Property description

A substantial five bedroom home set in 1.12 acres with breathtaking views across the Bristol Channel towards Wales. With over 3000 sq.ft, double garage and mature gardens. Viewing highly recommended.

Situation
Shipham is a highly desirable village set within idyllic Somerset countryside and is well served by excellent primary and middle schools. Local amenities include a butcher/general store, garage, public house, hotel, active church and a village hall hosting many activities. Further shopping facilities are available in nearby Winscombe and Cheddar. Shipham offers the advantages of rural living on the edge of the Mendip Hills and enjoys easy access to the M5 motorway at junction 20 (Clevedon), Bristol International airport, intercity rail at Yatton and Bristol city centre. Private sector schools are close by with Sidcot, The Downs, Wells Cathedral, Millfield and several in Bristol. The surrounding countryside offers great riding and is perfect for the equestrian enthusiast and dog walkers. There is a good choice of golf courses near by and a sailing club at the Axbridge reservoir.

Description
Old Rydon is a substantial family home offering versatile accommodation throughout. This property is set in an idyllic location with stunning views across The Bristol Channel towards the South Wales coastline. As you enter the property there are double doors leading into a spacious reception hallway. The beautifully proportioned drawing room has lovely original features such as stripped floor boards and two matching fire places, one at each end of the room, and a fabulous bay window to the front which frames the panoramic views.

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Off the entrance hall is a separate family room perfect for formal dining, cleverly divided by the original chimney breast which now houses display and storage cabinets, giving a cosy but open plan feel. A practical utility room houses the gas central heating boiler, a Belfast sink and provides access to the rear garden. Adjacent is a well appointed shower room. The large open plan kitchen is extensively fitted with a range of appliances to include built in dishwasher, two fridges, freezer, wine cooler and a stainless steel Stoves range cooker with extract fan above set in the original chimney breast. Kardean flooring runs the full length of the kitchen and flows in to the breakfast room which has double doors opening on to a patio area with magnificent views. From the kitchen a second staircase leads to a study/bedroom 5 in the western wing of the house formerly used by staff. The large master suite has an exceptional ensuite with a free standing bath, separate shower and his and her basins. The master suite also has extensive built in wardrobes. On this floor there are also three good sized double bedrooms, a family bathroom, separate wc and a walk in airing room.

Outside
A spacious driveway with parking for several vehicles leads to the large double garage with electric roller door. The driveway is bordered by low stone walls with evergreen shrubs running alongside and a stone paved pathway leads to the house.The 1.12 acre gardens wrap around the property and with several patios are perfect for entertaining and alfresco dining. Gently sloping lawns have been landscaped providing steps to the patio at the top of the garden where the views are again outstanding. With mature trees and herbaceous borders the gardens have been manicured well to suit family living and there are two sheds and a green house.

Property Features :

• 1.2 Acres
• 4 Bedrooms
• Stunning Views
• Double Garage
• High Specification Finish