4 bedroom semi detached house for sale

A spacious, four bedroom cottage offering extensive accommodation suitable for family living, with the added benefit of a stone outbuilding that has planning permission to convert to a one bedroom annexe.

Situation

 New Close cottage is situated close to the centre of the rural village of Ston Easton.  The village boasts the renowned Ston Easton Park Hotel and is conveniently located within the picturesque Mendip Hills well-known for its beautiful landscape, stone walls, caves and unspoilt villages.

The regional centre of Bristol is 13 miles to the north whilst the Heritage City of Bath is some 13 miles away with good road connections leading to them whilst the Cathedral City of Wells, which offers a good range of local facilities, is 7 miles away and the town of Midsomer Norton, 3 miles away.

 Mainline rail services to London Paddington are available from Bristol (98 minutes) and Bath (85 minutes) as well as Castle Cary (107 minutes) which is 19 miles way.  Bristol International Airport is 20 minutes (16 miles) away.

Description

New Close Cottage is a spacious four bedroom cottage offering extensive accommodation suitable for a family with the added and unique benefit of a stone outbuilding that has planning permission to convert to a one bedroom

annexe. The property benefits from wide ranging views over the Mendip countryside. Internally, the property offers accommodation suitable for a family, couples or individuals for modern day living

 Accommodation-

 

The accommodation is arranged as follows:-

 Ground Floor:-

 Entrance Hall

 ·         Sitting Room

Fireplace.

 Kitchen /Family room

Fitted base and wall units. Single bowl basin and drainer. Plumbing for dishwasher, Red Gas fired Aga, Under stairs Larder. Extensive family room.

Utility Room

Plumbing for washing machine.

Cloakroom

Double shower, w/c and wash hand basin with slate grey tiled walls.

 First Floor:-

 Master Bedroom with dressing room

Windows overlooking the garden.

Bathroom

White suite comprising of bath (with shower over), w/c, New contempary style glass sink

 

Bedroom 2

Double. Window overlooking the front garden.

Bedroom 3

Double. Window overlooking the front garden

Bedroom 4

Loft conversion with dormer windows

Outside:-

 To the front of the property there is a paved area leading to the front door.

To the rear there is a gravelled courtyard area with a gate leading to the garden which is secluded and overlooking open countryside. It is predominantly laid to lawn and is enclosed by mature hedges and a dry stone wall. There is a double garage adjoining the outbuilding which has planning permission to convert into a one bedroom annexe.

 

Tenure

 The property is of freehold tenure with vacant possession upon completion.

Outgoings
 Council Tax Band – D

Services

Mains electricity and water. Drainage is via a sceptic tank.  Gas central heating.

Local authority

Somerset County Council   -   Tel.

Mendip District Council   -    Tel.

Fixtures and fittings

All those items usually regarded as retained to the Vendors are specifically reserved out of the sale, although some may be available to the purchaser if required at valuation.

Education

There are a wide range of good educational establishments at all levels in the local area from the public and private sectors.

The property is within the catchment of Chewton Mendip Primary School and Wells Blue School, both of which are judged as outstanding.  There are also a good selection of private schools in the locality including Wells Cathedral School, Downside and Millfield.

Leisure pursuits

The Mendip area is well known for its variety and diversity of sporting and leisure facilities. Walking and cycling may be undertaken in the immediate locality and in the near-by Chew Valley.  More formal pursuits may take place at the following locations:-

 Leisure Centres – Wells & Midsomer Norton Golf  -  Farrington Gurney, Mendip and Wells

Sailing  -  Chew Valley Lake

Fishing  -  Chew Valley and Blagdon Lakes

Horse Racing  -  Bath and Wincanton

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with the Vendor’s agents – Killens

Tel .