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OIRO £1,050,000

4 Bedroom Property for Sale

Stone Allerton

OIRO £1,050,000

Key Features

  • Very peaceful location
  • Spacious and light filled accommodation
  • Stable yard with boxes, tack room, haybarn and stores
  • Both period and contemporary charm and character
  • Gardens and paddocks of almost 2 acres
  • Large family kitchen

Full Description

A superb house, gardens and paddocks in a quiet, private setting in this popular rural village near Wedmore.

SWINGLE TREE STONE ALLERTON, NR. WEDMORE, BS26 2NW
Wedmore 3 miles, Axbridge 4 miles, Cheddar 6 miles, Winscombe 5 miles, Wells 11 miles and Bristol 20 miles.

Summary
A splendid country property on the rural outskirts of a popular village near Wedmore and with easy access to the nearby towns and Bristol.The original period farmhouse has been beautifully improved and enlarged and has very impressive and appealing accommodation with a 40ft. open plan kitchen and dining room opening into a living room with bi-folding doors to the gardens. Absolutely stunning!Also on the ground floor are a reception hall, cloakroom, sitting room, utility room and boot room. On the first floor the main bedroom has en suite dressing room and shower room. In addition, there are 3 other bedrooms, an en suite shower room and a family bathroom.All benefitting from biomass heating, double glazing and p.v. panels

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Outside are mature gardens, ideal for recreation and a permaculture lifestyle if desired. Beyond are pony paddocks and a stable yard with 3 boxes, stores and hay barn. In all towards 2 acres.

Location
Stone Allerton is a quiet village in beautiful countryside and is a very popular residential area. It has an excellent Gastro pub with its own specialist smokery, a very friendly and active community supporting the Allerton Cricket, the Church and children's clubs. A bus service links to the local schools in Cheddar and Mark.Also there's a very popular and sociable cider barn (food and other drinks) which essentially doubles as another village pub. It's walking distance through fields from Swingletree!Swingle Tree has an excellent quiet location and whilst being within the village enjoys great privacy. It stands alongside a quiet lane with virtually no through traffic.FootpathsThere are no paths across Swingle Tree but close by is access to a huge network of paths which give great access to miles of beautiful countryside. There are also bridleways and byways.

Description
Swingle Tree is perfect for rural living and enjoys privacy whilst being within a friendly community with a wide range of amenities in easy reach.This is a great house and home combining original period charm and character with contemporary design which floods the house with sunshine creating a light and airy atmosphere.The heart of the house is of course the kitchen/dining/living area with light colouring, stone tiled floors with (underfloor heating) and large windows and bi-folding doors.

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At the other end of the house is a reception entrance hall and a quiet sitting room with extensive bookshelves and a wood burner set in an inglenook fireplace. A perfect for quiet evenings.First floorOn the first floor the main bedroom is special having a high-pitched ceiling and windows which incorporate French doors and a glass balustrade. The suite has a dressing room and a shower room with twin basins.The second bedroom also has an en suite shower room and there are 2 other bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Outside
The property totals towards 2 acres and there are very pretty gardens with a paved terrace, pathways, lawns, stonewalls, and mature trees and shrubs. Beyond the house is a kitchen garden, greenhouse, chicken-run, orchard area and pony paddocks.The gardens and land are a great asset with lots of space for play and relaxation and are perfect for owners wishing to be green based and develop a compatible lifestyle.There's plenty of parking areas and the stable yard with boxes, tack room, haybarn and stores offers scope for many uses.

Other points
Freehold. Not listed. Mains water and electricity. Private drainage.Biomass central heating. Solar panels. EPC rating 63 Band (D). Council tax band (G).

About the area
Stone Allerton with its neighbouring village of Chapel Allerton, is affectionately referred to locally as "The Allertons." The two provide a friendly active community and nearby are the villages and small towns of Wedmore, Axbridge, Cheddar and Winscombe.The Saxon village of Wedmore is a delightful and extremely active centre and in many ways is an archetype of an English village.There are historic buildings including the medieval church next to an old coaching inn, a general store/newsagent, post office, butchers, chemist, various other interesting shops, plus pubs, restaurants and tea rooms. There is a wide range of cultural and sporting clubs and societies. Swimming pools at both Cheddar & Wells; Sailing & Windsurfing Clubs at Cheddar Reservoir; the Badgworth Equestrian Centre: Wedmore 18 Hole Golf Course; Floodlit Astroturf Tennis Courts; Indoor and Outdoor Bowling Green;, Football and Cricket clubs.

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The Cathedral City of Wells is approximately 7 miles away and also provides a good range of business, recreational and shopping facilities. City shopping centres are available at Taunton, Bath and Bristol (each approximately 25 miles away). Communications in the area are good with access to the M5 (J22 - 10 minutes) connecting to M4 (J16). A local train service from Highbridge (7 miles) links with the intercity train services at Taunton and Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington taking approximately 11/2 hours. Castle Cary, a mainline station is about 20 miles whilst Bristol International Airport is 15 miles away. There are excellent state and independent schools in the area including Wedmore First School, Hugh Sexeys Middle School, Kings of Wessex Upper School, Wells Cathedral School, Sidcot and Millfield.

Directions
From Wedmore proceed uphill, past the Church (on your right) and then take the first right turn. Pass Wedmore Golf Club continue for a mile or so, pass the windmill and then continue past the Wheatsheaf Pub & Restaurant. Take the fork to the left which leads down into Stone Allerton. Follow the road into the village. At the T junction turn left into New Road and the property is a few hundred yards along on the left.

Important Notice
Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. VIEWINGS - interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.

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