Cross, Near Axbridge, BS26 2EE

BLAISDON HOUSE OLD COACH ROAD, CROSS, AXBRIDGE, SOMERSET, BS26 2EE Axbridge 1mile, Wedmore 7miles, M5 (Junction 22) 7miles), Bristol Airport 10miles, Wells 12miles, Bristol 18miles.

The property offers a huge ground floor workshop (38ft x 18ft), with lift, utility room and store.

On the first floor are 2 stunning reception rooms with large bay windows, one of which could be a principal bedroom, a central hallway and rear hall, two further bedrooms, one with ensuite shower room, a family shower room, kitchen with dining room seamlessly connected.

Outside at the back is a charming, mature, walled terraced garden. Location Cross is a small village a mile or so to the west of Axbridge, at the bottom of Shute Shelve Hill.

It lies immediately to the west of the A38 , and takes its name from the junction with the old Bristol Turnpike and the road from Bleadon to Cheddar across the southern foothills of the Mendip Hills.

It has a vibrant community, a village hall and 2 pubs. The road westwards through the village is a quiet country lane with little traffic.

One of the main features of the property is the easy access to the footpaths which cross the adjacent Mendip Hills giving access to stunning countryside.

Description This historic property has magnificent high ceilings, and 2 spectacular south facing full height, bay windows with new sashes, bathing the accommodation in masses of natural light.

Exposed timber floors, high ceilings, ornate plaster mouldings, decorative tiling and attractive fireplaces add period charm throughout.

The versatile workshop/garage below offers scope for a variety of uses whilst the enclosed garden at the rear is tranquil and private. The addition of a lift makes this property accessible for all.

Accommodation A fine set of two-way stone steps with wrought iron handrail, and ornate canopy above, rise to the central front door, which opens to stairs leading up to a central hallway.

The first room on the right is a magnificent room which could be used as a principal bedroom or reception room. It has a fabulous bay window, an attractive stone fireplace, and open fire.

A large storage cupboard is located off the hallway with plenty of space for coats, boots and less frequently used items.

The first bedroom is particularly appealing and is located on the right of the property at the rear.

It has a decorative tiled floor, sash window overlooking the garden, and an open fireplace with beam. Beyond the room is an ensuite shower room and a rear hall with a glazed door to the garden.

The sitting room at the front of the property is a splendid room with the second bay window, and a bespoke fitted window seat, display cupboards with storage below, and a new log burning stove, with elegant stone mantlepiece, is a stylish focal point.

On the right a cupboard door opens to reveal the discreet lift which descends to the workshop below.

Beyond the sitting room, a corridor leads past a glazed crockery cupboard to a bedroom on the right, which has a generous built-in-wardrobe, an ornate fireplace and sash window with shutters overlooking the charming rear garden.

Like most of the accommodation, this room has exposed timber floorboards, and extremely high ceilings. The delightful view, over the garden and beyond gives a sense of being very rural and private.

Opposite the bedroom is a contemporary family shower room with vanity unit and large shower cubicle. The kitchen and dining room area seamlessly connected.

In the kitchen, bespoke, painted timber units in an attractive duck egg blue with dark granite works surface have a timeless feel complimented by a gas Aga, with gas hob and electric oven beside it.

Multiple windows have views of the charming garden and from the dining room a glazed door leads out to the decked terrace.

In the dining room a second, internal door leads to steps which descend to the utility room and workshop on the ground floor.

Ground Floor The large utility room with sink and fitted units has plenty of space for fridges, freezers, a washing machine, tumble dryer, and any other equipment you may require.

Flagstone floors lead past the boiler room to further steps down to an enormous workshop (38ft x18ft). This superb versatile space has a concrete floor and very high ceilings.

A fabulous pair of double, part-glazed timber doors (2.7mtrs h x 2.1mtrs w) (8’8”high x 6’10”wide) open from the lane. This is an exciting opportunity for a stunning workshop, craft space or gallery.

At the rear, steps rise to further storage. Outside To the front there is access to the huge garage/workshop and an attractive rose, climbs up the ornate front steps.

At the rear, a decked area beside the house is ideal for seating, followed by a gravel and paved area on the same level which leads to stone steps, that ascend through the centre of the totally charming, private, walled garden.

A combination of paved and planted terraces, creates an enchanting and varied oasis full of texture and colour, with mature shrubs, hedging, floral borders, fruit trees, a vine, roses, magnolia, and a splendid timber greenhouse has heating and lighting, ideal for keen gardeners.

Tenure and Other Points Freehold. Grade 11 listed. Mains water, drainage, electricity, and gas. EPC Rating N/A. Council Tax Band D.

About the area Cross is a small village near the historic town of Axbridge and was originally on the coaching route It retains 2 very good pubs which were originally coaching inns dating back to the 16 th century.

They now serve the walkers, cyclists and holiday makers enjoying this beautiful countryside. The village has a collection of period and more recent homes with a friendly and welcoming community.

Crooked Peak Parish Community Magazine lists local events around the villages of Badgworth, Basham, Kristen, Compton, Bishop, Loxton, Weare and everywhere in between lists church services, coffee mornings, choral evensongs and other community activities.

Axbridge, Wedmore, Winscombe, Cheddar and Wells are all close with a wide range of cultural, sporting and commercial facilities and clubs.

Schooling in the area is excellent, with a 'three school' system with Weare Church of England First School, Hugh Sexeys and Kings of Wessex.

There are independent schools at Wells, Bristol, Sidcot and Millfield. Bristol Airport, Bristol, Weston-super-Mare and the M5 are within easy reach.

Directions Approaching from the direction of Winscombe/Churchill on the A38 turn right into Old Coach Road. Continue for about 250 yards and the house is on the right.

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