Wellsway, Blackford, Wedmore, BS28

Handsome, stone-built early Victorian home, with well-proportioned rooms and sympathetic extension set in extensive grounds including an orchard and a substantial, stone-built outbuilding, currently used as a games room and garage.

The home is full of character and warmth, from the original period rooms at the front to the kitchen, garden room and principal suite extension which adds a modern twist and appeals to a more contemporary way of living. Either side of the traditional, central entrance hall, with its original front door, is a formal dining room on one side, and a double length sitting room on the other, with two working fireplaces. The traditional farmhouse-style kitchen features an Aga, kitchen island, flagstone flooring with underfloor heating and integrated appliances including and electric oven, microwave, induction hob, dishwasher and wine fridge. The dining area has been thoughtfully extended into a large garden room, making the most of views of the garden which is accessed via French doors. From the kitchen there is access to a good sized utility room and separate pantry. The spacious rear hallway with flagstone flooring and access directly from the driveway provides ample room for muddy boots and paws. It leads to a useful cellar/store and cloakroom.

On the first floor there are five double bedrooms, each with their own charm and character, and a sixth bedroom/playroom tucked away on the second floor. The more recently added principal suite is a true showstopper where a high vaulted ceiling paired with floor to ceiling glazing creates a dramatic, light-filled space which blends the indoors with the outside landscape and views across the orchard. The Juliette balcony is a fabulous addition, as is the adjoining dressing room area and substantial ensuite.

The Laurels is set on a substantial level plot of over an acre bordered by mature heading and trees, with open countryside at the rear. The more formal gardens and productive kitchen garden are to the side of the house, adjoining the garden room, whilst level lawn stretches out at the rear, encompassing a mature orchard, offering plenty of scope for the green fingered, for keeping chickens, or for an active family.

Blackford is located on raised ground close the to the Somerset Levels, it sits between the Mendip and Quantock Hills, designated as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is a friendly, active community and has a pub, the village hall and community caf©, Coombes Micro Dairy, The Sexeys Arms pub, and Axe Vale Vets, Hugh Sexey Middle School and church. There is also a small play area next to the village hall.

The historic village of Wedmore is close by with an array of interesting shops including a gallery, village store, butchers and fishmongers, several cafes, three pubs, a chemist, dentist, travel agents and various hairdressers and therapists. Wedmore benefits from playing fields, with thriving tennis, football, bowls and cricket clubs. The Cathedral City of Wells is just 10 miles away, and the M5 motorway J22 just 10 minutes by car. Bristol International Airport is easily accessed just 16 miles away. The property is well situated in the Wessex Learning Trust catchment area for Wedmore First School, Hugh Sexey Middle School and the Kings of Wessex Academy. There are also reputable independent schools, including Millfield, Wells Cathedral, Sidcot and Taunton School. Bus services to most schools operate nearby.