Crickham, between Wedmore and Cheddar

CRIB COTTAGE,

CRIB HOUSE LANE, CRICKHAM, WEDMORE, SOMERSET, BS28 4JS

Wedmore 1.5miles, Cheddar 3.5miles, Wells 9 miles, Bristol Airport 13 miles, Bristol 21miles.

The house offers an entrance hall, superb kitchen/diner with classic farmhouse style painted timber units and plenty of space for a kitchen table and chairs, sunny conservatory, rear hall, sitting room with inglenook fireplace, 3 bedrooms, an ensuite shower room, and separate family bathroom.

Outside there is an enclosed cottage garden, plenty of parking on a gravel drive at the front, a garden storage shed and potting shed. The gardens are wrap around the property to the rear where there is further parking, 2 storage buildings, a wood shed, a Rhino greenhouse and an appealing rural outlook.

Location

The house sits on the edge of a small, friendly hamlet, 1.5miles from Wedmore.

Crickham has a strong sense of community, and the local pub is known for its traditional atmosphere and convivial musical evenings. The surrounding area is mainly farmland and farmhouses, with many excellent footpaths and fabulous views. Further facilities, including schools, shops, cafes, restaurants and the church are available in the popular village of Wedmore and in addition, Wedmore Golf Club is just over a mile away.

Description

A very appealing, single-storey barn conversion, thought to have been a dairy. Traditional features such as front ‘stable door’, exposed beams, attractive exposed stone walls and pine ledge and brace doors give this property an authentic, rustic feel.

The superb kitchen/dining room is the heart of this home and recently updated windows and doors (2021) and a new roof (2025), ensure house offers extremely comfortable accommodation.

The fully enclosed gardens are perfect for pets or children and there is plenty of parking - including space for a recreational vehicle at the rear.

Various timber outbuildings offer storage and further potential STP.

In summary, this is an attractive, well maintained, rural property on a manageable scale.

Accommodation

The front door opens to an entrance hall, to the left is a surprisingly spacious kitchen/dining room which has beautifully crafted, painted timber, shaker units with oak knobs and oak worksurface. The traditional farmhouse kitchen is complemented by an oil Rayburn stove in an alcove, with extractor above. There is also an integrated, electric, induction hob, oven and extractor

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Extensive base and wall units provide masses of storage and additional integrated appliances include a dishwasher, washing machine and fridge/freezer. Under-unit lights are an attractive feature and there is plenty of space for a farmhouse table and chairs.

The kitchen window, by a double, ceramic sink, has charming views of the garden and French doors open to a super, sunny, south facing conservatory which then opens to the terrace and garden beyond.

Beyond the kitchen a rear hallway has an exterior door to the back of the property. A bedroom with fitted wardrobes and French doors to a terrace has an ensuite shower room, with roof-light and as this end of the property has exterior access – front and back - it could be used as an annexe.

To the right of the entrance hall is a sitting room with a very handsome, reclaimed-brick fireplace with wood-burning stove. Another set of French doors leads out to the garden

A corridor leads to 2 further bedrooms, both with built-in cupboards and there is a family bathroom, with an extra-large bath. An additional exterior door leads from the corridor to an enclosed rear paved area, parking and rear garden.

Outside

Timber farm gates open, from the quiet lane, to an enclosed front garden, which has a gravel drive, timber shed, potting shed (with electricity), terraces, lawns and enclosed pond area with attractive water-feature, small well and barbeque terrace.

A paved path leads around the east end of the house, through a garden gate, to the rear which again is enclosed with a timber farm gate. Here there is parking, a gravel courtyard and a further timber outbuilding (with electricity), is divided into two rooms (workshop, and tool store). Separate small wood store.

The rear is perfect for keen gardeners to create vegetable beds and flower beds, the large, Rhino greenhouse is well placed for this and the views at the back are over farmland.

Tenure and Other Points

Freehold. Mains electricity and water. Council Tax Band E. EPC Rating D. Fully double glazed with new windows and doors and re-roof. Share digester with 2 neighbouring properties – pays approx. £100/annum (variable) for servicing. Oil Rayburn heats house and water. There is an electric water cylinder for summer months when Rayburn is off.

Directions

Leave Wedmore on the B3151 towards Cheddar. After about a mile take the first left up Rughill. Follow this to the top and round to the left, past The Trotter Inn. Take the first right after the pub into Crib House Lane (unmarked road). The house is about 400mts on the left.

About the area

The Saxon village of Wedmore is a delightful and extremely active centre and in many ways is an archetype of an English village. There are historic buildings including the medieval church next to an old coaching inn, a general store/newsagent, post office, butchers, chemist, various other interesting shops, plus pubs, restaurants and tea rooms. There is a wide range of cultural and sporting clubs and societies. Swimming pools at both Cheddar & Wells; Sailing & Windsurfing Clubs at Cheddar Reservoir; the Badgworth Equestrian Centre: Wedmore 18 Hole Golf Course; Floodlit Astroturf Tennis Courts; Indoor and Outdoor Bowling Green;, Football and Cricket clubs.

Nearby cities and towns and communications

The Cathedral City of Wells is approximately 7 miles away and also provides a good range of business, recreational and shopping facilities. Shopping centres are available at Taunton, Bath and Bristol (each approximately 25 miles away). Communications in the area are good with access to the M5 (J22 - 10 minutes) connecting to M4 (J16). A local train service from Highbridge (7 miles) links with the intercity train services at Taunton and Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington taking approximately 11/2 hours. Castle Cary, a mainline station is about 20 miles whilst Bristol International Airport is 15 miles away.

Schools

There are excellent state and independent schools in the area including Wedmore First School, Hugh Sexeys Middle School, Kings of Wessex Upper School, Wells Cathedral School, Sidcot, Millfield and the Taunton schools.

Important Notes

Please see all the notes below – particularly the section referring to identity and AML requirements

Identity verification & Anti Money Laundering (AML) Requirements.

As Estate Agents we are require by law to undertake Anti Money Laundering (AML) Regulation checks on any purchaser who has an offer accepted on a property.

We are required to use a specialist third party service to verify the purchaser(s) identity.

The cost of these checks is £60 (inc. VAT) per person. This is payable at the point an offer is accepted and our purchaser information forms completed, prior to issuing Memorandum of Sales to both sellers and buyers and their respective conveyancing solicitors. This is a legal requirement and the charge is non-refundable.

Property Details

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. Buyers must rely on information passed between the solicitors with regard to items included in the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise.

VIEWINGS

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All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.

Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR.

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