RIVER FARM
GODNEY, SOMERSET BA51RZ
(A mile off the road between Wells & Glastonbury)

A Regency farmhouse in a popular village on the banks of the River Sheppey facing southwards over its own 2 acres of land.  Bags of character and living space with 4 reception rooms, kitchen, boot room, 5 bedrooms (scope for more) and 2 bathrooms.  Outbuildings, mature lawned gardens and a paddock.  
 
About the area
The village of Godney lies well away from busy roads in the area between Wells, Glastonbury and Wedmore.
Wells is the smallest city in England (population 10,000) lying in beautiful countryside between the Somerset Levels and the Mendip Hills. The major towns of the area being Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance. Castle Cary and Highbridge are the nearest train station with fast links to London. There is a central market place (local markets twice a week), many medieval buildings including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace, a small but busy local shopping centre and a broad range of societies and activities.
Glastonbury's past and its present are linked with its dominant landmark, the Tor. It’s been a religious centre throughout history and further back into the times of legends and the town grew up alongside the Abbey. Today it’s a thriving market town and a major tourist venue, welcoming thousands of visitors each year. Medieval Glastonbury - designated a conservation area - clusters around the evocative ruins of the Abbey.
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, a wide range of clubs and societies,

Godney is within the catchment area of The Blue School in Wells and the Wedmore schools are also close by. There are also excellent private schools in the area including Wells Cathedral School and Millfield.

The village has a very busy community centred on the village hall with many local activities. Immediately available from the village are footpaths bridleways and droves which give access to the beautiful surrounding countryside. It is usual to see swans, herons, deer and other wildlife within or on the fringes of the village. In the December issue of Country Living the Somerset Levels were considered one of “Britain’s Best Wild Places”.  Over the last couple of decades Godney has attracted a very interesting and varied collection of residents in addition to the local village and farming community. These include artists, architects, industry recognised musicians, lecturers, barristers, business people, historians and genealogists, (Time Team), environmentalists, antique restorers and a few titled individuals. All seem to fit in well to this small community and village which has developed along the banks of the River Sheppey. For more information on this area in general and individual schools visit our website www.roderickthomas.co.uk and then locate this property by price order, open full details and click on “schools”. Our website also has large photos of this property.

River Farm stands on the banks of the River Sheppey and is approached over a bridge shared with the adjoining property.  The house is detached and dates back to 1828.  It has a classic Georgian frontage and has been carefully restored and improved.  Period details include flagstones, pine timber work including floorboards, doors, windows and beams, lime washed walls and fireplaces. Recent improvements include an ash staircase, French oak flooring on the second floor and large oak framed windows in the living room.  The house also benefits from oil central heating and an oil-fired aga.  The accommodation includes an ENTRANCE HALL with flagstones and an ash staircase.  DRAWING ROOM with a sash window with working shutters, an open fireplace and an archway into the STUDY with a doorway to a small under stairs storeroom which is also accessed from the SITTING ROOM with a sash window with working shutters, a drinks cupboard and a large inglenook fireplace with an inset built in stone fireplace.  An archway opens into the KITCHEN with a tiled floor, an aga cooker range, painted floor and wall cupboards, timber work surface, two bowl Belfast sink and integral appliances including a dishwasher, built in oven and four ring hob.  Leading off is the DINING ROOM a very appealing room with a south facing window over the garden and large oak framed windows and French doors to the inner courtyard. REAR HALL with flagstone floor and door to porch.  BOOT ROOM with flagstone floor and shelving.  FIRST FLOOR LANDING.  BEDROOMS ONE, TWO, THREE AND FOUR all with exposed floorboards.  BATHROOM with hand basin, wc, freestanding bath, airing cupboard, fitted cupboards and a walk in closet.  SHOWER ROOM with a hand basin, wc and a tiled shower cubicle.  A door from the landing opens to a staircase.  SECOND FLOOR LARGE ATTIC ROOM OR BEDROOM FIVE.  This is a large room with exposed beams with a French oak floor and windows at each end.  It can be sub-divided to make more than one bedroom and is equally suited to a wide variety of other uses.

Immediately to the side of the house and leading off the dining room is a walled courtyard.  This has  flagstones, a timber vine covered pergola, a small linney, store shed and a door into the OLD STABLE with a PIG STY beyond.   On the south side of the house is a large lawned garden with fruit trees. A hedge screens and protects the vegetable garden and  greenhouse.  Also leading out on the southern side is a paddock of around an acre.

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