Leigh Upon Mendip, Somerset

About the Property
Set in around six acres of land and woodland, this attractive country home offers privacy and beautiful surroundings. Mature gardens and plenty of wildlife create a peaceful setting, with lovely countryside views that cannot be built on or overlooked.
About the Inside
The accommodation is both light and welcoming. On the ground floor, the house features a large family kitchen overlooking the valley and garden. The kitchen has plenty of kitchen units and cupboards. adjoining the kitchen is a walk-in pantry and a separate utility room with a Belfast sink, fitted cupboards, and plumbing for a washing machine and dryer.
The well-proportioned sitting room is a charming room with a new contemporary wood burner. completing the ground floor is a study, garden room which overlooks the garden, and a cloakroom with shower. Upstairs, there are four well-proportioned bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom and a family shower room.
About the Outside
Close to the house is a range of outbuildings including a large double garage with workbenches, power and lighting. To the rear is an office with radiator and fitted shelving, leading to a storeroom.
There is also a single garage at the top of the drive, along with a woodshed and a storeroom with electricity at the rear of the property.
The gardens extend to around three-quarters of an acre and are mainly laid to lawn, bordered by mature hedges and trees.
Beyond the formal gardens lie over five acres of private meadow and mixed native woodland, offering privacy and open views. The gently undulating meadow is bordered by hedgerows and scattered trees, with areas of long grass and wildflowers. Mown paths run through the meadow and into the woodland.
The woodland includes winding footpaths and a small bridge, providing a quiet natural setting with regular wildlife sightings, including deer.
Overall, the grounds offer space for walking and enjoying the surrounding countryside.
Restrictive covenants on the land
The property was purchased from Somerset County Council who placed the following restrictions on the land. These covenants are below.
The land must only be grazed by cattle or sheep.
No fertilizer, pesticides or herbicides are to be used on the land.
No supplemental feeding, or storage of materials or machinery on the land.
The land should not be ploughed or broken up.
The land should not be under-drained.
The land is to be maintained as a Country wildlife site.
About the area
Leigh Upon Mendip is exceptionally well-equipped for traditional country living, boasting a highly regarded local primary school, a popular, welcoming village pub and a vibrant village hall, recreation grounds, and various local sporting clubs. St Giles Church is a historic landmark at the heart of the community and a well-stocked local shop with post office is just a two-minute drive away in the neighboring village of Stoke St Michael.
The market town of Frome is within a five-mile drive and offers a wide range of facilities including a large monthly market and Bath is only 15 miles away. Babington House is also only a few miles from the property.
Useful Information.
Postcode - BA3 5QU
Local Authority - Somerset Council
Council Tax - Band F
Energy Performance Certificate Rating - D
Tenure – Freehold
Services – Mains Electricity, Oil, Mains Water & Private Drainage.
Viewings - Strictly by appointment with the Vendors agent Killens
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