Long Hill, Clewer, Wedmore, BS28

Spectacular countryside views, from an acre plot of sweeping lawns and colourful ‘cottage garden’ borders, are hidden behind an unassuming green leafy driveway offering glimpses of the charming five-bedroom character home with workshop and gym which hide the breath-taking garden beyond.

Perched on the hillside, in this sought-after hamlet, High Meadow is private and tranquil, leaving the hubbub of the world outside and offering a warm and welcoming haven on a truly exceptional plot. The house combines the old character cottage, with its beams and inglenook fireplace, with a more modern extension embracing the views. The large open-plan kitchen is fitted with an attractive range of farmhouse style base and wall units with integrated dishwasher, gas hob, fridge and freezer. There is a decorative stone pilar which houses the eye-level electric double oven and two cupboards (please note, we have been told by the vendor that this pilar is not load-bearing). There is ample space for a large breakfast table and other furniture. A useful utility provides further storage; space and plumbing for other appliances; and access to a WC. Three reception rooms and an office provide versatile space for the busiest family or for the couple who like spread out. The office and snug are housed in the older part and retain the period charm with beams, deep windowsills and an inglenook fireplace. The dining room and sitting room form part of the extension, with large windows allowing light to flood in and to frame the stunning views. The sitting room has windows on three sides and benefits from a feature log burning stove. 

Two staircases lead to the first floor and are linked by a landing. The spacious primary bedroom is over the sitting room and has triple aspect windows with extraordinary views across to the Mendips. There is a smaller bedroom which is currently used as a dressing room, and there is a shower room opposite. Three further double bedrooms are in the older part of the house and each have their own individual character. They share a large modern family bathroom which is fitted with a shower, WC, wash-hand basin and raised claw-foot bath where you can luxuriate whilst enjoying the views. Although the property is presented seamlessly as one five-bedroom home, the extension was designed as a self-contained annexe.

Outside

There is little to be seen from the roadside. White double gates swing open from cobbles onto a shingle driveway beneath an archway of trees. The drive opens out into a turning area with access to the house and a separate outbuilding containing a workshop and gym. The mature gardens stretch away from the back of the house and give way to breath-taking views across countryside to the Mendip Hills. Paved patios provide relaxing and al fresco entertaining areas close to the house and are bordered by colourful flower beds. The plot extends to over an acre and includes wide open spaces to the rear and sheltered wooded areas which screen the property from the lane. There is a greenhouse and garden shed for the green-fingered.

Location

Clewer is a small hamlet situated between the villages of Cheddar and Wedmore and holds a real sense of community with many local events with the neighbouring hamlets of Crickham and Cocklake.

Wedmore is a thriving village set on a high ridge above the Somerset Levels with a rich history and architectural heritage. Established in Saxon times, the modern day Wedmore is an exciting social and commercial rural centre with a wide range of retail and leisure facilities including a selection of boutique shops. Day to day amenities include a newsagents/general stores, chemist, a butcher shop, delicatessen, post office, fishmongers, grocers, a range of eateries, 3 public houses. A lively and friendly community, Wedmore hosts over 70 organisations with a diversity of cultural and sporting activities including opera, theatre, parkland golf course, floodlit all weather tennis courts, indoor and outdoor bowling greens and both cricket and football pitches.
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