North Road, Wookey, Wells

SUMMARY
This characterful and versatile detached family home is quietly tucked away in a stunning position surrounded by the Mendip Hills just two miles from Wells. Acre of gardens and a wealth of opportunity having an existing 3 Bedroom Annexe ** Large Garage & Studio Space ** Heated Pool & Pool House.


DESCRIPTION
Found in the village of Wookey nestled in the beautiful Mendip Hills in an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty', this attractive country home showcases original features throughout and provides well-proportioned accommodation with the scope of versatile uses, including an existing and substantial annexe for secondary accommodation; ideal for letting out as an Air BnB / long term let or providing a convenient residence for an extended family member. The main residence is currently presented as a traditional three-bedroom farmhouse that is full of exceptional period features throughout that include substantial oak ceiling beams, original oak floorboards and large warming inglenook fireplaces. The light and spacious accommodation on offer provides all modern comforts with two reception rooms and bedrooms with en suites whilst outside, the property benefits from attractive gardens plus a good-sized heated swimming pool with adjacent pool house with a great sun terrace that is perfect for family gatherings and entertaining. There is a vast gravel drive approach to the property creating a generous parking area for numerous vehicles, which also provides access to a sizable workshop with boiler room as well as various stone outbuildings. On top of this there is also the attached three-bedroom annexe with private entrance - ideal for different generations, letting out, home business use or even incorporated into the main house for more accommodation.

Dining Room 10' 2" x 16' 10" ( 3.10m x 5.13m )
Through a charming slated tiled, pitched roof entrance porch and upon entering the main house, you step down and into the dining room. This room is full of character features including exposed beams, part exposed stone walls and, at the focal point of the room, a striking inglenook fireplace with exposed stone surround, wood burning stove and large exposed wooden mantle over. The spacious room easily accommodates a large dining room table and chairs to comfortably seat 10 people. Radiator. Large, double-glazed window to the front aspect allowing in lots of natural light and enjoying views to the front aspect over gardens. Wood panel latch door opens into the kitchen. Further Through to stair well with stairs rising to the first-floor landing and further wood panelled latch door opening into:

Living Room 14' x 25' 6" ( 4.27m x 7.77m )
This is a very generous room, full of natural light via a triple aspect with double glazed window the front aspect, two deep sill double glazed window to the side aspect with window seats and double-glazed French doors opening into the garden. A large exposed stone surround large inglenook fireplace sits at the head of the room with attractive exposed wooden mantle over, a stunning flagstone hearth and inset with a double door wood burning stove with exposed flue. Large ceiling oak beam and complementing oak high skirting surround. Radiators.

Kitchen 10' 5" x 21' 8" ( 3.17m x 6.60m )
Cottage style kitchen with a Westerly aspect over the gravelled driveway that again allows the room to be full of natural light with two double glazed windows to the front aspect and fitted with a range of wall and base units with contrasting worktops over, tiled splashbacks and inset with a one and a half bowl porcelain sink drainer with pull-down kitchen mixer tap over. There is also an inset induction hob to the worktop with extractor over and space for dishwasher, washing machine and undercounter fridge. Fitted to a wooden stand is an integral double electric oven at eye-level, with storage under and shelving over. Wood panelled wall with built in storage cupboards providing space for coats and boots. Radiator. Space to fit a breakfast table and part glazed wooden door providing access into the inner hall. Quarry tiled floor laid throughout.

Inner Hallway 
Providing access to the cloakroom, shower room and bedroom, the inner hallway also leads to a double-glazed door to the front opening to the front aspect onto the driveway. With quarry tile floor laid throughout.

Cloakroom 
With suite comprising low level wc and wash hand basin with mixer tap over and mosaic tiled splashback. Wall mounted heated towel rail. Extractor fan. Exposed beams.

Shower Room 
Featuring a fully tiled shower enclosure with glass shower screen door and thermostat-controlled shower over. Wall mounted heated towel rail. Extractor fan. Concealed ceiling spotlight.

Bedroom One 10' 10" x 12' 10" ( 3.30m x 3.91m )
A ground floor bedroom which is both airy and bright, including character features such as an attractive exposed stone wall and exposed beams. With two windows to the front aspect enjoying views over the gardens. Radiator. There is generous space for double bed and further bedroom furniture. Ceiling hatch providing access into the loft which provides excellent space for storage as well as perfect potential to be converted into additional accommodation, if required.

First Floor Landing 
The landing space is also an excellent reception space, currently being used as a home office and having been used as an occasional bedroom in the past. With double glazed window to the front aspect, there is also excellent potential to create and additional bedroom if required. Currently a galleried landing with exposed beams overhead. Radiator. Steps up wooden panelled door into bedroom three. Further wood panelled door into:

Bedroom Two 12' 10" x 14' 11" ( 3.91m x 4.55m )
This is a generous double bedroom full of natural light having a dual aspect with low set double glazed windows to the front and rear aspects. Radiator. Fitted with a range of Oak wardrobes and cupboards. Part-vaulted ceiling. Exposed truss beams. Wood panelled door to:

En Suite Cloakroom 
Ensuite cloakroom with WC and wash basin.

Bedroom Three 10' 10" x 19' 11" ( 3.30m x 6.07m )
Another excellent sized double bedroom with part vaulted ceiling and exposed truss beams. The floorboards have been lifted and re-laid on a new sub-floor so the room features stunning exposed oak floorboards throughout. Another dual aspect room full of natural light with two low-level windows to the side aspects and wood panelled built in storage cupboard. Radiator. Shallow steps up to:

En Suite Bathroom 
The large en suite bathroom, fitted with a suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap over incorporating shower attachment, sunken wash hand basin to bespoke wood panelled unit surround with cupboard under and incorporating a hidden cistern low level wc. There is an array of exposed beams and trusses plus Velux window positioned to the side access. Radiator.

Store / Garage 8' 7" x 18' 3" ( 2.62m x 5.56m )
Formally used as a garage, this versatile space has power and light connected, could be used as a workshop and is a fantastic storage space. With double wooden doors to the front aspect, a recently fitted boiler plus staircase rising to one of the annex bedrooms and mezzanine storage space.

Annexe 

Entrance Hall 
The Annexe has a private front access via a double-glazed front door into the entrance hall. Fully wood panelled and providing ample space for hanging coats. Glazed wooden door leading into inner hallway. Radiator. Open through into:

Utility Room 
This is a very useful space, especially coming back from walks and dealing with muddy paws! A wood panelled room, fitted Belfast sink with cupboard under, space and plumbing for washing machine, further cupboard providing storage for coats and shoes, double glazed window enjoying views out over the garden.

Inner Hall 
Concealed ceiling spotlights. Wood panelled doors leading to:

Cloakroom 
Fitted with a wall mounted wash hand basin with mixer tap over, and concealed cistern low level wc, Radiator. Extractor fan. Concealed ceiling spotlights.

Bedroom Four 9' 1" x 16' 6" ( 2.77m x 5.03m )
This being the first of three double bedrooms, this generous ground floor bedroom enjoys en suite facilities and, being west facing, benefits from a great sunny aspect. With double glazed window to the front aspect. Radiator.

En Suite Shower Room 
This generous en suite is well-appointed being fitted with a large walk-in shower with glass screen shower door, full tiled adjacent walls, and thermostatic shower over. The washstand area is fitted with cupboard storage with countertop wash hand basin with mixer tap over. Tiled splashback. Chrome finish heated towel rail. tiled flooring. Fitted bathroom mirror and fitted wall lights. Concealed ceiling spotlights. Extractor fan.

Kitchen Dining Room 10' 6" x 16' 8" ( 3.20m x 5.08m )
The living accommodation is a fantastic sociable space with an open plan concept, having the kitchen dining room accessible to the living room, both of which offer an abundant of character and charm featuring original exposed oak beams and brickwork.

The kitchen/dining room provides ample room for a large dining table and chairs to seat four to six people comfortably creating a space that is perfect for all the family and ideal for entertaining. The kitchen encompasses this with a range of cabinets with oak doors, display cabinets, and contrasting worktops over inset with a 1 1/2 bowl stainless steel sink with pull down kitchen tap over. To the chimney further cabinets with worktops over have been fitted, inset with induction hob with electric oven below. Space and plumbing for dishwasher. Space for fridge. Wood flooring laid throughout and extending into the living room. Radiator. Open through into:

Living Room 13' 10" x 16' 7" ( 4.22m x 5.05m )
This spacious room is full of light with double glazed window to the side aspect as well as double glazed French doors opening into the garden. A brick surround open fireplace provides an attractive focal point for the room, with wooden mantle, brick hearth and inset wood burning stove. A corner spiral staircase provides access to the first-floor accommodation and following through from the kitchen dining room, attractive exposed oak beams feature overhead. Radiator.

First Floor 
The first floor of the annexe is arranged with two further bedrooms serviced by a Jack & Jill bathroom. At the top of the spiral staircase is a part glazed wooden door opening into:

Bedroom Five 12' 9" x 14' ( 3.89m x 4.27m )
A good head height with vaulted ceiling and dormer window to the side aspect. A double glazed nearly ceiling to floor window stands at the end gable enjoying views over to the pool and private pool terrace. A double bedroom with eaves storage, radiator and door opening into:

Inner Hall 
Door to storage and further door to:

Bathroom 
Being fully wood panelled with suite comprising bath with mixer tap over with shower attachment and mosaic tiled adjacent surround. Wash handstand with inset basin and mixer tap over incorporating storage beneath. Concealed cistern wc. Radiator. Velux window. Door into:

Bedroom Six 10' 8" x 13' 2" ( 3.25m x 4.01m )
A good-sized double bedroom with Velux window, exposed beams and ample eaves storage. Radiator. Door opening to stairs leading to workshop area.

Outside 

Driveway Approach 
Turning off North Road through a five-bar gate with pedestrian side gate, you are led onto the gravel drive of East Court Farm. An enclosed generous approach to the property offering comfortable parking for many vehicles, compassed by various raised stone flower and shrub borders and tree lined contributing to a high level of privacy.

Gardens 
A picket fenced garden is positioned to the front of the property, which is also accessed via the living room French doors and extends to the side of the house - this garden is mainly laid to lawn with various shrub borders and housing an attractive working stone well. To the far end of the gravel driveway a gate provides access to a further lawned garden, landscaped with a tiered pond and rockery which extends to the heated swimming pool with a pool house and secluded pool sun terrace. At the end of the garden is the fruit orchard with mature trees providing plums, apples, damsons and cherries, and a high stone wall enclosed vegetable garden with stone store outbuilding.

Agent's Note: 
The property has been updated and improved by the present owners including rewiring, new rendering (2023), roofing on the lower rear section (2019) and new Oil-fired boiler (2023). There is a possibility to aquire additional land via separate negotiation - please discuss with the agents.



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