Property description
A delightful property requiring considerable improvement and enjoying a charming setting on the outskirts of this popular village between Wells, Glastonbury and Castle Cary. Originally a medieval mill and house it's been altered over the centuries and now requires the next works.
RIVERDALE EAST TOWN LANE, PILTON, SOMERSET, BA4 4NX
Useful and flexible outbuildings with good size gardensby a small brook situated in a ¾ acre site.
About The Area
Glastonbury and Shepton Mallet. The major towns of the area being Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance and there are excellent road networks to London and the South. Castle Cary is the nearest train station with fast links to London. Wells, the smallest city in England, nestles close to the Mendip Hills - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty-has excellent local markets twice a week and many medieval buildings including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace. Nearby, Glastonbury grew up alongside the Abbey and is a thriving major tourist area.Shepton Mallet is another historic town which is now rapidly growing and all three towns offer a wide range of facilities, societies and activities.
Local Schools
There are excellent state & independent schools in the area including many village primary schools, Crispins, St Dunstans, Strode College, Wells Cathedral School, Millfield, Downside, All Hallows and the Bruton schools.Pilton itself has a church, village pub, village hall, a very active and friendly community and is an exceptionally popular residential area.
Accommodation
East Town Lane is tucked away on the south east outskirts of the village well away from any busy roads. It's a quiet lane which is only used by local residents whose properties are spread out along it. These are mainly substantial period houses.Riverdale is an exceptional property being Grade ll listed as being of special architectural and historic interest.The house is a handsome 2 storey stone building with an attic floor and a hipped and gabled triple Roman tile roof. The house has plenty of accommodation and although currently in poor condition has great charm and appeal. Period details include flagstones, a cross beam ceiling, an inglenook fireplace and oak, elm and pine timbers,
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There are 3 reception rooms and a farmhouse style kitchen plus a utility room and cloakroom.Above are 4 bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor and 2 more bedrooms a toilet facilities on the attic floor.Another great advantage of the property are the extensive stone outbuildings which are suited to a wide variety of potential uses - subject to any necessary consents.
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The property stands alongside the lane and a footpath runs down past the west side of the house, which overlooks a lawned garden, to fields beyond. This lawned garden is bounded by a brook as is the large garden on the other side of the house. This has a south facing aspect, is well sheltered and enjoys great privacy. All the gardens are protected by mature trees.Riverdale is a unique property with enormous potential and is ripe for the improvement works which will make it an outstanding house and home.
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