Westbury House, Westbury Sub Mendip, Somerset. BA5 1HA £1,400,000
Period village property set within extensive Westbury House, Westbury-Sub-Mendip, Wells, BA5 1HA formal gardens, extending over 3 acres,
Southerly views over open countryside Description Westbury House is a substantial Grade II village Principal reception hall provides access to the main towards Westbury hill. property. Approached over a sweeping entrance drive rooms. The country styled kitchen/breakfast room has leading to a reception courtyard. bespoke units with granite work surfaces centered 4/5 bedrooms around the 4 oven Aga. The accommodation has been extended and improved, in keeping with the original design. Four bedrooms located on the first floor, with the 4 reception rooms Principal reception rooms have high ceilings, together master bedroom with spa bath en-suite and dressing with historical reference throughout. room. There are three further bedrooms all with en- suites of Victorian or contemporary design.
3 bedroom coach house
Triple garage
Gymnasium
Swimming pool
Tennis Court
Extensive outbuildings
Expansive gardens and grounds
Further 3.94 acres available by further negotiation.
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Coach House Gardens and Grounds To the rear of Westbury House is a large lawn Located opposite the main dwelling is the Surrounded by intricate and diverse gardens and garden with raised terrace area including a sympathetically converted former coach house. grounds. Approached via a beech avenue leading delightful Victorian glass house. Hidden away to the to a central fountain with statue and garage; part side is a children’s “Goldilocks house” with Offering spacious living space accommodation over having been converted to a gym with mezzanine. two floors, well suited to ancillary accommodation. accommodation above which could provide further living space. To the west of the house is an outdoor swimming The ground floor comprises kitchen with oak effect pool (ranging 3ft to 8ft deep) surrounded by an base units and built in oven/hob. A bathroom is Each aspect of the landscaped gardens offers entertaining area. The pool has not been used found on this level as well as lounge with large something unique. Areas are interlinked by a since 2011. The pool house includes kitchenette, window frontage. First floor comprises three matrix of either gravel pathways or honeysuckle shower room with WC and a large games room. bedrooms, one with en-suite. terrace walkways, which lead to diverse settings. The adjoining pump room houses a stand-by Areas are manly lawn and incorporate well stoked generator and boiler. herbaceous borders and trees. Further West is a children’s play area with ball pit. The fenced ‘En-tout-cas’ tennis court is finished with flood lighting and has the benefit of a timber chalet log cabin. The walled garden area extends approximately quarter of an acre and is bursting with a variety of fruit trees and bushes, including two green houses. East of the walled garden is a landscaped pond with water fountain, providing a quiet and secluded retreat.
Stables and Outbuildings 1. Stable block – Comprising four loose boxes (9m²), tack room and fodder store. The buildings are situated within an enclosed paddock which has access from the principle drive and leads to further paddocks. 2. Workshop (40m²) – A converted stable block, this building could easily be utilised again for the housing of horses or other livestock.
Additional Land (delineated blue) A further 3.94 acres of land adjoining the northern boundary is available by further negotiation. The land lies level in aspect and is enclosed with either post and rail fencing or natural hedgerows which form individual paddocks. Included within the paddocks are field shelters and situated within the north-western corner is modern workshop (80m²) and two open fronted stores (22.5m²).
Situation Positioned on the edge of the pretty medieval village of Westbury-Sub-Mendip, with the cathedral city of Wells and the world-famous
Cheddar Gorge nearby. The area is renowned for its stunning countryside. The Mendip Hills are an
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The City of Wells is within 5 minutes’ drive which offers a wide range of shops and amenities including cathedral, schooling and retail. A wider range of shops and facilities can be found at Bath, Bristol and Taunton, all within easy reach.
The area is known for its excellent educational facilities, with a number of schools in the locality, including primary at Westbury Sub Mendip and Wells as well and secondary at Wells Cathedral Fixtures and Fittings School, Downside, Stratton on Fosse, Millfield at Items regarded as fixtures and fittings including light Street, King’s School, Bruton & Hazelgrove fittings, curtains and statues are initially excluded Preparatory School at Sparkford. from the sale although certain items may be available by separate negotiation. Major communications are within easy reach, the A303 within a 30 minute drive, providing access Directions to London. The A367 provides a route giving On entering the village on the A371 (Stoke Road) access to Bristol and Bath. The A39 provides continue towards Rodney Stoke at the village green communication to the M5. Mainline railway turn left towards the church and the property stations are situated at Castle Cary and Bath, entrance is adjacent to the church. both providing a service route to London Paddington. Bristol International Airport operates regular services to many European cities.
Services Gas fired central heating. Mains gas, electricity and drainage. Private water supply.
Local Authority Mendip District Council, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 5BT
Tel: 0300 3038588
Council Tax Council Tax Band B and G
Tenure Freehold
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