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5 Bedroom Detached for sale

High Street Oakhill Radstock, BA3 5AL

BA3 5AL, High Street, Oakhill, Radstock, BA3, Radstock

Sale Price: £375,000

Listed 15 days ago and may not be available Listed on 11/7/2015

 1 Priory Road, Wells, Somerset
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High Street Oakhill Radstock, BA3 5AL

Property Summary:

Detached
5 Bed(s)
-- Bath(s)
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Property description

A charming period house in this sought after and popular village. Roomy accommodation with a hall, sitting room kitchen & dining room, utility, 4/5 bedrooms, study (or 5th bedroom), bathroom and shower room. Large garage. Well landscaped mature garden with total privacy.

THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE, HIGH STREET, OAKHILL BA3 5AL

About the area
The small village of Oakhill stands on the beautiful Mendip Hills, 7 miles north of Wells and about 13 miles and 17 miles south of Bath and Bristol respectively. Wells, the smallest city in England (population about 11,000), has local markets twice a week and many medieval buildings including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace. It has a busy local shopping centre and a broad range of societies and activities.Bristol and Bath are both fine historic cities which are rapidly growing economic centres.There are good communications with the A37 nearby and fast speed train services from Castle Cary (11 miles south) or Bath Spa (about 11 miles). The airport is about 17 miles away.

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The village has a church, a well regarded primary school, a gastro pub and an active and friendly community with many local events. Babington House is within about 8 miles. There are excellent state & independent schools in the area including Wells Blue School, Wells Cathedral School, Millfield, Downside and All Hallows plus those in nearby Bruton and Bristol and Bath.The landscape of the area has changed little over the centuries because of strict planning laws and careful stewardship by landowners. This beautiful countryside is very accessible with small quiet lanes and numerous footpaths, which make it very pleasant for walkers and cyclists. There are also numerous sporting, cultural and social activities and organisations available.

Accommodation
The Old School House is in the heart of the village away from busy main roads. it stands fronting the quiet High Street with a pretty front garden and a short driveway in front of the garage. The house has many period details, great character and comfortable accommodaion with gas central heating and double glazing.The front door opens into an ENTRANCE PORCH with a cloaks cupboard and to the left is the SITTING ROOM. This is a double aspect room with ceiling beams, staircase, alcoves, fireplace, wall lights and a staircase.

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To the right of the entrance hall is the KITCHEN AND DINING having a double aspect and a French door to the garden. There is a range of fitted floor and wall units, a sink unit and a free standing stove with an extractor above. There is also ample space for a dining table and chairs.An archway leads through into an inner hall with the central heating boiler and then through into the UTILITY ROOM. This has a tiled floor, a sink unit, space and plumbing for washing machine and a door into the SHOWER ROOM with hand basin, wc, and a tiled shower cubicle with an electric shower.

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The staircase in the sitting room leads up to a LANDING and BEDROOM ONE being a single room. Adjacent is BEDROOM TWO being a double with built in wardrobes.The BATHROOM has a hand basin with tiled surround and cupboards below, wc, and a bath with a shower screen and electric shower above and a tiled wall surround. BEDROOM THREE has a dual aspect and is a large double with access to under eaves storage. From the utility area a second staircase leads to a second small LANDING with a linen cupboard and BEDROOMS FOUR and FIVE - both singles.

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Leading off from the utility room is a door into the INTEGRAL GARAGE which has light, power and storage space.

Gardens
Outside the French door in the dining room is a paved south-facing terrace with a well planted \"all year-\" garden. Steps lead up to a garden bounded by a high stone wall. There is a small lawn numerous shrubs, flower beds, a timber trellis arch opens to a paved dining/sitting area with a balustrade and through again to a further area with a greenhouse.At the front of the house is a stone archway with a gravel drive to the garage and again a very pretty front garden with a porch canopy, small wall with planting space and a footpath to the front door.

Directions
On approaching Oakhill from the south, pass the pub on the right and take the next left into the High Street. The Old Schoolhouse is further along on the left 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 :

  • Charming period property
  • Only a few miles north of Wells and Shepton Mallet
  • Within easy reach of Bath and Bristol
  • Roomy accommodation
  • Gas CH and double glazing