Property Description: Guide Price £500,000 - £550,000. This spacious and versatile townhouse in sought-after West Street, Axbridge, dates back to the late 18th century. This four-bedroom home is close to the vibrant village centre with its cafes, restaurants and shops, and has parking, garaging and the most lovely private garden that acts as a real sun trap.
You come through the leaded glass front door into an attractive tiled entrance hall which has a real sense of character and charm. The hallway leads to the tiled inner hall where there is ample built in storage which provides practical space for coats and shoes
To the front of the property is the sitting room with wood burning stove. This is a well proportioned room with two windows to the front and has generous built in storage and shelving. At the heart of this home is the light and bright open plan kitchen/living room with stylish travertine stone flooring throughout and French doors that open out onto the paved terrace. The kitchen includes a classic butler's sink, a blend of wood and granite worktops, and space for a large American-style fridge freezer, range cooker and dishwasher. There is also plenty of space for a dining table. At one end of the kitchen is a walk-in larder with ample storage space.
Towards the back of the house is a rear entrance hall off which is a downstairs shower room and boot room. This leads through to what is currently a study but could be used as a fourth/guest bedroom. This versatile room has a large window overlooking the garden.
Upstairs there are 3 further bedrooms. The principal bedroom has an en-suite shower room as well as a walk in wardrobe and storage. A glazed door leads out onto a fabulous balcony with space for a bistro table - The perfect spot for morning coffee or an evening drink to take in the stunning views across the village to the Mendip Hills. There are two further bedrooms both of good size. The second bedroom has built-in storage with two good sized windows looking out on historic West Street. While the third bedroom as ample room for a wardrobe and vanity unit.
The loft is part boarded and houses the boiler.
Planning permission has been applied for and granted (which has now lapsed) to reconfigure and extend the property. The current owners have all the paperwork supporting this application including the architectural drawings. There is, if one wanted, huge scope for to radically change the property and extend the accommodation.
Outside: The charming garden is south facing with an outbuilding that could be used for a multitude of purposes. The stone built garage has access from Starrs Close and there is a pretty arch over the path that leads to the back door. The garden is part walled with a lawn and paved terrace that, because it is south facing, attracts the sun throughout the day.
Location: Located just a short walk from the historic market square, Axbridge has plenty of amenities on offer. There are 2 pubs, a café, an antique shop, a convenience store, a pharmacy, a post office and a GP surgery. Axbridge can trace its history back to the time of King Alfred when it was one of 30 places fortified to defend Wessex against the Vikings. It was close to the Royal Hunting Forest of Mendip and was granted a Royal Charter by King John in 1202, allowing it to hold markets among other privileges. An important wool-producer in the Middle Ages, Axbridge has always been at the centre of things. Indeed, in earlier times, it was a river port. This was reflected in its early charters allowing it to hold markets, fairs and become a Royal Borough. It even had its own mint, with coins showing the town's symbol - the Lamb and Flag. The layout of the town has changed little over the centuries, a medieval town expanding on a fortified Saxon burgh and even today visitors can wander the winding streets that remain at the heart of this charming place and soak up hundreds of years of the histories of ordinary lives. Axbridge is well located for commuting to the local business centres of Wells, Cheddar, Weston-Super-Mare and Bristol via the nearby M5 and A38. Bristol international Airport is 15 minutes drive away. The Cheddar Valley Railway Line, which became known as ‘The Strawberry Line’ for taking the local fruit to London, is now a foot and cycle path, linking Yatton and Cheddar, with plans for it to continue to Shepton Mallet. Nearby is Axbridge's lavender fields; Lavender & Co.
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Council Tax: Band D (correct at time of marketing). To check council tax for this property, please refer to the local authority website.
Local Authority: Somerset Council - 0300 123 2224
Services: Mains water, gas, drainage and electricity
Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion.
Additional Property Notes: There is a double garage en-bloc with off road parking for up to 3 cars. This property is of traditional construction and has had no adaptions for accessibility. White asbestos (chrysotile) found in roof panels of garage - The garage roof has been repaired by the current owners so that the tiles are stable and undisturbed.
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