Property Description: Guide Price £200,000 - £225,000. Situated on the east side of the village of South Horrington, this two bed ground floor apartment has triple aspect views over the gardens and is beautifully light and bright. Formerly the Mendip hospital, the handsome Grade II listed Victorian building was designed by renowned architect Sir George Gilbert Scott and encapsulates the feel of a period property of its time, with its high ceilings and fabulous bay windows.
Through the hallway, the triple aspect living room is flooded with natural light from the large bay window and is the heart of the home. There is a storage cupboard in the corner as well as space for a dining table. The adjoining kitchen is neutrally decorated and has a gas hob with electric oven and undercounter space for a fridge, a freezer, and a washing machine.
The principal bedroom is also triple aspect and overlooks the feature in the garden. The other double bedroom faces east and has a wardrobe. There is a family bathroom which has a bath with an overhead shower.
Outside: This apartment comes with a designated parking space a stones throw away and there is additional guesting parking available.
The stunning communal gardens with the property offer a tranquil setting for residents to relax and socialise. With a variety of mature shrubs and trees, the garden overlooks the cricket pitch and surrounding countryside and even has its own pond. The adjacent cricket grounds also offer a space for recreation.
Location: Nettlecombe House is set within the grounds of a Grade II listed former hospital, which is now the village of South Horrington on the outskirts of Wells. With a friendly community and close associations with the neighbouring villages of East and West Horrington, this village has lovely communal gardens, a cricket pitch and beautiful countryside walks on the doorstep. Just a short walk away, Wells Golf Club has a café and restaurant. The nearby East Horrington also has a café as well as a popular village primary school. Just up the hill, the Rocky Mountain Nursery has an amazing fruit and vegetable stall every Thursday and Saturday.
The picturesque city of Wells (2 miles) has a bustling High Street and provides a range of local amenities with four supermarkets (including Waitrose), a cinema, a leisure centre, numerous coffee shops, pubs and restaurants to choose from, several dentists and doctors and some fabulous independent shops. There are also famous historical landmarks such as the Cathedral and the Bishop Palace, as well as a twice weekly produce market. Wells is also home to Cedar Hall, a performing arts venue hosting concerts, festivals, exhibitions, films, talks and more.
There are also regular farmer’s markets in Glastonbury and Shepton Mallet and these locations offer a variety of coffee shops, restaurants and independent shops. There are excellent state schools in the vicinity, including Horrington Primary School and Pre-school, The Blue School in Wells for Secondary, as well as independent schools including All Hallows Prep School, Downside, Millfield and Wells Cathedral School.
Both Bath (19 miles) and Bristol (20 miles) are within commuting distance and there is a main line railway station with links to London and the South West in Castle Cary (13 miles). Street and Glastonbury are 20 minutes away and Bristol International airport is an easy 30-minute drive.
Directions: SatNav = BA5 3HJ / What3Words = ///excavate.swing.scaffold
Council Tax: Band C (correct at time of marketing). To check council tax for this property, please refer to the local authority website.
Local Authority: Somerset County Council 0300 123 2224
Services: Gas fired central heating, mains water, drainage and electricity.
Tenure: This property is leasehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion. Ground Rent per annum: £37.50. Bi-annual Service charge: £813.24.
Additional Property Notes: This property is of traditional construction and has had no adaptions for accessibility. The apartment is on the ground floor. There is allocated parking for 1 car. The property is Grade II listed.
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