Chilcompton, Somerset

The Old School

The Old School

Chilcompton, Somerset

An impressive four bedroom victorian school conversion offering very flexible accommodation over two floors plus a two bedroom annexe, private garden and private drive.

Ground Floor Entrance Hall  Kitchen/Breakfast Room Drawing Room  Dining Room  Sitting Room Family Bathroom  Utility/Laundry Room Self-Contained Kitchen & Reception Room with Shower Room

First Floor Substantial Landing  Four Double Bedrooms Family Bathroom Annexe Open-Plan Kitchen and Sitting Room Two Double Bedrooms  Family Bathroom

Outside Two Driveways Lawned Garden  Views over farmland

Bath 12 Miles  Wells 9 Miles Bristol 15 Miles  Frome 12 Miles

Situation Mendip and Farrington Golf courses are Chilcompton is set within the picturesque conveniently located close by and Horse Racing Mendip Hills, renowned for its beautiful enthusiasts are catered for at Bath and landscape, stone walls, caves and traditional Wincanton Race Courses. villages and is within easy commuting distance The House of Bristol, Bath and Wells. The popular village provides a range of facilities including a Post An impressive Victorian School building which Office, a shop, a garage, Doctors surgery, Public has been carefully and very cleverly converted Houses, a church and sports facilities. More to provide a fantastic family home with information on the village can be found at accommodation arranged over three floors. www.chilcomptom.org. Nearby historic Wells is Alongside this is a smart two bedroom annexe the smallest city in England and offers a range of which could easily be incorporated into the main shopping facilities including a high proportion of house. independent shops and boutiques, banks, The school was built under the great reform of restaurants, public houses, cinema and churches. 1864 by the Marquis of Bath and the Diocese of The market square holds a farmer’s market on Bath and Wells under the rule of Queen Wednesday and Saturday. The Georgian city of Victoria. Bath and the regional centre of Bristol are also within commuting distance while Castle Cary Great care and careful planning went into Station with links to London Paddington and keeping the integrity and original character of Exeter is also nearby. Bristol International the building. The accommodation in the main Airport is 16 miles away. school house seems endless and comprises four large receptions, a 23' kitchen which enjoys a There is a wide range of well-regarded schools at "Mark Wilkinson" of small bone fame, all levels locally, both from the state and private handmade and bespoke fitted kitchen with sectors. There are pre-schools in Chilcompton feature double door larder and mirrored cocktail and nearby Ston Easton. Chilcompton also has a cabinet. primary school. Local Secondary Schools include Wells Blue School and Norton Hill From the kitchen there is access to a good size which enjoy good reputations locally. The utility room which can provide access directly independent schools of Wells Cathedral School, into the annexe however currently has a stud Downside and Millfield are also nearby. partition.

The area is popular for walking and cycling One of the receptions referred to in the floor while sailing and fishing can be pursued at Chew plan as the summer lounge is accessed off of the Valley Lake. Leisure centres can be found at half landing and enjoys a vaulted ceiling and an Wells, Midsomer Norton and Shepton. Wells, arched window providing an abundance of light

and enjoys rural views, the room also has a "jotul" wood burner. The other three receptions offer complete flexibility in their use and could even offer easily separated accommodation to provide a sitting room, bedroom, kitchen and shower room, this would be in addition to the separate annexe already in place. On the ground floor there is also a small study. Please note there is also a large family bathroom on the ground floor with feature roll top, free standing bath.

On the first floor landing, an extensive set of hand built chest of drawers and cupboards provide a perfect storage solution, the landing provides access to four good size bedrooms and bathroom.

The annexe was converted 2000 and was originally a barn, the annexe provides an open plan studio style, light and airy lounge kitchen, two double bedrooms and a bathroom. This property currently provides a rental income of around £700 pcm.

Grounds

The property has two private driveways one which leads to the main school house and garden with double gates and one which leads conveniently to the annexe again accessed via double gates leading to private courtyard area.

The main garden originally the school playground is laid to lawn and edged with mature shrubs. The garden adjoins open farmland and is perfect for rural dog walks.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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10 Sadler Street, Wells, 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and any plans are for guidance only and Somerset, BA5 2SE are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Killens have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by [email protected] inspection or otherwise.

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 Shortly after passing the thirty mile an hour sign upon entering the Mendip District Council - 0300 303 8588 village from Wells, turn left into Parsonage Lane, then follow this road to Council Tax Band E the end. After about 1 mile, it ends at the junction with The Street, turn left and then take the next left onto Church Lane. The property can be Energy Performance Certificate found on the right hand side. Rating E.

Postcode BA3 4HP