Property description
Situated a popular village within the beautiful Polden Hills, this 1920s detached house has bags of character and charm and enjoys generous extended accommodation including a potentially self contained one bed annexe. Also benefitting from a double garage, driveway and large rear garden.
APPROACH The property can be accessed to the front elevation where a gate opens into the side of the attractive stone walled front gardens, leading to the front entrance door. A vehicular access drive also leads down the side of the property toward the rear where a large gate opens into the driveway and toward the garage. Here there is rear access into the property.
ENTRANCE HALL Light and spacious, featuring stairs to first floor with recess beneath, radiator, power point and doors opening to all ground floor accommodation.
DINING ROOM 13\‘ 10" x 11\‘ 2" (4.22m x 3.4m) Front facing uPVC double glazed window, exposed floorboards, radiator, chimney breast with fitted cupboards and shelving to recess and attractive Victorian style fireplace.
LIVING ROOM 13\‘ 11" max x 12\‘ max (4.24m x 3.66m) A wonderful living/sitting room combining period features such as cornicing and flagstone floor with modern fixtures such as the updated fireplace, double glazed window to front, radiator and TV aerial point. The chimney breast has recesses to either side fitted with an array of cupboards and shelving. Door opens through to:
BREAKFAST ROOM 18\‘ 7" x 9\‘ 8" (5.66m x 2.95m) A large reception area ideal as a breakfast room or diner which is open plan to the kitchen. Radiator, side facing window and further doors opening to the utility room and rear lobby.
KITCHEN 13\‘ 3" max x 10\‘ 11" max (4.04m x 3.33m) Generously proportioned and enjoying rear window to the garden, ceiling beams and a range of wall and base units with work surfaces and tiled splashbacks over, sink with twin drainer and space for a fridge/freezer. The centrepiece of the room is undoubtedly the oil fired Aga.
UTILITY ROOM Side facing window, space and plumbing for a washing machine and additional appliances as required with work surfaces over, Belfast sink and shower cubicle. The central heating boiler is also located here.
CLOAKROOM 5\‘ 4" x 3\‘ 10" (1.63m x 1.17m) Accessed from the rear lobby at the back of the breakfast room. featuring rear facing double glazed window, flush WC, wash hand basin with mixer tap upon storage unit and recessed storage cupboard.
LANDING (MAIN HOUSE) A light and airy gallery style landing with doors off to first floor accommodation including:
BEDROOM ONE 13\‘ 11" max x 12\‘ 1" max (4.24m x 3.68m) A spacious and well presented double bedroom with radiator, front facing double glazed window, chimney breast with recesses to either side and a wide range of fitted wardrobes.
BEDROOM TWO 13\‘ 10" max x 12\‘ 1" max (4.22m x 3.68m) Another good size double bedroom with a front facing double glazed window, exposed floorboards, radiator, chimney breast with recesses to either side and a range of fitted wardrobes.
BEDROOM THREE 9\‘ 9" x 9\‘ 3" (2.97m x 2.82m) Accommodating a single or double bed as required and featuring a side facing double glazed window enjoying some views of the Mendip Hills, radiator and fitted cupboard housing the immersion tank.
BEDROOM FOUR 9\‘ 9" x 9\‘ 1" + wardrobe (2.97m x 2.77m) A great size fourth bedroom also accommodating single or double bed as required and featuring side facing double glazed window and a radiator.
BATHROOM 8\‘ 10" x 6\‘ 1" (2.69m x 1.85m) An attractive modern bathroom with skylight window, radiator and suite in white including wash basin upon storage unit, bath and separate shower cubicle.
ANNEXE LOUNGE/KITCHEN 10\‘ 1" max x 8\‘ 4" max (3.07m x 2.54m) Accessed by stairs leading up from the rear lobby. An open plan living area with a kitchenette ideal for guests, families with teenage children or multi-generational living. Enjoys stunning views over the garden and toward the Mendip Hills.
ANNEXE SHOWER ROOM 5\‘ 2" max x 4\‘ 6" max (1.57m x 1.37m) Flush WC, wash basin and corner shower cubicle.
ANNEXE BEDROOM 10\‘ 1" x 7\‘ 11" (3.07m x 2.41m) Accommodating a single or small double bed as required, radiator and side facing double glazed window also enjoying views of the Mendips.
LOCATION Chilton Polden boasts a pub, church and playing field. A local store with sub post office is located in nearby Edington. Primary schooling is at Catcott, additional needs school at Shapwick and secondary at Crispin school in Street. Millfield School and Strode College are in Street and Bridgwater also has a college. The village is within approximately seven miles of both Street and Bridgwater and five miles from the M5 junction 23. Taunton, Bath, Bristol and Hinkley Point are all commutable. Regular bus services are available to Street and Bridgwater. Train services can be found at Bridgwater and direct London routes from Taunton and Castle Cary.
SERVICES Mains drainage, water and electricity are all connected. Heating is served by an oil fired Aga and separate central heating system for the winter. Hot water is also from the Aga and back-up immersion tank.
OUTSIDE The rear garden is enclosed mainly by stone wall and is of a generous size. Gates open into the driveway giving access to the double garage which has power and light. To the side of the garage is an enclosed kennel and patio area which enjoys afternoon and evening summer sunshine. The remainder of the garden is laid to lawn and stocked flower and vegetable beds with an array of fruit trees dotted across the entire garden. A family friendly garden which must be viewed to be appreciated.
Property Features :
- Attractive detached period house
- Many Character features
- Well presented accommodation
- Four good size bedrooms
- Two receptions a large kitchen/diner