House For Sale £300,000
Location: The village of Bourton is situated on the Dorset/Somerset/Wiltshire border with the lovely countryside of the Blackmore Vale, West Wiltshire Downs and South Somerset all close at hand as well as woodland walks nearby at Penselwood and the famous National Trust gardens at Stourhead. Bourton has excellent everyday facilities including a garage with post office/shop, public house, church and primary school whilst on the edge of the village is the Silton surgery and pharmacy. More comprehensive shopping, leisure and health amenities are available at Wincanton, Shaftesbury, Gillingham, Sherborne, Castle Cary and Bruton with the latter enjoying many thriving groups and societies including a Festival of Arts, Horticultural Show, musical and theatrical productions. It is also now well known by the establishment of the renowned Hauser & Wirth Art Gallery and restaurants including the award winning ‘At the Chapel’. Communications are good with a small rail station in Bruton and Castle Cary (Paddington) and Gillingham (Waterloo). The A303 is close by offering good road access to the east and west country, and Berry’s coaches operate a twice daily service to London. There are a number of well regarded schools in the area in both the private and state sectors as well as a variety of rural pursuits including walking, riding, cycling and golf with racing at Wincanton, Bath and Salisbury.
Accommodation
Canopy storm porch to stable front door.
Sitting room: 14’2” x 13’6” (Maximum) Featuring an inglenook fireplace with Yeomans woodburning stove and raised flagstone hearth. Double glazed window to front aspect, two radiators, ceiling beam, fitted shelving, stairs to first floor and archway to:
Kitchen/diner: 14’2” x 9’ A stylish modern fitted kitchen with inset single drainer sink unit with drawer and cupboard below, further range of matching wall, drawer and base units with working surface over, built-in electric oven with inset Cata ceramic hob above, tiled to splash prone areas, space for slimline dishwasher, larder unit, laminate flooring, single glazed window to rear aspect and door to rear. Dining area with radiator and double glazed window to front aspect.
From the sitting room stairs to first floor.
First floor
landing: Single glazed window to rear aspect and hatch to loft.
Bedroom 1: 11’2” x 9’4” Double glazed window to front aspect with window seat, built-in single wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf, deep storage cupboard with fitted shelving, radiator and two wall light points.
Bedroom 2: 9’ x 8’9” Double glazed window to front aspect with window seat, radiator and airing cupboard housing pre-lagged hot water tank with shelving over for linen.
Bathroom: Large shower bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, Mira shower unit over bath with folding shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, heated towel rail, fully tiled walls, obscured single glazed window to rear aspect and tiled effect laminate flooring
Outside
The garden is a particular feature and lies predominantly to the front of the property being of a very good size and well maintained. The garden is laid out in a traditional cottage style with lawned areas, stepping stone pathway and established borders with flowering shrubs providing colour and interest throughout the year. There is also off road parking, useful timber shed, garden lighting and summer house with light and power. A pathway to the side of the cottage extends to the rear which is mainly paved with a shrub and flower border. Oil tank, water tap and outside light.
Utility/boot room: 9’9” x 6’ This outhouse is attached to the rear of the cottage and just a few steps from the kitchen back door. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, light and power, fitted cupboard and oil fired boiler.
Agents note: There is pedestrian right of way over the garden to allow access for the neighbouring property.
Services Mains water, electricity, drainage, oil fired central heating and telephone all subject to the usual utility regulations.
Council tax band: C
tenure: Freehold together with a small area of flying freehold.
Accommodation
Canopy storm porch to stable front door.
Sitting room: 14’2” x 13’6” (Maximum) Featuring an inglenook fireplace with Yeomans woodburning stove and raised flagstone hearth. Double glazed window to front aspect, two radiators, ceiling beam, fitted shelving, stairs to first floor and archway to:
Kitchen/diner: 14’2” x 9’ A stylish modern fitted kitchen with inset single drainer sink unit with drawer and cupboard below, further range of matching wall, drawer and base units with working surface over, built-in electric oven with inset Cata ceramic hob above, tiled to splash prone areas, space for slimline dishwasher, larder unit, laminate flooring, single glazed window to rear aspect and door to rear. Dining area with radiator and double glazed window to front aspect.
From the sitting room stairs to first floor.
First floor
landing: Single glazed window to rear aspect and hatch to loft.
Bedroom 1: 11’2” x 9’4” Double glazed window to front aspect with window seat, built-in single wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf, deep storage cupboard with fitted shelving, radiator and two wall light points.
Bedroom 2: 9’ x 8’9” Double glazed window to front aspect with window seat, radiator and airing cupboard housing pre-lagged hot water tank with shelving over for linen.
Bathroom: Large shower bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, Mira shower unit over bath with folding shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, heated towel rail, fully tiled walls, obscured single glazed window to rear aspect and tiled effect laminate flooring
Outside
The garden is a particular feature and lies predominantly to the front of the property being of a very good size and well maintained. The garden is laid out in a traditional cottage style with lawned areas, stepping stone pathway and established borders with flowering shrubs providing colour and interest throughout the year. There is also off road parking, useful timber shed, garden lighting and summer house with light and power. A pathway to the side of the cottage extends to the rear which is mainly paved with a shrub and flower border. Oil tank, water tap and outside light.
Utility/boot room: 9’9” x 6’ This outhouse is attached to the rear of the cottage and just a few steps from the kitchen back door. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, light and power, fitted cupboard and oil fired boiler.
Agents note: There is pedestrian right of way over the garden to allow access for the neighbouring property.
Services Mains water, electricity, drainage, oil fired central heating and telephone all subject to the usual utility regulations.
Council tax band: C
tenure: Freehold together with a small area of flying freehold.
