Property description
A an attractive period detached house situated in this favoured area of Somerton. Requiring general modernising and updating set in gardens and grounds of approximately a third of an acre.
Summary
This attractive detached stone built period house is situated on the eastern side of Somerton occupying an elevated position with views over the countryside. The house offers unusual characterful accommodation with large sitting room, garden room, kitchen, dining room and study. There is also a utility room and store. The property offers annex potential with a ground floor bedroom 4/ snug and shower room with separate WC. To the first floor there are three bedrooms and family bathroom. The gardens and ground extend to approximately a third of an acre with two private enclosed level side gardens and steps down to the rear terraced grounds. Security alarm system.
Agents Note
The property offers scope for improvement and requires general updating and modernisation.
Amenities
Somerton was the ancient Capital of Wessex in the 8th century and a former market town. It then later became the County town of Somerset in the 13th/14th Century. There is a good level of amenities including shops, bank, library, doctor and dentist surgeries, there are also several public houses, restaurants, churches and primary schools within the town. A more comprehensive range of amenities can be found in the County town of Taunton to the west or Yeovil to the south. The mainline railway stations are located in Castle Cary, Yeovil and Taunton. The property is also well served by the A303 linking both central London and the South West, the M5 can be joined at junction 23.
Services
Mains water, electricity and gas are connected. Private drainage. Council tax band F.
Entrance Porch
With window to side, quarry tiled floor and part glazed door leading to:-
Entrance Hall
With stairs to the first floor, window to front and built in cloaks cupboard.
Sitting Room - 25' 3'' x 13' 5'' (7.70m x 4.09m)
With mullion window to front and patio doors to rear with views. Fire place housing a cast iron stove with stone surround. Two radiators and three wall light points, French doors lead to:-
Garden Room - 13' 3'' x 6' 10'' (4.05m x 2.09m)
With windows to the front and side, tiled floor, radiator and built in storage cupboard.
Shower Room
With pedestal wash hand basin, radiator and shower cubicle with electric shower.
WC
With window to rear and low level WC.
Bedroom 4 / Snug - 9' 9'' x 9' 9'' (2.97m x 2.98m)
With windows to front and rear with views. Radiator. This area of the property could suit as an annex, incorporating the garden room, shower and WC.
Kitchen - 11' 11'' x 9' 10'' (3.63m x 2.99m)
With window to rear with views. Range of timber base and wall units with wood work surfaces over. One and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap. Space for cooker, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. Built in storage cupboard. Wall mounted gas boiler providing hot water and central heating.
Dining Room - 14' 4'' x 9' 2'' (4.37m x 2.80m)
With window to side, radiator and two oak built in units and shelving.
Rear Hall
With glazed door to side, recess storage and steps down to:-
Utility Room - 13' 5'' x 5' 7'' (4.10m x 1.70m)
With window to front, door to rear, single drainer sink unit with cupboard under. Plumbing for washing machine and doorway to:-
Store Room - 7' 1'' x 5' 7'' (2.15m x 1.70m)
With window to front.
Landing
With window to front, gallery landing with doors to:-
Bedroom 1 - 16' 1'' x 9' 10'' (4.89m x 3.00m)
With windows to front and rear with views. Two radiators and two double built in wardrobes.
Bedroom 2 - 15' 5'' x 10' 5'' (4.69m x 3.18m)
A double aspect room with windows to rear and side with views. Double radiator.
Bedroom 3 - 9' 7'' x 8' 2'' (2.91m x 2.50m)
With window to side, radiator and built in cupboard.
Bathroom
With window to rear, bathroom suite comprising low level WC, wash hand basin with cupboard under, panelled bath, shower cubicle with mains shower. Tiled floor and heated towel rail.
Outside
To the front of the property there are raised stone beds and flagstone paths a gate leads to the side garden which is enclosed with flower and shrub beds and lawned garden. There is a flagstone patio with well and columned pergola. Steps lead down to a terrace to the rear of the house with further steps to the terrace grounds. There is a integral shed with power and light.
From the rear hall there is access to a covered wood store and garage.
Garage - 13' 1'' x 22' 6'' (3.99m x 6.86m)
With up and over garage door.
A further side garden has a terrace with stunning views and timber shed. The side garden is laid to lawn with stone wall to the front and fruit garden.
Property Features :
- A period detached stone house
- Sought after location with views
- Three reception rooms, kitchen and utility room
- Three / four bedrooms, shower room and main bathroom
- Annex potential