The Pound, Road, Christon, , BS26 2XX

DESCRIPTION Outside, 'The Pound' has an enchanting and discrete garden which The Pound A beautiful 17th Century stone cottage occupying an idyllic elevated stretches out to the side and rear of the house and benefits from position in the sought after, picturesque parish of Christon. some lovely countryside views. There is a now unused chicken run to Banwell Road the end of the garden, ideal for those who may wish to enjoy your Built of handsome local stone elevations, under a gorgeous clay tiled very own free range eggs in the morning. There is also a summer Christon roof is 'The Pound', a charming period home with an intriguing and house (in need of some attention) alongside a fully insulated, double versatile footprint, packed with original features and set in generous glazed workshop, and an absolutely gorgeous, walled courtyard garden's with delightful views. garden, beautifully positioned for intimate private dining or just Axbridge taking a quiet moment to relax and reflect. Entering the property to the front through a glazed porch with a North pretty stable door and tiled floor, you alight into a spacious sitting The property further benefits from off street parking for two/three room with a glorious inglenook fireplace, featuring a cast iron wood vehicles, double glazing and Oil central heating, along with the BS26 2XX burner. The original exposed timber beams and deep cilled windows added advantage of no onward chain. th add even further appeal to the character filled room. To the rear of A beautiful 17 Century stone cottage the sitting room a small corridor links through to a split level SITUATION occupying an idyllic elevated position in the staircase which descends to a small discrete study/office and rises to Christon is a superbly situated village that sits on the Somerset/ sought after picturesque parish of Christon. the first floor bedrooms. Continuing through on the ground floor boarder at the end of the range. The Medieval village level you arrive at an impressive 16 ft sq triple aspect room, which compromises a small group of houses, paddocks, a manor, and a has French doors leading out to beautiful private courtyard. This local village church. The village provides easy access to and • A beautiful, detached stone cottage in a adaptable and versatile room is perfect for use as a grand master , both within a 40-minute drive of Christon. The bedroom, owing to its spacious adjoining bathroom and dressing neighbouring villages provide excellent independent secondary wonderful rural setting room, or indeed it could be utilised as a second living room/music schooling at situated in and Wells • Packed with original period features including room or even a play/hobby room. Cathedral School. There is also a selection of primary and secondary state schools in Winscombe, Banwell and Churchill Secondary fireplaces and exposed timber beams The kitchen, which is situated to the left hand side of the entrance School. Local facilities can be found in the surrounding villages of • Flexible accommodation with a quirky and doorway is another room of great character and is fitted with a Loxton which hold a garage and there are local shops in Banwell and traditional farmhouse kitchen with cream wall and base units and a Winscombe. Excellent transport links can be found nearby with interesting footprint solid wood block counter top. There is space for a larder style Bristol International Airport being a 20-minute drive away and • Four bedrooms plus other versatile rooms fridge/freezer and electric 'Rangemaster' cooker, along with a bowl Weston-super-Mare train station only six miles away by car. Christon • Offer to the market with the benefit of no sink and drainer, and Welsh dresser. The dual aspect room has a is situated in the heart of the Mendips giving it the added benefits of rustic wooded floor, exposed stone walls, wooden beams, original plenty outdoor pursuits such as excellent walks and rides over the onward chain bread oven and pretty window seat. To the rear of the kitchen a Mendip hills as well as a few golf courses and leisure complexes • Off street parking for two/three vehicles door leads through to a useful utility room with plumbing for white nearby. goods and some further kitchen units and Belfast sink, along with a • Gorgeous side and rear garden’s with lovely practical tiled floor with underfloor heating and a door leading out DIRECTIONS views and a pretty and romantic discrete to the main garden. Take the A38 to Shute Shelf, take the Right Hand turning to Cross through , through Loxton into Christon, road courtyard The properties three main bedrooms are arranged off the first floor narrows , go past Weston Lane and it is the first house on left of the • Spacious sitting room with a glorious landing, and enjoy a sun filled southerly aspect with lovely views out road (stone cottage) (if you get to the church you have gone too over the Mendip Hills towards Crook Peak. Finally, the family far!) Inglenook Fireplace bathroom and small study area are also accessed off the first floor • Traditional style kitchen/breakfast room with split landing. EPC rating E quaint shaker style units

• Oil central heating and double glazing

Price Guide £560,000

Our vendor says ... Christon is a lovely village to live in and to raise a family. Being tucked away the lanes are quiet and peaceful with walks, cycle paths and bridleways on the doorstep. The Christon and Loxton community is welcoming and very social which really makes the village.

We have noticed ... This alluring family home is everything that you could wish for from a quintessential countryside cottage. Packed with features and character, a good degree of individual quirkiness, lovely views and excellent flexibility. This splendid property offers you the opportunity to put your own stamp on a little piece of rural heaven.

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debbie fortune ESTATE AGENTS High Street, , BS49 5JA Tel 01934 862370 www.debbiefortune.co.uk

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