Fishers Lane, Mark, Wedmore Offers in the Region Of £495,000

Wedmore 5 miles, Wells 13 miles, Taunton 23 miles, Bristol 25 miles A superb bungalow tucked down a quiet no-through-road in the heart of a very popular Somerset village.

This lovely house sits perfectly in its plot and offers an entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, 4 bedrooms (one with a dressing room and an ensuite shower room) and a family bathroom. Outside there is plenty of parking, a double garage, log store, garden shed and summer house. Attractive gardens wrap around the property giving privacy.

Fishers Lane is a very quiet no-through-road in the heart of the village of Mark. The village has a church, a junior school, 2 pubs, village store and post office, a very good garage, a saddlers, a hardware store and a busy village hall. Set in a rural location, it is surrounded by farmland and there are many wonderful footpaths and quiet lanes, however the M5 is only 3.5miles to the west and the beaches and facilities of Burham-on-Sea and Berrow are not much further. Wedmore, which has sports facilities and further amenities is 3.5miles to the east. The village community is friendly and diverse.

This is an attractive and well-proportioned bungalow that is surrounded by mature and manageable gardens. It is nestled in a tranquil and charming enclave with all the advantages of village life on the doorstep. The house provides very flexible and comfortable accommodation with high ceilings and potential to extend into the loft (subject to planning).

The front door opens to a wide hallway. To the left is the double aspect sitting room which has an attractive stone fireplace with a multifuel stove for warmth in the winter months. A superb front facing bay window provides plenty of light and a view over the pretty front garden and rose bed. The dining room has access, through a glazed French door, to a side terrace on the south side of the house.

Beyond the dining room is the kitchen which has fitted units, a new electric Stoves range cooker (Richmond Deluxe), extractor fan, double ceramic sink and space for a washing machine, tumble-dryer, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. There are under unit heaters, a built-in microwave and a half-glazed door leads out to the rear garden. The kitchen flows back to the main entrance hallway and here you will find a coat cupboard, boiler cupboard and 4 bedrooms and the family bathroom and shower. The principal bedroom suite is a recent addition. It has underfloor heating, a fully tiled shower room and a dressing room with very sleek floor-to-ceiling fitted wardrobes.

The house is approached over a gravel driveway which provides ample parking. To the north is a double garage with electric up and over doors. This is a perfect space for hobbies and storage as well as cars. The attractive front garden is lawned and bordered by floral beds interspersed with mature trees and shrubs. The gardens wrap around the house and a newly laid pathway leads through an archway to the rear garden. Here you will find various terraces for tables and chairs, floral borders and a further lawned area. This rear garden has the benefit of a fronting to the Pillrow Wall Ryne. This is a wonderful, managed waterway that hosts a range of wildlife such as kingfishers, dragon flies, herons and moorhens to name but a few.

Freehold. Mains electricity, drainage, water. Oil fired central heating (new boiler). Truespeed broadband. Council Tax Band E. EPC rating E. Fishers Lane is an adopted road. Please note that a member of this firm, Roderick Thomas, is associated with the vendor.

From Wedmore take the B3139 westwards to the village of Mark. Continue through the village past the shop on your right. Continue for approx. 300mts and Fishers Lane is a discreet turning that will be found on your right before the bridge and the sharp left turn. Stepping Stones is on the left approx. 90mt along the lane. ///beside.workbook.meanwhile

The nearest village is Mark with an active and friendly community. There is a post office and stores, Church, a busy village hall, a couple of good pubs and several local societies and clubs. Excellent state schools include Mark First School, Hugh Sexey Middle School in Blackford and the Kings of Wessex School in Cheddar. There are also well-respected independent schools within the area including Millfield, Wells Cathedral and Sidcot.

The Saxon village of Wedmore lies a few miles east and 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’s 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. The beach can be found 10 minutes to the west at Burnham-on-Sea and Berrow

The Cathedral City of Wells is approximately 13 miles away and it provides a good range of business, recreational and shopping facilities. City shopping centres are available at Taunton, Bath and Bristol. Communications in the area are good with access to the M5. A local train service from Highbridge (3 miles) links with the intercity train services at Taunton and Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington taking approximately one and a half hours. Castle Cary, a mainline station, is about 25 miles whilst Bristol International Airport is 17 miles away.

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. Interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property. All viewings are by appointment with the Agents. Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR.