WEST CRANMORE Guide Price £600,000

Mells 6 miles, Frome and Wells 9 miles, Castle Cary 10 miles, Glastonbury 14 miles, Bath 17 miles. A historic detached house in a charming Somerset village.

Nestled near the duck pond, this lovely home provides an entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, ground floor bedroom/reception room and shower room. Upstairs there are 3 further bedrooms and a bathroom. In addition, there is ancillary accommodation in the form of a garden chalet. This has a sitting room/studio, bedroom/studio and shower room. Outside there is a parking area, garage and a delightful walled garden.

The Old Post Office is very central in the popular village of West Cranmore. The village has a beautiful church, good pub, duck pond, East Somerset Heritage Steam Railway and a popular Railway Café. The café also serves as a shop selling amongst other things, bread, milk and eggs. There’s also a nursery and a village hall which hosts various community events throughout the year.

Dating from 1867 and thought to originally be a workers cottage for Southill House, this very attractive home has many period features including flagstone floors and mullion windows. As with many period properties, there have been more recent additions to provide modern comforts, such as double glazing and a kitchen extension. The charming setting of this house is very alluring with rural views and village life on your doorstep.

An entrance hallway leads to the sitting room which has flagstone floors, high ceilings and a wonderful stone fireplace, thought to be original. An additional exterior door provides access to the north side of the property and another door leads to the kitchen. This is a bright, triple aspect room, with space for a washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge/freezer. There is an integrated dishwasher and electric oven and hob. Fully glazed, French doors provide access to the south facing garden. There is plenty of space for a table and chairs in the kitchen. To the left of the entrance hallway is a ground floor bedroom which could easily be used as an additional reception room or study, next to this is a shower room. Both these rooms were used as the old Post Office until around 1950.

Stairs rise from the sitting room to the first floor where you will find 3 bedrooms and a family bathroom. It is worth noting that a couple of the bedrooms have glorious views over the adjoining farmland.

The house is approached from the south, through a garden gate. A pathway leads around the house to the east. Here there is a sheltered side terrace, attractively adorned by a 25-year-old grapevine. This area is perfect for alfresco dining and also provides access to the garage. The garden is divided into lawned areas separated by a trellis and floral beds. There is also an extensive kitchen garden with greenhouse. The Garden Chalet is a delightful building with a generous, west facing terrace for enjoying the evening sun. It has a sitting room/studio and separate bedroom/studio and a cloakroom with space and plumbing for a shower. Double glazed and insulated, it provides very comfortable ancillary accommodation and/or a workspace/studios.

To the north of the house is a driveway with limestone chippings which provides parking. In addition, there is a log store and a large garage with electricity and water.

Freehold. Mains electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Council Tax Band E. EPC rating E.

From the A361 heading east, turn right onto Piers Road (signposted Cranmore). Follow this road until you reach a left turning. The Old Post Office is found on the corner, on the right, as you turn left towards the duck pond.

Cranmore is a thriving village and a popular hub for steam train enthusiasts. The East Somerset Railway, café and East Somerset Models (an independent shop) are located in the village. Whilst Shepton Mallet, an historic market town with the usual features, plus a Mulberry Store and Kilver Court (a designer outlet) provides all amenities. The bustling Cathedral City of Wells, about 9 miles away, with its many concerts and cultural events also offers a range of facilities. The increasingly well known towns of Bruton and Frome are also just a short drive away. The Mendip Hills together with Wells to the west and Frome to the east provides some truly hidden treasures within it’s undulating countryside. Babington House (Soho House Hotel and Club) and Vobster Quay open water swimming and diving centre to name but a few.

Communications in the area have improved significantly with the upgrading of the A303 to a dual carriageway the majority of the way to the M3 and London. The A37 leads to Bristol and Bath whilst Bristol International airport is about 22 miles to the northwest. Of particular note is the mainline railway station at Castle Cary (Paddington about 100 minutes). There are excellent schools for children of all ages within easy motoring distance including Millfield, the Blue School at Wells, Whitstone, Wells Cathedral School, Downside, All Hallows and Strode College at the town Street which is just a few miles to the south. The area is well provided for with bridleways, quiet lanes and footpaths suitable for all outdoor enthusiasts. Golf is available at nearby Mendip Springs, Farrington Gurney and Wells. Racing at Wincanton, Salisbury, Bath and Taunton.

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