Northload Lane, between Wells and Wedmore Guide Price £1,035,000

A superb family home in a popular Somerset village, offering privacy, space and far-reaching rural views.

This very attractive house has an entrance hall, eat-in kitchen, snug, playroom, cloakroom, boot room, utility, study and superb sitting room. Upstairs there are 4 double bedrooms, 2 with ensuites and a family shower room. Outside there are various paved terraces close to the house as well as attractive lawned gardens to the west and north, a fenced orchard, kitchen garden, greenhouse, sheds and a large garage (with potential). Plenty of parking is provided at the end of the meandering drive. All set within approx. 1.7 acres.

Theale is a small village surrounded by beautiful countryside nestled between Wedmore and Wells. It has an active Village Hall which hosts various events throughout the year, and it is very proud of its strong sense of community. There’s also a childrens play area and church. More facilities can be found in Wedmore to the west and Wells to the east. Northload Lane is a quiet country lane leading off the Wells road. The lane leads to a few farms and then links back to the village. It is worth noting that the house falls within the catchment of both Wells Blue School and Kings of Wessex in Cheddar. Buses are available to both and Hugh Sexey Middle School in Blackford.

A charming village farmhouse, full of character, situated off a quiet country lane. Coleshop Farm offers the opportunity to own a very comfortable family home with plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors. Its grounds roll gently, through the orchard, towards farmland, with far reaching views to the Mendips beyond.

The front door opens to a flagstone hallway. On the left is the eat-in kitchen. This is a bright, triple aspect room with a 4 oven electric Aga, range cooker with electric oven and gas hob, extractor, space for a dishwasher and a fridge/freezer. Bespoke fitted timber units, a solid timber worksurface, Belfast sink and exposed beams complete the look in this classic farmhouse kitchen. Next to this is the snug which has a wonderful inglenook fireplace with log burning stove, window seat and very attractive oak flooring. An exterior door opens to the west garden and another door opens to the playroom/office.

To the right of the hall is a cloakroom, boot room, utility room, study and magnificent 7.5m long, double height, sitting room. With large fully glazed doors to the west and a window to the north this gracious room is flooded with natural light. A stylish log burner provides comfort in the winter months. The fabulous views of the garden and orchard to the north are a noteworthy feature of this lovely room. Upstairs there are 4 very good-sized bedrooms, 2 have ensuites and there is a family shower room.

The house is approached from the lane down a gravel drive. This leads to the north side of the property where there is ample parking for several cars. A large lawned area stretches out in front of the house to the west, with paved terraces adjacent to the house for tables and chairs. To the east there are further paved areas and to the north the lawned garden blends with a kitchen garden, pond and orchard, which has amongst other things – pears, plums and apples. A substantial and well-built garage provides storage and perhaps potential for development subject to planning. A greenhouse and additional timber sheds offer more storage next to the garage.

Freehold. Not listed. Truespeed. Mains electricity and water. Private drainage and oil-fired central heating. Council Tax Band F. EPC rating E. ///mammoth.dusters.doghouse

The Parish of Theale nestles in the Civil Parish of Wedmore on raised ground. Within Theale are two churches and a village hall.

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.

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