Property description
A spacious and well maintained family home in the centre of this popular and convenient village. The accommodation includes: Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility, W/C, Master Bedroom with En Suite, Three Further Bedrooms, Family Bathroom. Gardens, Garage and Parking.
GATTON HOUSE, BOURTON, GILLINGHAM, SP8 5BJ
About the Area
Bourton is a small rural village in North Dorset, close to the National Trust Stourhead Gardens. It is a popular and active village with a primary school, doctors surgery, well regarded pub/restaurant, parish church, village hall and a petrol station/shop/post office. The towns of Wincanton and Gillingham are also close by with a wide range of amenities including supermarkets: Gillingham - Waitrose and Wincanton - Morrisons and Lidl.There are highly regarded primary, nursery, State and Independent Schools in the area including: Hazelgrove in Sparkford, Millfield in Glastonbury and Street and Kings, Sexeys and Bruton School for Girls in Bruton.There are mainline railway stations in Gillingham and Castle Cary with regular services to London Waterloo and Paddington respectively.
Accommodation
Located in the village of Bourton, Gatton House enjoys easy access to the A303 and also a number of train stations, most with a direct link to either London Waterloo or Paddington. The front door with glazed panel open to the spacious ENTRANCE HALL with stone tiled floor, exposed brick wall and stairs rising. The generous SITTING ROOM has a window to the front and a gas inset fire with stone surround. An archway opens to the DINING ROOM with windows and double doors to the rear garden and vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. The KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM has an excellent range of wooden wall and base units with laminate worksurfaces, breakfast bar, one and half bowl sink unit and integral dishwasher. Space for electric cooker with extractor fan over. The Breakfast area has windows and double doors to the garden and vaulted ceiling with exposed beams.
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The UTILITY ROOM has a range of units with laminate worksurfaces. Space and plumbing for washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge freezer. Returning to the Entrance Hall, doors lead to CLOAKROOM with WC and basin, and STUDY with window to the rear and access to understair cupboard.
First Floor
The spacious and light LANDING has windows to front and rear. The MASTER BEDROOM has a window to the rear, enjoying views to fields, and built in wardrobes. The EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM has a fully tiled shower cubicle, pedestal basin and WC. Half tiled walls and obscure window to the rear. BEDROOM with window to the rear enjoying the view to the garden, built in wardrobe. TWO FURTHER BEDROOMS with windows to the front. The FAMILY BATHROOM has a white suite comprising paneled bath, pedestal basin and WC. Half tiled walls, obscure window to front.
Outside
Approached from the village lane, a wrought iron fence with pedestrian gate leads to the front of the property with brick pathway and lawn area. A private driveway with double gates leads along the side of the property to the parking area and DOUBLE GARAGE with electric up and over doors, power and light. To the rear is a paved area, accessed from the Dining Room and Kitchen/Breakfast Room, offering an ideal place for al fresco dining. A pathway leads to the lawn area, with well planted borders, two greenhouses and garden shed. To the end is a well stocked vegetable plot. N.B The owners of Gatton House also own the driveway that runs along the side of the property and gives access to The Laurels and Homelea.
Directions
From our Castle Cary office take the A371 to Wincanton. Pass through Wincanton and take the B3081 passing through the village of Bayford and continuing to Bourton. After entering the village, continue for approximately 0.5 mile, Gatton House will be found on the left.
Important Notice
Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. VIEWINGS - interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property. Ref: 4619.
Property Features :
- Spacious and well maintained family home
- Located in the centre of this popular and convenient village on the Somerset and Dorset border
- Flexible and light accommodation.
- Within walking distance of the village amenities.
- Easy access to the A303