River Farm Henton, Wells, Somerset
River Farm, Henton, Wells, BA5 1PD A fine period detached house with a range of traditional outbuildings and stood within its own grounds extending to 1.2 acres. 5 bedrooms, 3 receptions, garaging, gardens and paddock. NO ONWARD CHAIN. EPC Rating F. Guide Price 675,000 Wells 4 miles, Wedmore 5 miles, Glastonbury 7 miles, Bristol 24, Bath 22 miles DESCRIPTION This 5 bed detached property offers a unique opportunity to acquire a most impressive home with both land and outbuildings. Set in the popular village of Henton and fronted by the river, the accommodation is packed full of character and charm. In brief the property comprises an entrance hall, kitchen, dining room, sitting room, living room, utility and WC to the ground floor, whilst to the first floor there are five bedrooms, two bathrooms and a separate wc. Although in need of cosmetic modernisation, the property is brimming with opportunities to create a most beautiful family home. Features include open-fire places, wide staircase, sash windows and a traditional hallway running the entire depth of the property. All the rooms are good sizes and unusually, for a house of this age, the light floods in at every turn. From the rear of the property views stretch over the local countryside, seamlessly merging with the paddock and garden. If the house itself was not enough to whet the appetite then the outbuildings most certainly are. Currently used for storage and parking these traditional stone-built erections are ripe for converting into a plethora of constructions ranging from a studio, holiday cottages or general workshop subject to personal preferences and the usual planning consents. Truly a must see. OUTSIDE The property is set in its own plot bordered to the front by a stone wall encompassing the river and lawned front garden. The garden sweeps round the property to the left where a high stone wall can be found with an inset iron gate providing access to the large rear garden which is laid to lawn and a large patio area, perfect for entertaining and alfresco dining. The property also has the luxury of a circa 1 acre paddock which lies directly at the bottom of the garden with access from two areas. There is a separate parking space and barn at the far left of the property giving direct access to the paddock. These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of text.
A Fine Period Detached House SITUATION The popular village of Henton is conveniently situated between the Cathedral City of Wells and the village of Wedmore. Wells is the smallest cathedral city in England lying in beautiful countryside at the foot of the Mendip Hills - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Wells has local markets twice a week and many medieval buildings including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace. There is a busy local shopping centre, cinema, leisure centre, golf course and a broad range of societies and activities. Excellent State & Private schools in the area including Wells Blue School, Wells Cathedral School and Millfield. The major towns of the area are Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil and are all within commuting distance. Castle Cary is the nearest mainline train station with fast links to London, Paddington. The highly sought- after village of Wedmore offers an enviable range of amenities and facilities to include a range of pubs and restaurants, various boutique shops, bank, chemist, newsagent, fishmonger, dentist and doctors surgeries. The thriving community also has a wide range of clubs. DIRECTIONS From Wells head towards Wedmore on the B3139, passing through Wookey and Worth. Continue to Henton where River Farm is the last property on the right-hand side and indicated by our For Sale Board. SERVICES All mains services are available.
River Farm Wells, Somerset
LOCAL AUTHORITY Mendip District Council Cannards Grave Road Shepton Mallet BA4 5BT 0300 303 8588 Council Tax Band G VIEWING By appointment with Greenslade Taylor Hunt Telephone 01749 605605 E-mail residential.wells@gth.net IMPORTANT NOTICE For clarification we wish to inform the prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings, if there are important matters which are likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before buying the property.