Summary - HOKERSTONE FARMHOUSE TOWNSEND PRIDDY WELLS BA5 3BP
- 300-year-old stone farmhouse with exposed beams and fireplaces
- 4 bedrooms, 4/5 reception rooms; ground-floor en-suite room with separate heating
- Large south-facing garden, terraces, greenhouse and chicken coop
- Driveway parking for up to four cars; enclosed gardens with gated entrance
- Oil-fired central heating (combi boiler 2016); private septic drainage with access covenant
- Conservation area location; traditional walls presumed uninsulated
- No known listing but built before 1900; loft semi-boarded for storage
- Vendors uncertain about past rot/damp preventative works
This 300-year-old stone farmhouse sits in the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offers flexible family living across circa 2,000 sq ft. Period features include exposed stone walls, fireplaces and timber beams; living spaces flow from a country-style kitchen to multiple reception rooms and terraces with far-reaching countryside views. A ground-floor bedroom with en-suite and separate heating system provides ready-made annexe potential for multi-generational use or a holiday let.
The gardens are generous and south-facing, with mature shrubs, fruit trees, a greenhouse, sun terrace and space for parking up to four cars. The property is freehold, tucked in a quiet hamlet with easy access to Wells and local amenities including a village pub and primary school. Broadband is fast and the area is affluent with low local crime.
Buyers should note some practical points: the house is traditional stone construction with no wall insulation assumed, oil-fired central heating and private drainage via a septic tank (access covenant to neighbour). There is a new external combi oil boiler (2016) but no recorded confirmation about past rot or damp treatment. The property lies in a conservation area and will need sensitive upkeep and potential sympathetic renovation rather than modernisation without planning input.
This home will suit buyers seeking character, outdoor space and flexible accommodation rather than those wanting a fully modern, low-maintenance house. It presents immediate charm and usable space, with scope to improve energy performance and update services over time while preserving historic features.
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