Property description
A spacious and well maintained family home in this delightful village. Sitting Room; Dining Room; Music Room; Kitchen/Breakfast Room; Utility; Shower Room; Master Suite; 4 Further Bedrooms; Bathroom. Garage; Fully Soundproof Studio; Pretty Gardens; Orchard; Plenty of Parking.
Marnick House, Pitcombe, Nr Bruton, BA10 0PH
About the area
Pitcombe is a charming village very close to the market town of Bruton. 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 in easy reach of Wincanton, Yeovil, Sherborne, Glastonbury, Frome, Wells and Shepton Mallet. 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 small town with numerous shops and amenities and an excellent range of schools including Bruton School for Girls, King's School, Sexey's School and Sunny Hill Prep. 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. Open full details and click on \"schools\".
Ground Floor
Nestled on the edge of the thriving town of Bruton, the property is within walking distance of local amenities and is included in the Sexey's catchment area. Built to an exceptionally high standard, Marnick House benefits from light bright and spacious rooms and further accommodation potential within the Studio. A paved covered porch leads to the solid wooden front door with glazed panels to either side leading to the - HALLWAY - A light area with stairs rising and an opening through to - MUSIC ROOM - Tall panel windows to the front giving this area lots of natural light. Door to - SITTING ROOM - A generous room with windows to three walls and fully glazed double doors leading to the rear garden and patio area. A large attractive open fireplace is set on a marble hearth and surround with marble effect mantel. Wood effect laminate flooring. A large opening to - DINING ROOM - The laminate flooring continues. Another spacious room with window to the rear.
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Returning to the HALLWAY, door to - KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM - A good range of painted wall and base units with granite effect worktop and attractive splash back tiling. Windows overlooking the side and front under which is a Belfast sink with granite drainers to either side. An oil fired Rayburn, with extractor fan over, gives this room a rustic feel. Integral dishwasher and fridge with space for freezer. Slate effect vinyl flooring. Door to - UTILITY - The vinyl flooring continues. A useful room with a stable door to the rear garden and arange of wall and base units with wood effect worktop. There is space and plumbing for washing machine and tumbler dryer. Door to - SHOWER ROOM - A fully tiled room with white suite comprising shower cubicle with Rainforest shower and additional head, WC and pedestal basin. Obscure window to rear.
First Floor
A light LANDING with tall arch window overlooking the pretty rear garden and hills beyond. Door to large airing cupboard with shelving. MASTER BEDROOM - A generous double room with window to front. Half glazed door to DRESSING ROOM - Window to rear. Large built in wardrobes with hanging rail and shelves. Door to - EN SUITE - White suite comprising sunken Jacuzzi bath, WC and pedestal basin, tiling to splash prone areas, heated towel rail and obscure window to rear. BEDROOM - Another good double room with window to the front. BEDROOM - A dual aspect room with windows to front and side. Built in wardrobe. BEDROOM - Another dual aspect room, currently used as a snug. Large walk in cupboard, ideal for walk in wardrobe or en suite. BEDROOM - Currently used as an office, with shelving to walls. Window to front. FAMILY BATHROOM - A white suite comprising paneled corner bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, WC and pedestal basin, heated towel rail and obscure window to rear.
Gardens and Grounds
From the quiet lane, double wooden gates give access to the large driveway with parking for at least 6 cars. An attractive wrought iron pedestrian gate leads to paved steps down to the pretty rear garden. This garden is laid to lawn with mature borders, and hedges giving privacy. A paved patio makes an ideal area to enjoy the evening sunshine. To the side of the property is a sloping lawn which, in the Spring months, has an abundance of wild flowers. The front of the property is another private lawned area with raised shrub borders.
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A double garage with up and over door and separate pedestrian door is accessed from the driveway, and also offers great workshop space with power and light. To the side of the garage is a wooden staircase leading down to the STUDIO. Currently used as a recording studio, this soundproof area would also make an ideal office or teenage pad. To the side of the garage is a post and rail fence making the garden a secure area for children and pets. Behind the garage is a small orchard with various fruit and nut trees including Plum, Apple and Walnut trees.
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 :
- A spacious and well maintained family home
- Quiet location in this delightful village
- Within the catchment area for Sexeys School
- Light and generous rooms
- Large master suite with dressing room and en suite