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'.