Blackford, near Wedmore Offers in the Region Of £675,000

Wedmore 2 miles, Wells 10 miles, Bristol 25 miles, Taunton 24 miles, M5 (J22) 5 miles. (all approx.)

An absolutely delightful barn conversion enjoying a quiet, peaceful setting in wonderful, well landscaped, mature gardens with the added benefit of outbuildings including a chalet ideal as a home office. The accommodation includes a porch, sitting room, a 26ft. garden room (ideal as dining and living room), conservatory, fitted kitchen, 3/4 bedrooms, bathroom and shower room (one of the bedrooms being suitable as a dressing room to create a large master suite). Outside are various outbuildings, a garage and a chalet office, all within splendid well designed and maintained gardens which create a wonderful and highly private environment.

The Paddock enjoys an excellent position in a quiet setting in this popular village. It has very pleasant outlooks into its own gardens and an adjoining meadow. A tarmac drive leads into the property from a quiet side lane.

The original barn conversion has been extended and improved over the years and is now a very spacious, comfortable home with more than ample living space, all beautifully presented. The property is bounded by well maintained timber fences which provide great privacy, and which are complemented by the gardens.

A pathway leads from the parking area to a front porch which leads through into the sitting room. This has a large inglenook style brick fireplace and chimney breast, an inset wood burner, decorative beams, wall lights and double doors into the conservatory with French doors to the gardens. The house can also be entered from the garden by a side porch which has space for coats and boots, a store cupboard and a door into the large garden room. This is an impressive room with a high vaulted ceiling with beams and Velux roof lights, 3 large windows (with lovely meadow views) and which all combine to flood the room with sunlight. There’s plenty of space for a dining table and chairs and also for sofas and chairs next to the second wood burning stove.

An archway opens into the sitting room, and another opens into the kitchen. This has a tiled floor, fitted units, a 2-bowl sink, work surfaces, tiled splashbacks and appliances including a double oven, microwave, dishwasher, larder fridge, freezer and washing machine. A door leads though to a hall off which are 2 bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and a bathroom with a tiled floor, bath, wc and a basin set in an attractive surround with cupboards. There’s also a cupboard offering extra storage and housing the boiler.

A staircase rises from the hall to a third bedroom which has a range of fitted wardrobes and opens into a shower room. This has a basin set into a vanity unit, wc shower cubicle, a further cupboard with large wall mirror above and a door through to a fourth bedroom which is equally suited as a dressing room having further wardrobes and cupboards. N.B. In addition these rooms have extensive under eaves storage areas.

A neat, landscaped area is adjacent to the tarmac drive which enters through double timber gates. This drive widens and provides a large parking area, flanked by fencing and a well-established pyracantha hedge. Adjacent is the garage which has both power and light. This links and adjoins further outbuildings which include a workshop, wood store, other stores and an excellent Chalet. This has insulation, power and light and is perfect for use as a home office.

The mature gardens surround the house and are quite stunning. They have been landscaped and maintained and create a number of “rooms” ideal for use at different times of the year and for sun or shade. There are quiet secluded sitting areas, a lawn, terraces, flower beds and also mature trees and shrubs including fruit trees, cherry, bay, laurel, acacia, holly, jasmine and climbing hydrangeas. The gardens must be viewed to be fully appreciated.

Freehold. Plot 0.19 acres. Mains water, electricity and drainage connected. Oil central heating. Double Glazing. EPC rating 57 Band D. Council tax band D.

From Wedmore continue up Church Street passing the Church on the right. Stay on this road and at the first crossroads on entering Blackford turn left and The Paddock is some distance along on the left.

Blackford, a small village with its own church, village hall, garage and pub, is about a mile and a half from Wedmore. It’s within the parish and an integral part of this larger village. Wedmore has been a settlement for well over a thousand years and is a delightful and extremely active community. Historic buildings include the medieval church next to an old coaching inn, interesting and varied shops including essentials such as the newsagent, butcher, chemist etc. together with others usually only found in larger county towns, plus pubs, restaurants and tearooms.

There is a wide range of clubs and societies, cultural and sporting. Most sports activities are catered for in the area. Swimming pools at both Cheddar & Wells; Sailing & Windsurfing Clubs at Cheddar Reservoir; the Badgworth Equestrian Centre and the Wedmore 18 Hole Golf Course; In addition, there are floodlit Astroturf Tennis Courts, Indoor and Outdoor Bowling Greens, Football and Cricket pitches and a Children’s Play Area.

The Cathedral City of Wells is approximately 8 miles away and also provides a good range of business, recreational and shopping facilities. City 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 approx. 1.5 hours. Bristol Airport is 15 miles. There are excellent state and independent schools in the area including Wedmore First School, Hugh Sexeys Middle School which has an Outstanding 2007 Ofsted rating and the high performing Kings of Wessex Upper School. The Independent schools include Wells Cathedral School, Sidcot, Millfield, Taunton School, King’s Bruton, All Hallows and Downside.

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