5 Bedroom Detached House

CHEDDAR ROAD FARM,
CHEDDAR ROAD, COCKLAKE, WEDMORE, SOMERSET, BS28 4HS
Wedmore 1.5miles, Cheddar 2.5miles, Wells and M5 9miles, Glastonbury and Bristol Airport 12miles

An exceptional, 5 bedroom, family home with versatile accommodation including a ground floor bedroom and shower room and expansive open plan kitchen, living and dining room. Nestled down a tree-lined drive, in mature and private gardens with the addition of a double garage and separate access to a stable block, pasture and orchard (circa 5.5acres in total) this splendid property must be seen to be appreciated.

The house has an entrance porch, hallway, snug/sitting room, bedroom, shower room, drawing room, open plan kitchen, dining, living room and utility room. Upstairs there are a further 4 bedrooms, an ensuite shower room, a dressing room and a family bathroom.

Outside extensive mature, landscaped gardens and grounds surround the property and include a driveway, double garage, stable yard, 3 stables and a hay barn, parking on hardstanding and gravel drive, pasture and orchard circa 5.5 acres in total.

Location
Cocklake is part of 3 villages known locally as ‘The 3 C’s”. This is made up of Cocklake, Crickham and Clewer – all located almost equidistant from Wedmore and Cheddar. As well as the numerous facilities available in these two larger villages the immediate area is known for excellent walking, golf at Wedmore Golf Club, The Trotters Inn which is popular with locals, an excellent local butchers and Nethercott Nurseries green grocers and flower shop.

Well connected to larger towns and cities, this property would suit a range of buyers - M5 is within 15 mins and Bristol Airport and Yatton mainline station within 20 mins,

Description
A substantial, well balanced family home designed for modern living with a huge open plan kitchen, living, dining area and cosier versatile rooms including a sitting room/snug, 5th ground floor bedroom and triple aspect sitting room, complimented by 4 further bedrooms upstairs. The principal of which has a fabulous walk-in-wardrobe plus an ensuite shower room.

Spectacular, mature, expansive gardens and grounds wrap around the property with masses of space for enjoying outdoor living, they include a separate parcel of land with stables, a haybarn and kitchen garden. All could be reconfigured to suit your needs.

Accommodation
The front door opens to an enclosed porch which leads to a central hallway, where there is plenty of storage in an understairs cupboard. On the right are 2 versatile rooms currently used as a sitting room/snug with fireplace and a bedroom with built-in-wardrobes. To the left is a shower room.

The kitchen expands beyond this and opens seamlessly to a dining and sitting area with double French doors out to the west terrace and glorious gardens beyond.

The well-equipped dark granite and solid wood kitchen has been thoughtfully designed to be welcoming and yet functional. A handsome central island has a handy sink and plenty of additional storage, above it hangs a pan rack with integral lighting and a breakfast bar is a relaxed place to dine. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, eyelevel oven with additional combi oven and warming drawer, induction 5 ring hob, extractor, a large American fridge/freezer and a separate drinks fridge. An external door leads to the north terrace.

The spacious utility room has further kitchen units, a sink and a wooden worksurface. There is space for a washing machine and tumble dryer as well as fridges and freezers. A door leads out to the north terrace.

To the right of the kitchen is a triple aspect sitting room with views of the gardens and a Jetmaster stove in an exposed stone fireplace forms an attractive focal point.

Upstairs a large arched window ensures there is plenty of natural light and there are 4 bedrooms, all with appealing views. The principal bedroom has a sleek and fresh ensuite shower room, built-in-wardrobes plus a walk-in wardrobe. An equally stylish family bathroom has a freestanding bath and vanity unity.

Outside
Imposing timber gates open to an immaculate blockwork, yew-lined driveway which leads past lawns, shrubs and roses to the double garage where there is parking for several vehicles. There is plenty of discreet lighting to illuminate the drive and paths which meander past a rambling wisteria to the front door.

The gardens are well established and well maintained with mature willow, ash, fig and many more intersperse with lawns and floral border beds. Throughout the garden lighting illuminates the features after dark. Beyond the garden is a mixed fruit orchard which forms the norther edge of the pasture.

The stable block is approached through a separate farm gate and it has a huge gravel area to the west plus hard standing on both sides. The 3 stables and haybarn are timber construction and again very well maintained, with water and electricity. To the south is a kitchen garden and substantial field extends up the hill.

Tenure and other Points
Freehold. Mains gas, water, electricity and private drainage. UPVC double glazed. New boiler January 2026. Public right of way over the field. Council Tax Band D. EPC Rating D.

Directions
The property is on the left off the Cheddar Road as you drive from Wedmore to Cheddar, before Somerset Sausage Company, Orchard Farm.

About the area
The property is located in a private setting on the edge of a friendly, rural hamlet between Cheddar and Wedmore.
The Saxon village of Wedmore is a delightful and extremely active centre and in many ways is an archetype of an English village. There are historic buildings including the medieval church next to an old coaching inn, a general store/newsagent, post office, butchers, chemist, various other interesting shops, plus pubs, restaurants and tea rooms. There is a wide range of cultural and sporting clubs and societies. Swimming pools at both Cheddar & Wells; Sailing & Windsurfing Clubs at Cheddar Reservoir; the Badgworth Equestrian Centre: Wedmore 18 Hole Golf Course; Floodlit Astroturf Tennis Courts; Indoor and Outdoor Bowling Green Football and Cricket clubs.

Nearby cities and towns and communications
The Cathedral City of Wells is approximately 7 miles away and also provides a good range of business, recreational and shopping facilities. Shopping centres are available at Taunton, Bath and Bristol (each approximately 25 miles away). Communications in the area are good with access to the M5 (J22 - 10 minutes) connecting to M4 (J16). A local train service from Highbridge (7 miles) links with the intercity train services at Taunton and Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington taking approximately 11/2 hours. Castle Cary, a mainline station is about 20 miles whilst Bristol International Airport is 15 miles away.
Schools
There are excellent state and independent schools in the area including Wedmore First School, Hugh Sexeys Middle School, Kings of Wessex Upper School, Wells Cathedral School, Sidcot, Millfield and the Taunton schools.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise.

VIEWINGS
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