Westham, Wedmore Guide Price £850,000

Wedmore 2 miles, M5 6 miles, Wells 10 miles, Bristol Airport 16 miles, Brisol 24 miles. A superb, rural, barn conversion with far reaching southerly views, a couple of miles from Wedmore.

This lovely home has a kitchen, utility room, cloakroom, sitting room, dining room, 3 double bedrooms, one with an ensuite shower room and a family bathroom. Outside there are attractive gardens to the rear and side and a gravel driveway provides plenty of parking. In addition, there are 4 further buildings that have been adapted for various uses. A 10mt long Studio/Office, a Workshop, a store and finally a wonderful Games Room/Annexe.

Westham is a quiet hamlet between Wedmore and Blackford. It consists of a cluster of houses and farms that enjoy a peaceful rural setting. Many have the benefit of views to the south, east and west, over unspoilt farmland towards the Polden Hills and the Quantocks. Despite a sense of being removed from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it is only just over 6 miles to the M5 and less than 9 miles to the beach. The very popular village of Wedmore, with all its facilities, is 2.5miles to the east and the small village of Blackford is just over a mile to the north. Here you will find a busy community, church, pub and village hall. Mark is also a very popular village a couple of miles to the west, it has pubs, a church and a village store.

Bramwell Barn is a charming barn conversion that retains original features such as beams and attractive exterior stone and brick work. It has been adapted to create a very comfortable and manageable home. The additional converted buildings in the garden and glorious far-reaching, views make this a very desirable country property.

A timber porch covers the front doorway which opens into the kitchen/dining room. This 26ft room has views, through various windows, over the attractive rear garden. The fitted kitchen includes solid wood and granite worksurfaces, an integrated dishwasher, a Belfast sink, a 3 oven, electric Aga (recently upgraded to a Control System for economy and ease), and electric Aga add-on (double oven and hob). The design of the kitchen means there is plenty of storage and worksurface and space for a fridge/freezer and a table and chairs. These are arranged by the half-glazed. French doors that lead to the rear terrace. Straight ahead is a handy utility room with a sink and space for a washing machine and separate tumble dryer. Beyond this is the downstairs cloakroom.

To the left of the kitchen is the sitting room which has a window to the south and large, fully glazed French doors to the covered, east terrace. A fireplace accommodates a very practical, remote-controlled, gas, wood-effect stove. The dining room, like the sitting room, has a south facing window and exposed, original beams. In addition, there is a recessed cupboard, perfect for storing board games. Upstairs are 3 double bedrooms, all with large built-in cupboards, one has an ensuite shower room. There is a window at the top of the stairs that has very attractive and far-reaching views over farmland and beyond to the Polden Hills and Quantocks. The two bedrooms on the south side have the same glorious view. The bedroom to the back looks over the attractive garden. On this floor there is also a family bathroom and an airing cupboard.

The house is approached through timber gates which lead to a gravelled car parking area with space for several cars. A paved terrace wraps around the back of the house providing a sheltered area for seating and entertaining. This is bordered by raised beds that brim with lavender. Steps rise to the lawned garden which has floral borders and a covered, gravel, pathway wends its way to the back of the studio/office building. Here you will find the kitchen garden which contains, amongst other things, raspberry canes, figs and apples.

The Studio/Office is a large, versatile, open plan space with fully glazed doors overlooking the garden and house. Next to this is the Workshop. This is a tidy space, ideal for pursuing hobbies. In contrast, the store is a traditional stable-type building, perfect for garden equipment and tools. Next to this is the versatile, stylish and epic Games Room/Annexe. It has double height vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, large, fully glazed doors onto the garden and a handy w.c.. Another exterior door leads to the gravelled car parking area. To the east of the parking area is a lawned garden with mature trees.

Freehold. Not listed. Mains electricity and water. Private biodigester (2012) and propane gas supply for central heating and hot water. Double glazed throughout. Council Tax Band F. EPC rating D.

From Wedmore take the B3139 towards Blackford. Pass the Sexeys Arms on your right and follow the road round to the left. Take the next left onto Fosse Lane. In ¾ of a mile take the first left. Bramwell Barn is 1/3 of a mile on the left.

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.

Nearby cities and towns and communications The Cathedral City of Wells is approximately 7 miles away and also provides a good range of business, recreational and shopping facilities. Shopping centres are available at Taunton, Bath and Bristol (each approximately 25 miles away). Communications in the area are good with access to the M5 (J22 - 10 minutes) connecting to M4 (J16). A local train service from Highbridge (7 miles) links with the intercity train services at Taunton and Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington taking approximately 11/2 hours. Castle Cary, a mainline station is about 20 miles whilst Bristol International Airport is 15 miles away. Schools There are excellent state and independent schools in the area including Wedmore First School, Hugh Sexeys Middle School, Kings of Wessex Upper School, Wells Cathedral School, Sidcot, Millfield and the Taunton schools.

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