3 bed detached house for sale

Lower Godney, Wells BA5

Lower Godney, Wells

Guide Price - £700,000 to £750,000. With countryside views and interiors blending stylish contemporary and original features this rural, 3 double bed rural cottage is country living at its finest. Settled in a riverside position with countryside views and no light pollution is a place to connect with the beauty of nature.

The kitchen is in the oldest part of the cottage and has beautifully worn flagstones. Positioned under what was once a window is a Belfast sink, which now looks into the dining room creating a great connection between the two rooms. Painted, kitchen cabinets topped with a wooden worktop run along the length of one wall providing storage or workspace. There is an electric hob at one end of the kitchen, but the focus of the kitchen is the cream-coloured Aga (electric) set into an inglenook, which alongside being the perfect cooking companion, is a fabulous and resourceful source of heat during the winter months. There is also a walk-in larder providing valuable storage space in the corner of the kitchen.

The dining room, which is a newer addition to the property, is flooded with ample bright light thanks to the floor to ceiling aluminium double glazed windows and a raft of roof lights. Limestone flags and exposed red brick wall, which was once the external wall of the original cottage, connect to the modern standing seam copper roof. French doors open out onto the rustic terrace space and garden allowing an excellent view of the surrounding landscape.

The sitting room connects with both the kitchen and the dining room and has a west facing arched window with French doors that open onto the terrace. The centre piece of this room is the log-burning stove, surrounded by ample space for a large sofa and plenty of chairs for everyone to gather around. The polished concrete floor brings a rustic yet contemporary feel to the space.

Off the entrance hall is a useful utility room with a downstairs WC and at the end of the hallway is the library - shelved on two walls with a large north facing window this is the perfect spot to read and relax or take in the gorgeous views.

The stairs, with oak treads and simple wrought iron handrails lead up from the corner of the sitting room to the landing. The main bedroom certainly has the 'wow' factor with its oak floor and exposed beams. Although a newer addition to the cottage, it has character, as well as loads of spaced and bright light. At one end is a barn style door and at the other a fabulous ensuite wet room with a stunning, arched, stained-glass window. The room is well lit with four roof lights and tucked away in the corner is a small door which opens out onto the balcony which is shared with one of the further double bedrooms and provides a picturesque view across the River Sheppey and beyond.

The additional two double bedrooms are southwest facing and just as charming as the main bedroom. The central bedroom, with exposed brick wall has an ensuite shower (no WC), is double aspect, has a built-in wardrobe and French doors that lead out onto the metal balcony. The family bathroom with herringbone stone tiled floor is as stylish and characterful as the rest of the property and features a stand-alone bath, a vintage style radiator, a panelled wall with built in storage and exposed beams.

This property although dating back many years has been brought into this century and future proofed with the addition of central heating, supplied by an Air Source Heat Pump, throughout. This, supplemented by solar panels, gives the property eco-credentials and makes for sustainable living and low running costs.

Outside: The west facing rear garden is mainly a laid lawn and bound on both sides by mature trees and shrubs, which open out with a view across neighbouring fields. Follow the gravel path and at the end of the garden is a timber summer house with boarded floor and double doors that open out onto a deck. This secluded spot is probably the best place to come to take in the fabulous views across The Levels - the perfect retreat or studio space, with a convenient storage shed situated right next to the summer house

At the front of the property is a large, covered area used for parking and a good sized, secure storage room (large enough for motorbikes) behind large double doors. There is further parking available nearby.

Location: High Beech Cottage is situated on the edge of village of Lower Godney (God's Isle), which is much sought-after due to its friendly community and creative spirit. The house is well placed for countryside walks and bike rides and just down the road is the fabulously quirky, and well-loved by locals, Sheppey Inn. Godney is central to four National Nature Reserves and with wildlife in abundance the sightings of buzzard, roe deer, lapwing, otter, heron, barn owl, and kingfishers are common.

Nearby Medieval Glastonbury clusters around the majestic ruins of the Abbey and the famous Tor. Glastonbury is a small but busy town and a major tourist venue, welcoming thousands of visitors each year. The historic cathedral city of Wells is just a short drive away and is the smallest city in England (population 10,000). It’s centre has the market place (local markets held twice a week) surrounded by many medieval buildings including the cathedral and the moated Bishops Palace as well as its bustling high street. There are regular farmer’s markets in Wells, Glastonbury and Shepton Mallet (just six miles away) and these locations offer a variety of coffee shops, restaurants and independent shops. All the usual supermarkets can be found in any of these three locations. There are excellent state and private schools in the vicinity, including Millfield Prep and Senior, Wells Cathedral School and Wells Blue.

Directions: SatNav = BA5 1RZ / What3Words house = ///posts.colonies.instilled. For viewings park at ///pizzeria.trading.weaved

Council Tax: Band B (correct at time of marketing). To check council tax for this property, please refer to

Local Authority: Somerset County Council Services: Air Source heat pump - central heating, mains water, electricity and drainage.

Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion.

Additional Property Notes This property is of traditional construction and has been extended over the years. There is parking at the property in an integrated carport. The property is on mains sewerage, water and electric. Air source heat pump installed and solar panels. Environment Agency flood risk - Very Low.

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