Post on 11-Sep-2020
Carreg House The Square, Winscombe, BS25 1BS
DESCRIPTION
This elegant three storey property has been subject to considerable
improvement and renovation over recent years to create what is
now a flexible and well balanced family home. The accommodation
within the main body of the house comprises, entrance storm porch
and hallway, bay fronted drawing room with feature fireplace and
wood burner, traditional kitchen with Aga cooker and breakfast bar
with French doors leading onto a decked seating terrace with
covered veranda area, stunning family room with a vaulted ceiling
and study area, first floor landing leading to the master bedroom,
dressing room and bathroom with a two further double bedrooms
situated on the 2nd floor. The property retains a wonderful balance
of traditional period features which are perfectly complimented by
smart and modern, practical additions.
Beyond the main house is the superb additional benefit of a
detached studio/annexe with 'living grass roof', shower room and
sauna. The studio/annexe is ideally suited to someone who works
from home or could be utilised as a treatment room or games room
if desired. From the annexe steps rise into a fabulous orangery with
under floor heating and some truly impressive grape vines, this is a
magical space to impress your friends to an atmospheric dinner
party under the stars.
The beautiful gardens that Carreg House sit within are simply
delightful, with a huge emphasis on outside entertaining and several
carefully landscaped areas from which to recline and relax in the
tranquil setting that the property enjoys. A well maintained timber
workshop and skilfully hand built tree house add further intrigue to
the garden for little explorers. With energy efficiency in mind, the
property has also been well insulated and benefits from roof
mounted solar panels providing hot water.
The property further benefits from area large gravelled driveway
providing off street parking for several vehicles set behind a
traditional five bar gate.
DIRECTIONS
Travelling south from Bristol on the A38 proceed through Churchill,
Star and Sidcot. At the traffic lights turn right (A371) to Winscombe,
follow the road through the village towards Weston-super-Mare, go
under the former railway bridge and turn left into Church Road.
Proceed up to The Square and Carreg can be found on the west side
of the square.
EPC rating C
SITUATION The North Somerset village of Winscombe was recently placed as
the second best place in Britain to raise a family by family
investment firm OneFamily (survey in 2015) and is nestled in the
beautiful Mendip countryside within commuting distance of Bristol.
Its atmosphere is one of bustling activity, with a variety of shops,
professional offices and community facilities including church,
doctor and primary school (www.winscombewoodborough.n-
somerset.sch.uk). Winscombe is in the Churchill Academy and Sixth
Form Centre (www.churchill-academy.org) catchment area for
secondary education, which has recently been awarded
‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and also benefits from a modern sports
complex, and there is also a dry ski slope nearby. Private sector
schooling is also close by at Sidcot and the Downs School at Wraxall
is within easy reach. Country activities available within the area
include horse-riding, walking on the Mendips and sailing on Axbridge
Reservoir, and there are also several excellent golf courses in the
area. The lovely cathedral city of Wells is a drive away, as is the
famous beauty spot, Cheddar Gorge. As mentioned, Winscombe is
within commuting distance of Bristol but also has good access to the
seaside town of Weston-super-Mare and the M5 at junction 21 to
travel north or junction 22 to travel south. There is an international
airport at Lulsgate and access to a mainline railway station at
Weston.
Our vendor says ... We were attracted to Carreg House by the
lovely garden, south facing aspect and layout of the rooms.
Summer days start with breakfast in the orangery, which catches
the sun as it rises, and finish with an al fresco meal on the deck.
As the nights draw in it’s cosy and warm thanks to the Aga and
wood burner. It’s a fun family home nestled in the Mendip Hills
(AONB) allowing easy access to amazing walking and cycling.
Winscombe is a friendly, welcoming village and a top place to
bring up children!
We have noticed ... Carreg House has undoubtedly been a much
treasured and loved family home for its current owners. Whilst
modernising the house there has been a clear emphasis placed
on creating a home which could be fun, practical and most
importantly adaptable to suit a growing families needs. The
wonderful position that the property enjoys allows for easy
access into the village centre for the convenience of local
amenities but also being blessed too be just a short distance to
the many rambling footpaths and trails that this popular Mendip
location is revered for.
Carreg House
The Square
Winscombe
BS25 1BS
A handsome local stone period house situated in
a beautiful hillside position on the outskirts of
the popular village of Winscombe.
• Elegant extended Victorian home
• Desired edge of village location
• Four bedrooms
• Wonderful blend of new & traditional features
• Impressive Studio/Annexe
• Stunning orangery with under floor heating
• Beautiful landscaped Gardens
• Off street parking
PROPERTY DETAILS
ENTRANCE PORCH
Stone built with access to the rear garden, log/coal store.
Entrance door to:
ENTRANCE HALL
With cloaks area, three upvc double glazed windows, underfloor
heating and staircase rising to the first floor.
UTILITY ROOM
Electric under floor heating, Karndean wood plank style flooring,
plumbing for washing machine and dryer (there is a connection to
vent the dryer to outside), laundry type stainless steel sink, WC, LED
downlights.
SITTING ROOM
18' 9" x 14' 2" (5.72m x 4.32m) (max into bay)
Feature fireplace with tiled hearth and inset glass fronted wood
burning stove, recessed television shelf with cable tidy and data
connection, extensive book shelving, picture rail, two radiators and
uvc double glazed bay window.
KITCHEN
14' 0" x 12' 9" (4.27m x 3.89m)
Fitted with an attractive range of wall, base and drawer units with
granite worktops over, tiled surrounds, display cabinet and under
unit lighting. 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit inset into the granite
worktop with mixer tap and Quooker instant boiling water system
with tap. Recess with twin oven electric Aga cooker, 4 ring AEG gas
hob and eye level oven. Integrated dishwasher, space for
fridge/freezer, gas fired boiler supplying central heating and hot
water, tiled flooring, recessed spot lighting, walk in larder cupboard
and Upvc double glazed French doors leading to the decked terrace.
INNER HALLWAY
Utility cupboard housing the solar powered hot water system,
plumbing for washing machine and upvc double glazed window.
Archway to:
MORNING ROOM
18' 1" x 17' 7" (5.51m x 5.36m) narrowing to 12' 4" (3.76m)
Upvc double glazed windows and French doors leading to the
garden, vaulted ceiling with Velux windows, wall light points,
Karndean flooring with electric underfloor heating. Study area with
fitted 'U' shaped desktop with cable tidy under and multiple power
points and telephone point.
debbie fortune ESTATE AGENTSThe Clock House, High Street, Wrington,
North Somerset BS40 5QA
Tel 01934 862370 www.debbiefortune.co.uk
1. These particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract.2. No person in the employment of or agent of or consultant to Debbie Fortune estate agents has any
authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.3. Measurements, areas and distances are approximate, floor plans and photographs are for guidance purposes only and dimensions, shapes and precise locations may differ. 4. It must not be assumed that the property has all the required planning or building regulations consent and that appliances referred to in the details are in safe and working order.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Staircase rising to the second floor.
BEDROOM ONE
16' 4" x 14' 2" (4.98m x 4.32m) Upvc double glazed bay window with pleasant front aspect and radiator.
DRESSING ROOM/BEDROOM FOUR
8' 8" x 5' 8" (2.64m x 1.73m) Obscure glass upvc double glazed window, telephone point and laminate flooring. Currently being used as
a dressing room, was previously bedroom four.
BATHROOM 13' 5" x 5' 6" (4.09m x 1.68m) White suite with chrome fittings comprising: Modern roll top bath with mixer shower attachment, fitted
vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and mixer tap over, heated mirror unit with light and cosmetic
cupboard, walk in shower with mains shower and glazed screen, low level WC, chrome heated towel rail
with the option to switch over to electric, part tiled walls and tiled flooring with electric underfloor heating
and timer, recessed spot lighting and upvc double glazed window to the rear elevation.
SECOND FLOOR LANDING
Built in storage cupboards.
BEDROOM TWO
14' 0" x 12' 11" (4.27m x 3.94m) Upvc double glazed window to the front elevation, radiator.
BEDROOM THREE
14' 2" x 11' 9" (4.32m x 3.58m) Upvc double glazed window to the rear elevation with pleasant countryside views, radiator.
ANNEXE This is a really useful addition to the property and has been constructed to a high standard with its own gas
fired/hot water underfloor heating system and double glazed windows and doors. Stone built with a 'living
roof' known as an 'Extensive Sedum Roof' consisting of eight varieties of sedum which are from a family of
plants known as mountain succulents.
MAIN ROOM
21' 0" (6.4m) narrowing to 12' 2" x (3.71m) x 13' 2" (4.01m) narrowing to 6' 0" (1.83m) Attractive and hard wearing Karndean flooring with gas fired/hot water underfloor heating. Upve double
glazed bi folding doors to the garden plus glazed door to the side. Built in storage cupboard, two Velux
windows, built in cupboard housing boiler supplying heating and hot water.
Floor Plan
SHOWER ROOM
White suite comprising: Glazed and tiled shower unit with mains shower, pedestal wash hand
basin with mirrored cupboard over, low level WC, tiled flooring with underfloor heating, recessed
LED dimable spotlighting and ladder style towel rail. 'Nordic' three/four person sauna unit in full
working order.
OUTSIDE The property is approached by stoned driveway providing parking for several vehicles. The
current owners have created the delightful landscaped gardens with much care and attention to
detail and must be seen to be appreciated. With stone wall boundaries the interesting gardens
surround the property on three sides and will clearly appeal to those with a keen gardening
interest. There are areas laid to lawn, a large stone sun terrace with dwarf stone walls and raised
beds, an abundance of mature trees and shrubs, flower borders and a vegetable/fruit garden.
There is a decked sun terrace with glazed roof veranda ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining
including an outdoor fixed temperature shower, an orangery/greenhouse, a timber workshop,
Treehouse, log store and outside water supply.
GREENHOUSE/ORANGERY 26' 3" x 9' 10" (8m x 3m) Quarry tiled flooring, opening windows and French doors leading to the garden.
TREEHOUSE A treehouse that will rival any other and provide hours of fun also with a 'living roof'.
TIMBER WORKSHOP
Insulated and lined with built-in work bench, light, power and 'living roof'.