House For Sale £600,000
Worle, Weston-Super-Mare

Featuring the most amazing period features this wonderful Grade II* listed cottage benefits from over 2200 sq ft of accommodation, a large secluded garden and ample parking, in all approximately quarter of an acre.

DESCRIPTION
Oozing character and charm Foxglove Cottage is believed to date, in part, back to the 14th Century. Located in the oldest part of Worle it boasts generous accommodation comprising: entrance hall, sitting room, snug, kitchen/dining room, utility room, wide landing, master bedroom en suite, three further bedrooms, family bathroom and separate cloakroom. A hidden delight is the enclosed rear landscaped garden, measuring approximately quarter of an acre, which has ample parking, a large double car port and other useful outbuildings.

SITUATION
The property is conveniently situated in an elevated position on the outskirts of town within a 10 minute drive of Sand Bay beach and with local shops and supermarkets easily accessible on foot. Weston Super Mare sea front and town centre are also nearby. Worle train station (with direct trains to London) and the M5 motorway are each 5 minutes from the property and Bristol International Airport is a 30 minute drive away

ACCOMMODATION
A traditional porch with a pitched roof and seating protects the front door which opens into a lobby. A turning staircase with under-stairs cupboard rises to the first floor. Off the hall is the generous sitting room with a beamed ceiling, large 'inglenook style' fireplace with flag hearth housing a wood-burning stove. The snug is cosy, dual aspect room with raised fireplace housing a wood-burning stove and exposed ceiling beams. Off the hall at the rear is a glazed lobby and door to the garden, this leads to a large utility room which has plumbing for a washing machine, ample space for other appliances, a wc and wash hand basin. A particularly attractive feature is an original arched stone window, possibly recovered from a medieval church.

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The kitchen/dining room has a recently exposed inglenook fireplace with heavy beam and facade Rayburn which conceals the oil fired central heating boiler. The dining area has an original flag stone floor and wonderful cross beam ceiling. By contrast, the kitchen is fitted with a range of high gloss modern wall and base units with oak worktops. It has an inset 1½ bowl stainless steel sink, integrated ceramic induction hob with extractor above, twin integrated electric ovens, space for a fridge/freezer and stable door to the garden. The wide first floor landing has access to the roof space and an airing cupboard with slatted wooden shelving which houses a hot water cylinder.

Accommodation cont'd...
The master bedroom has a large built-in wardrobe and two casement windows each with a window seat and a door leading to the ensuite. Bedroom four faces the front of the property and has a casement window, also with window seat. The family bathroom is fitted with a contemporary white suite including a free-standing bath and large glazed shower with chrome shower head, part wood panelling to dado rail height, exposed stone wall, radiator towel rail. Off the landing is a separate wc. Bedroom two is on the east of the property and has a vaulted ceiling with part of the roof structure exposed. Bedroom three interconnects and again is part vaulted, a glazed door leads to an external stone staircase to the garden. Space is available to create a small corridor between the two, if required, subject to the necessary consents.

OUTSIDE
The garden is a delight and a real surprise. A flagstone patio to the rear of the property then leads to a meandering path, intersecting lawns, shrub, flower and vegetable beds, plus a rockery and small pond. Mature trees, including beech, walnut and plum, create a secluded garden which is a haven for wildlife. There is a pretty, decorative lamp post and potting shed/wood store as well as a stone barbecue area, perfect for entertaining. A timber shed and summerhouse/studio are also included. To the left is a drive owned by Foxglove Cottage but with a right of access to neighbouring Appledore. Tall twin gates lead to a generous parking area in front of a large double carport.

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LOCAL AUTHORITY - North Somerset Council; VIEWING - Strictly by appointment with the Agents: David James; Ref: 26062/1; Date: 23rd August 2022

Council Tax Band: E
Tenure: Freehold