Lancet House

Ashwick, Oakhill, Somerset

An exceptional detached 1750's property enjoying a delightful and peaceful location well away from busy roads. The property has extensive accommodation including three reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, five bedrooms and four bathrooms.

Set in grounds of about an acre.

Ground Floor Entrance Hall  Cloakroom  Reception Hall Sitting Room  Drawing Room Kitchen/Breakfast Room Dining Room  Rear Hall  Utility Room Office  Cloakroom/Boot Room

First Floor One Bedroom with Ensuite Four Further Bedrooms  Dressing Room  Three Family Bathrooms

Second Floor Playroom  Bathroom

Grounds Garden  Terraced Area Driveway  Garage  Separate Stone Barn Grounds of about an acre

Wells 6 miles Castle Cary Station 10 miles Bath 15 miles Bristol 17 miles Bristol Airport 20 miles

Situation the popular Babington House private members club is also close by. Lancet House is situated in the charming hamlet of Ashwick. Lancet House is one of a The House small number of houses alongside the “no through road” which leads to Ashwick On entering the property through the original Church stone pillars leading into the driveway the property enjoys great privacy being enclosed Ashwick is in the Mendip Hills Area of with mature trees and stone walls. The house Outstanding Natural Beauty which makes up has many interesting features including some of the finest countryside in Britain. It’s plasterwork with ceiling coving, roses and about 6 miles north of Wells and in easy picture rails, tiled floors, stripped commuting reach of Bath and Bristol. floorboards, original timber doors and Ashwick Parish includes the nearby village of hardwood windows, Jet master and cast iron Oakhill and also contains a network of fireplaces. thriving communities, churches, pubs, a school, farms, small businesses, and many The well-appointed accommodation includes people who choose to live in this Beautiful entrance hall with a tiled floor and a part of the Somerset countryside and cloakroom. From the entrance porch a partly commute to nearby towns. glazed door with leaded lights and matching side panels which opens into a reception hall Oakhill has a well-regarded village school also with a tiled floor. and there are excellent state and independent schools in the area including All Hallows, The sitting room benefits from stripped Millﬁeld, Downside, Bruton and Wells wooden floorboards, double French doors to Cathedral, in addition to those in Bath such as the garden and a central Jet master open The Royal High School and King Edwards fireplace with a tiled hearth, marble surround and mantle. The drawing room is a delightful There are three local market towns within double aspect room with a bay window with close proximity; Shepton Mallet, Frome and a fitted window seat with a stone fireplace Wells, each oﬀering essential shopping as fitted with a Jet master fire. The well as weekly farmers markets. Nearby you kitchen/breakfast room has fitted bespoke can find Kilver Court Designer Village and oak units and granite worktops, along with a Sharpham Park Farm Shop. Charlton House AGA. Within the breakfast area is a fireplace Spa Hotel is just over three miles away and and a door that leads through to the rear hall

and utility room. There is also a dining room, office, cloakroom and boot room.

On the first floor there are five bedrooms all with period features such as cast iron fireplaces along with the majority having built in wardrobes. There are three family bathrooms on this floor and one bathroom on the second floor along with the playroom

Grounds

There is a single stone built garage with an up and over door which has power. The garage leads itself to many other uses. There is also a separate stone barn which is currently used as a second garage with potential to convent into ancillary or annexe accommodation subject to the necessary planning consent.

The property sits well in its beautiful mature grounds which are approximately one acre. The gardens include paved and gravelled terraces, a pond, flower and shrub beds and extensive lawns.

IMPORTANT NOTICE Vp 30/01/14 Killens and their clients give notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representation of fact. 01749 671172 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and any plans are for guidance only and 10 Sadler Street, Wells, are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation Somerset, BA5 2SE or other consents and Killens have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. [email protected]

General Information Viewings Strictly by appointment with the Vendors agent Killens 01749 671172 Tenure Freehold Fixtures and fittings All those items usually regarded as retained to the vendors are Services specifically reserved out of the sale. Mains water and electricity. Private Drainage. Oil fired central heating

Directions Local Authority and Council Tax Approaching Oakhill from the south turn left into the High Mendip District Council Telephone 0300 303 8588. Council Tax G Street. A short distance along take the first right onto Zion Hill.

Continue for just under half a mile to the crossroads in Ashwick Energy Performance Certificate and Lancet House is on the right hand side at the junction. EPC = F If not viewed online a copy of the energy performance should be enclosed with this brochure or can be found at www.killens.org.uk.

Postcode BA3 5BB