Fabulous family home near Wedmore

SIDEMEADS, LATCHAM

WEDMORE, SOMERSET BS28 4SD

Wedmore 1 mile, Wells 7 miles approx

Description

A versatile country home occupying a large plot, with outstanding views, useful outbuildings and potential to create ancillary accommodation.

A beautifully presented five-bedroom detached rural home, set in approximately 1.4 acres of gardens and paddock in a highly desirable rural position just outside Wedmore.

Situated just a few miles from Wedmore the house has far-reaching and uninterrupted views across the surrounding Somerset countryside towards the Mendip Hills. Approached via a private driveway, the house is well screened from the road and reveals little of the wonderful rural setting that lies beyond.

Guide Price £975,000

Location

Situated just outside Wedmore is one of Somerset's most sought-after villages in the rural hamlet of Latcham. Wedmore offers an excellent range of independent shops, pubs, restaurants and everyday amenities. The Cathedral City of Wells is approximately 8 miles away, whilst the surrounding countryside provides superb opportunities for walking, riding and other outdoor pursuits.

Accommodation

The accommodation is spacious and highly versatile, extending to over 2,800 sq. ft. and having been thoughtfully extended over the years.

The front door is situated at the rear of the property leading you through into a smart and welcoming entrance hall.

At the heart of the house is the impressive full-depth kitchen/dining room, with a triple aspect, a central island, Rayburn cooker, built-in oven, induction hob and dishwasher, together with a useful walk-in pantry. French doors open directly onto the rear gravelled courtyard as well as the terrace and gardens at the front, making this a particularly sociable space for both everyday family life and entertaining.

From the kitchen steps lead to the large sitting room with two sets of French doors overlooking the gardens and paddock, wooden flooring and a feature fireplace housing a wood-burning stove.

The other side of the hallway lies the oldest part of the house, with cob walls, a cosy and inviting snug or useful study which in turn leads to the practical laundry room with access to the rear terrace.

Stairs rise from the hallway to the first floor. There are five bedrooms and two bathrooms. The principal bedroom is particularly impressive, enjoying wonderful rural views together with a walk-in wardrobe and newly fitted en-suite bathroom. The remaining four bedrooms provide excellent family or guest accommodation and a family bathroom. There is also a useful airing cupboard.

Outside

The property is approached over a generous private driveway providing parking for numerous vehicles and access to the integral garage, stables and outbuildings. The grounds extend to approximately 1.4 acres, including a level paddock of around one acre. The gardens lie principally to the rear and are laid to lawn and terrace, with mature shrubs, trees and colourful planting.

Lovely terraced areas allow easy access from the house to the garden and a recently added garden room and decked area provides a fabulous indoor/outdoor dining area and a place to sit and enjoy the fabulous open views.

There are gravelled areas with washing line and garden shed for the more practical areas of life.

The stabling and paddock will have obvious appeal to equestrian buyers, whilst the outbuildings provide useful additional space for storage, hobbies or workshop use. There is also potential, subject to the necessary consents, to create ancillary accommodation, making this an unusually versatile property for those seeking multi-generational living or additional income potential. There is some outline planning permission granted on these outbuildings (please enquire with the office for more information)

Tenure and other Points Freehold, oil central heating, mains water and electricity with private drainage. EPC E Council Tax D

Directions BS28 4SD What3Words: ///wrist.fitter.bared Sidemeads can be found just outside the hamlet of Latcham approx. 1 mile from Wedmore and approx. 7 miles from Wells on B3139

About the area

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, fishmonger, deli and tea rooms. 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 play area.

The Cathedral City of Wells is approximately 7 miles away and also provides a further 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.

There are excellent state schools in the area including Wedmore First School, Hugh Sexeys Middle, Kings of Wessex Upper School and the Blue School. The Independent schools include Wells Cathedral School, Sidcot, Millfield, Taunton School, Kings Bruton, All Hallows and Downside.

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.

P.S.

A few extra comments.

Mortgages – we can help.

Bridging loans – We can help.

Moving house is complicated and stressful when a sale and purchase needs to be tied together in terms of finance and timing.

Sometimes we can negotiate an agreement to suit both sellers and buyers.

Sometimes a bridging loan can solve problems and remove stress.

Call us for information on any of these points

Property Details

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VIEWINGS

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All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.

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