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5 bedroom detached house

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Detached house
5 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: D*
3,900 sq ft / 362 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Ask agent
Broadband: Super-fast 67Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • SET IN STUNNING LEVEL GARDENS AND PLOT OF APPROXIMATELY TWO THIRDS OF AN ACRE (0.65 ACRES).
  • DETACHED PERIOD THATCHED COTTAGE WITH FOUR / FIVE DOUBLE BEDROOMS PLUS LARGE ATTIC ROOM.
  • ENVIABLY FREE FROM THE RESTRICTIONS OF GRADE II LISTING AND YET RETAINING OODLES OF ORIGINAL COTTAGE CHARACTER.
  • SPACIOUS 3900 SQUARE FEET.
  • DETACHED QUADRUPLE GARAGE / WORKSHOP (Possible annex potential - subject to planning permission).
  • ENCLOSED PRIVATE DRIVEWAY PARKING FOR SEVEN CARS OR MORE.
  • OPEN FIRES AND LOG BURNING STOVES. NEW KITCHEN AND BATHROOM.
  • OIL-FIRED RADIATOR CENTRAL HEATING AND TIMBER DOUBLE GLAZING.
  • PRETTY VILLAGE CENTRE - SHORT WALK TO VILLAGE PUB AND TOP PRIMARY SCHOOL.
  • VACANT - NO FURTHER CHAIN.
REDUCED TO SELL! VACANT - NO FURTHER CHAIN! FULLY RENOVATED! FOUR / FIVE DOUBLE BEDROOMS! 3900 SQUARE FEET! SCOPE TO CREATE SELF CONTAINED ANNEX (subject to planning permission). POSSIBLE BUILDING PLOT POTENTIAL (subject to the necessary planning permission). Westbury House is a most attractive and spacious character property set in 0.65 acres (two thirds of an acre approximately) in a pretty rural village centre setting, recently refurbished (fully re-thatched approximately seven years ago) with a large detached four car garage / workshop, and ample gated driveway parking for seven cars or more. Internal viewing is highly recommended as offered with no onward chain. The property is enviably free from the restrictions of Grade II listing and yet retains a wealth of original character features. Entering the property from the rear garden into the spacious newly fitted kitchen you are met by the extensive range of matching units incorporating a Belfast sink, an island unit and integrated appliances. There are beams to the ceiling and wood effect flooring. A ledge and brace wooden door leads into the single storey light and airy dining / garden room with doors and windows overlooking the garden and the water feature. From here a door leads to the utility room also fitted with a Belfast sink and units. There is a floor standing oil boiler, double door airing cupboard, a modern downstairs shower room and a solid wooden door to the driveway. Back across the kitchen double wooden stable doors lead into the beamed sitting room with centrally sited wood burner in stone chimney breast on raised hearth, exposed stone walls, former inglenook fireplace, window seats and timber staircase to the first floor. The spacious landing gives access to the first floor accommodation comprising four bedrooms, one bedroom with built in double wardrobe and the main bedroom with a feature fireplace. The family bathroom has been updated to include a white suite of pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc and offset corner bath with massage jets and retractable shower head. A door and original staircase leading up to the beamed attic rooms with window, power and heating. These rooms could create additional accommodation / hobbies room if required. Double wooden gates lead to the gravelled driveway which provides comfortable secure parking for several vehicles and gives access to the detached four door garage block. The building is complete with power and light and would suit a variety of uses. The level gardens lie to the south west and are laid mainly to lawn with specimen trees and plants.

Description
Westbury House has been in the same family for over 40+ years and lies in a pretty rural village on the outskirts of Yeovil. The house has been recently refurbished and offers a spacious family home with large gardens, a detached four door garage, and ample gated driveway parking.

Entering the property from the rear garden into the spacious newly fitted kitchen you are met by the extensive range of matching units incorporating a Belfast sink, an island unit and integrated appliances. There are beams to the ceiling and wood effect flooring. A ledge and brace wooden door leads into the single storey light and airy dining / garden room with doors and windows overlooking the garden and the water feature. From here a door leads to the utility room also fitted with a Belfast sink and units. There is a floor standing oil boiler, double door airing cupboard, a modern downstairs shower room and a solid wooden door to the driveway. Back across the kitchen ...
Outside
Double wooden gates lead to the gravelled driveway which provides comfortable secure parking for several vehicles and gives access to the detached four door garage block. The building is complete with power and light and would suit a variety of uses.
The level gardens lie to the south west and are laid mainly to lawn with specimen trees and plants.

Location
Conveniently placed between the towns of Sherborne and Yeovil with main line stations (London Waterloo), the rural village of Bradford Abbas has a primary school, a parish church, a public house and a sports centre. There are also good road links (A303 to M3 and M25) The Jurassic coastline lies approximately 30 miles to the south.

Directions
Leave Yeovil heading south on the Sherborne Road (A30). Proceed across the roundabout and onto the dual carriageway. Turn right signposted Bradford Abbas (Underdown Hollow), Proceed with caution as this road narrows at several points along the route. Take the 2nd right into Quarry Lane. At the junction, turn left onto Farm Road and continue into Bishops Lane. At the junction turn left. The property will be seen a short distance along on the left.. The driveway is located to the rear of the property.  

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