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31 High Street Axbridge, BS26 2AF Non-printing text ignore if visible 31 High Street Axbridge, BS26 2AF Non-printing text ignore if visible 31 High Street, Axbridge, BS26 2AF Price: £499,950 Enchanting Period Townhouse Three separate reception rooms with character in abundance Grade II listed Private and mature south facing garden Four double bedrooms plus loft room Kitchen/Diner plus utility and hobby room DESCRIPTION Outside the property features a beautiful sun terrace that offers both privacy and most High Street and West street in Axbridge are well known for their colourful and individual importantly a wonderful southerly aspect. A lovely ornamental pond and stone wall separates character homes that line the streets approaching the market square and number 31 The High the terrace from the majority lawned rear garden which is bounded on one side by a Street is no exception, its charming facade with its original timber sash windows, clay tile roof picturesque stone wall and has stunning mature flora and fauna throughout with a garden and handsome front door offer an intriguing and enticing first impression of this magnificent shed and decked seating area to the far end, which is the perfect spot from which to look back family home. towards the house and the glorious Mendip Hills that rise behind it. On entering the property your first impression is one of great history and a very Dickensian DIRECTIONS atmosphere. The well worn flagstone floor could certainly tell a few stories of the varied and Travelling into Axbridge from the bypass direction proceed into West Street and continue no doubt interesting characters whose feet have passed across its surface, particular as one of straight down the hill. The road will become High Street and number 31 can be found a little the ground floor rooms was once a thriving village store. The generous and flexible ground way down on the right hand side. floor accommodation currently comprises, a large front reception/dining room which leads through to a stunning sitting room with exposed stone walls and a fabulous fireplace inset SITUATION with a cast iron wood burner. A second sitting/living room is a larger and equally characterful Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the east side of the A38 and overlooked room with space for all the family to congregate, the theme continues of exposed stone walls by Wavering Down and Crooks Peak is the ever popular medieval town of Axbridge and an attractive stone fireplace. From the living room a door way connects to the (www.axbridge-tc.gov.uk). This Somerset town is packed with 'old world' charm and its kitchen/breakfast room which features a traditional farmhouse styl e kitchen with a tiled floor Medieval beginnings are still evident in some of its oldest buildings. An important wool - and space for a breakfast table. Beyond the kitchen are two further ancillary rooms including a producer in the Middle Ages, the town has always been at the centre of things, indeed it was a utility room with w.c and a hobby/craft room. With some planning and the necessary river port in earlier times. This was reflected in its early royal charters allowing it to hold permissions these two rooms could either be combined or even replaced to create a further markets, fairs and become a royal borough. It even had its own mint, with coins showing the sun room or conservatory if desired. town's symbol: the Lamb and Flag. There is far less through traffic nowadays, but the layout of the town has changed little over the centuries, a medieval town expanding on a fortified Saxon The first floor bedrooms are accessed via a discrete hidden staircase with the original timber burgh. Axbridge is well served for local facilities include post office, general stores, primary and brick wall exposed to the side. Accessed of a light and airy galleried landing are the four (www.axbridgefirstschool.co.uk) and middle (www.fairlands.somerset.sch.uk) schools double bedrooms and family bathroom which are all of generous size and features some fitted (Fairlands being in Cheddar) and a number of restaurants. Further facilities are available in the wardrobes and the rear facing rooms glorious views over the south facing garden. The family nearby villages of Winscombe and Cheddar and as mentioned, primary and nursery schools bathroom is epic in proportion and features a three piece white suite and separate shower. are available at Weare and Axbridge with older children attending Kings of Wessex School Completing the upper floor accommodation is a second floor loft room which is accessed via a (www.kowessex.co.uk) or private/public schools at Sidcot, Wells Cathedral School and lobby/dressing room and is a good double room in size complete with a smart modern shower Millfield. The town has good access to the City of Bristol and the seaside town of Weston- room. The views from the loft room are simply magnificent and on a good day Glastonbury Tor super-Mare and there is access to the motorway network at Clevedon (juncti on 20), St. can be clearly seen out to the East. Georges (junction 21) and Edithmead (junction 22). There is an international airport at Lulsgate and access to a mainline railway station at Yatton. EPC rating N/A Non-printing text ignore if visible Our vendor says ... 31 High Street has been a fantastic warm and characterful family home for twenty years but now the time has come for someone else to enjoy it. I have EN SUITE loved living here. The neighbours and community are lovely, Axbridge is a great place Floor Plan to live ad the house is very cosy, and the south facing garden is a joy! Also, the garden is enclosed and secure. We have noticed ... 31 The High Street is as impressive as it is homely, it strikes the perfect balance of original period features, flexible accommodation and a magical rear garden. It is just a short walk down the road to the local amenities in the square whilst the meandering footpaths and cycle tracks that dot the Mendips are just a stone's throw away. A truly wondrous and evocative home. PROPERTY DETAILS LIVING ROOM 15' 10" x 15' 2" (4.83m x 4.62m) RECEPTION/DINING ROOM 16' 5" x 12' 1" (5m x 3.68m) SITTING ROOM 12' 2" x 11' 4" (3.71m x 3.45m) KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 15' 2" x 11' 0" (4.62m x 3.35m) UTILITY ROOM 12' 5" x 10' 4" (3.78m x 3.15m) MASTER BEDROOM 16' 7" x 10' 11" (5.05m x 3.33m) BEDROOM TWO 11' 2" x 10' 3" (3.4m x 3.12m) BEDROOM THREE 12' 3" x 11' 10" (3.73m x 3.61m) BEDROOM FOUR/DRESSING ROOM BATHROOM 17' 3" x 8' 4" (5.26m x 2.54m) LOFT ROOM 24' 0" x 11' 0" (7.32m x 3.35m) debbie fortune ESTATE AGENTS High Street, Congresbury, Bristol BS49 5JA Tel 01934 862370 www.debbiefortune.co.uk 1. These particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a cont ract.2. No person in the employment of or agent of or consultant to Debbie Fortune estate agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.3. Measurements, areas and distances are approximate, floor plans and photographs are for guidance purposes only and dimensions, shapes and precise locations may differ. 4. It must not be assumed that the property has all the required planning or building regulations consent and that appliances referred to in the details are in safe and working order. Non-printing text ignore if visible .
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