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Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea 8.6 milesThree Bedroom Semi detached cottage in the centre of the village with rear garden, Good size sitting room with open fireplace. Kitchen/Dining room with patio doors to paved terrace, Utility room, Cloakroom, 3 Bedrooms one with ensuite and family bathroom and two further rooms on the second floor.
About the area
Theale is a small and popular village with well used village hall and two churches, lying approximately five miles west of Wells and within easy reach of Wedmore.
The Saxon village of Wedmore has existed for well over a thousand years and is a delightful and extremely active centre. There are historic buildings including the medieval church next to an old coaching inn, interesting and varied shops including essentials such as the newsagent, butcher, chemist etc. together with others usually only found in larger county towns, plus pubs, restaurants, fishmonger, deli and tea rooms. There is a wide range of clubs and societies, cultural and sporting. Most sports activities are catered for in the area. Swimming pools at both Cheddar and Wells; Sailing and Windsurfing Clubs at Cheddar Reservoir; the Badgworth Equestrian Centre and the Wedmore 18 Hole Golf Course; In addition, there are floodlit Astroturf Tennis Courts, Indoor and Outdoor Bowling Greens, Football and Cricket pitches and a children play area.
The Cathedral City of Wells is approximately 7 miles away and also provides a further range of business, recreational and shopping facilities. City shopping centres are available at Taunton, Bath and Bristol (each approximately 25 miles away). Communications in the area are good with access to the M5 (J22 - 10 minutes) connecting to M4 (J16). A local train service from Highbridge (7 miles) links with the Intercity train services at Taunton and Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington taking approximately 11/2 hours. Bristol International Airport is 15 miles.
There are excellent state schools in the area including Wedmore First School, Hugh Sexeys Middle, Kings of Wessex Upper School and the Blue School. The Independent schools include Wells Cathedral School, Sidcot, Millfield, Taunton School, Kings Bruton, All Hallows and Downside.
