Property description
A delightful property in a quiet setting in it's own gardens with great privacy and comfortable well appointed accommodation including: Reception Hall/Dining Room, Sitting Room, Kitchen & Breakfast room, Utility, Study, 4 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms. Garage, parking and garden.
PILGRIMS, VICARAGE LANE, SHAPWICK, SOMERSET, TA7 9LR
Street 5 miles, Glastonbury 7 miles, Wedmore 7 miles, Wells 12 miles, Castle Cary Station 16 miles, Bridgwater Station 7 miles, Taunton 21 miles, M5 motorway (J23) 9 miles, Bristol 30 miles.
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A delightful property in a quiet setting in this popular and peaceful village in beautiful countryside between the A39 which links Street to the M5 and B351 which links Glastonbury to Wedmore.(Although enjoying good access the village is well away from these busy roads.)Pilgrims stands in it's own gardens with great privacy and comfortable well appointed accommodation. It includes a reception hall/dining room, sitting room kitchen & breakfast room, utility room, study, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Outside is a double garage, ample parking and a neat easily managed garden.
About the Area
Shapwick lies in the heart of the beautiful Somerset countryside well away from any busy roads or unsightly commercial developments. It's a traditional village surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside little changed for many years. The village has a very active community and within easy driving distance are various small towns and larger villages which provide range of shopping, cultural and sporting activities. These include Glastonbury, Street Wells, Wedmore and Bridgwater with Taunton and Bristol also within commuting distance.There are good road communications with the M5 and A303, Bristol and Exeter airports and direct rail services to London at Taunton and Castle Cary.
Schools
The area has excellent state and independent schools including Millfield, Shapwick School (specialising in dyslexia), various primary schools and secondary schools, Hugh Sexeys and Kings of Wessex, Sidcot, Wells, Cathedral and the Taunton and Bristol schools.
The Property
Vicarage Lane is in the heart of the village but is a cul de sac with a small number of homes and no through traffic. The bungalow stands back within its neatly landscaped gardens sheltered and screened by mature hedges and a beautiful high stone garden wall. The bungalow is well designed and the overall impression is how light and airy it is. It has double glazing, oil central heating, income producing p.v. panels and a high energy performance rating -"C".(With regard to the pv panels the owners report "The pv panels have produced £200 of free electricity when the sun shines and £2,00 tax free in the last year and it's anticipated this will continue for the 20 year period.) The front door opens into an entrance porch with a tiled floor and a door into the reception hall which is also ideal as the dining room. Double doors lead into the double aspect sitting room which has a stone fireplace and double french doors to the sunny west facing garden.
Accommodation
The kitchen also has a double aspect and an extensive range of fitted units and appliances including an integral dishwasher, fridge, double oven and a four ring hob with an extractor above. Also there's plenty of space for a dining table and chairs. off the kitchen is a utility room with sink unit, space and plumbing for washing machine and a freezer. An inner hall leads from the hall and gives access to a study and the bedrooms and bathrooms.The double aspect master bedroom is a good size square room with fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room with tiled floor and walls, Villeroy and Boch wc, hand basin and a shower cubicle.There are 3 other double bedrooms and 2 also have fitted wardrobes. The family bathroom has a tiled floor and walls, bath, shower cubicle and Villeroy and Boch wc and hand basin.
Outside
Outside is a gravelled drive to a double garage and there is ample parking space.the bungalow itself has stone elevations.The neat easily managed gardens surround the bungalow with lawns, flower and shrub beds, high hedges, a mellow stone wall and gravelled, sheltered and sunny terraces ideal for al fresco dining and relaxation.
Directions
Directions. From the centre of Shapwick go south with the Church on the left hand side. A couple of hundred yards along turn left into Vicarage Lane and Pilgrims can be found a short distance along on the right hand side.
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.
Property Features :
- A delightful Property
- Set in a quiet location in this peaceful village
- Comfortable and well appointed accommodation
- 4 Double Bedrooms
- Neat and easily managed garden