Property description
A beautiful Victorian home located in the heart of Glastonbury. Steeped in history with an abundance of period features, this property certainly is a home for all seasons. Shake off the winter blues with a welcoming open fire set in an impressive marble fireplace in the sitting room. In the warmer months enjoy the tranquillity of the pretty Victorian walled garden or laze in the sun room with views over the grounds. Accommodation briefly comprises; entrance hall with original tiled floor, inner hallway with ornate period staircase, sitting room with stripped pine floor and marble fireplace, dining room with further sitting area and living flame effect gas fire, rustic kitchen with walk in pantry, sun room, three double bedrooms and three full bathrooms, garage/workshop and front and rear gardens. The property is currently run as a bed and breakfast, but would also make a wonderful family home, and is within walking distance of all local amenities.
Entrance Hall
Original timber double doors to entrance hall. Decorative Victorian tiled floor, part glazed timber door to reception hall.
Reception Hall
A wonderfully welcoming reception hall with an original single winding staircase rising to the first floor. There are original panel doors leading to the sitting room and dining room, and a part glazed door to the under stairs store cupboard.
Sitting Room - 17' 1'' x 16' 4'' (5.20m x 4.97m)
A high ceiling, exposed wooden floor boards, deep bay window and an impressive marble fireplace with open fire are the features you would expect from the main reception room of a lovingly restored Victorian town house. Add a flow of natural light from the south facing window and views towards St John's Church Tower and you will soon realise this property is a little above the average.
Dining Room - 19' 5'' x 11' 9'' (5.91m x 3.58m)
A substantial second reception room with both dining and living space, with high ceilings, a picture rail and exposed wooden floor boards. The slate fireplace is fitted with a living flame effect gas fire. There is also a double radiator, access to the under stairs storage area, a window to the side and a door to the kitchen.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 10' 6'' x 14' 8'' (3.20m x 4.47m)
This kitchen has a lovely rustic feel with hand made wooden base units and wooden worktop over. Inset one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit with drainer. Plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine. space for a range style gas cooker. There is an original built-in part glazed display cupboard and a window to side.
Pantry
Anyone visiting this house would have immediate pantry envy! This adorable and useful walk in pantry comes complete with a flagstone floor, fitted shelving and high opaque window allowing light from the kitchen.
Sun Room - 21' 0'' x 7' 1'' (6.40m x 2.16m)
A later addition to the property is the relaxing sun room. Enjoy morning coffee with views over the pretty walled garden. Flag stone floor, radiator, double doors opening onto the rear garden, pitched glazed roof. Boiler room housing hot water system.
On The First Floor
First Floor Landing
A central landing runs the full length of the house with doors to all first floor rooms, and a door to the second floor stair case.
Bedroom One - 18' 1'' x 11' 11'' (5.51m x 3.63m)
A south facing double aspect room with two original sash windows to the front and a further to the side, exposed wooden floor boards, original cast iron fireplace, radiator, built in cupboard.
Bathroom One
A large and luxurious bathroom with a roll top bath with shower over, high level WC, pedestal wash hand basin , painted wooden floor, radiator, opaque window to side.
Bedroom Two - 12' 7'' x 10' 0'' (3.83m x 3.05m)
Original sash window to side, cast iron fireplace.
Bathroom Two
Panelled bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, high level WC, painted floor boards, radiator, opaque window to rear
On The Second Floor
A door from the first floor landing gives access to a staircase leading to the second floor master bedroom suite.
Bathroom - 18' 0'' x 12' 6'' (5.48m x 3.81m)
The main feature of this huge bathroom is the central roll top bath where chrome effect plumbing forms part of this beautiful installation. Fitted voile drapes add to the dreamy feel of this room. There is a pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Two windows to the rear, an exposed timber floor and fitted radiator. (please note there is a slight restriction in head height to the sides of this room)
Master Bedroom - 14' 8'' x 11' 8'' (4.47m x 3.55m)
Window to front with far reaching views over the town and towards the Tor. Exposed beams, exposed timber floor boards, radiator.
Rear Garden
This private Victorian walled garden is a lovely feature of the property, and accessed from the garage, side gate, or double doors from the sun room. Mainly laid to lawn and enclosed by stone and brick walling, there are a variety of mature trees and shrubs, a paved patio area and water feature. At the bottom of the garden there is a personal door giving access to the garage/workshop.
Garage/Workshop
A detached brick garage with up and over door accessed from the lane at the side of the property. There is parking for one to two cars if you made use of the good sized workshop area. There is power and light and a personal door to garden.
Property Features :
- In the heart of Glastonbury
- A charming period home
- Stunning master bedroom suite
- Flexible accommodation over three floors
- Garage/workshop