Nr Wedmore - Immaculate 4 Bedroom period property, BS28 4PW

HIGHBURY BARN WEST STOUGHTON, WEDMORE, BS28 4PW Wedmore 2 miles, M5 7 miles, Wells 10 miles, Bristol Airport 15 miles, Bristol 23 miles.

Guide Price £895,000 An immaculately presented 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom detached period property, with large garden and far reaching rural views, in a tranquil rural setting just under 2 miles of Wedmore.

Highbury Barn includes an entrance hall, cloakroom, sitting room, garden room and a splendid, large and open plan kitchen/living room opening into an oak framed garden room plus a utility room.

Upstairs are 4 bedrooms, an ensuite shower room and a family bathroom. The gravel drive is surrounded by mature hedges and shrubs. There is ample parking and a detached double carport.

To the front are various paved areas for tables and chairs, as well as a very large and attractive lawned garden again bordered by mature shrubs and trees.

Location West Stoughton is a rural hamlet between Wedmore, Blackford and Stone Allerton, close enough to Wedmore to benefit from the services and yet with great connectivity as junction 22 of M5 is only 7 miles away.

The property is positioned to take full advantage of wonderful views across unspoilt countryside to the west toward Brent Knoll and north towards Crook Peak.

Description Highbury Barn was converted into residential property in 1963 and has been lived in by the current owners for over 50 years.

It is understood to have been, at one point, the original Sexey’s School.

Over the years the property has undergone gradual and sympathetic development to create a charming and extremely comfortable home.

Finished to an exceptional standard, the level of care and attention to detail is evident as soon as you arrive. The front door is sheltered by an attractive stone porch.

The door opens to a central hallway with a staircase, cloakroom and a roof light providing plenty of sun light.

Straight ahead is the stunning open plan kitchen/living room opening into an oak framed garden room.

Utilising the whole footprint of the original barn building, this open plan space provides cosy comfort whilst embracing the glory of the gardens.

Full height, glass, folding doors invite you to explore the outside, whilst a large log burning stove provides comfort during the winter months.

There is plenty of room to configure this versatile space as you wish. The bespoke hand-built kitchen by Jonathan Randall is a triumph of understated elegance.

The combination of painted craftsman-built units, granite worksurfaces and subtle tiling blend with the exposed natural stone wall of the original barn.

The aesthetic emphasis is on quality, natural materials but it also delivers superior functionality with double integrated dishwasher, fridge, electric oven and hob, oil fired aga and breakfast bar and island.

An oak framed garden room adjoins the kitchen, again with large, glazed doors to the terrace.

The sitting room is located to the left of the kitchen, has a double aspect and an electric stove provides a focal point.

From the main hall you can access the downstairs cloakroom and the utility room.

This is where you will find the oil-fired boiler along with fitted units, oak worksurfaces and Belfast sink there is space for a washing machine and a fridge/freezer.

A large cupboard houses the water cylinder. Stairs lead up from the main hall to a bright landing. There are 4 bedrooms, the main bedroom has a spacious ensuite shower room and a family bathroom.

The bedrooms offer fabulous open views over the garden and unspoilt countryside beyond.

Outside The property is approached off the quiet lane, through a wooden 5 bar gate and you are immediately struck by the care and attention bestowed on this lovely house.

A gravel drive provides ample parking for several cars and there is also a detached double carport.

The garden is a delightful combination of meandering, mature, planted borders and lawns, interspersed with a sheltered gravel garden, paved terraces and a summer house, with fig, olive, vine and roses galore to name but a few.

A kitchen garden, green house and further paved areas adjoin the house, ideal for tables and chairs. Tenure and other points Freehold. Private drainage, mains electricity and water.

Highbury Barn uses an oil-fired central heating and hot water system. EPC rating E. Barn - Council Tax band E.

Directions - BS28 4PW What3Words ///raven.claim.whispers From Wedmore proceed along Church Street, take the first right up Lascot Hill.

Go past the Golf Club and turn left at Stoughton Crossroads toward Blackford. The property can be found on the right after ½ a mile.

About the area 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.

Important Notes Please see all the notes below – particularly the section referring to identity and AML requirements Identity verification & Anti Money Laundering (AML) Requirements.

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We are required to use a specialist third party service to verify the purchaser(s) identity. The cost of these checks is £60 (inc. VAT) per person.

This is payable at the point an offer is accepted and our purchaser information forms completed, prior to issuing Memorandum of Sales to both sellers and buyers and their respective conveyancing solicitors.

This is a legal requirement and the charge is non-refundable.

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They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings.

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Buyers must rely on information passed between the solicitors with regard to items included in the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise.

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Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR. P.S. A few extra comments. Mortgages – we can help. Bridging loans – We can help.

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