Property description
It's all about the location - and if it's views you are after it doesn't get much better than this. Located on the south side of West Coker Hill, away from busy traffic and with 180 degree views across the surrounding countryside, this detached chalet bungalow has plenty of accommodation and oodles of potential. It's fair to say you might like want to do a little updating but it's been well looked after throughout and has lovely proportions.The original bungalow, built in the 1950's was extended into the loft in the 1960's and there's potentially more room on offer upstairs if you want to create more accommodation. Currently on the first floor is a large living room with window taking in the south facing panoramic views, and a further walkin attic space. On the ground floor is a large kitchen / breakfast room, utility room with walk-in larder cupboard and plenty of other storage, cloakroom, family bathroom, master bedroom, second bedroom,extra reception room / bedroom 3 and a further dining room. The property currently has electric heating (both via modern electric radiators and a more traditional \"wet\" radiators powered by an economy 7 night storage system) and double glazing. Outside the half acre plot is a green-fingered paradise well stocked with ornamental trees, shrubs and herbaceous borders. EPC Rating = F
Front door opens to:
Entrance Hall
Radiator. Coving to ceiling. Ceiling light point and doors to:
Family Room / Optional Bedroom 3 - 3.94m (12'11) x 3.63m (11'0)
With two double glazed windows to the front and side aspect enjoying far reaching views. Electric radiator. Ceiling light point.
Dining Room - 3.93m (12'10) x 3.06m (10'0)
With double glazed window to the front aspect. Electric radiator. Ceiling light point. Open tread staircase to the first floor.
Master Bedroom - 4.89m (16'0) Max x 4.89m (16'0) Max 3.63m (11'10)
With double glazed window to the front and rear aspects. Electric radiator. Further central heating radiator. Pedestal wash handbasin. Ceiling light point.
Bedroom 2 - 3.95m (12'11) x 2.56m (8'4)
Large enough for two single beds) With double glazed window to the side aspect. Ceiling light point.
Bathroom - 2.55m (8'4) x 2.10m (6'10)
With double glazed obscured window to the rear aspect. Electric radiator / towel rail. Low level WC. Pedestal wash handbasin. Panel bath. Separate shower cubicle with electric shower. Ceiling light point.
Kitchen / Breakfast Room - 4.34m (14'2) x 3.92m (12'10)
With UPVC double glazed window to the side aspect. Range of fitted units / storage cupboards with work surfaces over incorporating single bowl double drainer stainless steel sink unit. Fitted electric hob. Electric oven and microwave over. Floor standing Economy 7 electric storage heater for central heating, and further airing cupboard housing hot water tank with electric immersion. Coving to ceiling. Recess downlights. Ceiling light point. Door to:
Utility Room - 2.56m (8'4) x 2.41m (7'10)
Fitted unit with single bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit over. Walk in pantry cupboard and further walk in storage cupboard. Fitted high level storage cupboards. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Space and point for fridge freezer. Ceiling light point. Opening through to:
Rear Lobby - 1.70m (5'6) x 1.18m (3'10)
With double glazed obscured window and door to the side / garden. Ceiling light point anddoor to:
Cloakroom
With double glazed obscured window to the front aspect. Low level WC. Pedestal handbasin.Ceiling light point.
First Floor Landing
UPVC double glazed window to the side elevation. Wall light point and doors to:
First Floor Sitting Room / Potential Master Bedroom - 8.34m (27'3) x 5.46m (17'10) Max 2.53m (8'3) Min (measured under the eaves)
With double glazed window to the front and side elevation enjoying far reaching views. Threewall light points. Spotlight to ceiling. Three central heating radiators.
Walk in Attic Space - 5.82m (19'1) in length x full roof width (unboarded)
Currently unconverted and unboarded and used for storage with window to the rear aspect.Has potential for further conversion to create more accommodation.
OUTSIDE
The property benefits from a plot of half an acre with well stocked herbaceous borders, ornamental trees, shrubs, bulbs and bee orchids. The driveway is accessed via a timber gate and provides ample parking for several vehicles and access to a double car-port. There is a strip of garden across the back of the property, and also to the other side where there is a greenhouse, shed and useful timber summerhouse / workshop. There is also a vegetable plot. The gardens are a real feature of this property and are sure to be appreciated by fellow gardeners and wildlife watchers for their south-facing position, fabulous outlook and many small visitors!