Property Description

For those seeking a wonderfully versatile property accommodating several generations of the same family, or indeed a home which has excellent income potential, as well as versatile living/work space, then look no further than  'Strawberry Lodge' in Winscombe.  An attractive local stone detached house that is believed to date back to the early 1900's. Currently arranged as two separate apartments with additional outbuildings. 'Strawberry Lodge' is set in a delightful, peaceful position, close to the many excellent local amenities of Winscombe.

Approaching the property to the front, there is a convenient off street parking space that leads to a pretty south facing garden, which is enclosed by a pretty stone boundary wall. The house itself is picture perfect with matching stone mullion bay windows to the ground floor, beautiful local stone elevations, a handsome clay tiled roof and a gabled front porch with decorative fascia boards.

Entering the property you will find a handy lobby leading into the original hallway, with stairs rising to the first floor flat and a door continuing into the ground floor flat. The spacious and well presented ground floor flat has been modernised in recent years and offers two generous double bedrooms (one with an en-suite), a lovely bay fronted sitting room with feature fireplace, family bathroom and a superb modern kitchen/breakfast room with chic shaker style units and a wood block counter top. The kitchen is fully integrated with quality appliances and there is plenty of space for a good sized, family dining table. The second bedroom is currently utilised as a dining room come music room for our vendors with an additional side room which is perfect for a home office. 

Moving onto the first floor, the upper flat is almost a carbon copy of the ground floor flat with two good sized double bedrooms (master en-suite), family bathroom, sitting room with a lovely feature fireplace and a separate modern kitchen/dining room, again with fitted appliances. To one end of the hallway a space saving staircase rises up to an additional loft room which also provides access to large attic space. From the kitchen/dining room a door leads through to an ancillary room being very versatile and which connects with a superb contemporary steel staircase that descends to access the adjoining barn. 

Completing the impressive accommodation is the EXCEPTIONAL converted barn, aptly named the 'Cook Barn' after its success as a home video studio/cookery school, aired on line during the covid years. Now a superb and profitable Air B&B, the impressive 32' space is flooded with natural light and blends rustic charm with modern luxury to create a fabulous space to entertain friends and family or indeed continue its success as an Air B&B. To the front, bi-folding doors open through onto a discrete private garden, thoughtfully landscaped to create a serene setting to soak up the south facing aspect and wonderful views.  This incredible space would be the most wonderful open plan kitchen/dining/family room and the heart of the home if the property were to be converted back into one family house.  It's very much worth arranging a viewing of Strawberry Lodge to talk through the potential of including the barn within the footprint of the property.  We would encourage a buyer to study the floorplan to realise the opportunity of single family living once again if this could be of interest to a buyer.

The barn (which has underfloor heating throughout) features an exceptional kitchen with a large solid beech topped island/breakfast bar, matt white wall and base units including integrated eye level ovens, two further ovens, two micro-ovens, five ring gas burning hob & griddle, sink with hot tap and water filter, gas hob and a larder style integrated fridge, larder freezer and dishwasher. The kitchen is further enhanced by beautiful Mediterranean glazed tiles and a fantastic walk in larder/utility area. Completing the barn accommodation is the sophisticated shower room with luxury fittings and a lovely geometric tiled floor.

Outside, there is gated off street parking for two cars to the rear of the barn and parking to the front of the house for a further two cars. The two separate areas of garden offer wonderful views and sunny aspects with clever planting to create a tranquil spaces to enjoy the amazing surroundings.  Again, a very real opportunity at Strawberry Lodge to reconfigure the house and gardens back into one large residential family home with gardens to the front and side being one space.

WE HAVE NOTICED.

Such a unique opportunity in a wonderful village position, arranged as three separate dwellings this is the perfect purchase for families looking for dual occupation or those seeking an income.

DIRECTIONS

From the A38 travelling from the Bristol direction, take the right-hand turn at the crossroads traffic lights in Churchill. Continue right through to Sandford, and take the left-hand turn into Hill Road, which leads into the village of Winscombe. When you reach the junction at the centre of the village, turn right. A short distance from the bridge, on the right hand side, is a turning into the Rockeries. Take this turning and proceed along the lane where you will find the house on the left hand side.

SITUATION

The North Somerset village of Winscombe was placed as the second best place in Britain to raise a family by family investment firm OneFamily (survey in 2015) and is nestled in the beautiful Mendip countryside within commuting distance of Bristol. Its atmosphere is one of bustling activity, with a variety of shops, professional offices and community facilities including church, doctor and primary school (www.winscombewoodborough.n-somerset.sch.uk). Winscombe is in the Churchill Academy and Sixth Form Centre (www.churchill-academy.org) catchment area for secondary education. 

Private sector schooling is also close by at Sidcot and the Downs School at Wraxall is within easy reach. Country activities available within the area include horse-riding, walking on the Mendips and sailing on Axbridge Reservoir, and there are also several excellent golf courses in the area. Additionally there is a cricket club, a football club, a rugby club and a tennis club. The village is also bisected by the Strawberry Line which is used by cyclists and pedestrians to travel as far as Yatton and Cheddar (through Congresbury). The lovely cathedral city of Wells is a drive away, as is the famous beauty spot, Cheddar Gorge. As mentioned, Winscombe is within commuting distance of Bristol but also has good access to the seaside town of Weston-super-Mare and the M5 at junction 21 to travel north or junction 22 to travel south. There is an international airport at Lulsgate and access to a mainline railway station at Weston.