West Horrington, Wells, Somerset, BA5

A most attractive detached period house offering finely proportioned accommodation, set within the sought-after village of West Horrington. This versatile and well-presented home includes five bedrooms, three reception rooms, ample gated parking, a garage and a delightful south-facing garden. EPC rating E.


A door to the front of the property under a canopied porch opens into a traditional and inviting hall, which incorporates a flagstone floor, the staircase to the first floor and a storage cupboard beneath.

To the left of the hall is the main drawing room, which is light, airy and particularly spacious and includes a large sash window to the front with shutters. Within the drawing room is a central fireplace with an inset wood burning stove.

Across the hall is the living room, located in the older part of the property, believed to date back to the 16th century. This beautiful reception room is dual-aspect, with exposed beams, a superb inglenook fireplace and a further wood burning stove.
The third reception room is currently presented as a home office, however would make an ideal dining room or snug. Fitted with a range of matching floor and wall units in a farmhouse style, the kitchen/breakfast room is also dual-aspect with plenty of space for a table and chairs. The kitchen offers an integrated electric oven and hob, a double Belfast sink with mixer taps and a cream oil-fired four oven Aga. There is room within the kitchen/breakfast for soft furnishings too if desired, perfect for families, for a set of French doors opening out to the side.

Accessed from the kitchen is a useful utility room/boot room, which leads back to the main hall, and has an external stable door to the side. Located off the utility room is a downstairs shower room (with a WC) and a wonderful walk-in pantry providing excellent storage.   

On the first floor, this impressive former farmhouse offers five bedrooms; two with built-in wardrobes and the Master benefitting from a beautiful en-suite bathroom. This well-appointed, dual-aspect room comprises a roll-top bath with shower mixer taps, a large corner shower cubicle, a pedestal wash hand basin and a low-level WC. Completing the accommodation is a smartly presented family bathroom, also with a separate shower.

Of particular note are the wonderful, far-reaching countryside views from the first floor.

Pleasantly situated in a desirable position within the centre of the village, Yew Tree House is approached via double gates, opening into the parking area at the front. With ample space for numerous vehicles and adequate room to turn, the stone-chipped driveway leads to a detached garage. Larger than average, measuring 26’7’’ x 10’9’’, the garage has light, power, an ‘up and over’ door to the front and a second door to the side. 

There are three areas of garden at the property, all of which are enclosed to all sides by established boundaries. The well-tended main garden is located at the front of the property and is generous in size, mainly laid to lawn with a fine outlook beyond. Likely to appeal to green-fingered purchasers and indeed those with both pets and children, the garden is safe and secure, with a patio seating area. Sunshine can be enjoyed throughout the day at this property, moving around to the west-facing garden to the side.

This second area of garden is entered via a low level wooden gate and is also laid to lawn, enjoying good amounts of privacy. On the opposite side of the property, an additional area of garden can be found, which has a mature hedge border and adjoins the kitchen/breakfast room. Facing east, this part of the property is particularly appreciated on a sunny morning.

The highly sought-after village of West Horrington lies only a few minutes' drive to the north east of Wells and boasts one of the area’s most popular primary schools (within walking distance). Wells itself is England’s smallest Cathedral City, well known for its beautiful architecture and of course the stunning Cathedral and Bishop’s Palace. The High Street is well represented by both national and independent retailers and there is a twice-weekly produce market in the Market Square. There is secondary schooling at The Blue School as well as Wells Cathedral School, and Millfield School in Street is within easy travelling distance. Wells has excellent leisure facilities, including a leisure centre with gym and pool, plus golf, cricket, tennis and football clubs all within close proximity.

Wells, and in particular West Horrington, are also accessible to both the cities of Bath and Bristol. Served by public transport to Bath and Wells. The nearest train station is at Castle Cary which has a direct mainline service to London Paddington, as does Bath.