Observatory Field, Winscombe

Offering well balanced accommodation perfectly suited to family life, this generous five bedroom home sits in a lovely private position within easy walking distance to local schools, amenities and footpaths.

Approached via a private gated driveway with a separate drive leading to a detached double garage, this handsome modern home strikes an appealing first impression. Entering the property you arrive at spacious reception hallway with stairs rising to the first floor and doors leading to multiple reception rooms and a handy ground floor cloakroom. To the right of the hallway is a formal dining room which is accessed via internal French doors, a great room for special occasions and family gatherings. Beyond the dining room is an exceptional, triple aspect living room which is blessed with excellent natural light, lovely neutral decor and a gorgeous oak floor. The room focusses around a handsome feature fireplace with an inset living flame fire, and French doors that flow out to a well positioned sun terrace.

To the left of the entrance hallway is a further home office/study, perfect for those who work from home, or indeed families looking for a children's play room. The spacious kitchen/breakfast room is showered in natural light from its south/west facing windows and doors and is fitted with a substantial range of high gloss units complemented by Karonia Congaro granite-like counter tops, neat tiled splashbacks and under-pelmet lighting. The kitchen features a number of fitted appliances including eye level double ovens, built-in dishwasher, fridge freezer and a four ring gas hob. There is a smart and practical tiled floor, recessed spots lights, coved ceiling, radiator, upvc double glazed French doors overlooking the rear garden, along with a fabulous walk-in pantry.
 

Between the kitchen and the study is a well-appointed utility room fitted with further units and inset with a single drainer stainless steel sink unit with chrome mixer tap over and tiled surround. There is plumbing for a washing machine and provision for a tumble dryer, tiled flooring, wall mounted gas fired boiler supplying central heating and hot water. Half glazed door leading the side pathway. The utility room also benefits from having Karonia Congaro countertops. 

The properties five bedrooms and bathrooms are all accessed off a beautiful galleried landing with gives a wonderful senses of space and airiness to the first floor. The master bedroom overlooks the rear garden and enjoys superb views towards the Mendip Hills in the distance. The bedroom features a walk through dressing room and a well-appointed en-suite. Two further double bedrooms share use of a jack and jill family bathroom with a three piece white suite, whilst the remaining two bedrooms have access to a further well fitted shower room. 

Outside, the rear garden is beautifully maintained and landscaped with a large level lawn enclosed by brick walls and cream fencing, it features a rich variety of mature trees, shrubs and borders, there is a fantastic sun terrace close to the house with a lavender border which provides a wonderful seating area for summer parties and barbecues. To the side of house is a productive vegetable garden with an aluminium framed greenhouse and a range of flower beds and borders. There is a gated side access with outside water supply leading to the enclosed landscaped rear garden, which is laid to lawn with fence and wall boundaries.

As previously mentioned the property has a private gated driveway providing parking for two vehicles plus a detached double garage with ample extra parking in front. The double garage features electric doors and has ten owned solar panels to the roof which we are informed currently generate an income in the region of £1300 per annum

SITUATION
The North Somerset village of Winscombe is known for it's atmosphere and bustling activity, with a variety of shops, professional offices and community facilities including church, doctor and primary school ( Winscombe is in the Churchill Academy and Sixth Form Centre ( catchment area for secondary education and there is also a dry ski slope nearby. Private sector schooling is also close by at Sidcot and the Downs School at Wraxall is within easy reach. Country activities available within the area include horse-riding, walking on the Mendips and sailing on Axbridge Reservoir, and there are also several excellent golf courses in the area. The lovely cathedral city of Wells is a drive away, as is the famous beauty spot, Cheddar Gorge. As mentioned, Winscombe is within commuting distance of Bristol but also has good access to the seaside town of Weston-super-Mare and the M5 at junction 21 to travel north or junction 22 to travel south. There is an international airport at Lulsgate and access to a mainline railway station at Weston.

DIRECTIONS Travelling along the A38 from Bristol turn right at the traffic lights onto the A371 signposted to Winscombe. Continue down Sidcot Lane and turn right into Belmont Road. Take the first right into Brae Road and follow the road around taking the first right into Observatory Field. Take the first right into an offset cul de sac and the property can be found right at the end almost directly in front of you.