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"Oakwood House is a stunning 4 bedroom detached property designed and built by the current owners. The property has many attractive features throughout, including a large open-plan living/dining room in green oak framing with exposed roof timbers. Two galleries overlook the large reception hall. The generous Master bedroom is open plan, has two dressing areas and a fully-fitted ensuite bathroom. There are three further double bedrooms and a fully-fitted family bathroom in the main body of the house. The very private garden to the rear of the property has been designed as a series of 'garden rooms'. At the front of the property, there is a double garage and off-road parking for two cars. Oakwood House really must be seen to be appreciated.

Ground Floor

Entrance
From the driveway at the front of the property, a wooden gate opens onto 6 broad steps leading to a gravelled courtyard. Decking flanks the entrance, where a solid oak front door leads into the:

Reception Hall
17' 4" x 9' 3" (5.28m x 2.82m) An impressive, versatile space with 4 full-height double glazed panels either side of the front door, as well as 2 slit windows for additional light. There is a large storage cupboard with shelving, ceramic-tiled floor, spotlights in the roof, wall lights and two radiators.

Study
11' 4" x 5' 9" (3.45m x 1.75m) An elegant Italian steel and wood staircase leads from the reception hall to this galleried area currently used as an office. This versatile area has previously been used as a TV/games space.

Utility Room
11' 4" x 5' 9" (3.45m x 1.75m) Housing an innovative twin boiler system providing space heating and hot water for the house, this room features wall units over a worktop with a sink/drainer unit and cupboard below. There is plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. A slit window provides natural daylight. The utility room also includes a downstairs WC, a single radiator and ceramic tiled floor. Also from the reception hall, solid oak steps lead to the:

Master Bedroom
22' 4" x 19' 10" (6.81m x 6.05m) This stunning room has a carefully restored original elm roof and top-quality French oak parquet flooring. There are halogen wall lights and three low-level radiators. This bright dual aspect room also features two open-plan dressing areas leading into the:

Ensuite to Master Bedroom
The bathroom design gives a sense of space, at the same time as ensuring privacy from the bedroom. As with the rest of the house, there is a feeling of tasteful quality.

The porcelain-tiled floor is heated, the shower is a generous 1200 x 800, and two individual basins with mixer taps sit on top of a rare brown oak surface with integral cupboards beneath. A large white bath and a low-level WC complete the suite, with wall lights and two heated mirror lamps.

Back in the reception hall, 4 marble steps lead to the inner hall and French oak double doors opening into the garden.

Bedroom Two
16' 8" x 10' 9" (5.08m x 3.28m) Accessed from the inner hall. A large window overlooks the rear garden. Exposed green oak beams. In common with all rooms, this bedroom has a solid oak ledge-and-brace door with wooden latch. Laminate flooring, down lighters with dimmer control and double radiator.

Bedroom Three
12' 10" x 9' (3.91m x 2.74m) Large window overlooking the rear garden. Panelled wall with high-level shelf. Laminate flooring, central ceiling light fitting with dimmer control and double radiator.

Bedroom Four
16' 8" x 10' 9" (5.08m x 3.28m) A dual-aspect room with large windows to the front and rear of the property. Exposed green oak beams and oak door. Laminate flooring, central ceiling light fitting with dimmer control and double radiator.

Family Bathroom
12' 2" x 7' 1" (3.71m x 2.16m) This generous bathroom has a wash hand basin, low level WC, full length bath, and 900 x 900 quadrant shower with 2 shower heads. The frosted window looks onto the rear garden. Ceramic floor tiles, halogen down lighters, illuminated heated mirror and double radiator.

From the inner hall, the main staircase leads to the:

First Floor

Living and Dining Room Area
40' 8" x 16' 9" (12.40m x 5.11m) The first floor is almost entirely open with the emphasis on natural light. Six windows look out to the front and the rear of the property. There is also a large opening roof window and a triangular feature window at the apex of the east gable. The green oak frame has five distinct bays, allowing this space to be n++dividedn++ and used for a variety of purposes... perfect for family living.

One end bay is currently used as the lounge, with the dining area adjacent to the kitchen. Top-quality engineered European Larch flooring is used throughout, the roof is lit by spotlights and the walls by wall-wash lighting. Four large double radiators. The floor is engineered to support a multifuel stove, if required.

Kitchen
16' 8" x 10' 9" (5.08m x 3.28m) The generous kitchen is continuous with the main living space, and features a large window with views of the garden and Mendips beyond. The range of floor and wall cabinets includes a pullout larder and carousel corner unit. The worktops are solid oak, and the black ceramic double sink has a tall monobloc stainless steel mixer tap and high-quality ceramic splashback tiling. There is plumbing for a dishwasher, space for freestanding units and a range cooker with stainless steel splashback and extractor hood. The floor is finished in premium engineered Beech and is engineered to support the weight of an Aga, if required.

From the dining area, a step leads down to the:

Galleried Study Area
11' 5" x 5' 4" (3.48m x 1.63m) Overlooking the reception hall, this green oak gallery has previously been used as childn++s/occasional bedroom and an office. It is currently used as a snug.

The Outside of the Property
At the front, the garage is accessed via a gravelled forecourt with space for 2 cars bounded by a low natural stone wall. A wooden gate and 6 broad steps lead to the gravelled courtyard. Decking flanks the front door and there are ground-level and raised flower beds. A further four steps lead to a higher level with a small grassed area, borders and gravelled path to the side and rear of the house. The rear garden is reached by a broad flight of steps and has been landscaped into a series of n++garden roomsn++. Mature trees and established shrubs provide year-round interest. This very private south-facing garden is separated from the field beyond by a mature hedgerow.

Double Garage
22' 5" x 20' 2" (6.83m x 6.15m) A large area with power and lighting. It is an entirely usable open space with no supporting pillars. One long wall is fitted with sturdy wooden shelving, with a workbench on the back wall. The garage has twin up-and-over steel doors, two strip lights and outside courtesy lighting.

About the Property and the Area
A stunning detached house created 16 years ago to a bespoke design on the site of a former coaching halt to provide a contemporary family home constructed around a structural green oak frame. This impressive home is being offered to the market for the first time.

Cross is a sought-after village with immediate access to the Mendip hills and two popular pubs. Just over one mile away, the mediaeval market town of Axbridge has shops, post office, pharmacy, doctor's surgery, primary school, pubs and restaurants. Oakwood House falls into in the catchment area of Weare First School, Hugh Sexeys Middle School and the Kings of Wessex Academy in Cheddar. A number of independent schools, including Sidcot, Wells Cathedral and Millfield are within easy reach. The A38 offers easy access to Bristol and Bristol International Airport, and the M5 motorway is 7 miles away.