Property description
A greatly appealing semi detached house in a beautiful location this very popular village between Wells, Glastonbury and Castle Cary. Extensively improved with a hall, sitting room, study, kitchen/dining/living room, 4 bedrooms, bathroom and shower room. Ample parking and a large, landscaped garden.
BANWELL COTTAGE, 4 POUND CLOSE, PARBROOK, GLASTONBURY, BA6 8PA
A greatly appealing semi detached house in a beautiful location this very popular village between Wells, Glastonbury and Castle Cary.Extensively improved with a hall, sitting room, study, kitchen/dining/living room, 4 bedrooms, bathroom and shower room. More than ample parking and a large, landscaped garden. The house is well situated for Baltonsborough and West Pennard primary schools.
About The Area
Parbrook has an excellent location in the triangle between the city and towns of Wells, Glastonbury and Castle Cary.Wells, the smallest city in England, lies in beautiful countryside lies just below the Mendip Hills. It has a central market place (local markets twice a week), a Cathedral, many Georgian and medieval buildings, a small but busy local shopping centre and a broad range of societies and activities. Glastonbury's past and its present are linked with its dominant landmark, the Tor. It's been a religious center throughout history and legends and evolved into one of England's wealthiest and most influential abbeys. The town grew up alongside the Abbey and is now a thriving market town and a major tourist venue. Castle Cary is another delightful historic town which lies to the east and which has a main line train station to London.
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The countryside which lies between these three towns is a most beautiful unspoilt area with many charming villages and hamlets. Parbrook is one such and one which benefits hugely from having practically no through traffic. It enjoys peace and tranquility and most amenities are provided by the surrounding towns including Wells (8miles). Glastonbury (5 miles), Castle Cary (7 miles) and Yeovil (16 miles). The A303 is 10 miles south whilst Bath and Bristol are with commuting distance and less than 30 miles. There are very good state schools and independent schools nearby including various village primary schools, Strode, St. Dunstan's, Crispins, Millfield, Wells Cathedral, All Hallows and Downside.
Details
Pound Close is a terrace of houses alongside a quiet lane. Banwell Cottage is at the end of the terrace in a gently elevated position which gives it fine views over the beautiful, unspoilt, surrounding countryside.The property has been extensively extended and improved in recent years and is now an exceptionally appealing house with generous, well appointed living areas, a large well landscaped garden with great privacy and the added benefit of enclosed parking for a good number of vehicles.The house has lots of style and character with exposed timber floorboards, oak flooring in several rooms, coved ceilings and stripped pine doors and architraves. These are complemented by oil central heating with radiators and highly efficient double glazing in sealed wood-effect windows.
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The roomy accommodation is very light and airy and includes a hall, study, a lovely sitting room, a great kitchen/dining/living room with an Aga, 4 bedrooms, a bathroom and shower room.In all it includes a porch opening into a hall with oak flooring, the staircase and a cupboard containing the boiler.The sitting room again has an oak floor and is an exceptionally attractive room having a dual aspect with good views and french doors out to the garden. Being west facing the doors let in lots of afternoon and evening sunshine. In addition the room has an oak clad ceiling beam, an alcove cupboard and a stone fireplace with an inset wood burning stove.The kitchen/dining living room is a large living area with an oak floor.
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At one end are a range of units, granite worktops, an inset 4 ring induction hob with a double oven below, a dresser (available by negotiation) and an Aga cooker range. There is ample space for a table and chairs and at the other end of the room are further units with a belfast sink and a door to the garden.The study is to the left of the hall on entering and has a fireplace with a stove. This room is also useable as a dining room, or possibly a bedroom if required. Further along the hall is a shower room/utility room with a tiled slate floor, a hand basin, wc, tiled shower cubicle and linen cupboard.On the first floor the landing has an airing cupboard and loft access. The master bedroom has a double aspect, an oak floor and partly sloping ceilings.There are 3 other bedrooms and a bathroom with a hand basin, wc and a bath.
Outside
From the lane gates open to a fenced, partly gravelled and partly concreted car parking area with space for several vehicles. A pedestrian gates leads through to a large lawned garden with steps down to the front door.In front of the house the garden is well cultivated for vegetables. The garden also extends to the far, west side, of the house with steps leading up from the terrace outside the sitting room and kitchen to the lawn and the workshop/summerhouse, behind which is a further sheltered garden.
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.
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