Townsend Lane, Wedmore, BS28

On an enviable, elevated 1.3 acre plot, with stunning countryside views, this beautiful, three-bedroom, stone-built, character home with meticulously designed and crafted interior, benefits from landscaped garden terraces, triple stone-built garage, and a large Victorian-style, heritage greenhouse.

In 2005 the original stone cottage was completely renovated and extended with artisan craftsmanship seamlessly blending the new stone façade with the old. Whilst creating a home full of character and charm, the resulting interior suits the modern lifestyle, with light, bright, open-plan living spaces, and large double bedrooms embracing the views.

Throughout the living areas, underfloor heating lies beneath beautiful African slate porcelain tiles and warm oak flooring. The ground floor has a satisfying circular flow from the entrance hall, with its stunning galleried landing and vaulted ceiling, through the living area, kitchen, and back to the hall. The kitchen and utility are fitted with traditional-style solid wood units with contrasting granite work surfaces. The kitchen houses a stylish range cooker, fridge, dishwasher, water softener system, Belfast sink and a lovely church pew, whilst there is further space for appliances in the utility where there is also a ground floor cloakroom and shower.

From the kitchen, French doors open to a paved terrace with panoramic views, where a remote controlled awning provides welcome shade on hot days. There is space in both the kitchen and living room for a dining table, depending on preference. The living room spans the footprint of the original 1800s cottage, with dual aspect windows making it a light and welcoming room with plenty of space for comfortable seating around an inglenook fireplace with a log burning stove. Stairs lead up to the galleried and vaulted landing, currently used as a home office, which could provide a second reception area or, potentially, a fourth double bedroom. All three bedrooms enjoy spectacular views across gentle countryside to the Mendips in the distance. The principal bedroom has a vaulted ceiling, built-in wardrobes and an ensuite shower room, whilst the other two bedrooms share a family bathroom with claw-foot bath.

Laver Hill Cottage is situated in a tranquil, rural location not far from the village of Wedmore, perched at the top of its plot overlooking its lovingly landscaped gardens. A five-bar gate swings open from the lane onto a shingle driveway between the house and the triple garage, also built in matching stone, with pitched roof, solar panels and an EV charging point. Paved terracing across the rear of the house provides space for entertaining and relaxing, with steps to the lawn which stretches down past a pergola, a wildlife pond and abundant fruit trees to the heritage greenhouse and garden shed with power and light. This pretty area of the garden is level and landscaped with shingle between raised beds and rose arches and provides a practical space for the green fingered or a sociable, alfresco entertaining space. There is also a rainwater harvesting tank under the lawn.

Location

Wedmore is a thriving village set on a high ridge above the Somerset Levels with a rich history and architectural heritage. Established in Saxon times, the modern-day Wedmore is an exciting social and commercial rural centre with a wide range of retail and leisure facilities including a selection of boutique shops. Day to day amenities include a newsagents/general store, chemist, a butcher shop, delicatessen, post office, fishmongers, grocers, a range of eateries, and 3 public houses.

A lively and friendly community, Wedmore hosts over 70 organisations with a diversity of cultural and sporting activities including opera, theatre, parkland golf course, floodlit all weather tennis courts, indoor and outdoor bowling greens and both cricket and football pitches.

For schooling, Wedmore is a popular choice for families relocating for private or state education. Millfield, Sidcot and Wells Cathedral Schools are all served by private buses from the village. Wedmore ...