the garden cascading from one level to the next. The different levels have beautifully kept lawns and seasonal planting, offering a wealth of colour and interest throughout the seasons. There are several established fruit trees within the garden including apple, pear and damson, in addition to a vegetable garden and a wildflower meadow. Within the garden lie two stone buildings, one of which - the barn - has electricity, roof and a first floor with the potential to convert. The second building – the old water mill – now stands derelict but offers fantastic potential for development. The current owners have recently gained planning permission for it to be converted into an entertainment/office space.

The driveway has parking space for four cars.

AGENTS NOTE
The driveway is shared with the neighbour, who also has an ample parking turning and garaging within their own land and an access deed is in place.

Marketed by: Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Wells