Property description
The Outback is a charming link detached bijou cottage tucked away in a convenient location just off Bruton high street. The accommodation comprises Lobby, Open Plan Living Room/Kitchen Diner, 2 Double Bedrooms, Bathroom, Garden, Parking.
The Outback, Higher Backway, Bruton, BA10 0DW
This characterful stone built grade II listed property started life as a barn and has since been converted to a comfortable and ambient home. The Outlook embraces cosy open plan living with a wood burner, ceiling beams, wooden flooring and period features. Only a convenient few minutes walk from Bruton High Street and all local amenities, this charming home has a pretty and private garden and, surprisingly, parking for two cars.
About the area
Bruton is a small historic town in the foothills of the Brue Valley, surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside a few miles north of Castle Cary and within easy reach of Wincanton, Yeovil, Sherborne, Glastonbury, Frome, Wells and Bath. The town has a railway station, which is the Bristol-Weymouth line, with a further regular service to Bath Spa. There are also good Inter-City services at nearby Castle Cary (Paddington). Bruton dates back to Roman times and today is a charming small town with various shops and amenities, including the newly opened Hauser & Wirth Art & Exhibition Gallery, the ever popular dining experience At The Chapel, and of course an excellent choice of schools including Bruton School for Girls, King's School, Sexey's School and Sunny Hill Prep to name but a few. For more information on this area in general and individual schools visit our website www.roderickthomas.co.uk and locate this property by price order.
Ground Floor
A jointly shared pathway, bordered by attractive stone walls, lead from the rear of the property to the side door and opens to the LOBBY - Here you will find alcove coat hooks and a door to a spacious store cupboard currently used as a PANTRY. Within, there are shelves and space and plumbing for a washing machine.A further door leads to the charming open plan KITCHEN/DINING area which has a range of painted base units, topped with worktops incorporating the sink unit, gas double oven and hob. Tucked , beneath the staircase, is space for a breakfast table and chairs. This light room continues through to the SITTING ROOM area which has a comfortable feel and a garden outlook from the double patio doors. There are ceiling beams, a wood burning stove on a stone hearth, deep silled windows, a period style radiator and stripped wooden flooring.
First Floor
The wooden stairs rise to the landing where there is a spacious storage cupboard and hatch to loft access. There are TWO BEDROOMS, both able to accommodate a double bed and with pleasant outlooks. Both have ceiling beams and timbers, and one has a deep storage cupboard with hanging rail and shelving, plus the central heating boiler. The BATHROOM comprises of a wood paneled white bath with wall mounted shower over, a white wc and a coloured wall mounted basin. There is attractive stone tiling to the splash prone areas, a ladder style radiator and an obscure window.
Outside and Gardens
The property is approached from a little lane off Higher Backway to the enclosed and gated parking area for two vehicles. A gate within the wooden fence gives access to the garden and a shared pathway leads to the main door.The garden itself is mainly laid to lawn with borders of planting including shrubs and ornamental trees. Many of the borders are stone edged and a flight of steps lead from the small yet private patio area to the lawn. To one corner of the garden is a wooden garden shed.
Further Information
Services: Mains Water, Electricity, Drainage & Gas. Council Tax Band: BTenure: Freehold
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 - Strictly by appointment only. Interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.
Property Features :
- Charming stone built bijou cottage
- Tucked behind Bruton High Street
- Comfortable and ambient home
- Cosy open plan living room / kitchen diner
- 2 Double bedrooms