• Popular village with friendly and varied community +
• Excellent road links to airport, Bristol and beyond +
• Fabulous new open plan kitchen/dining/living room with bi-fold doors to terrace +
• Fun outdoor kitchen/bbq and bar and sheltered, private terrace +
• Lawned garden perfect for active children and pets +
• Parking and a double garage with studio/office above +
• 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms +
• Busy villages of Wedmore and Axbridge near by +
• West facing terrace to catch the evening sun +

IVY COTTAGE, BADGWORTH LANE, BADGWORTH, AXBRIDGE, SOMERSET, BS26 2QW A38 1 mile, M5 (J22) 5 miles, Highbridge railway station 7 miles, Wedmore 7 miles, Bristol Airport 12.5 miles, Wells and, Glastonbury 14 miles Bristol 18 miles Nestled in the heart of a picturesque village, this beautifully presented 5 bedroom family home effortlessly combines period charm with modern comfort. The house has an entrance hall, reception hall, 31ft sitting room with stunning open fire, fabulous 27ft kitchen/dining/living room, utility room, ground floor shower room, 5 excellent bedrooms upstairs, masses of eaves storage, 2 further bathrooms and a separate w.c. Outside a gravel drive provides plenty of parking, a double garage has an office/studio above and mature gardens wrap around the house offering various areas for relaxing and playing. Location Badgworth is a quiet tucked away village with virtually no-through traffic.  It is well connected to the surrounding area as the A38 (only a mile away). The community is very friendly and supportive and there are various annual events in the village hall which is only a short stroll away. Ad Astra cider barn, Badgworth Brewhouse and Newberry’s smokehouse are all within easy reach, either within or just beyond the village. Description Original features such as exposed beams, stone walls, and welcoming fireplaces give the house a warm, rustic feel, while recent renovations including a stunning new kitchen and 3 bath/shower rooms, deliver all the comforts of contemporary living in this unique, well balanced village property.  Ticking all the boxes inside and out, this attractive Blue Lias village house is surrounded on 3 sides by it’s grounds with variety and space for outdoor living, parking, storage and home working. Accommodation The front door opens to an entrance hall which has a built-in reclaimed pine coat cupboard. To the right the spacious, triple aspect sitting room welcomes you with an enormous inglenook fireplace with stunning open fire. French doors open to the south facing lawned garden. The entrance hall flows to a reception hall, which like the kitchen has underfloor heating. Two staircases ascend from here and the space under the stairs has been left for wine racks or similar bespoke storage. The super, light-filled, open-plan kitchen/dining area is the heart of the home, ideal for both family meals and entertaining. High specification NEF appliances, durable quartz work surface, underfloor heating and thoughtfully designed storage ensure functionality without sacrificing style. Bifold doors open out to a private, sheltered terrace and garden beyond, perfect for children to play and for hosting summer gatherings. The recently fitted kitchen has a fun and funky bar with drinks fridge. Other integrated appliances include an app-controlled NEF coffee machine, two ovens and combi oven/microwave, induction hob and extractor, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. A large island with breakfast bar provides a more casual dining option and a handsome antique Victorian ornate cast iron wood burning stove by De Dietrich & Niederbronn is a fabulous feature which offers cosy warmth in the winter months and a rustic alterative cooking range.  The utility room has fitted units, a Belfast sink, boiler cupboard and an additional exterior door. Beyond this there is a smart, fresh shower room with w.c. airing cupboard and sink with vanity unit. Upstairs there are 5 bedrooms, one has a stunning newly fitted ensuite shower room, finished to a high standard with contemporary fittings, elegant tiling, and a luxurious shower, bringing a boutique hotel feel to your daily routine. Many of the bedroom have vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and mezzanine storage. A family bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle and an additional separate w.c. serve these rooms and there is plenty of eave’s storage. The front of the property has a traditional stone wall as a boundary with attractive stone arch and ornate wrought iron gate. A garden to the front has mature shrubs and floral borders with a terrace which is perfect for catching the evening sun and chatting to passers by. A gravel drive leads to a double garage which has remote controlled up-and-over doors and an upstairs versatile office/studio. An enclosed lawned garden to the south is perfect for children and pets. The garden wraps around to the rear and a private, sheltered, paved terrace beside the kitchen, with outdoor bar and bbq area ticks all the boxes for alfresco entertaining. Freehold. Mains water, and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired hot water and central heating. New double glazing throughout 2024. New kitchen 2021 and consumer unit 2021. Council Tax Band G. EPC Rating D. Badgworth is a sought-after village, with a population of around 500 people. The village hall, children's play area and medieval church are all within easy walking distance of the property. The surrounding towns and villages, including Axbridge and Wedmore provide a wide range of facilities, amenities, sporting and cultural organisations suiting most needs. The property falls within catchment for the reputable Wessex Learning Trust with Weare primary school, Hugh Sexeys Middle school in Blackford and Kings of Wessex Senior school in Cheddar. The independent schools in the area include Wells Cathedral, Sidcot School, Millfield and Kings of Taunton.