Winscombe, North Somerset. Family house to include five bedrooms, three Reception rooms, Country Kitchen, Utility Room and two bathrooms one being en-suite. Description Sidcot Gate was once a toll house and has now become a house within a house as a large and spacious five bedroomed family house has wrapped itself around the original to provide a light and airy easily maintained family home, steeped in history and with many original features. There is nalso an equestrian facility available to let from the vendors. Situation Sidcot Gate is situated at the Junction of the A38 Bridgwater to Bristol road and the A371 Wells to Weston super Mare road. Winscombe village is ¼ mile distant and offers an excellent range of facilities and shops, including branches of the major banks, post office, library, doctors, dentists, opticians, vet, chemist, gift/china shop, small supermarket, grocers, newsagents, hairdressers, beautician, butchers/fishmonger, two charity shops, florists, bakery, clothes shops, travel agents, garage, pub, Church, Chapel, etc: There is a primary school in the village and Churchill Community School, with public sports centre adjacent, is about three miles distant, the school bus stop being adjacent to the property. There are independent schools in the area, including Sidcot School, three hundred yards distant. Wells Cathedral School and Millfield, plus a selection in Bristol. There is a Montessori nursery school in the village. Sports facilities in the village include tennis, bowls, cricket, rugby, football and a small gym. In the general area there are lakes for fishing and sailing, golf courses, other sports centres, riding stables, dry skiing in Churchill and many walks in the surrounding countryside, including direct access to footpaths from the village. There are many well-known tourist attractions in the area, with Bath and Bristol providing many cultural activities. Buses run to Weston-super-Mare, Bristol, Cheddar and Wells, calling in at villages on the way. The nearest M5 access is at Junction 21, near Weston-super-Mare and useful is Junction 22, near Burnham-on-Sea. Trains run from Weston-super-Mare connecting in Bristol with fast services to London and other regions. Accommodation Ground Floor Lounge 6.60m x 3.85m (21’7” x 12’6”) The lounge has three very large window which give exceptionally good views to the Mendip Hills across the Sidcot School Playing field adjacent to the property. There are three double radiators and an original working fireplace with dog grate and oak surround. There are power points and an original door in plain varnished wood into the Hall. Hall 2.80m x 3.30m (9’2” x 10’10”) The Hall was part of the original toll house and is of an octagonal shape. Here the Oak front door opens onto Sidcot Lane, the main staircase which has been sympathetically taken back to the original wood to match all the door in the house, leads to the upper floor. There is an under staircase cupboard as well as a separate coat cupboard where the original toll booth was situated. From the hall there is a door that leads to the Dining room. Dining Room 5.35m x 3.00m (17’6” x 9’10”) Large window which presents the same Mendip views as the lounge. Here there is a stone fire place which is ornamental, power points and telephone point. There is a new plain oatmeal coloured carpet and matching wood door that leads to the Living Room. Living Room 4.86m x 7.02m (16’0” x 23’0”) Three windows one of which is a bay window with seats that forms the Alcove Dining Area 2.47m x 1.75m (8’1” x 5’9”). This accommodates a second dining table and chairs. The room has a Hunter wood burning stove which provides the heating for the Living room and the Kitchen. There are power points and a walk in larder that includes a large marble shelf and other shelving. This room is open plan to a split level Country Kitchen. Split Level Country Kitchen 3.05m x 3.53m (10’0” x 11’7”) Breakfast Section 2.29m x 1.98m (7’6” x 6’6”) The kitchen has a very large built in Dutch dresser and room for breakfast table and chairs. There is a double Frankie stainless steel sink unit and drainer with ample oak kitchen units which includes two large saucepan drawers. A Rangemaster 1100 range cooker in cobalt blue with two electric ovens and grill and a five burner gas hob and electric hot plate is included as is a Bosch Classixx dish washer. The newly tiled floor of the kitchen leads into the utility room. The kitchen has a dual aspect with views from the work units to the Mendip Hills across the Sidcot School Playing field adjacent to the property. Utility Room 2.19m x 1.63m (7’2” x 5’4”) The utility room accommodates the oil fired central heating unit and an American fridge freezer with ice making and iced water facilities. There is plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, power points and room for a microwave. There are two windows with opening lights one with the Mendip views as previously mentioned. Rear Entrance Storm Porch 2.44m x 0.92m (8’0” x 3’0”) This porch leads from the Kitchen and into the garden. First Floor Landing The staircase leads to a wide landing with one radiator. It is carpeted with a plain terra cotta coloured carpet and from here is also an access to the roof space. The five bedrooms and bathroom lead off this landing. Bedroom No.1 (master) 4.90m x 3.86m (16’1” x 12’8”) This room is very light with a large window. There is a large wardrobe, power points, telephone point and sky TV point also two double radiators There is a “T” shaped opening which leads to the Split Level En-suite Bathroom 4.04m x 1.35m (13’3” x 4’5”) Here there is a low level W.C., Bidet, wash basin incorporated into a matching cupboard unit and a very large double bath with shower unit. The window in this bathroom outlook onto the Mendip view and playing fields that have been mentioned before. Bedroom No.2 5.39m x 3.20m (17’8” x 10’10”) Two large windows, power points and one double radiator. Bedroom No.3 5.13m x 3.40m (16’10” x 11’2”) Two large windows, airing cupboard housing the hot water tank with immersion heater. Double radiator and power points. Bedroom No.4 4.20m x 2.00m (13’10” x 6’7”) This room is currently being used as a study. There is a large window and ample cupboard space. Power points, telephone point and one radiator. The electric meters are hidden in one of the cupboards. Bedroom No.5 3.18m x 2.57m (10’5” x 8’5”) This is the smallest of the bedrooms but still large enough to house a double bed. The large window shows the Mendip views as before described. Power points and a double radiator are also in this room. Family Bathroom 2.46m x 1.7m (8’1” x 5’7”) The bathroom comprises a Low level W.C., pedestal wash basin and new full size bath all in white There is a wood paneled bath panel with cupboard a Mira sport shower unit with screen. Outside Cold Room/Storage Room 2.14m x 1.98m (7’0” x 6’6”) A useful room with power points, lighting and tiled floor. There is also ample shelving to the walls. This room has housed an overflow refrigerator and freezer. Outside Toilet 1.07m x 1.52m (3’6” x 5’0”) Tiled throughout to include a low level w.c. and wash hand basin. Water tap for garden use. Tack Room/Storage Room 2.97m x 1.52m (9’9” x 5’0”) Large walk-in storage room, currently being used as a tack room. Large Garage 4.90m x 3.33m (16’1” X 10’11”) Including power points and lighting. Wood Shed 4.10m x 1.40m (13’5” x 4’7”) Lighting point. Garden Shed/Small Garage 4.34m x 2.75m (14’3” x 9’0”) Currently being used as a garden shed but also could be used as a smaller garage. There is door access to the larger garage. Garden A very pleasing garden well stocked and laid out with various paved seating areas with mature trees surrounding. In the far corner is a child’s wooden “Wendy House” with its own paved area. There is a raised walled planting area with steps to the rear entrance of the house. The driveway has hard standings for four cars. Summary In summary this house is ideal for the large family, especially with the range of sports and activities in the area together with the choice of the first class schools close to hand. 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