Blackford, Wedmore

THE OLD COACH HOUSE, POOLBRIDGE ROAD, BLACKFORD, WEDMORE, SOMERSET, BS28 4PA

An elegant country residence with far reaching views, paddocks, stables and well-structured gardens.

Summary

The house has an entrance hall, large sitting room, dining room, kitchen, conservatory, cloakroom, utility room/boot room, , rear hallway and study/bedroom. Upstairs is a galleried landing, 4 bedrooms, one with an ensuite and a separate family bathroom.

Outside there are mature and varied gardens, two paddocks, a turnout arena, 3 stables, a hay barn, tool shed, farm store, double garage, covered carport and potting shed.

The total plot is just over 2 acres.

Location

The house is set back behind imposing stone walls with views to the northwest over open countryside. Blackford is a small, friendly village with a church, village hall, community café, pub, farm shop, veterinary surgery, and garage. The church has an active choir, and the village hall provides a perfect venue for weekly classes like yoga and Pilates. There is also a popular playground for the more junior members of the village. Hugh Sexeys Middle School is located in the village.

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Blackford is about a mile from Wedmore where there is a wide range of facilities and Mark is a similar distance to the west. Here you will find, amongst other things, a farm store, garage, 2 fabulous pubs and a village school. It is worth remembering the M5 is just over 5 miles west and the beach is only 2 miles further, making it very convenient for winter dog walks beside the sea.

Description

The grounds are a significant factor of this house, they are mature, attractive and versatile. The impressive gateway, sweeping gravel drive, post and rail fencing, and expansive gardens and land lend a grandeur to the setting which is complemented by the elegance of the house. It has bright and spacious accommodation with plenty of scope for further development if required.

Accommodation

The front door opens to a striking, light, double height, hallway where stairs rise to a galleried landing. The 26ft sitting room offers scope to configure as you wish, with a bath stone fireplace and two dramatic arched windows overlooking the attractive, formal, walled garden.

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Glazed double doors lead to the dining room which has a similar arch with a glazed door to the south garden. Further double doors lead out to the spacious conservatory. This is a wonderful place to enjoy the garden whatever the weather. French doors open to the west garden and another single glazed door opens to the terrace beside the kitchen and another door leads back into the kitchen. Here you will find classic, fitted units, an oil Rayburn, electric oven and hob, double Belfast sink, under counter, integrated fridge and dishwasher with a combination of solid wood worksurfaces and a dark granite surface by the sink. One door leads from here back into the dining room and another into the main hall.

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Beyond the stairs is a large cloak room with ample space for hanging coats and storing boots, next to this is a w.c.. Ther is also a spacious boot room/utility room which provides additional storage with elaborate, built-in cupboards. There is a sink and space for a washing machine and freezer. A rear hall provides access to a boiler room and an exterior door suggests that this could, if required, be an independent annexe. Beyond the rear hall is a study/bedroom with French doors to the terrace.
Upstairs a large window beside the galleried landing has wonderful, far-reaching views over open farmland to the north. There are 4 bedrooms, all with views, most with built in wardrobes and one with an ensuite shower room. There is also a family bathroom.

Outside

Electric, wrought iron gates open to the sweeping drive. Gardens wrap around the house and provide variety and structure with shrubs, trees, stonewalls and terraces. There is a great sense of space. The sheltered and more formal south walled garden is an enchanting area which contrasts with the more open lawns and shrubs to the west and north.

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The outbuildings which adjoin the house, offer scope for development, if required (subject to appropriate pp). They currently consist of a double garage with two up and over doors, a covered car port, potting shed and oil tank store. The stable yard, 3 x timber stables, turnout arena, small stable, tool shed, hay barn and farm store are located away from the house beside the paddocks. The stables have electricity and water. Beyond the stable yard are two fenced paddocks with a water trough, totalling approx. 1.5acres. Included in the first paddock is a kitchen garden and circular, children's play area. A variety of majestic, mature trees provide an imposing backdrop to the paddocks giving you the sense that you are in a country estate.

Tenure and other points

Freehold. Not listed, no TPO's. Mains electricity, water with private drainage and oil-fired central heating and hot water. Council Tax Band G. EPC Rating F.
There will be a small overage clause on the paddocks.

Directions

From Wedmore follow the B3139 to Blackford. Keep going past the school, pub and church, then pass a turning on the left to Fosse Lane. The gates to the house are approx. 70mts beyond this on the right.
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About the area

Wedmore - The Saxon village of Wedmore 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 is 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.

Nearby cities and towns

The Cathedral City of Wells is approximately 7 miles away and also provides a good range of business, recreational and shopping facilities. 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. Castle Cary, a mainline station is about 20 miles whilst Bristol International Airport is 15 miles away.
Schools
There are excellent state and independent schools in the area including Wedmore First School, Hugh Sexeys Middle School, Kings of Wessex Upper School, Wells Cathedral School, Sidcot, Millfield and the Taunton schools.

Equestrian

A great location for those looking for an equestrian property, with an excellent choice of venues near by - Badgworth Arena 3.5 miles, King Sedgemoor EC and Stretcholt EC around 10 miles, Mendip Plains EC about 16 miles and Pontispool EC about 29 miles.
The local area has a network of lanes, droves and some bridleways with further off-road riding on the Mendip Hills and Rowberrow Warren as well as the beach at Brean.
The local Pony Club is the Weston Harriers and Polden Hills (area 15) and there are also very active and welcoming Riding Clubs.

Important Notice

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. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise.

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