3 bedroom detached house for sale

Guide price £450,000

Corston, Bath BA2

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Property description

Occupying a pleasant position on the outskirts of a popular village, about 3.5 miles west of Bath.  Substantial detached cottage style home in large gardens and with useful outbuilding.
* Entrance porch * Boot room/utility * Entrance hall * Sitting room * Dining room * Side hall * Kitchen * Utility room * Cloakroom * 3 bedrooms * Bathroom * Walk-in loft room * Large mature plot, south facing at the rear * Detached garage * Ample parking * Various stone outbuildings for garden implements * Workshop * Gas central heating * Double glazing * No onward chain *


Situation


Situated off the A4, on the western approaches to Bath, on the fringes of Corston village and within approximately half a mile of "The Globe" roundabout.   Standing well back from the road and with some pleasant views of the surrounding area.  Local amenities can be found in Saltford and Corston village.  The River Avon is also close by and there are some lovely country walks in the area.


Description


A stone built detached property, which was possibly built in the early 1800s, but has been the subject of considerable change over a period of years.  At one time owned by the Duchy of Cornwall, but has been in private ownership for many years.   The accommodation, which is over two floors, has been modernised and well maintained, but there is now scope for further updating and possible extensions (subject to the necessary consents being obtained). At present providing:-


Ground floor


Glazed door to entrance porch.

Boot room/utility with cold tap.

Entrance hall - staircase rising to the upper floor.   Understairs area with a range of useful fitted cupboards.

Sitting room (side) - two double glazed windows, stone fireplace surround extended to either side with hardwood shelf top.

Dining room (side) - double glazed windows.

Kitchen (front) - good range of units including single drainer stainless steel sink unit, working tops above base units providing drawers and cupboards, tiled flooring, double glazed window, walk-in pantry with shelving and tiled flooring.

Side hall - timber panelled wall and door to the outside.

Utility room (front) - single drainer sink unit with cupboards beneath, space and plumbing for washing machine, shelved store cupboard.

Cloakroom - white suite including low level wc, hand basin, delightful window, tiled flooring.


First floor


Access to loft.   Airing cupboard with hot water tank and slatted shelving.

Bedroom 1 (side) - two double glazed windows.   

Bedroom 2 side) - double glazed windows and views back towards Bath.

Bedroom 3 (rear and side) - l-shaped. Views over the gardens and surrounding area, clothes recess.

Bathroom (front) - panelled bath with low level wc, pedestal hand basin, double glazed windows, part tiled walls, wall striplight/shaver socket. 

Large useful walk-in loft/store room with sloping ceiling and boarded flooring.


Externally


The entrance drive leads to a parking area, together with a detached single garage, up and over door and useful overhead storage.   Attached to the property is a workshop/store with wall mounted gas fired boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating.  Further outbuildings include store room and fuel store, two further garden implement stores. Aluminium greenhouse.   

To the front and east of the property are formal gardens, laid mainly to grass, but with various cultivated areas including flowers, shrubs, ornamental trees and bushes. On the south side is an extensive area which in the past has produced many vegetables and fruits. At the far end and through the gate is a further extensive orchard area with many fruit trees including apples, damsons and plums.   This area is rented from the Duchy of Cornwall for a period of approximately three years at a rental of £300 per annum. 


General


Services:   Mains electricity, gas and water.   Private drainage.   Gas fired central heating.
Local Authority:   Bath & North East Somerset Council.   Council Tax Band E.


Directions


Leaving Bath towards Bristol on the A4, at "The Globe" roundabout follow the A4 and approximately 200 yards past the rugby ground (which is on the right), the turning into 35 Bristol Road will be found on the left immediately before the road bollards.

The property misdescriptions act 1991

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 must obtain verification from their Legal Advisor or Surveyor.

Stated measurements are approximate and any floor plans for guidance only.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 and a Buyer must obtain verification from their Legal Advisor.

Nothing in these particulars is intended to indicate that any carpets, curtains, furnishings or fittings, electrical goods (whether wired or not), gas fires, or light fitments or any other fixtures not expressly included form part of the property offered for sale.

Items shown in photographs are not included 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.

Whilst we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact us and we will be pleased to verify the information. All property offered subject to being unsold.
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