Mudgley, Nr. Wedmore

SPRINGWATER FARM, MUDGLEY

NR WEDMORE BS28 4TY

Wedmore 2 miles • Wells 8 miles • Glastonbury 7 miles • Bristol 23 miles

This period south facing property comprises a substantial 17th-century farmhouse (not listed), an adjoining cottage, extensive outbuildings, equestrian facilities including stabling and manege plus approximately 6 acres in fabulous rural location.

There are 7 bedrooms in total - 4 in the main house and 3 bedrooms in the cottage 1 of which is downstairs.

The adjacent (and interconnecting) cottage has a sitting room, kitchen, 2/3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

In addition the buildings have planning permission for holiday let accommodation.

Outside are mainly lawned grounds, ample parking and a driveway down to the stable yard, buildings and arena. The land totals approximately 6 acres with paddocks and meadow and has access to a quiet country lane, ideal for hacking.

Location

Mudgley is a quiet tucked away small hamlet located down a no through road, about 2 miles south of the quintessential “English village” of Wedmore. This is an area which is highly regarded and always in demand.

Description

Springwater Farm like many period properties sits comfortably and sheltered in the lee of the hill, south facing and with fabulous views that stretch out across its own land, buildings and the beautiful countryside beyond.

The house dates from the Stuart period and has been gently improved and updated over the centuries resulting in a comfortable family home with spacious living space and plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. At the west side of the house is a self contained cottage which can be included within the main house with interconnecting doors. In addition parts of the main house could be used with the cottage if needed offering lots of flexibility.

The period qualities of the house are evident throughout with beams, stonework, and inglenook fireplaces all complemented by double glazing and oil central heating.

The entrance hall opens to a hallway which runs along the back of the house giving all the main rooms southerly aspects. Both the drawing room and the sitting room have large inglenook fireplaces with wood burning stoves and the study has a fine cross-beam ceiling.

The heart of the house is the kitchen which has beams, a panelled ceiling, plenty of fitted units, a 4 oven Aga and a wide archway into the dining area.

Leading off the kitchen is a large utility room with plenty of space for coats and boots together with a cloakroom with a loo. There is an additional reception room currently used as a study as well as a large utility room and downstairs loo.

The main staircase leads to 4 bedrooms and a bathroom with further stairs connecting to a further 2 bedrooms and a bathroom which can also be separated to provide further bedrooms for the cottage.

The Cottage

Situated on the west side of the building it includes a sitting room, fitted kitchen, downstairs bedroom and bathroom. A staircase connects 2 of the bedrooms and bathroom (also accessed from the main house - see above) Interconnecting doors can open into the main house to provide greater flexibility.

Outside

A drive leads into the property from the lane and there's plenty of parking bounded by stone walls with lawns beyond in turn bounded by post and rail fencing. A sloping orchard paddock and productive vegetable garden then extends down to the stable yard.

Stabling and land

The yard is approached by a drive from the house and the stable block includes 5 loose boxes and a tack room. The building is of stone and blockwork under a clay tiled roof. Adjacent is a barn and tractor shed. Next to this yard is a 40m manege with a paddock beyond adjoining a large meadow. At the far corner of the meadow is a gateway to a bridge over the stream to a strip of land which runs to a quiet country lane. The current owners of the property bought this strip to provide riding access to this network of quiet lanes and byways.

Tenure and other Points

Freehold. Oil central heating, private drainage, Main house - Council Tax D - Cottage Council Tax D

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From Wedmore travel south on Mudgley Road B3151. Take the left at the crossroads on to Cold Nose Lane. Take the second right onto Stitching Lane, follow this to the bottom, at the bottom of the hill, turn right and the house is located on the left.

About the area

Mudgley is a popular hamlet on the south side of the Isle of Wedmore. It has a friendly and eclectic community, attracting people from far and wide.

The Saxon village of Wedmore has existed for well over a thousand years and is a delightful and extremely active centre. There are historic buildings including the medieval church next to an old coaching inn, interesting and varied shops including essentials such as the newsagent, butcher, chemist etc. together with others usually only found in larger county towns, plus pubs, restaurants and tearooms. There is a wide range of clubs and societies, cultural and sporting. Most sports activities are catered for in the area. Swimming pools at both Cheddar and Wells; Sailing and Windsurfing Clubs at Cheddar Reservoir; the Badgworth Equestrian Centre and the Wedmore 18 Hole Golf Course; In addition there are floodlit Astroturf Tennis Courts, Indoor and Outdoor Bowling Greens, Football and Cricket pitches and a Children’s Play Area.

The Cathedral City of Wells is approximately 7 miles away and also provides a good range of business, recreational and shopping facilities. City 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. Bristol International Airport is 15 miles away.

There are excellent state and independent schools in the area including Wedmore First School, Hugh Sexeys Middle School which has an Outstanding 2007 Ofsted rating and the high performing Kings of Wessex Upper School. The Independent schools include Wells Cathedral School, Sidcot, Millfield, Taunton School, King’s Bruton, All Hallows and Downside.

Important Notes

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Property Details

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