Chilcote LaneChilcote, Wells, Somerset, BA5 3DX

Chilcote Manor is an imposing mid 19th century manor house in the Gothic Revival style boasting high ceilings, large stone mullion windows and impressive fireplaces. The house is situated in the idyllic country hamlet of Chilcote, within 3 miles of the City of Wells, occupying an elevated position with surrounding gardens extending to approx. 0.7 of an acre. There are impressive views to be enjoyed across picturesque farmland the city of Wells with its golden Cathedral clearly visible, and further afield the Quantocks, Exmoor and the Bristol Channel on the horizon.

Inside the property offers in excess of 3,900 sq ft of beautifully appointed accommodation arranged over two floors. To the ground floor is a spacious entrance hall with the principle rooms leading off. The drawing room enjoys a wooden floor, a wood burner and feature bay window. There is a family toom with far reaching views and feature fireplace with inset wood burner. A spacious dining room is ideal for entertaining and the study is generous enough to offer two ample work stations if needed. There is a kitchen/breakfast room which comes complete with a bespoke fitted kitchen, integrated appliances and island unit/breakfast bar. There is a space for a breakfast table and easy access to the plant room housing the biomass boiler and utility room.

To the first floor are the bedrooms, which comprise of a principle bedroom with en-suite, a guest bedroom with en-suite shower room, 3 further double bedrooms 2 with their own showers that share a septate cloakroom and finally the 5th that has the use of the family bath/shower room. There is also access to the clock tower from the first floor or practical maintenance. The clock tower is a unique feature and was by Cornelius Tyte (II) and dates 1868. When working it will chime on the hour.

Gardens


The property enjoys private and enclosed gardens that amount to just under 0.7 of an acre and enjoys some of the most breath taking views around. Approached off a country lane five wooden five-bar gate and cattle grid there is a large gravel parking area with storage. A further gate leads into a further enclosed garden area, which is ideal for children and pets to enjoy safely but also provides further parking, a double garage and various outbuildings with amount to just under 1,000 sq ft. The principle gardens are to the back of the house and include a large level lawn, patio are and well stocked flower beds all with the back drop of open countryside and the city of Wells in the distance. There is a further walled vegetable and fruit garden, which includes a number of fruit tress and vegetable beds. The settings and gardens are simply delightful with what have to be some of the best views and dark skies around.

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