Property description
A very appealing detached bungalow with nearly 4 acres enjoying a quiet rural location a few miles west of Glastonbury.
Comfortable 3 bedroom accommodation. Neat garden, stabling and a gently sloping field of about 3.5 acres.
NB - the property is subject to an agricultural consent.
THE OAKES, STICKLINCH, GLASTONBURY, BA6 8NA
A very appealing detached bungalow with nearly 4 acres enjoying a quiet rural location a few miles west of Glastonbury.Comfortable 3 bedroom accommodation. Neat garden, stabling and a gently sloping field of about 3.5 acres.NB - the property is subject to an agricultural consent.
About the area
Sticklinch is in the heart of one of the most beautiful areas of Somerset in reach of Glastonbury, Street and Wells.Glastonbury has been a religious centre throughout history and back into the times of legends. The Celtic monastery evolved into one of England's wealthiest and most influential abbeys and the town grew up alongside it. Today it's a small but thriving town and a major tourist venue, welcoming thousands of visitors each year. Medieval Glastonbury - designated a conservation area - clusters around the evocative ruins of the Abbey.
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Just 5 miles from Glastonbury is Wells which is the smallest city in England (population 10,000). Its centre is the market place (local markets twice a week) surrounded by many medieval buildings including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace.Immediately to the south (2 miles) of Glastonbury is the more recent town of Street and these centres provide a huge range of facilities and amenities. There are excellent state and independent schools in the area including Strode College, St. Dunstans, The Blue School, Millfield, Wells Cathedral School, Downside, All Hallows and the Bruton schools. About 12 miles south east is Castle Cary station with a main rail line to London.In addition the two nearby villages of Pilton and West Pennard are exceptionally popular and provide additional amenities.
Description
The Oakes is very well located well away from any busy road with access off a quiet lane.A drive through double timber gates leads to the Bungalow which has a fine elevated position and good views. Internally it has double glazing and oil central heating with radiators.At the front is a porch with the front door leading into a hall which has an airing cupboard and loft access. The sitting room is a large light and airy room with a triple aspect, a patio door to the garden and a central fireplace.The kitchen has jus been refitted with a range of fitted units incorporating an integral dishwasher, double oven, microwave, hob and extractor. The inner hall continues to a utility area and a cloakroom with a hand basin, wc and store cupboard. A door leads from the utility area into a large double garage.Off the hall are 3 bedrooms and a refitted tiled bathroom with a hand basin, wc, bath and shower cubicle.
Outside
There are neat lawns and flower beds around the bungalow and a well sheltered terrace outside the sitting room on the sunny south facing side. Beyond the bungalow and approached from the drive is a block of stables including 2 loose boxes, a tack room and feed store.On the south side of the garden, with post and rail fencing is a gently sloping field down to permanent pasture.In all the property totals 3.7 acres.
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NB The bungalow was constructed under a planning consent which stated \"the occupation of the bungalowshall be limited to a person employed or last employed, full time, locally in agriculture, as defined in section 290 of the town and Country Planning Act 1971, or in forestry, (including any dependents residing with him).The consent is dated 12th November 1987 Ref: 106784/001
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Property Features :
- Comfortable bungalow
- Large sitting room
- Kitchen/dining room & 3 bedrooms
- Integral double garage
- Lots of parking