3 bedroom detached house for sale

A beautifully situated detached cottage in a quiet hamlet standing on high ground with outstanding pastoral views yet only 5 miles from the centre of Bath.

* Rarely available on the open market * set in a large beautifully tended garden * large entrance porch * entrance hall * sitting room * kitchen/dining room * utility room * bathroom * 3 bedrooms * oil fired central heating * garage and driveway * superb blend of country living with convenience of amenities not too far away *

Directions: Travelling on the A39 from Bath through the village of Corston continue to The Wheatsheaf public house at Corston Fields and turning left signposted Stanton Prior. On reaching the village keep left turning left signposted Wilmington. Follow the lane to a crossroads, continue straight over and the cottage will be found on the right hand side.

The property comprises a beautifully situated detached country cottage which originally formed part of the Duchy of Cornwall Estate and has been home to our clients for some 38 years. The present owners have carried out a programme of improvements and extensions to create a comfortable home with character features. There is scope in the agents opinion and subject to obtaining necessary planning consents to further extend and enlarge the accommodation to take full advantage of the large garden which extends to just under 0.25 acres and the superb far reaching views which the property enjoys from its situation on high ground. Despite its rural location the property is easily accessible to Bristol and Bath and offers a superb blend of country living with the convenience of amenities being not too far away. Opportunities to purchase properties in this location are few and far between. The picturesque village of Newton St Loe with its farm shop and post office are close at hand and a day to day convenience shop in the Co-operative petrol station at Marksbury is approximately a 10 minute drive.

In fuller detail the accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate)

Ground floor

Stable door to

Entrance porch: 3.33m x 1.69m (10' 11" x 5' 7") Quarry tiled flooring, woodgrain effect uPVC double glazed windows, multi pane inner door to

Hallway: Double panel radiator, staircase rising to first floor.

Sitting room: 4.32m x 3.97m (14' 2" x 13') Dual aspect with woodgrain effect uPVC double glazed windows, ornamental stone fireplace, double panel radiator, ledged and braced door, understair storage cupboard (excluded from measurements).

Kitchen/dining room: 4.13m x 2.98m (13' 7" x 9' 9") Woodgrain effect uPVC double glazed window, double panel radiator. Furnished with a range of modern wall and floor units with rolled edged work surfaces and tiled surrounds, stainless steel single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, integrated dishwasher, built in four ring electric hob with extractor hood above and oven beneath, drawer and cupboard storage space, ledged and braced door.

Utility room: 3.22m x 1.67m (10' 7" x 5' 6") Woodgrain effect uPVC double glazed window, stainless steel single drainer sink unit, radiator, plumbing for automatic washing machine, further appliance space, wall mounted central heating programmer.

Bathroom: Woodgrain effect uPVC double obscure glazed window. White suite comprising panelled bath with Triton shower above, wc and pedestal wash hand basin, fully tiled walls, double panelled radiator, extractor fan, ledged and braced door.

First floor

Landing: Access to roof space, built in cupboard with hanging rail, ledged and braced doors leading off to bedrooms.

Bedroom one: 4.32m x 3.89m (14' 2" x 12' 9") Woodgrain effect uPVC double glazed window with far reaching views, pretty ornamental fireplace, double panel radiator, built in wardrobe (excluded from measurements).

Bedroom two: 3.43m x 3.32m (11' 3" x 10' 11") Dual aspect with woodgrain effect uPVC double glazed windows enjoying stunning views, radiator.

Bedroom three: 4.11m x 2.42m (13' 6" x 7' 11") Woodgrain effect uPVC double glazed window with lovely views, double panel radiator.

Outside

To the Front Of the property double gates lead to a driveway which in turn leads to the Detached garage 5.73m x 2.83m (18' 10" x 9' 3") With metal up and over entrance door, personal door, window, power and light. To the rear of the garage is an oil storage tank.

The property is set back from a quiet country lane and is set within lovely gardens extending to just under 0.25 acres. With the lane on one side and farmland on the other, the property enjoys stunning far reaching views.

The Front garden Is laid to lawn with well stocked flower and shrub borders which continues to the side of the property and there are lovely views to the west. Attached to the utility room is an external Boiler house Containing the oil fired boiler.

A pallisade gate and fence leads to a large Rear garden Which is a lovely feature of the house laid to lawn with a variety of flower and shrub borders, trees and bushes. There is a raised paved patio, aluminium framed greenhouse, productive vegetable plot and timber storage shed.

Agents note

Only by viewing the property can the beauty of the location be fully appreciated.

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The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are not included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property.