Stocks Lane, Leigh upon Mendip, Somerset, BA3 5QF

Dating from 1681, Oak Cottage is a characterful Grade II listed home in the village of Leigh on Mendip, originally built as one of two village pubs and known as The Royal Oak.

The current owners bought it in 2021, drawn to its unusual combination of a substantial family home and separate annexe.

‘We were looking for somewhere that would allow elderly parents to live independently, but with us close by if they needed us,’ they explain.

‘When we found Oak Cottage, it seemed perfect.’ Arranged over three floors, the main house and annexe together offer six bedrooms, abundant period character and great flexibility.

The main house is accessed via an impressive glazed doorway leading into a double-height atrium, while the annexe has its own entrance and can be separated as a one-or two-bedroom unit.

‘The layout is incredibly versatile, and it has some wonderful features, such as a walk-in wardrobe and en suite in the main house, and a lovely double-aspect sitting room in the annexe,’ say the owners.

The house’s outdoor spaces are equally appealing, with a small orchard and a particularly special walled courtyard tucked away from view.

Complete with a water-feature pond containing more than 20 koi and a suntrap seating area, it is the owners’ favourite spot. ‘It really is our secret garden,’ they say.

‘You would never know it was there unless you had visited.’ The orchard produces an abundance of apples.

‘There is always so much fruit that we put a basket out for neighbours to help themselves, as well as making our own apple cider vinegar.’ The outdoor spaces have also provided the setting for many memorable parties.

Set on the edge of the village, the cottage has walks and bridlepaths on the doorstep, with horses regularly passing by.

Leigh on Mendip has a pub, sought-after village school and lively programme of community events, while Bath, Wells, Frome and Bruton are all within easy reach.

‘It wasn’t until we moved in that we realised how lucky we were,’ say the owners. ‘It’s a wonderfully friendly village, and our neighbours are fantastic.’ ‘We love the courtyard most of all.

It’s completely private and feels like a hidden little world.’ ‘The annexe has given us the perfect balance of being together while still allowing everyone their independence – it could even be used as a rental.’ ‘There is always something happening within the community and so many lovely villages and places to explore nearby.’ ‘It’s the combination of the house, the gardens and the village that makes Oak Cottage so special.’ Additional Information: Please see Key Facts For Buyers on video link/media tab.

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