Near WELLS Guide Price £1,150,000

Wells 2 miles, Wedmore 6 miles, Glastonbury 5 miles, Bristol 23 miles, Bath 21 miles

An exceptional contemporary barn conversion, with a stunning rural outlook, and a great position off a quiet lane on the outskirts of Wookey village, close to the City of Wells. The property is very peaceful, has enormous style and includes a hall, cloakroom, a striking sitting room with a mezzanine gallery level, a spacious open plan kitchen and dining space with adjoining utility/boot room, a wonderful main bedroom with luxurious ensuite shower room, three good-sized double bedrooms, an ensuite shower room and a family bathroom.

The property is southerly oriented toward meadows and the beautiful rural hillside, which stretches away beyond the generous three quarter acre gardens which wrap around the house. The elegant front elevation features stonework buttresses and 4 full-height aluminium framed bifold doors, connecting the main living areas with the spectacular views and providing access to delightful patio seating areas with raised beds. The side extension is stylishly clad in steel and provides direct access through a side door to the utility/boot room. The generous driveway leads to a large oak-framed garage, wood store and covered car port.

Just 2 miles from the historic city of Wells, Wookey is a very popular village which has a well-respected primary school within walking distance of the property, a lovely church and several good pubs. The property is situated on a rural country lane and looks out to the uninterrupted views of the open countryside beyond it.

Freehold. Land about 0.75 acres. Mains water, electricity & drainage. Heated throughout by air source heat pumps and underfloor heating, mechanical ventilation and heat recovery system. Double glazing. EPC rating C. Council tax band F.

This is a truly striking and stylish family home with an excellent contemporary design specification, offering the perfect balance between rural seclusion and village life, but close enough to the city of Wells to provide easy access to local services and amenities. The commanding views and surrounding gardens have set the tone for the design of this property and as a result the living spaces feel light, spacious and welcoming.

Accommodation The property is approached from the gravelled driveway by a sweeping pathway leading around to a stunning oak and glazed front entrance. The hallway has engineered oak flooring, a cloakroom and a beautiful bespoke oak and glass staircase, which leads to the mezzanine gallery area situated above the sitting room. The kitchen / dining area leads off the main hallway and is an exceptionally inviting space with its vaulted ceiling and stylish contemporary fitted kitchen with Silestone worktops. Appliances include an integrated dishwasher, Neff double oven and induction hob. The large adjoining utility room has a sink and plumbing for a washer and dryer as well as ample additional storage.

The main sitting room is a stunning space with its vaulted ceilings, glazed mezzanine galleried area and bifold doors, perfectly framing the breathtaking views. The main bedroom enjoys the same beautiful aspect, with its own bifold doors, leading to the patio terrace area outside; there is a luxurious adjoining ensuite shower room with double sink and large shower. There is a second generous double bedroom with ensuite shower room and views over the side garden/paddock and two further double rooms, served by a family bathroom with separate shower and bath.

A gated driveway to the side of the property has space for several cars and houses an oak-framed car-barn and adjoining garage. The property is oriented away from the lane, overlooking the open countryside to the rear of this former agricultural barn. The pathway to the front entrance curves toward the landscape, leading visitors past a large area of lawned garden and in view of the patio terrace. The grounds continue around to the far side of the property, where a large paddock can be accessed through a side gate and has direct access to Castle Lane.

Approaching from Wells, head straight out of the city on the Portway/A371 (Cheddar road). Fork left onto Elm Close/B3139 (Wedmore road). Continue to Wookey, pass the Burcott In on the right. Continue for about half a mile and take the first left turn into Castle Lane – just before The Pheasant Inn. Continue about 200 yards and the property is on the left - just past the school.

Wookey is a popular rural Somerset village with a 12th century church, several good pubs, a well-respected primary school and an active community, just a short distance of 2 miles from the historic city of Wells.

Wells is the smallest city in England (population about 11,000), situated in beautiful countryside between the Somerset levels and the Mendip Hills – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The medieval city centre has superb local markets twice a week, good restaurants, a thriving high street and many important ancient buildings, including its outstanding gothic Cathedral and moated Bishop’s Palace and gardens. The city has a full calendar of live performance events and hosts annual festivals for Music, Literature, Art and Food. It has a strong and active community with many societies and clubs, as well as a great selection of sporting facilities including Wells Leisure Centre, Wells Rugby Club, Tennis club, Bowling club and Golf course. There are four major supermarkets on the edge of the city as well as a wholefood deli with refill store.

There is a selection of excellent state and independent schools in the area, which includes several good primary schools within the city and the surrounding villages, Wells Blue School, Strode College, Wells Cathedral School, Sidcot, Downside, All Hallows and Millfield. The major towns of the area, Bristol, Bath. Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance. 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 minute’s drive away.

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