St. Marys Street, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26

An exceptionally elegant and impressive period home in the heart of Axbridge.

Description

The Court is a very fine Grade II listed Georgian residence that is referenced by National Heritage as dating to circa 1796, although it is believed that an earlier building was recorded on the site in 1468. On purchasing the property in 2006, the current vendors embarked on a meticulous and comprehensive restoration and refurbishment, bringing the home firmly into the 21st century with an upgrading to all the key infrastructure components and completing a beautiful programme of internal redecoration throughout. In 2008 a stunning indoor pool and leisure suite was added in the grounds.

A significant feature of the home is that it is conveniently located right in the heart of this picturesque medieval town yet it has generous grounds of circa 1.15 acre with a wonderful open outlook to the rear and a true sense of country living.

The house is approached via a feature stone archway with electric gates to a smart paved courtyard with parking with a double garage and parking for several vehicles. A central hallway with flagstone flooring runs the full depth of the home which still retains many very fine period features to include high ceilings, paned sash windows with working shutters, dado and picture rails, ornate coving, ceiling roses and attractive fireplaces. The principal drawing room is bathed in natural sunlight and an impressive formal space for entertaining, leading to a second reception/snug currently used as a cinema room. The kitchen is well appointed with a range of bespoke cream units with Walnut worktops. A 6 burner range cooker and separate integrated oven, integrated fridge/freezer and corner fridge, built in coffee maker and hand carved granite work surfaces. The room benefits from underfloor heating. Further rooms offer great flexibility, whether as media/music room or home offices and the fully tanked basement is divided into three separate rooms, perfect for wine lovers! All of the bedrooms are of a sensible proportion, with a local craftsmen commissioned to fit bespoke wardrobes in the dressing room matching the desk and storage cabinets in the ground floor office. From the window on the half landing, lovely views can be enjoyed over the fields behind the house toward the Cheddar Reservoir and Glastonbury Tor. The bedrooms are well served by a total of five bathrooms.

The Spa

Luxury facilities in this dedicated suite include a 10m x 5m pool with full length windows on both sides, a hot tub, a welcoming and relaxed bar area with kitchen facilities and two changing rooms with showers and wc. A games area to one end of the pool room is a fun space with room for seating and watching sport on the wall mounted screen.

The Grounds

The level, south facing gardens have been professionally landscaped with a large expanse of lawn, mature trees including fig, walnut, pear trees and holm oaks and a raised terrace with barbecue area and pizza oven. A sheltered area to one side of the pool complex has a private sun area with designer decking and a wooden cabin currently used as a treatment room. In addition there is a kitchen garden, an archery range with shed, greenhouse and compost beds. A summerhouse could be used as an independent, external office if so desired. The grounds have been well used and loved by the owners and in recent times they have been used as a venue for family and friend’s wedding parties and they have been pleased to extend use to the wider village during the annual church fete with marquees on the lawn.

Location

Located in the centre of Axbridge, there are a variety of facilities available including shops, banks and a post office. There is also quality schooling both state and independent, primary and secondary including Axbridge School, Kings of Wessex and Sidcot in Winscombe. Axbridge is perfectly placed for the commuter with the M5, junction 21 approximately 7.5 miles, Worle Train Station, 8 miles and Bristol Airport approximately 11 miles distant.

Square Footage: 6,052 sq ft



Additional Info

Mains water
Mains electricity
Mains gas
Mains drainage

Gas central heating

Please note photography dated May 2023