House For Sale £985,000
Hidden away on a tranquil leafy lane is this beautiful, quintessentially English, five-bedroom country farmhouse and delightful one-bedroom stone cottage, with workshop, garage, and Dutch barn, set on nearly an acre of level, gently landscaped gardens.
The Farmhouse
Upper Southwick Farm has a Grade II listing and retains many period features including flagstone floors, inglenook fireplace, exposed beams, 16-pane sash windows, window seats and shutters. The main house combines warmth and character with modern comforts and contemporary décor. The versatile accommodation includes four reception rooms which, for the current owners, provide two warm and welcoming living rooms, an elegant dining room and an enviable studio space. Complementing the central heating there is a wood burning stove in the inglenook in the sitting room, an open fire in the dining room, and an electric stove in the family room. The kitchen is at the rear of the house overlooking the back garden. It is fitted with a contemporary range of base and wall units with a fabulous Aga. There is a rear porch for muddy boots and wet coats, and there is a separate fully equipped laundry room with extra storage, a cloakroom, and access to the rear garden. Upstairs there are five individual bedrooms, each with its own unique character and style. The stunning, vaulted master bedroom is spacious and has an ensuite shower room. At the other end of the house is a second double bedroom with exposed beams and separate WC. The three smaller bedrooms in the centre of the house share a fabulous, stylish family bathroom.
The Cottage
The idyllic stone cottage has a been a successful holiday-let business for the current owners. It is immaculately presented and provides annexe accommodation for extended family or perhaps as guest accommodation for visiting friends and relatives. The open-plan layout downstairs creates an unexpectedly spacious living area whilst maintaining the cosy cottage feel you would expect. The beautiful, fitted kitchen is equipped with integrated appliances with ample workspace for the most enthusiastic cook. There is a dining area which comfortably takes a large table and room for other furniture, and there is a more intimate sitting area, with flagstone flooring and woodburning stove in the older part of the cottage. A staircase ascends directly into the double bedroom where there is an ensuite WC, and views over the front garden. The contemporary bathroom is downstairs and is fitted with a shower over the bath, a wash-hand basin and WC.
Outside
The level plot extends to just under an acre and is divided into formal gardens at the front, with lawn, paddock, and orchard at the rear. A sweeping driveway crosses the front of the property to give access to the outbuildings which include a vast Dutch barn, a large single garage and a double height old stone workshop with tall double doors and side entrance. There is plenty of parking for numerous vehicles to the rear of the cottage. The plot is surrounded by beautiful Somerset countryside.
Sedgemoor District Council Tax Band G.
Location
Mark is a well sited and popular Somerset village with an active local community. There is a popular pub in the centre of the village, The White Horse, as well as The Pack Horse on Church Street. Nearer to the property is the Watchfield Inn and the popular Rich's Cider Barn with a well-stocked farm shop and cafe. There is a village hall nearby in Watchfield and also in Mark where there is also a post office/stores, garage and church. There are many active clubs and groups including Mark Friendship Group. With excellent road connections in all directions, Mark is perfect for both the country lover and rural commuter alike.
Mark has an excellent local primary school, Hugh Sexey Middle School in Blackford (4 miles) and the Kings of Wessex Senior Academy in Cheddar (9 miles). In the private sector, Millfield School, Street is 13 miles away.
The historic village of Wedmore is approx. 5 miles distant, offering a good range of shops and facilities with the coastal towns of Weston-super-Mare and Burnham-on-Sea offering comprehensive amenities as well as access to the national motorway network via Junction 22 of the M5 (3 miles). Rail links at Highbridge, Burnham on Sea and Weston-super-Mare offer a direct service to Bristol and London Paddington. The general area offers a range of country pursuits together with an excellent local golf course in Wedmore and sailing on Axbridge Reservoir. The cities of Bristol and Bath are approx 24 miles and 30 miles away respectively with Bristol International Airport approximately 17 miles distant.
Directions
From the Cooper and Tanner Wedmore office travel up Church Street and continue on the Blackford Road B3139 through Mark for approx 5.6 miles. Turn left into Southwick Road and the property is the fourth house on the left hand side.
