4 bed detached house for sale

The Old Coach House, High Street, Axbridge BS26

Old Coach House, High Street, Axbridge

Guide Price: £635,000 to £650,000. This former coach house dates back to 1794 and it is a rare opportunity to enjoy a beautiful period property in a vibrant and welcoming community. It has been a happy family home for over 30 years and lovingly refurbished, creating a fabulous home with the perfect mix of traditional period features and contemporary style. The property is not listed and is detached despite its appearance from the façade. Its three reception rooms and large kitchen/breakfast room offer great versatility in how the space can be used.

Through the front door and you are in the tiled hallway through to a spacious inner hall with all three reception rooms leading off with access to a courtyard and log store. The sitting room at the front of the house, has historic alcoves, picture rails and a cosy wood burner, the large window floods the room with light. The spacious study has south facing contemporary bi-fold doors which lead out onto its own courtyard. This room could be used as a downstairs bedroom with the WC being incorporated as an en-suite.

The dining room has a sense of deep calm with its thick walls; deep window sill and wood burning stove and can easily accommodate a large table. It leads through to the fantastic kitchen/breakfast room which is the go-to space for daily life and entertaining. The roof light and south facing bi-fold doors ensure it is always bright and airy, the views across the garden and neighbouring mature trees can be enjoyed from the large breakfast bar and seating area. Much thought has gone into the design and specification of the kitchen with an eye level oven and microwave (neff), a raised integrated fridge, halogen hob (Bosch), extractor fan (smeg) and integrated dishwasher (AEG). Adjacent to the kitchen is a good-sized utility room with a sink, counter space, plumbing for a washing machine and tumble drier, fridge/freezer and full height storage cupboards.

From the inner hall, the staircase (with large under stairs cupboard) leads up to a spacious landing with a full height window and three double bedrooms along with one single. The main bedroom has a built in ‘Sliderobe’ wardrobe, feature fireplace and a south facing full height window plus a Velux above letting light flood in. The bedroom at the front of the house is spacious, has exposed beams and again a feature fireplace. At the back of the house there is a further sunny double bedroom and a single room both of which look out to the garden with the hills beyond. There is a modern family bathroom complete with a bath and shower plus a sink with a vanity unit. There is also a separate upstairs WC.

With the original and character features such as exposed beams, paneled and ledge and brace doors and wood-burning stoves plus the modern additions of bi-fold doors, double glazed windows and the superb kitchen, this house is a perfect blend of old and new coming together to create a fabulous home.

Outside: Stepping out of the bi-fold doors from the kitchen you are onto the paved raised terrace and from here you can take in the fabulous views across the town to the reservoir and beyond to the Glastonbury Tor. Being a south facing garden, bound by the original stone wall on one side and mature hedging on the other, the terrace is private and the perfect spot for outdoor entertaining. The terrace overlooks the lawned garden with well-established borders and a stepping stone footpath that leads to a gravelled area at the bottom of the garden where there are three raised beds, plenty of space for seating, two painted garden sheds and views back up to the Mendip Hills. The outside space also extends from the terrace down the side of the property to a secluded paved courtyard and log store which can also be accessed from the hallway and the study via the bi-fold doors. There is parking for the property in a space directly neighbouring the house which is rare in the older part of Axbridge.

Location: Located just a short walk from the historic medieval market square, Axbridge has plenty of amenities on offer. There are 2 pubs, a café, an antique and coffee shop, convenience store, pharmacy, post office, gp surgery, museum and park with playing fields.

The local primary school, Axbridge Church of England First School Academy and has a "Good" Ofsted rating.

Axbridge is a thriving and welcoming community with a monthly farmer's market and a wide variety of annual events, clubs and societies. There is even a unique historical pageant which is put on by the townsfolk every decade.

Steeped in history, Axbridge was granted a Royal Charter by King John in 1202, allowing it to become a town (the smallest in Somerset) and hold markets among other privileges such as the Blackberry Fair which continues today.

With the Mendip Hills (aonb), Somerset levels, Cheddar reservoir and Strawberry Line cycle path all on the doorstep, this the perfect combination of town and country living.

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 a 20 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 10 mile foot and cycle path, linking Yatton and Cheddar, with plans for it to continue to Shepton Mallet. A short drive to beaches at Uphill, Brean, Berrow, Burnham and Weston-super-Mare.

Directions: SatNav = BS26 2AF / What3Words = seducing.insurance.hammocks

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 Services: Mains water, gas, drainage and electricity

Tenure: This property is effectively freehold with fully paid ground rent on a 1000yrs lease from 1974. It is sold with vacant possession upon completion.

Disclaimer: Sandersons and their clients state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not form any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate, and floor plans are for general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with any mentioned planning permission or fitness for purpose. No appliances, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested by us and items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Buyers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or through the conveyancing process.

Additional Property Notes: Built of traditional construction. There is parking for 1 small car adjacent to the property. The property is located in a designated conservation area. There are trees with tree preservations orders, the terms of which have been adhered to. In 2005 a Frank Schrijver Damp Dutch System was installed. As used by English Heritage and National Trust in buildings which have no damp proof course. In 2006 a Cannon Clarke Chemical dpc and breathable lime plaster was applied to the dining room and in 2008 Cannon Clarke Chemical dpc was applied to the living room. This property comes with a covenant which gives the right to a private parking space (first on the left) that can accommodate 1 car, and access across the whole car park.

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