An impressive Period townhouse of excellent proportions set in the heart of the Historic Medieval village town of Axbridge. EPC rating F.
DESCRIPTION Offering superb flexibility and tremendous further potential this handsome five bedroom family home displays a wealth of original period features and charm including an eclectic mix of marble and cast iron fireplaces, stripped wooded floorboards, picture rails and dado rails. The well balanced and versatile accommodation currently comprises two excellent south facing reception rooms that sit astride the impressive entrance hallway with its resplendent flagstone floor, a characterful kitchen/breakfast room with a range of hand built artisan units and Belfast sink that leads through to a further snug/hobby room and a useful separate pantry, along with a laundry room and hidden passageway through to the rear garden.
On the first floor are five double bedrooms including a beautiful master bedroom which benefits from a lavish, contemporary en-suite as well as vaulted ceilings, polished wooded floorboards and exposed Oak beams, several of the bedrooms have useful storage cupboards or wardrobes and there is also a further sixth bedroom/cot room which could equally be used as a home office or dressing room.
One of the most unique and desirable features of the house is the large garage/workshop that can be accessed from the rear hallway. This exceptional space has plenty of scope for those looking for additional accommodation or perhaps an annexe but equally offers an extremely rare commodity in the middle of Axbridge, a garage to securely park your cherished car and a large one at that!
The impressive rear garden extends to around 130ft and enjoys spectacular views over the enchanting rooftops of the village houses and Glastonbury Tor and the North Somerset Coastline are visible on a clear day. The mature garden is in the majority laid to lawn but also features several mature trees including a Fig tree. There is also a useful greenhouse and garden shed. The rear garden is flanked by beautiful stone walls and there are many idyllic spots to sit and watch the sun go down on a summer evening. From the rear garden two separate stone pathways descend to either side of the house, one a hidden walkway that leads to the garage/utility area and the other that leads down to a fabulous hidden terrace that is a wonderfully enchanting and private setting to enjoy a glass of wine, G&T or to dine al-fresco. EPC rating F.
DIRECTIONS Travelling into Axbridge from the bypass proceed into West Street and the property can found a little way down on your left hand side.
SITUATION Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the east side of the A38 and overlooked by Wavering Down and Crooks Peak is the ever popular medieval town of Axbridge (www.axbridge-tc.gov.uk). This Somerset town is packed with 'old world' charm and its Medieval beginnings are still evident in some of its oldest buildings. An important wool-producer in the Middle Ages, the town has always been at the centre of things, indeed it was a river port in earlier times. This was reflected in its early royal charters allowing it to hold markets, fairs and become a royal borough. It even had its own mint, with coins showing the town's symbol: the Lamb and Flag. There is far less through traffic nowadays, but the layout of the town has changed little over the centuries, a medieval town expanding on a fortified Saxon burgh. Axbridge is well served for local facilities include post office, general stores, primary (www.axbridgefirstschool.co.uk) and middle (www.fairlands.somerset.sch.uk) schools (Fairlands being in Cheddar) and a number of restaurants. Further facilities are available in the nearby villages of Winscombe and Cheddar and as mentioned, primary and nursery schools are available at Weare and Axbridge with older children attending Kings of Wessex School (www.kowessex.co.uk) or private/public schools at Sidcot, Wells Cathedral School and Millfield. The town has good access to the City of Bristol and the seaside town of Weston-super-Mare and there is access to the motorway network at Clevedon (junction 20), St. Georges (junction 21) and Edithmead (junction 22). There is an international airport at Lulsgate and access to a mainline railway station at Yatton.
WE HAVE NOTICED Expect the unexpected could not be a truer synonym for this unique and fascinating home, for every corner you turn you are greeted by an individual piece of character or a room you wouldn't expect. The enchanting internal rear passageway that leads to the elevated garden is reminiscent of one that your might expect find in the keep of a Castle and the gorgeous hidden sun terrace has more than a hint of a Mediterranean courtyard and is a divine setting for an intimate dinner party.
PROPERTY DETAILS Via main door to:
HALL Built in cupboard housing electrics, stairs to first floor with window above on half landing.
CLOAKROOM Flagstone flooring, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC.
LOUNGE 14' 3" x 13' 6" (4.34m x 4.11m) Sash window, marble fireplace with cast iron open burning fire, slate hearth, dado rail, double radiator.
DINING ROOM 12' 10" x 11' 9" (3.91m x 3.58m) (to chimney breast) Sash window, solid wood flooring, marble fireplace with cast iron grate and slate hearth, recessed display dressers, picture rail, double radiator, wall lights.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 14' 1" x 11' 3" (4.29m x 3.43m) Fitted units with granite work surfaces, flagstone flooring, sash window overlooking the courtyard, base cupboards, drawers and eye level units, Belfast sink with brass effect mixer tap, tiled splashbacks, spot lights, range style cooker in chimney breast, dishwasher, double radiator, display shelf (possibly a window in earlier years), opening onto:
PANTRY 10' 3" x 7' 6" (3.12m x 2.29m) Flagstone flooring, granite work surfaces, base cupboards, drawers, tall storage with shelving, space for fridge/freezer, window and door to outside with access to the garage and steps to garden, opens onto:
SNUG/HOBBY ROOM 10' 6" x 9' 4" (3.2m x 2.84m) Sash window overlooking the courtyard, barn door opening onto courtyard, flagstone flooring, double radiator, vaulted ceiling, large Velux.
LAUNDRY ROOM Tiled floor, space for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, work surface, double radiator, space for storage.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING L-Shaped. Window, skylight, radiator, door with stairs to loft.
DRESSING ROOM 9' 5" x 8' 3" (2.87m x 2.51m) Sash window, radiator, door to bedroom five and door to:
BEDROOM TWO 14' 8" x 13' 6" (4.47m x 4.11m) Accessed via dressing room. Dual aspect sash windows, stripped flooring, cast iron fireplace with slate hearth, double radiator.
MASTER BEDROOM 15' 3" x 15' 9" (4.65m x 4.8m) narrowing to 12'10" (3.91m) Dual aspect windows, skylight, stripped flooring, double radiator, exposed roof beams, door to:
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM Tiled shower with screen doors, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, radiator, strip flooring, extractor, shaver light.
BEDROOM THREE 14' 6" x 11' 4" (4.42m x 3.45m) Sash window, cast iron fireplace with slate hearth, stripped flooring, radiator, door to main bathroom.
BEDROOM FOUR 15' 1" x 11' 2" (4.6m x 3.4m) Window to side, skylight, stripped flooring, cast iron fireplace, radiator, built in storage cupboard, door to:
STORE ROOM 10' 8" x 7' 7" (3.25m x 2.31m) Potential for en-suite. Stripped flooring, wall mounted boiler, light.
BEDROOM FIVE 11' 7" x 10' 7" (3.53m x 3.23m) Currently used as an office. Stripped flooring, open burning cast iron fireplace, recess, display shelving, double radiator, sash window.
BATHROOM Feature stripped flooring, spot lighting, freestanding claw foot bath with mixer set taps and attached shower head, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, one tiled wall, radiator, window to side.
TANDEM GARAGE 31' 6" x 15' 8" (9.6m x 4.78m) narrowing to 14' 3" (4.34m) A rare asset for West Street with the advantage of a traditional looking barn door which is electronically operated, power and light, shelving, door to rear, space for two cars.
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