Woodside, Stoke Bottom, Oakhill, Radstock, Ba3 5Hs
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WOODSIDE, STOKE BOTTOM, OAKHILL, RADSTOCK, BA3 5HS WOODSIDE, STOKE BOTTOM, OAKHILL, RADSTOCK, BA3 5HS A fabulous house with generous accommodation and approximately ½ an acre with stunning southerly views over the adjoining fields and woodland. The accommodation includes a hall, sitting room, dining room, 2 ground floor bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, utility and boiler room. On the first floor are two further bedrooms and a large bathroom. Offers are invited in the region of £675,000 About the area The small village of Oakhill stands on the beautiful Mendip Hills, 7 miles north of Wells and about 13 miles and 17 miles south of Bath and Bristol respectively. Wells, the smallest city in England (population about 11,000), has local markets twice a week and many medieval buildings including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace. It has a busy local shopping centre and a broad range of societies and activities. Bristol and Bath are both fine historic cities which are rapidly growing economic centres. There are good communications with the A37 nearby and fast speed train services from Castle Cary (11 miles south) or Bath Spa (about 11 miles). The airport is about 17 miles away. The village has a church, a well regarded primary school, a gastro pub and an active and friendly community with many local events. Babington House is within about 8 miles. There are excellent state & independent schools in the area including Wells Blue School, Wells Cathedral School, Millfield, Downside and All Hallows plus those in nearby Bruton and Bristol and Bath. The landscape of the area has changed little over the centuries because of strict planning laws and careful stewardship by landowners. This beautiful countryside is very accessible with small quiet lanes and numerous footpaths, which make it very pleasant for walkers and cyclists. There are also numerous sporting, cultural and social activities and organisations available. Woodside is approached via a quiet country lane with gates leading into the brick paved parking area with space for several cars. The front door with an attractive porch leads through to a central hall with the stairs to the first floor. From the hall at the front of the house is a lovely dual aspect sitting room. The room has stunning views of the countryside around as well as double doors out to a terrace. The blue lias fireplace is a special feature of this wonderful room and is fitted with a gas fire. Double doors from the sitting room lead into the dining room which can also be accessed from the hall, the vendors currently use it as a games room however it could easily accommodate a large dining table and make a fabulous entertaining space. As with the sitting room it has fantastic views of the surrounding countryside. The kitchen is large, light and very well fitted with a good range of wooden floor and wall units and a lovely blue 4 door gas AGA and plenty of room for a large kitchen table. There is a window over looking the pretty rear garden, the splash backs are tiled and the floor finished off with good quality wood effect flooring. Off the kitchen is a rear hall with the utility and separate boiler room and back door. The utility, with double windows facing the garden, is fitted with a set of base units, sink and free standing gas cooker. There is plumbing for a washing machine and room for a dryer and fridge freezer. To the far end is a built in airing cupboard. There are two double bedrooms on the ground floor, both benefiting from fitted wardrobes, one of the bedrooms is currently used as a treatment room. The good sized bathroom is fitted with a shower, basin and wc. All the rooms are light and airy and are finished to a high standard. On the first floor are two further double bedroom both with an excellent fitted wardrobes and a large bathroom with bath, basin and wc. There is additional storage accessed from the back of the wardrobes in each of the upstairs bedrooms. The house has natural gas, private water and private drainage. There are solar panels mounted on top of the attached double garage, we are advised that these currently produce approximately £600 to £700 of income per year at a rate of 43.34/kwh and are owned on a 25 year contract with about 19 years left. The garage has electric up and over doors and a door at the rear to the garden. Outside at the front is a terrace which can be accessed from the sitting room, an area of lawn and an ornamental pond. To the rear up a set of paved steps is another level entertaining area consisting of a level lawn and a large terraced area benefitting from the wonderful views. There is also a rockery with dwarf trees, several seating areas all enclosed by stone balustrading. Finally, at the rear is a fenced paddock and vegetable patch with a very useful poly tunnel. DIRECTIONS From Wells proceed to the village of Oakhill. Proceed through the village passing Oakhill garage on the left and continue down the hill and as you go up the hill take the first right, signposted to Stoke Bottom and Holcombe. Continue for approx. 600m and the property can be found on the left IMPORTANT NOTICE - Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. 1, Priory Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1SR - Tel.01749 670079 - [email protected] .