Badgworth, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26

£459,950

Guide price

This charming and characterful country cottage is nestled in a stunning rural setting with far reaching views over open farmland towards Brent Knoll. Believed to date back to 1906 and extended in the 1970s. The property has been thoughtfully improved by the current owners while still offering the opportunity for potential further enhancements and extensions, (subject to the necessary consents). The cottage retains much of its original character, and the interior is deceptively spacious.

This charming and characterful country cottage is nestled in a stunning rural setting with far reaching views over open farmland towards Brent Knoll. Believed to date back to 1906 and extended in the 1970s. The property has been thoughtfully improved by the current owners while still offering the opportunity for potential further enhancements and extensions, (subject to the necessary consents). The cottage retains much of its original character, and the interior is deceptively spacious.

Additional features include oil-fired central heating and FTTP broadband is available with speeds up to 900 Mbps. The accommodation briefly comprises an entrance porch and hallway, a sitting room, snug, kitchen/dining room, and utility room. The first-floor landing provides access to an attic room via a loft ladder, which has previously served as a home office. There are four double bedrooms, a bathroom, and a shower.

Entrance Porch: Brick built with solid Oak tongue and groove entrance door with stain glass insert, tiled flooring and shelving. Open to:

Entrance Hall:

Staircase rising to the first-floor accommodation, electric meter cupboard.

Sitting Room:

Feature brick fireplace and hearth, radiator and dual aspect Georgian style windows to the front and side elevations.

Snug:

Feature brick fireplace with quarry tiled hearth and inset cast iron wood burning stove and arched shelved recess to the side. Double glazed Georgian style window to the front elevation. Radiator, television point and further recessed book shelves.

Kitchen/Dining Room:

Fitted with a range of cottage style wall, base and drawer units from local craftsmen Benton Kitchens, with complementing solid wood work surfaces and upstands over, under-unit lighting and inset double bowl white ceramic sink unit with swan neck mixer tap. Recessed oil fired Aga cooker with twin hot plates and 2 ovens, space and plumbing for dishwasher. Feature recessed shelving, useful under stairs cupboard, tiled flooring, radiator and beamed ceiling. Window and French doors providing a delightful rear aspect across the garden and adjacent countryside beyond.

Walk-in Pantry:

With shelving, ceiling light and Grant oil fired boiler supplying central heating and hot water.

Utility Room:

Two windows overlooking the rear garden, radiator and space for appliances. Doorway leading to the workshop.

First Floor Landing:

Access to Attic room via loft ladder:-

Attic Room:

Boarded with lighting, power points and two Velux style windows providing stunning views across the surrounding countryside and to Brent Knoll and Crook Peak beyond (currently used as a home office).

Bedroom 1:

With feature cast iron period fireplace, pedestal wash-hand basin with hot and cold taps, built-in wardrobe, radiator and double glazed Georgian style window to the front elevation.

Bedroom 2:

Georgian style window to the front elevation, radiator.

Bedroom 3:

Double glazed Georgian style window to the rear elevation providing stunning views across the garden and surrounding countryside. Wash-hand basin with hot and cold taps, radiator.

Bedroom 4:

Double glazed Georgian style window to the rear elevation with stunning views across the garden and surrounding countryside. Radiator.

Bathroom:

Suite comprising panelled bath with mixer shower tap over, pedestal wash hand basin, low level W.C, Built-in airing cupboard with shelving housing the hot water cylinder. Radiator and double glazed Georgian style window.

Shower Room:

With tiled shower unit and Aqualisa electric shower, extractor fan, shower rail and curtain.

OUTGOINGS: Somerset Council Band D

Mains electric, mains water, private drainage and oil central heating are connected to the property.

The property is situated in a quiet rural position within the charming Somerset village of Badgworth where there are a number of fine period houses and cottages, a local village Church and Hall. Badgworth is an active and caring rural community situated a short drive away from the Medieval Town of Axbridge and the villages of Wedmore and Cheddar, each offering a range of amenities and shopping facilities. Being a rural area, there are a range of outdoor pursuits available including golf at the Isle of Wedmore Golf Club, walking, horse riding, mountain biking and fishing. For those with hobbies and interests, there are a number of clubs and societies in the area. The property lies within the school catchment area of Weare Academy First School (with attached pre-school), Hugh Sexey Middle School and The Kings of Wessex Academy in Cheddar with private schooling available at Millfield in Street, the Cathedral School in Wells and Sidcot School near Winscombe. For those travelling further afield, access to the M5 motorway network is available at junction 22 (Edithmead) with mainline railway connections at Highbridge, Weston-super-Mare, Yatton and Backwell. Bristol International Airport is approximately a 20-minute drive away.

The location is undeniably a highlight, with the property set in a picturesque rural environment. The south-west facing gardens are a particular feature, certain to appeal to keen gardeners or those seeking ample outdoor space for children to play. At the rear of the property, there is a single-storey section, currently used as a utility room, which offers great potential for development. Additionally, there is space to the side of the property for a garage with accommodation above, if desired.

The property is accessed via a gated, stone-chipped driveway that offers ample off-road parking for several vehicles and leads to the lean-to carport. The charming front garden is primarily lawned, featuring an attractive array of mature trees, shrubs, and flower borders, all bordered by hedges. The garden also includes an outside light and side access to the rear garden and a workshop with lighting, power points, ceramic Butlers sink with hot and cold taps and W.C with low level suite. Door and window to the garden.

The expansive rear garden is enclosed by fencing and hedges, boasts breath taking views of the Somerset countryside, with stunning vistas extending towards Brent Knoll and Crook Peak. Predominantly laid to lawn, the garden is adorned with mature trees, fruit trees, shrubs, and flower borders. There is also a stone-chipped seating area, a timber garden store, and an outside water supply.