£800,000
5 bed detached bungalow for saleHam Lane, Bowlish, Shepton Mallet BA4
5 beds
1 bath
2 receptions
- Freehold
Allen & Harris - Wells
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About this property
An Exceptional Detached Home with Outstanding Views
5 Bedrooms plus Separate 1 Bed Annex - Rental Income / Multi-Generational Living
Living Room & Separate Dining Room Connecting to Sun Terrace
5 Bedrooms, En Suite to Main ** Study / Home Office
Acre of Beautiful Private Gardens ** Fantastic Rural Outlooks
Beautiful Village Location ** Close to Cathedral City of Wells
Gated Driveway & Double Garage
Viewing Highly Recommended
Summary
Close to Wells In the picturesque village of Bowlish, this detached residence is set in large mature gardens and enjoys a stunning elevated location, 2 Receptions & Sun Terrace, 5 bedrooms, 1 Bed annexe, Double Garage and Driveway.
Description
Conveniently located on the edge of Shepton Mallet in an area of unspoilt character in the Mendip Hills, this impressive and unique family home offers vast and versatile living accommodation and is positioned in an idyllic elevated position within beautiful south facing private gardens enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
The property is designed for single level accommodation, accessed via a gated and generous driveway, ideal for families or individuals offering well-proportioned, light-filled rooms with scenic views, perfect for living and entertaining. The main house includes five generously sized bedrooms with the principle having en suite shower room, plus study / home office. The entrance hall is bright, spacious, and naturally flows into the two separate reception areas of which connect with the large sun deck at the back of the house which spectacularly makes the most of the outstanding views that are on offer. Both the kitchen and family bathroom are well-appointed and an existing and substantial annexe with private access for secondary accommodation is located to the lower floor, ideal for letting out as an Air BnB / long term let or providing a convenient residence for an extended family member.
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Outside the gardens occupying approximately an acre plot, enjoying attractive outlooks, and arranged with an array of mature planting, walkways, stone built garden store, greenhouse, summerhouse, a 9-hole miniature golf course, generous driveway approach to the property and double garage. The double garage provides through access via a rear single garage door to the gardens.
Entrance
Accessed via double glazed front door into the entrance with part glazed wooden door leading into:
Kitchen 10' 2" max x 13' 11" max ( 3.10m max x 4.24m max )
Granite windowsill to double glazed window to the front aspect. The kitchen consists of an extensive range of wall and base units with granite worktops over, inset with sink drainer with arched kitchen tap and tiled splashback surrounds. Integrated appliances include electric double oven with microwave over. Inset induction ceramic with extractor hood over. Fridge and chilled drinks cabinet, inbuilt wine storage also incorporated. Dishwasher and washing machine. A freestanding central island with granite worktop over provides additional preparation space with storage under. Tiled flooring. Part glazed doors leading to inner hallway and into:
Lounge 13' 11" x 24' 2" ( 4.24m x 7.37m )
The lounge is arranged around a focal fireplace with stone surround, hearth and mantle incorporating log store and inset with Jet Master wood burning open fire. Carpeting is laid throughout and sliding patio doors open the room out onto the balcony sun terrace positioned to the rear of the property, enjoying outstanding far-reaching views as an impressive back drop. Radiators.
Dining Room 17' 2" x 23' 4" ( 5.23m x 7.11m )
The dining room is an expansive entertaining space providing ample space for a large dining room table and chairs. There are two sets of sliding patio doors that seamlessly open the dining room out onto the balcony sun terrace enjoying early morning, afternoon and evening sun due to the dual aspect of the terraces and providing convenient access to alfresco dining. Radiators.
Main Bedroom 10' 2" x 10' 11" ( 3.10m x 3.33m )
Large double glazed window allows in lots of natural light. Radiator. Range of built in wardrobes and cupboards. Door into:
En Suite
The main bedroom en suite shower room is fully tiled and fitted with a suite comprising of a glass screen shower cubicle with mira power shower and ceiling extractor ventilation. Vanity and low level wc unit inset with wash hand basin and incorporating cupboard storage under. Radiator towel rail. Tiled flooring. Obscured double glazed window.
Bedroom Two 8' 7" x 11' 9" ( 2.62m x 3.58m )
Double glazed window to the rear aspect enjoying outstanding tree top views. Range of built in wardrobes and cupboards. Radiator.
Bedroom Three 8' 2" x 11' 6" ( 2.49m x 3.51m )
Double glazed window to the rear aspect enjoying outstanding tree top views. Built in wardrobe. Radiator.
Bedroom Four 11' 5" x 11' 11" ( 3.48m x 3.63m )
Built in wardrobe with sliding mirror fronted doors. Part glazed double doors opening into the dining room. Radiator.
Study 8' 3" x 10' 2" ( 2.51m x 3.10m )
Double glazed window to the side aspect. Radiator. Door to:
Bedroom Five 8' 11" x 9' 7" ( 2.72m x 2.92m )
Dual aspect having double glazed windows to each side. Fire Rated door to garage. Radiator.
Family Bathroom
Obscured double glazed window to rear. Fully tiled and well-appointed with a suite consisting of bath with mixer tap over, vanity and low level wc unit with over inset with wash hand basin and incorporating cupboard storage under and large glass screen shower enclosure with electric mira power shower with ceiling ventilated extraction over. Double doors to built-in airing cupboard incorporating the oil-powered boiler system with cupboard storage overhead. Tiled flooring. Radiator towel rail.
Annexe
The Annexe/ Apartment benefits from a private entrance located to the side of the property, accessed via a block paved path that leads you the front door.
Kitchen/Diner 10' 11" x 17' 8" ( 3.33m x 5.38m )
Double glazed window to the side aspect. Double glazed door opens into the kitchen which is fitted with a range of wall and base units inset with a stainless-steel sink drainer with kitchen mixer tap over and extensive tiled splashback surrounds. Integrated appliances include fridge, freezer, electric double oven and inset electric hob with chimney extractor over.
Double glazed window to the rear aspect. A recess creates the perfect dining area that can easily accommodated a family sized dining room table encompassed by fitted bench seating. Part glazed wooden door opens into inner hallway with night storage heater and doors leading to:
Bedroom 6' 9" x 10' 7" ( 2.06m x 3.23m )
Double bedroom with large double glazed window to the rear aspect fitted with window seat to enjoy the attractive views over the rear gardens.
Shower Room 5' 9" x 6' 7" ( 1.75m x 2.01m )
Obscured double glazed window to the rear aspect. The shower room is fully tiled and fitted with a suite comprising shower cubicle with electric shower over, wash hand basin and low level wc. Shaving point and extractor fan.
Living Room 11' 8" x 21' 6" ( 3.56m x 6.55m )
The living room is a fantastic size, full of natural light having a dual aspect with double glazed windows to the rear and side aspects, both fitted with window seats. Double glazed patio doors open out to the rear onto a paved patio, perfect to enjoy the southerly garden aspect. Night storage heater. Range of built in storage cupboards.
Outside
Gardens
The mature gardens are an undoubted feature of the property which adjoin mature woodland and offer many areas to sit and revel in the tranquillity. From the main property, a substantial balcony sun terrace offers up incredible uninterrupted views over the outstanding beautiful surrounding countryside and south-facing to enjoy the sunshine all day long; stunning picture-perfect vista laid to tiles and enjoying a built-in charcoal barbeque with granite worktops. The terrace overlooks the home's immaculate mature gardens, with a staircase reaching down to the lawns and pathways that meander through a variety of gently tiered areas planted with an array of shrubs, specimen trees and exotic plants, and features an established pond and even a miniature golf course.
Double Garage 15' 10" x 20' 2" ( 4.83m x 6.15m )
From the driveway stands a double garage with Garolla Fibreglass up and over doors, and power and light connected.
Garage Loft 7' 11" x 12' 2" ( 2.41m x 3.71m )
The garage loft provides a convenient and good-sized, boarded storage area that is currently utilised as a 360-degree, oo gauge 4-line miniature railway. With Velux window.
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4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
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