Countryside near Cheddar

Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 5 - Bathrooms: 3

Agent: Roderick Thomas - Wells Phone: 01749 587968

<p>UPLANDS</p><p>CHEDDAR, SOMERSET BS27 3YP</p><p>Tucked into a gently elevated setting above Cheddar, Uplands is a rare country retreat offering sweeping views, beautiful gardens, remarkable flexibility and an established income.</p><p>This is a home of considerable character and charm, ideally suited to those seeking privacy, space, versatility and potential in the heart of Somerset’s countryside.</p><p>The property includes a large detached house, gardens, two flats and a meadow. In all, about 1.5 acres.</p><p>Guide Price £1,200,000</p><p>In addition, a small cottage and further land are available.</p><p><br/></p><p>Location</p><p>Uplands enjoys a peaceful rural setting on the edge of Cheddar, set back from the lane in a quiet and private position. The property commands attractive southerly and easterly views across open countryside and has the benefit of a rural feel while remaining highly accessible.</p><p>Although private, the house is not isolated, being only a few minutes’ drive from Cheddar village centre. Wells, Wedmore and Glastonbury are also within easy reach, while Bath and Bristol are both less than an hour away.</p><p><br/></p><p>Description</p><p>Approached from a quiet lane linking Cheddar with Draycott, Uplands is entered through double gates onto a sweeping gravelled drive, which leads to a generous parking area and the gardens. The house is set to the west of the approach, with a verandah running along its eastern side and enjoying the outlook over the grounds.</p><p>The accommodation is arranged over three floors. On the ground floor there is an entrance hall, sitting room, study, large kitchen/dining room, utility and cloakroom. The first floor provides a master suite with bedroom, dressing room and bathroom, together with two further bedroom suites, each with an en suite shower room. The lower ground floor includes two further bedrooms, a shower room and external access to the garden.</p><p>In all, the house provides two reception rooms, a large kitchen/dining room, five bedrooms and four bathrooms.</p><p><br/></p><p>Accommodation Details</p><p>The entrance hall has oak flooring, a double cloak cupboard and staircases both rising to the first floor and descending to the lower ground floor. The sitting room is a comfortable and characterful room with a wood-burning stove, bay window and French doors, one opening to a balcony and the other to a Juliette balcony. The adjacent study also opens to a Juliette balcony, making good use of the elevated position and views.</p><p>The kitchen/dining room is a bright and welcoming central space, with windows and doors opening to the verandah and gardens. It includes a range of fitted units, a breakfast bar and integrated appliances including a Rangemaster cooker, fridge and dishwasher.</p><p>On the first floor, the master suite offers a dual-aspect bedroom with balcony, a dressing room with fitted wardrobes and a bathroom with bath, shower, basin, bidet and WC. There are two further bedroom suites, both with fitted wardrobes and en suite shower rooms.</p><p>The lower ground floor provides two bedrooms, a shower room and a lobby with storage. One of the bedrooms has direct garden access, adding further flexibility to the accommodation.</p><p><br/></p><p>Gardens, Orchard & Paddock</p><p>The house is surrounded by established gardens, with lawns, mature trees including walnut, an apple orchard, shrubs, hedges and a paddock. Outbuildings include sheds and a greenhouse, adding to the practicality of the property.</p><p>A secondary drive leads to the flats and continues past the rear of the house to a cottage and fields, both of which are also available.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Flats</p><p>The ground floor flat comprises a kitchen, study/utility, sitting room, double bedroom and shower room.</p><p>The first floor flat has a hall, shower room and stairs rising to a bright open-plan kitchen/living area with fitted units and a Velux window, together with a partially divided bedroom area.</p><p><br/></p><p>Other Information</p><p>Freehold. Not listed. Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Heating is by LPG for the house, with electric heating for the flats and barn.</p><p>EPC ratings: House 54, Band E. Both flats are Band E.</p><p>Rights of Way</p><p>The back drive is subject to a right of way to the cottage and carries rights of way in favour of neighbouring properties to the north.</p><p><br/></p><p>About Cheddar</p><p>Cheddar is a picturesque and well-known village on the south-western side of the beautiful Mendip Hills. The village has a wide selection of shops, commercial premises, medical services and an excellent state school system. There are also good private schools nearby, including Sidcot, Wells Cathedral, Millfield and the Bristol schools, all within easy reach.</p><p>There are many cultural, sporting and social societies within the area, providing for most needs and contributing to a strong local community.</p><p><br/></p><p>Also available at an additional price</p><p>A Converted Barn – Residential & about 2.4 acres</p><p>Set beyond the orchard and approached via the back drive, the detached barn enjoys excellent privacy and attractive views.</p><p>Double French doors open to an open-plan living and kitchen area with fitted units and superb views. A ground-floor shower room and first-floor bedroom area with skylights, though with reduced headroom, complete the accommodation. Outside are a stable block, timber shed, paddocks and mature trees. In all, about 2.4 acres.</p><p><br/></p><p>Planning: The barn benefits from a Certificate of Lawful Use confirming its status as a dwelling for over four years.</p><p><br/></p><p>Guide Price: £400,000 to £500,000</p><p><br/></p><p>Please note that a sale of the converted barn and land will not be considered unless the main house is sold.</p><p><br/></p><p>Important Notes</p><p>Please see all the notes below, particularly the section referring to identity and AML requirements.</p><p>Identity verification & Anti Money Laundering (AML) Requirements.</p><p>As Estate Agents, we are required by law to undertake Anti Money Laundering Regulation checks on any purchaser who has an offer accepted on a property.</p><p>We are required to use a specialist third-party service to verify the purchaser’s identity.</p><p>The cost of these checks is £60, including VAT, per person. This is payable at the point an offer is accepted and our purchaser information forms are completed, prior to issuing Memorandum of Sale to both sellers and buyers and their respective conveyancing solicitors. This is a legal requirement and the charge is non-refundable.</p><p>Property Details</p><p>Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate, and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given regarding planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Buyers must rely on information passed between the solicitors regarding items included in the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise.</p><p>VIEWINGS</p><p>Interested parties are advised to check availability and the current situation prior to travelling to see any property.</p><p>All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.</p><p>Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR.</p><p>P.S.</p><p>A few extra comments.</p><p>Mortgages – we can help.</p><p>Bridging loans – we can help.</p><p>Moving house is complicated and stressful when a sale and purchase need to be tied together in terms of finance and timing.</p><p>Sometimes we can negotiate an agreement to suit both sellers and buyers.</p><p>Sometimes a bridging loan can solve problems and remove stress.</p><p>Call us for information on any of these points.</p><p><br/></p>