House For Sale £270,000
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, Bruton School for Girls, Sexey's School and a primary school. 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 HALL: Doors to sitting room and dining room and stairs to first floor.
SITTING ROOM: 17’2” x 11’4” Fireplace with timber surround and fitted gas fire, double glazed window to front aspect, radiator, two wall light points, laminate wood flooring and sliding door to lean-to conservatory (14’ x 10’2”).
DINING ROOM: 11’2” x 9’5” Double glazed window to front aspect, coved ceiling and heating control.
KITCHEN: 7’9” x 7’3” Single drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboard below, further range of matching wall, drawer and base units with work top over, double glazed window to rear aspect, cupboard housing gas boiler supplying domestic hot water and radiators and understairs recess with fitted cupboard.
CLOAKROOM: Low level WC, fully tiled walls and double glazed window to side aspect.
From the entrance hall stairs to first floor.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING: Radiator, double glazed window to rear aspect and hatch to loft.
BEDROOM 1: 12’6” x 11’3” Radiator, picture rail, coved ceiling, built-in wardrobe and feature cast iron fireplace.
BEDROOM 2: 11’2” x 8’3” Radiator, picture rail and double glazed window to front aspect
BEDROOM 3: 8’1” x 7’5” Radiator, picture rail and double glazed window to rear aspect.
BATHROOM: Panelled bath, low level WC, wash basin, three quarter tiled walls, heated towel rail and obscured double glazed window.
OUTSIDE
The outside space is a particular feature of the property enjoying the benefit of a private driveway with space for several cars.
FRONT GARDEN: The front garden is mainly laid to lawn enclosed on two sides by timber fencing. To the right of the drive there is an additional strip of garden with a fish pond.
REAR GARDEN: The rear garden is of a generous size being very wide and mainly laid to lawn enclosed by hedging and fencing. A railway hut is currently used as a garden store.
SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, 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.
