Property description
A substantial period house situated on a no through lane close to the town centre of Somerton with a range of outbuildings and adjoining two bedroom cottage, set in grounds of over a third of an acre. Walking distance to both countryside and all local amenities.
Summary
Ringers Well is a substancial period house dating we believe from the turn of the last century. The property occupies an extremely unique and unusual position being situated on a no through lane within walking distance to the town centre and local countryside. It has a large private garden approximately a third of an acre that stretches to the South with various lawned gardens, swimming pool and summerhouse with garden store leading to a wooded area along Mill stream with open countryside beyond.There are four bedrooms and two bathrooms within the main house with three reception rooms, kitchen and WC. Vehicular access leads from a large enclosed courtyard to the rear with a two bedroom cottage offering additional accommodation, annex, bed and breakfast or holiday let. There is scope to extend the cottage or possibly create a second cottage by converting the workshop and offices subject to the usual planning permission and building regulations.The detached garage block comprises two large garages, an adjoining store and car port. There is a large workshop area to the rear.
Services
Mains gas, electricity and drainage are all connected with gas fired central heating to radiators.
Amenities
Somerton was the ancient County town of Wessex in the 8th century and a former market town. There is a good level of amenities including shops, banks, library, doctor and dentist surgeries, there are also several public houses, restaurants, churches and primary schools within the town. A more comprehensive range of amenities can be found in the County town of Taunton to the west or Yeovil to the south. The mainline railway stations are located in Castle Cary, Yeovil and Taunton. The property is also well served by the A303 linking both central London and the South West, the M5 can be joined at junction 23. Somerton sits approximately 40m/131ft above sea level.
Entrance hall
Timber entrance door leads to a round leaded stained glass window to front. Stairs leading to first floor. Victorian style tiled floor with radiator and understairs storage cupboard.
Sitting Room - 17' 3'' x 12' 12'' (5.26m x 3.96m)
This double apect room has a large bay window to front, window to side, double radiator. Fireplace housing a gas fire with wall light points and picture rail.
Dining Room - 16' 0'' x 15' 9'' (4.88m x 4.8m)
Bay window to the front with a double radiator and picture rail, wall light points and a fireplace housing a gas fire.
WC
Low level WC with window to the rear.
Kitchen - 16' 8'' x 7' 7'' (5.08m x 2.31m)
Two windows to rear with gas fired AGA. Range of base and wall mounted kitchen units. Double drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Space and plumbing for washing machine, dishwasher and for an electric cooker.
Breakfast Room - 16' 3'' x 10' 9'' (4.95m x 3.28m)
Narrowing to 2.42m with window to side. Base units with double drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Fireplace housing gas fired boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating, access to utility/store room.
Landing
Windows to front and rear.
WC
Low level WC with window to rear.
Bathroom
Window to rear with pedestal wash hand basin and bidet. Panelled bath with shower attachment. Built in airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and slatted shelving. Range of built in cupboards with heated towel rail.
Bedroom One - 16' 11'' x 12' 11'' (5.16m x 3.94m)
Windows to front and side with single radiator, picture rail and wall light points door leading to;
En-suite Shower Room
Window to rear with low level WC and bidet. Large corner shower cubicle with pedestal wash hand basin and fully tiled walls.
Bedroom Two - 14' 12'' x 10' 9'' (4.57m x 3.27m)
Narrowing to 2.51m. Windows to side and rear with radiator. Built in mirror fronted cupboards with picture rail and wall light points.
Bedroom Three - 16' 11'' x 7' 10'' (5.16m x 2.39m)
WIndow to side with radiator and picture rail.
Bedroom Four/Study - 16' 11'' x 7' 8'' (5.16m x 2.34m)
Window to front with radiator and picture rail.
Utility/Store Room - 15' 2'' x 3' 10'' (4.62m x 1.17m)
Opening to:
Further Store Room - 9' 9'' x ' '' (2.96m x m)
Narrowing to 2.13m x 4.63m. Small internal access leads to the breakfast room.
Cottage
Door leading to;
Sitting Room - 15' 2'' x 14' 9'' (4.62m x 4.5m)
Two windows to the front. Stairs leading to the first floor.
Landing
Built in cupboard.
WC
Window to front. Low level WC, wash hand basin and single radiator.
Shower Room
Window to rear with wash hand basin, shower cubicle and single radiator.
Bedroom One - 12' 0'' x 11' 5'' (3.66m x 3.48m)
Velux window to front with double radiator.
Bedroom Two - 15' 3'' x 10' 5'' (4.65m x 3.18m)
Velux window to front with double radiator.
Workshop - 16' 3'' x 14' 10'' (4.95m x 4.52m)
Power, light, telephone and workbenches. Door leads to inner hall with stairs leading to the first floor office.
Office - 15' 6'' x 13' 5'' (4.72m x 4.1m)
Window to side with velux windows to front and double radiator. Power, light and telephone.
Garages
The garages are constructed of stone, concrete, block and wood with power and lighting incorporating a workshop area to the rear.
Outside
From Station Path, vehicular access leads to an enclosed courtyard area giving access to the outbuildings, offices and cottage etc. To the front of the property there is a lawned garden with pedestrian access to the front door.A path and gate gives access to the rear garden where there is a potting shed, summer house and raised lawned area with balustrade overlooking the garden. There is an enclosed vegetable garden and steps leading down to a terrace with flower and shrub beds, swimming pool and lawned gardens which lead to a wooded area and Mill Stream. The gardens are extremely private and tranquil.
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Property Features :
- Large detached House
- 3 Reception Rooms
- Adjoining 2 bed cottage
- Approximately third of an acre
- Workshops/Office