Wedmore, Somerset by Fine & Country

Yew Tree House

Blackford, Somerset BS28 4NN

KEY FEATURES

An historic 6 bedroom village home set in ¾ acre gardens and paddock, with impressive stone outbuildings in the Somerset village of Blackford, near the larger popular village of Wedmore. With origins dating back to the 16th Century and an attractive wisteria-clad Georgian façade, this beautifully presented family home features period detail throughout and has potential for further development.

Description

This intriguing family home effortlessly combines preserved period details with modern convenience. Behind the traditional Georgian façade with tall paned sash windows are high ceilings, picture rails and impressive wooden and marble fireplaces and window seats, tiled and flagstone flooring. Older features dating possibly from the Elizabethan era are also in evidence in the older part of the house facing the village lane and the stone outbuildings. with cobbles in the older part of the house and polished wood throughout the first floor. These old features have been carefully restored in a programme of works by the present owners since they acquired the house in the 1990s.

The front door opens to a hallway leading to the main staircase which features a tall stained-glass window throwing warm colour onto the hall and landing. There is also a small staircase leading to the upstairs landing.

The kitchen/breakfast room has a range of painted wooden cupboards, a feature round window in the inglenook, a larder, a double Butler’s sink and drainer and a part glazed door to the garden. Next to this is the elegant drawing room with a full paned Georgian window, beautiful marble fireplace, school-style radiators, picture rails and deep skirting boards. Also on this floor is a cosy sitting room with wooden fireplace and a few steps leading to a double aspect, vaulted study looking out over the front. Leading down from the sitting room is a further snug/playroom area.

The charming dining room is opposite the kitchen in the older part of the house and was once a butcher’s shop. This has a flagstone floor and two windows, one of which is a paned bay window and a further window to the front with shutters and a shop bell intact There are two antique exterior doors and a stone fireplace at the far end. (The old butcher’s block has been preserved and is currently in the study.)

Next door lies the double aspect characterful room currently used as an office, again with cobbled floor and featuring a high vaulted and beamed ceiling.

Upstairs

The first-floor features five elegant double and a single bedroom, including 3 Georgian doubles overlooking the front garden and 2 doubles and a single at the rear of the house.

The two bathrooms have traditionally styled freestanding roll-top baths, wash basins and WCs and the main bathroom has a large walk-in shower The second bathroom features a door which leads to an external iron staircase. There is also a separate small shower on the half landing.

Basement

Steps lead from the hall to the spacious cellar. This is currently used as a billiards room.

Rumpus Room

At the far end of the house, which can be accessed via an external iron staircase, is a multi-purpose ‘rumpus room,’ with vaulted high ceiling and beams and which could be used to provide further accommodation, as an office or for teenagers.

Outside

The plot extends to .75 acres and includes lovely private south-facing mature lawned gardens to the front, with mature trees and shrubs, notably an impressive copper beech. To the western side of the garden, in a secluded area behind a stone wall, lies a heated swimming pool with outside poolside shower and terrace enjoying much privacy. There is also a convenient outside WC. To the side of the house is a wide vehicular entrance leading to a wide gravelled area for parking and access to the barns and front garden.

Outbuildings

Beyond the covered porch at the rear door is a stone building housing the laundry room. This has plumbing for washing machine, a butler sink and plenty of room for storage.

To the southwest are a cider barn and cart shed, AND substantial, stone outbuildings currently used for garaging and storage The whole barn complex was re-reroofed in 1993/4 and the owners kept the ‘dip’ in the barn roof as a testament to its age-old appearance. Further works including the replacement of the main beam have been carried out since. (Agents can provide a more detailed summary of works on application).

At the end of the garden is a further stone barn with adjacent small paddock, bounded by a brook and with separate vehicular access down the side lane, entering through a 5-bar gate, for which a pre application for change of use to accommodation has been approved. (See Somerset Planning Application No. 99/2300101)

Location

Yew Tree House is situated near to the Mendips Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in the centre of the small village of Blackford with a thriving community with church, village hall, community café, pub, farm shop and village societies. Nearby Wedmore has a wider range of facilities including butcher, newsagent, the popular Swan Inn, shops and businesses.

The Mendips are a hub for outdoor pursuits including walking, horse riding, mountain biking, sailing and fishing and the area is well served for sports with nearby centres and pools at Cheddar and Wells and Golf Course at Wedmore as well as tennis, bowls, rugby and cricket.

The property is well connected with easy access to the Cathedral City of Wells (approx. 8 miles). Shopping centres are available at Taunton, Bath and Bristol (each approx. 25 miles away). Nearby primary schools include Wedmore, Mark and Weare.There are excellent state and independent secondary schools in the area including Hugh Sexeys within short walking distance and the high performing Kings of Wessex Upper School. The Independent schools include Wells Cathedral School, Sidcot, Millfield, Taunton School, King’s Bruton, All Hallows and Downside.

A local train service from Highbridge (7 miles) links with the Intercity train services at Taunton and Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington taking approx. 1.5 hours. Bristol International Airport is 15 miles.

Further information

• Freehold.

• Mains water, electricity and drainage. No mains gas.

• 2 Worcester boilers (one supplying Georgian side of the house (installed 2024). A second supplies the older side of the house (installed 2021)

• Swimming pool with heat exchanger.

• Council Tax band G.

• BT broadband

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 05.07.2024

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