* Freehold
* Fine period coach house
* Gardens and grounds of 2. 4 acres
* Quality features
* Modernisation potential
* Glorious country views
* No onward chain
* EPC Rating = F
A wonderful converted coach house set in gardens and grounds of 2. 4 acres
neighbouring open countryside.
Description
The Coach House is a fine period former coach house situated in gardens,
woodland and paddock amounting to 2. 4 acres. The property enjoys an elevated
position with wonderful far reaching views across the neighbouring
countryside. Formally part of Benter House the coach house was separated off
some time ago and comprises of the coach house, separate stable/workshop
(potential for conversion subject to the necessary permissions) double garage
and separate single garage and spacious cellar/garden store.
Set behind tall double gates and built in attractive local rubble stone with
stone quoin edges and wonderful stone mullion windows with inset leaded light
windows this picturesque period property is a delight to behold.
On entering the property there is welcoming entrance hall with exposed tiled
floor, doors off and stairs to the first floor. The sitting room enjoys a
triple aspect, exposed wooden floor and inset period fireplace. The dining
room enjoys a panoramic view across the neighbouring countryside. The
kitchen/breakfast room is spacious in size and well equipped. There is space
for a large breakfast table and views to both the front and rear. Leading off
the kitchen is a side entrance area with cloakroom and practical utility room
with access down to the garden.
To the first floor are 4 bedrooms all with far reaching country views. There
are also two family bathrooms and spacious landing area.
outside
The property is approached off a quiet country lane and enjoys an entrance to
the coach house as well as a separate access to the garages and stable
block/workshop. To the front is the original cobble stone courtyard, which in
turn leads to a single garage. There is ample parking here for a number of
vehicles. Access from the front via steps or a sloping pathway leads down to a
level lawn area where there is access to a store shed and the cellar/garden
store. Also from the garden is access to the stable/workshop via a stable door
as well as a pedestrian door back onto the lane.
The gardens and grounds amount to 2. 4 acres and are arranged between formal
gardens, woodland and a small paddock. There is also a wooded copse opposite
the coach house that also forms part of the property. The majority is enclosed
via tall stone walls and post and rail fencing. They also offer further
potential.
Location
The coach house is situated in a fine secluded position between Bath and
Shepton Mallet, between Stratton on the Fosse and Oakhill. The property is
situated in the idyllic Benter valley and enjoys picturesque views towards
Ashwick and Nettlebridge. Shepton Mallet and the cathedral city of Wells are
all within easy reach. The cities of Bath and Bristol are about 14 miles and
18 miles distant respectively, and both offer a wide range of shopping,
leisure and education facilities. Well known schools in the area include
Downside and Millfield. There is a main line rail link from Bath Spa or Castle
Cary to London Paddington.
Square Footage: 2, 081 sq ft
Acreage:
2. 4 Acres
Directions
From Bath take the A367 through Radstock and Stratton on the Fosse. Pass
Downside Abbey and after about 1 mile turn right, signposted to Chilcompton at
the cross roads. Take the immediate next left and follow the lane down to the
coach house.
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