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Seller Insight Set in 4 acres of land, White House Farm is the ultimate spacious country property, with plenty of historic charm. “We fell in love with the whole aesthetic of the old farmhouse,” say the current owners, “with its Georgian sash windows, some of which still have original glass panes in. The location is also charming, the backdrop to the property being a wooded area of the Mendip hills. The house looks towards Brent Knoll, with views to the rear of Crook Peak & Cheddar Gorge.” This five bedroom farmhouse with attached three bedroom annexe is the ideal country home, and with a separate holiday let cottage and barn ready to be converted into another cottage, also offers potential to be further developed into a small holiday let business. Since moving in, the owners have already made various improvements to the property, from the installation of central heating to the refurbishment of windows and new kitchens and bathrooms in the house and annexe. The gardens are extensive and well cared for, too. “The main lawn is South facing with the river Yeo running on the Eastern side with a pumping station and sluice gate controlling the water levels,” say the owners. “There is a small herbaceous border on the west side of the lawn, while the 4 acres as a whole is good level pasture land.” The property is ideally placed for convenience, countryside and cultural pursuits. “The location proffers a very rural outlook but is close to Bristol for theatres and entertainment venues such as Colston Hall and Ashton Gate,” say the owners, “as well as larger shops at Cribbs Causeway and Bristol city centre. There is also an excellent road/rail network, with easy traveling distance to Bristol, Taunton, Exeter, London, the Midlands and Wales. Bristol airport is just 20 minutes’ drive away.” “There is a very strong community spirit in Loxton,” the owners continue. “with a monthly lunch club, Safari Meals, games of rounders, barbecues plus many other events in the village hall. Two local Post offices both sell general household requirements and local produce, one also with a very nice cafe attached. There is an excellent selection of schools in the area from nursery care to secondary and senior schools both state and private. There are many good pubs and restaurants within a 3 mile radius as well as excellent ‘takeaways’, while the local area has many foot/bridle paths and the Strawberry Line also caters for cyclists. There are fishing rights with the land being sold, and several fishing lakes locally, while a local gym and spa is to be found at the Webbington Hotel just a mile away.” “Not only are there beautiful views, but also various wildlife, often including deer on the front lawn. We have many different species of birds including woodpeckers, kingfishers, owls, buzzards and swallows which return every year and hatch two or three broods each.” “We shall very much miss sitting on the lawn by the river in the summer evenings watching the many fish feeding, and seeing the first signs of spring when the daffodils line the river bank.” “The kitchen is our favourite room, as it is large and light and a great communal area where friends and family can call in to enjoy a beverage and some impromptu dining.” “We have very special memories of a friend’s daughter’s wedding being held in a marque on the front lawn with tea tables set out beside the river. There are beautiful photos of the Bride and Groom with the stone bridge and river as a backdrop.” * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.
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Step inside White House Farm
Set on the edge of the Mendip Hills, the land in which White House Farm stands was first mentioned in the Doomsday Book, and since then it has been over time used as a combination of arable, pastoral and dairy farming, right up until very recently. Currently the owners are retaining a small section of barns for personal use as well as a horse livery via a new separate driveway. Sitting on the edge of Loxton Village and within the triangle of Bristol, Taunton & Weston-Super-Mare is this Grade II Listed farm house, which offers some fabulous accommodation for any growing family, this is all before we come to the annexe & the detached holiday cottage. As you pull onto the main driveway which splits to the left and right, the right goes to the front of the annexe and the cottage, the left hand side goes past the front of this grand property and front garden which in turn leads to the rear of the farm, with parking and covered parking area. The Main House. As you enter into the entrance hall via the hardwood front door you are greeted by three doors, two either side of the entrance are for the formal drawing room and sitting room and the one in front of you is for the dining area. The sitting room is to the right off of the entrance hall. With front aspect sash windows and window seat, the owners still have and still use the original window shutters, there is a feature fireplace with a wood burner. The formal drawing room is also front aspect overlooking the front garden, original sash windows, feature fireplace with a wooden surround, original cornice, with an additional door leading to the dining area. The dining area is to the rear and is a nice long room ideal for a big family get together. The dining area also
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leads to the Cider Room as well as the inner hallway. There is a double radiator and wall lights. The Cider Room is a rear aspect room, with exposed brick work, hard standing concrete floor, the ideal room for a gym or wine cellar as it`s perfectly cool temperature wise. The inner hallway leads into the family kitchen as well as offering stairs to the first floor landing. The family kitchen is the real heart of the house. A real country kitchen with a big old table right in the middle. The kitchen has undergone a transformation in the last few years having been re-fitted by the owners. Fitted with base, and a small Welsh dresser, range style gas cooker (using gas bottles), built-in dishwasher, built-in fridge, exposed beams, sink and drainer, two built in cupboards the first housing the hot water cylinder, the second is a small utility cupboard with plumbing for the washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. Three sets of doors, the first leading into the study/office, the second door is back into the first inner lobby with the third door that leading into the final inner lobby, which in turn leads to the boot room, downstairs cloakroom and two external doors with the first door leading to the rear car park and the second door that leads to the front door of the annexe as well as the parking for the Holiday Cottage and the Holiday Cottage itself. The study/office is a rear aspect room, double radiator, built-in storage cupboard that houses the boiler. The downstairs cloakroom is fitted with a low level W.C. a wash hand basin and a frosted side aspect window. The boot room is also a rear aspect room and houses the electrical fuse boxes. The first floor landing offers access to the maters suite, the guest suite, bedrooms three and five as well as the family bathroom and access to the loft room. There is an inner lobby that leads to bedroom four and a door into the annexe.
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The Master suite is a front aspect room, with the original sash window, built-in storage cupboard, feature fireplace. Door into the en-suite bathroom. Panel enclosed bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, a low level W.C. wash hand basin, shaver point and a heated towel rail. The Guest suite is a front aspect room, with window, exposed beams, built-in storage cupboard, door into the en-suite bathroom.The internal en-suite bathroom having a Victorian style bath with claw feet, mixer taps and shower attachment, a low level W.C. wash hand basin, light with shaver point, heated towel rail and an extractor fan. Bedroom three is a front aspect double room, original sash window, built in storage cupboard, feature cast iron fireplace and a TV point. Bedroom five is a front aspect single bedroom, but a large single bedroom, with original sash window and a double radiator. The family bathroom is also an internal bathroom, panel bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, a low level W.C. wash hand basin, heated towel rail, extractor fan and part tiled walls. The inner lobby has a side aspect window, door into bedroom four and access into the annexe. Bedroom four is a rear aspect bedroom, original sash window overlooking the Holiday Cottage, and has partially exposed beams. The loft room is ripe and ready to convert into another bedroom, a play room, media room, a gym or just keep it as additional storage. With side aspect window with a restricted head height. The Annexe The Annexe is the perfect addition to White House Farm, as it offers an additional living space for the growing/three generational family or indeed an additional income as it lends itself to being rented out. The French front doors lead straight into the dining room. Front aspect window, stone built feature fireplace, double radiator, stairs to the first floor landing, under stairs cupboard, door into the lounge, door into an inner hallway leading to the downstairs shower room and then onto the kitchen.
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The lounge has dual aspect windows to the front and rear, brick built plinth with a wood burning fire sitting atop, TV point, exposed beams, door into the kitchen. The kitchen has a rear aspect window, door leading to the small enclosed garden, space and plumbing for a dishwasher and washing machine, space for a fridge, slot for an electric cooker with extractor hood over, floor mounted boiler, base and wall units, single sink and drainer, door into the inner lobby. Inner lobby has access to the dining room and down stairs shower room. Shower room is fitted with low level W.C. wash hand basin, shower cubicle, heated towel rail, rear aspect window. The first floor landing has access to both bedrooms, front aspect window, door into the main house. Bedroom one is a front aspect room with a pleasant view over the River Yeo. Bedroom two has a feature fireplace, TV point, loft access and built in storage cupboard. Outside of the annexe is a small enclosed garden consisting of a raised deck area, raised flower beds and a small AstroTurf garden. The Holiday Cottage The Holiday Cottage is the most recent addition to White House Farm and has proved to be incredibly successful since being built. The cottage is being sold fully furnished. As you enter the entrance hall via the hardwood front door you feel your holiday has started. The entrance gives access to the third bedroom, family bathroom, stairs to the first floor landing and the down stairs lounge/diner which leads to the kitchen. The lounge/diner has side and rear aspect views overlooking the garden, TV point, two double radiators, a brick built plinth with a wood burner sitting atop. Side aspect door leading to the garden. Boiler cupboard. The kitchen has a side aspect window, oak beam, space for a fridge/freezer, and plumbing for a washing machine. Base and wall mounted cupboards, electric oven, extractor fan, tiled flooring.
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Step outside
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The ground floor bathroom is front aspect with a double glazed frosted window, panel enclosed bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, wash hand basin, low level W.C. double radiator, extractor fan. The first floor landing gives access to the master bedroom and bedroom two. The master bedroom has a double glazed side aspect window, exposed beams, built in cupboard, loft access, door into the en-suite shower room. Shower cubicle, low level W.C. wash hand basin, shaver point, extractor fan, part tiled walls. Bedroom two offers side double glazed window with lovely views, double radiator, exposed beam, built-in wardrobe. The cottage has the added benefit of its own garden, which is enclosed by a stone built wall, laid to lawn, to the front is parking for four plus cars. Overall White House Farm is a stunning proposition for any incoming family looking for the ultimate get away from city living, while opening up your home for any likeminded people looking to escape for a few days or a week or two. Directions Leave Bristol and head west along the A38 towards Taunton for approximately 9.2 miles. As you come down the hill with Axbridge on your left and Compton Bishop on the right get into the right hand lane, at the cross roads and turn into Old Coach Road, continue onto Webbington Road for about three miles into Loxton Village. At the garage turn left into Shiplate Road then take the first left into White House Lane where the property can be found after a short distance on the right hand side. Services Oil Fired Central Heating, Biodigester. Post code BS26 2UU Local Authority Sedgemoor Council: Tel 0300 303 7800 Viewing Viewing is strictly by prior appointment with Agents Fine & Country Bristol. Tel 0117 973 3081
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EPC Exempt Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Copyright Š 2017 Fine & Country Ltd. Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No.700540. Registered Office: Fine & Country Bristol Ltd, The Clockhouse, Bath Hill, Keynsham, Bristol, BS311HL. Printed 31.08.2017
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