Poundfold, Croscombe, Wells - BA5 3QY

Property Description: This lovely family home is available to the next tenants from the end of January 2023. This property is located in the picturesque village of Croscombe and is positioned on high ground with stunning views over the village. Croscombe is a thriving village with the award-winning pub, The George Inn. Plenty of activities within the village community that include amateur dramatics and Tai Chi. There are some excellent walks in the area and breath-taking views to enjoy whilst taking in the country air. This property has been extended from its original structure and has ample living accommodation for any modern family. The entire house is beautifully lit and has been neutrally decorated throughout. To the ground floor is an open space for the kitchen and dining room. The kitchen includes integrated appliances, and the dining room has bi-folding doors that lead you out to the garden terrace with gorgeous views of the church. There is also a separate utility area with an internal door that leads you through to the store room (which was previously the garage). The living room has a feature fireplace and dual aspect as well as a sunroom adjacent allowing in plenty of natural light and even more of those spectacular views. The ground floor is finished off with a downstairs cloakroom and a study for those that require a work from home space. Upstairs, there are five bedrooms, four of which are doubles. The main suite has its own dressing room with built in closets either side and an en-suite shower room. Completing this floor is the family bathroom that has a white suite and a separate walk-in shower.

Outside: The front of the property is bordered with some original stone wall that creates the utmost privacy. There is driveway parking for up to four vehicles and an allotment space just across the road. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and has some established trees and shrubs to the border. There is an upper terrace that is access through the bi-folding doors from the dining room and steps that lead down to the lower terrace and the lawn. This garden is just perfect for outdoor entertaining and BBQs in the summer months.

Location: Croscombe is a rural village in the heart of Somerset, located on the A371 to the east of Wells (4 miles) and the west of Shepton Mallet (2 miles) in the beautiful valley of the River Sheppey. Despite mentions in the Domesday Book, Croscombe first emerged in the16th and 17th centuries with a boom in the wool trade. It is home to an award-winning pub - The George, which doubles up as the local shop. St Marys Church is a beautiful medieval church with a Jacobean interior. Croscombe has an active community and much to offer with classes from amateur dramatics to Tai Chi held in the village hall, as well as the Charter Market where villagers sell their local produce, a village orchestra, a village school, a playground and a sports field. There is excellent walking in the area as the village has many beautiful footpaths across the valley to enjoy. The picturesque city of Wells (3.2 miles) has a bustling High Street and provides a range of local amenities with four supermarkets (including Waitrose), a cinema, a leisure centre, numerous coffee shops, pubs and restaurants to choose from, several dentists and doctors and some fabulous independent shops. There are also famous historical landmarks such as the Cathedral and the Bishop Palace, as well as a twice weekly produce market. There are excellent state schools in the vicinity, including Croscombe C of E Primary School, The Blue School in Wells and Whitstone School in Shepton Mallet for Secondary, as well as independent schools including All Hallows Prep School, Downside, Millfield and Wells Cathedral School. Both Bath (21 miles) and Bristol (22 miles) are within commuting distance and there is a main line railway station with links to London in Castle Cary 8.8 miles away. Street and Glastonbury are 20 minutes away and Bristol airport is an easy 30-minute drive.

Directions: www.google.co.uk/maps - BA5 3QY

Council Tax: Band E at time of marketing. To check council tax for this property, please refer to www.gov.uk/council-tax-bands

Local Authority: Mendip District Council 0300 303 8588

Services: Gas central heating, mains water, drainage and electricity.

Fixtures & Fittings: Unfurnished

Availability: Available from the end of January 2023