Rare opportunity to acquire a spacious detached property which occupies a beautiful rural location with views towards Crook Peak, Wavering Down and Brent Knoll. An internal viewing is highly recommended to appreciate all that this property has to offer and the further potential. The accommodation is very versatile including the option of downstairs living with a bathroom and bedroom on the ground floor. Particular features are the generous room sizes, the majority of which have delightful views of the gardens and surrounding countryside and also how light the property feels. Other features include: 4/5 Double bedrooms, 2/3 Reception rooms, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility Room, 2 En suite shower rooms, 2 Bathrooms, Gas heating and Double glazing. Outside there is a gated driveway for 6 plus cars, 2 large garages and generous gardens on 3 sides. For further information or to arrange a viewing please contact Farrons Winscombe office 01934 842000.
The property is located in the hamlet of Compton Bishop which nestles at the foot of Wavering Down and Crook Peak which form part of The Mendip Hills, being a designated area of outstanding natural beauty. The village of Cross is approx 1/2 a mile and has two Public Houses and is approx 2 miles to the charming Market Town of Axbridge which offers shops and places to eat and drink including: Post Office, The Lamb Inn, The Oak House Hotel, General Stores, Primary School, Doctors Surgery and Church. There are a range of leisure activities in the area including: Unrivalled horse riding and walking on the Mendip Hills, sailing and fishing on the Cheddar Reservoir and Chew Valley Lakes and Dry Slope Skiing in Churchill. Local attractions include: Cheddar Gorge and Caves, Wookey Hole Caves, Glastonbury Tor, the Cathedral City of Wells and the seaside town of Weston-super-Mare. There is an excellent choice of Primary and Secondary Schooling available including the very popular Fairlands Middle School, Kings of Wessex Academy in Cheddar and private schooling in nearby Sidcot and the Cathedral City of Wells. There is a school bus which stops at Compton Bishop. The property is well situated for the commuter and is convenient to Bristol, Bath, Wells and Weston-super-Mare. There are mainline railway connections at Weston-super-Mare, Yatton and Backwell providing access to Bristol Temple Meads, London Paddington and other major towns and cities. Access to the M5 Motorway network is available at junction 21 St Georges and 22 Edithmead and Bristol International Airport is approximately 20 min drive.
From the City of Bristol head South West on the A38 past Bristol International Airport. At the traffic lights in the village of Churchill, proceed straight ahead for approximately 1.5 miles passing through the Hamlet of Star. Continue on past Sidcot School on the left-hand side and at the traffic lights, proceed straight ahead on the Bridgwater Road (A38). After a further mile or so follow the road down the hill passing the A371 on the left signposted to Cheddar and Wells. At the bottom of the hill take the first available turning on the right onto Old Coach Road. Follow the road for approximately one mile and on entering Compton turn right onto Bourton Lane and the property is located on the right.
Wood panelled entrance door with double glazed inserts, tiled flooring. Wood panelled door with glass insert to:
Spacious hallway with Oak stairs to the large galleried landing and first floor accommodation, double radiator, central heating thermostat, cloaks cupboard with hanging space and electic consumer unit.
Double glazed window to the rear elevation, three piece suite comprising: Panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level W.C , radiator, part tiled walls and extractor fan.
Double glazed double doors to the side elevation, double glazed window to the front elevation both helping to make this a light room with a lovely outlook over the garden and surrounding countryside, inset fireplace with decorative stone surround and tiled hearth, three double radiators, three wall lights and spot lighting.
Dual aspect with double glazed windows to the rear and side elevations, three wall lights, double radiator and spot lighting.
Bay with double glazed double doors and double glazed window to the side elevation, radiator.
Double glazed windows to the front and side elevations, double glazed double doors to the rear, fitted with a range of wall, base and drawer units with complementing worksurfaces over, inset stainless steel double drainer sink unit with mixer tap over, spaces for electric cooker, fridge freezer and dishwasher, part tiled walls, double radiator, entryphone and door to:
Wooden entrance door with glass inserts giving access to the rear courtyard, double glazed window to the rear elevation, fitted with a range of units with worksurface over, inset 1 'bd bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap over, space for washing machine and fridge freezer, Vaillant wall mounted gas boiler supplying heating and hot water, shelved airing cupboard housing hot water tank, part tiled walls, radiator, central heating timer controls.
Double glazed window to the front elevation with views towards Crook Peak , double radiator and access to roof space.
Two upvc double glazed windows to the front elevation with views towards Crook Peak, upvc double glazed window to the side elevation with views rural views towards Brent Knoll, double radiator, dimmable spot lights, shelved cupboard with electric radiator.
Double glazed Velux window, fitted with a three piece suite comprising: Corner shower with mains fed shower and tiled walls, pedestal wash hand basin, low level W.C, double radiator, extractor fan and shaver socket.
Double glazed window to the front elevation with views towards Crook Peak and Wavering Down, double radiator.
Double glazed Velux style window, three piece suite comprising: Corner shower cubicle with mains fed mixer shower over and tiled surround, pedestal wash hand basin, low level W.C, double radiator, extractor fan, shaver socket.
Double glazed window to the side elevation with rural vie ws towards Brent Knoll, double radiator, built in wardrobes with shelving and hanging space and matching drawer units, dimmable spot lights.
Upvc double glazed window to the side elevation with rural views towards Brent Knoll, double radiator, dimmable spot lights.
Double glazed Velux style window, four piece suite comprising: Corner shower with mains fed mixer shower over, panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level W.C, double radiator, extractor fan, spot lights.
The property is approached via double gates with coach light and entry phone. There is a driveway with parking for approximately 6 vehicles which lead to 2 garages - formerly used as stables- Garages measure 19' x 10'8'' and 19' x 11'8''. There is power and light, double stable/garage doors and mezzanine storage over. One garage has a window and the other a door and window to the side. The generous front, side and rear gardens form a particular feature of the property and provide a wide selection of shrubs, plants and trees including large areas of lawn and several patio areas. To the side of the property there is veranda that runs the length of the property which provides covered seating. There are also outside taps, outside lights and power points.