Cheddar Road, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26

Property Details: • Type: 30,591-33,723 sq ft • Tenure: N/A • Floor Area: N/A

Key Features: • Former specialist care home • re-development opportunity for various uses • Extends across large grounds • Detatched bungalows on site • Historic building

Location: • Nearest Station: Worle Station • Distance to Station: 6.6 miles

Agent Information: • Address: No.1 Marsden Street, Manchester, M2 1AB

Full Description: Axbridge is a charming market town located in Somerset, Southwest England. The town sits at the foot of the scenic Mendip Hills, 9 miles northwest of Wells, 11 miles southeast of Weston-Super-Mare and 18 miles southwest of Bristol.

The site is located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The iconic natural landmark, Cheddar Gorge, is only a short distance away as well as the Cheddar Reservoir. Axbridge town centre is a15-minute walk away providing local access to nearby amenities. The site is situated between Axbridge and Cheddar. Access is off the A371 (Axbridge Road) through a private driveway.

The original Property is a part grade II* listed building comprising in excess of 100 rooms, over three-storeys dating back to 1878. Leonard Cheshire took over the main building in 1968, the property was later extended in 1977 to create 'The Rose Wing ' located east of the property. The main building is inclusive of a full working chapel lending itself to great alternative use prospects.

Onsite to the entrance of the property, are two residential bungalows which were built in the 1990s to cater for semi-assisted living. There is also two residential bungalows to the rear of the property.

The property extends 18.2 acres (3.2ha)