Summary - HIGH BEECH COTTAGE LOWER GODNEY WELLS BA5 1RZ
3 double bedrooms, principal suite with wet room and balcony
High Beech Cottage is a stylish, characterful three-bedroom detached cottage set in a peaceful riverside hamlet near Wells. The house combines original features — flagstone floors, exposed brick and beams — with contemporary additions including a light-filled dining/conservatory, polished concrete floors and modern rooflights. The principal bedroom is a striking suite with oak floors, exposed beams, an ensuite wet room and a small balcony with views across the River Sheppey.
The kitchen sits in the oldest part of the house and centres on a cream electric Aga set into an inglenook, plus a walk-in larder and Belfast sink connecting to the dining room. The sitting room with woodburner is cosy and sociable; a library and downstairs utility with WC add practical family space. The west-facing garden, terrace, summer house and large plot provide private outdoor living and strong connections to the surrounding countryside.
The property has been future-proofed with an air source heat pump and solar panels, giving strong eco-credentials and typically low running costs. Practical benefits include covered parking with a secure store and double glazing installed since 2002. Local life is appealing for families: a friendly village community, an excellent pub, easy access to Wells and Glastonbury, and several good state and independent schools nearby.
Notable considerations: the cottage is of traditional solid-wall construction (assumed no cavity insulation) and was built before 1900, so insulating and draught-proofing works may be required to optimise thermal performance. Broadband speeds are reported very slow, which could affect home working. Flood-risk information in the materials is inconsistent; buyers should check current Environment Agency maps and factor any insurance implications into their decision.
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