Croscombe, Wells Guide Price £250,000

Wells 3 miles, Castle Cary 10 miles, Frome 14 miles, Bath 20 miles, Bristol Airport 20 miles. A delightful cottage, in a quiet location, in the heart of the extremely popular village of Croscombe.

The cottage offers an entrance hall, sitting room, eat-in kitchen, a ground floor shower room and w.c. and a separate cloakroom. On the second floor there are 3 bedrooms. One of which is a versatile room adjoining the garden. There is a walled courtyard to the front and an enclosed garden to the rear of the property. To the side is a covered car port and large timber shed.

Situated close to Wells, nestled in the lee of the Mendips, Croscombe is a ancient village. Known to date back to at least 706, it developed in the 16th and 17th centuries with the boom in the wool trade. During this period many houses, cottages and inns were built, and the church was reconstructed. Today Croscombe is a popular and vibrant residential area with a very friendly and active community (of about 600) with a Church, excellent primary school and pub. Millstream Cottage sits in a slightly elevated position, on a quiet side lane, in the centre of the village.

The cottage retains many original features and feels untouched by the march of time. It’s authentic character and charm are bound to appeal to those who are searching for a historic gem to call home. An entrance hall with wonderful flagstones, provides space for boots and coats. A door leads to the sitting room which has beams, an inglenook fireplace, original window seat and other delightful, authentic, features still preserved. There is a large understairs cupboard and a gas log effect stove for warmth in the winter months. The kitchen is at the back of the cottage. It has space for a table and chairs, there are fitted units and a gas cooker. A glazed door leads to the back garden and another door leads to the covered car port.

To the back of the kitchen is the shower room, a large understairs cupboard, and addition cloakroom. Stairs rise from the back of the kitchen to a separate stone-built room that adjoins the garden. This is a versatile space that could be used as a bedroom. It has a triple aspect and a half-glazed door leads to the garden. In the sitting room, stairs rise to the other 2 bedrooms. It is worth noting that in the second bedroom a door opens to a large area of attic storage above the kitchen.

A pathway through an attractive, walled garden, leads to the front door. At the back, a delightful, verdant, very well-loved garden provides a private oasis. Various planted herbs, flowers and mature trees are interwoven with steps, paths and terraces with views. There is also a summer house, shed and a greenhouse. To the side of the cottage is a covered car port and a large timber shed.

Freehold. Listed Grade 11. Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. Council Tax Band C. Please note, part of the property includes a flying freehold.

From Wells take the A371 east toward Shepton Mallet. Enter the village of Croscombe and continue through the village. Pass the pub on your left and keep driving until you come to the next right hand turning. Take this right onto Back Lane. The cottage can be found on the right before you return to the main road.

Just a few miles west is Wells, the smallest city in England (population about 11,000) lying in beautiful countryside between the Somerset Levels and the Mendip Hills – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Wells medieval centre has local markets twice a week, good restaurants, a thriving high street and many important ancient buildings, including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace and gardens. There are four major supermarkets on the edge of the city. Wells Leisure Centre has the usual facilities of gym and swimming pool to add to Wells Rugby Club, Tennis club, Bowling club and Golf course. Throughout the year Wells hosts festivals for Music, Literature, Art and Food, and has twinned links with Burgundy, the Rhineland and Northern Italy. There are many societies and clubs for those who would like to join a diverse social community.

To the east of Croscombe is Shepton Mallet, a historic, small market town with many medieval houses and buildings and a wide range of facilities. The major towns of the area, Bristol, Bath and Frome are all within commuting distance. There are excellent state & independent schools in the area which include several good primary schools, Wells Blue School, Strode College, Wells Cathedral School, Downside, All Hallows and Millfield. Wells is a transport hub for bus services, including daily services to London. Main line trains run from Castle Cary and Bristol International Airport is 35 minutes drive away.

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