Property description
A unique and extended period family home with large gardens, garage, car port and gated driveway parking. Set in the sought after village of Doulting within easy reach of both the towns of Shepton Mallet and Frome. This imposing character property offers spacious, well presented and flexible accommodation throughout with the original building believed to date back to 1868. Still benefitting from many period features such as stone mullion windows, fireplaces and beams, as well as now having oil central heating, some PVCu double glazing, a shower room, bathroom and plenty of garaging and parking. The accommodation consists of a quarry tiled entrance hall with original stone mullion door surround and hardwood door, this leads to a study area with mullion window to the front and stairs leading to the first floor. Sitting room one has a stone mullion window to the front over looking the garden and an open fireplace with stone surround, there is fitted book shelving to the recesses. The separate dining room also has a open fireplace with built in cupboard to one side, there is a window to the rear and door to the inner hall. Sitting room two has a window to the side. Bedroom four has a window to the side and there is a shower room on this level with a window to the side and walk in shower cubicle, wash hand basin and W.C. Across the hall from here is a room currently used as a study/needlework room with a window to the side. The inner hall leads to the kitchen/breakfast room fitted with a range of base cupboards with in-set sink unit. There is a range cooker, space and plumbing for a dishwasher and space for a fridge/freezer. The large walk in larder has a window to the rear. The breakfast area has a window to the rear and a door leads to a small boiler room/airing cupboard housing the central heating boiler and a door leads out to the utility room/boot room. This useful room has a sink unit and plumbing and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. There is an area for storage of coal and logs and a door to the garden and one to the garage. On the first floor there are three bedrooms, with bedrooms one and three having windows to the front elevation and bedroom two to the rear elevation. The family bathroom has a window to the rear elevation and a panelled bath,wash hand basin and W.C. Externally the lawned gardens wrap around the front and side of the property with tall trees bordering it. There are well stocked flowers beds, a large vegetable patch and an abundance of mature shrubs and bushes. There is a patio area to the side and small paved courtyard to the rear. The property is accessed via a five bar gate on the the driveway which leads to both the garage and the car port. The garage has a pitched roof and double doors to the front. There is power and light and a pedestrian door to the rear. Internal viewing a must to fully appreciate this well presented and large family home.
Area
The thriving village of Doulting has a busy church, village hall and popular primary school, all five minutes from Lilac Cottage, together with a lovely pub, locally renowned for great food. The surrounding countryside offers lots of lovely walks and opportunities for outdoor pursuits such as horse riding, golf and fishing. Equestrian venues abound in every direction. The local towns of Shepton Mallet, Midsomer Norton and Frome and the city of Wells easily cater for everyday needs plus benefitting from a new hospital. Additionally there are numerous local farm shops and cafes to enjoy. The beautiful Georgian city of Bath is approximately 15 miles distant and Babbington House just a short drive away. Educational facilities are available in both state and private sectors, All Hallows, Downside, Millfield and Wells Cathedral schools all within easy reach. Good transport links with Bristol International Airport being just a 45 minute drive away, and road links via the M4, M5 and A303 offer ease of commute. Commuting by train to London is easily possible, with Frome, Westbury, Castle Cary and Bath affording excellent services.
Entrance Porch
Entrance Hall
Study Area
Sitting Room One - 13' 2'' x 11' 0'' (4.01m x 3.35m)
Dining Room - 18' 8'' x 13' 0'' (5.69m x 3.96m)
Sitting Room Two - 12' 8'' x 11' 10'' (3.86m x 3.61m)
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 20' 4'' x 9' 5'' (6.21m x 2.88m) max
Boiler Room/Airing Cupboard
Utility Room/Boot Room
Bedroom Four - 8' 8'' x 7' 1'' (2.65m x 2.17m)
Shower Room
First Floor Landing
Study - 8' 8'' x 7' 1'' (2.64m x 2.16m)
Bedroom One - 13' 5'' x 10' 4'' (4.09m x 3.15m)
Bedroom Two - 12' 8'' x 9' 7'' (3.86m x 2.92m)
Bedroom Three - 7' 11'' x 7' 10'' (2.41m x 2.39m)
Family Bathroom
Garage - 19' 5'' x 10' 0'' (5.92m x 3.05m)
Car Port
Property Features :
- Imposing And Spacious Family Home
- Three Reception Rooms
- Four Bedrooms & Bathroom & Shower Room
- Possible Office Space/Annex Accommodation
- Gardens To Front & Side & Small Courtyard To The Rear