House For Sale £310,000
LOCATION: Bruton is a small ancient South Somerset town nestling in the foothills of Brue Valley surrounded by unspoilt countryside. The town has retained great charm over the years with many interesting and historical buildings which defines its character. The main industries are agriculture and education with four schools in Bruton. King's School, founded in 1519, Sexey's School, primary school and a nursery. Bruton has 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 Mill on the Brue Outdoor Activity Centre. The town has a small range of shops and a range of public houses and restaurants including the award winning 'At the Chapel'. Further local attractions include the National Trust Stourhead House and gardens and The Newt gardens and spa hotel. There are many other charming towns nearby which together offer a wide range of shopping, cultural and sporting activities. These include Castle Cary, Wincanton, Sherborne, Shaftesbury and Wells with Bath, Bristol and Salisbury all being in easy reach. Communications are good with a small rail station in Bruton and mainline services at Castle Cary (Paddington) and Sherborne (Waterloo). The A303 a few miles south is the road link to London and Bristol international airport is well within an hours drive.
ACCOMMODATION
Front door to:
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE: Double glazed windows to side aspect, laminate wood flooring and archway to:
HALLWAY: Radiator, stairs to first floor, laminate wood flooring and door to:
SITTING ROOM: 14’ x 13’ A light and airy room with a pine fire surround and mantle, radiator, coved ceiling, laminate wood flooring, room temperature control, wall light points, fireside recess with fitted shelving and double glazed window to front aspect.
KITCHEN: 14’6” (narrowing to 9’5”) x 10’5” (max) This area of the house is a particular feature being partially open plan to the dining room creating a wonderful space ideal for family living and entertaining. The kitchen comprises inset single drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboard below, further range of base and drawer units topped with a tiled work surface, inset gas hob, eye level double oven set into a brick housing, fitted shelving, radiator, double glazed window to side aspect, utility cupboard with space and plumbing for washing machine, understairs cupboard and opening to:
DINING ROOM: 14’4” x 9’10” Feature brick fire surround with a deep display mantle, built-in cupboard, tiled floor, radiator, double glazed window and door to side path and opening to:
CONSERVATORY: 13’9” x 8’ Tiled floor, power point, double glazed windows and double glazed French door opening to a paved patio enjoying an outlook over the garden.
CLOAKROOM: Low level WC, tiled floor and double glazed window to side aspect.
From the entrance hall stairs to first floor.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING: Over stairs cupboard and stairs to attic room.
BEDROOM 1: 14’ (max) x 10’5” (narrowing to 6’4”) Double glazed window to front aspect with far reaching views, exposed timber flooring, fitted double wardrobe and wall light point.
BEDROOM 2: 10’6” x 10’ (max) Radiator, double glazed window to rear aspect overlooking the rear garden, laminate wood flooring, fitted shelving and built-in double airing cupboard housing a recently installed Worcester boiler.
BEDROOM 3: 9’5” x 6’5” Radiator, exposed timber flooring and double glazed window to front aspect with far reaching views.
BATHROOM: Panelled bath with Mira Sport shower over, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled to splash prone areas and double glazed window to rear aspect.
From the hallway stairs to second floor.
SECOND FLOOR
ATTIC ROOM: 18’2” x 11’1” (Irregular shaped room with restricted head room in places.) Exposed beams, double glazed Velux window, UPVC double glazed window to front with far reaching views, exposed chimney breast, doors to eaves storage space.
OUTSIDE
FRONT GARDEN: Mainly laid to lawn fronted by a brick wall. A pathway gives access to:
REAR GARDEN: A sunny aspect west facing garden with a paved patio leading to a lawned area enclosed on two sides by high timber fencing. Garden Studio 15’ x 6’5” (in need of some repair). Rear pedestrian access.
SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, mains drainage, gas central heating and telephone all subject to the usual utility regulations.
TENURE: Freehold
COUNCIL TAX BAND: B
VIEWING: Strictly by appointment through the agents.
