4 bedroom detached house for sale

12 Central Avenue is a substantial (2164 square feet), mature, deceptively spacious, double-fronted, detached house situated in a very popular, residential, 'head of cul-de-sac' address near the heart of the pretty Somerset town of Ilchester. The property boasts generous, level gardens at the rear and side, the rear enjoying a sunny westerly aspect. There is a private driveway providing off road parking for two cars, leading to a single garage. The property is in very good decorative order throughout boasting uPVC double glazing, gas fired radiator central heating, a cast iron multi-fuel burning stove and under floor heating in the garden room. The main roof was renewed in 2020 and the garden room roof in 2021. The substantial, flexible accommodation enjoys good levels of natural light from many dual aspects and comprises entrance porch, entrance reception hall, sitting room, dining room, large garden room, kitchen / breakfast room, side lobby, utility room and ground floor WC. On the first floor, there is a half-gallery landing area, four generous double bedrooms, a family bathroom and  separate shower room / WC. The property boasts countryside views from the front and has great walks from nearby the front door. The property is located close to the centre of Ilchester, a historic market town offering a number of amenities including pubs, hotels, cafes, shops and a church. The nearby village of Limington is an attractive rural village with a historic church and country pub - another place to dine out! It is a short drive to the historic town centre of Sherborne with its superb boutique high street with cafes, restaurants, Waitrose store and independent shops plus the breath-taking Abbey, Almshouses and Sherborne's world-famous private schools. It is also a short drive to the mainline railway station to London Waterloo. Ilchester also has excellent access to the A303 trunk road linking the South West to London. The property is perfect for families and / or couples, buyers cashing out of the South East and London market or cash buyers looking for their perfect pied-a-terre / home to settle in, potentially linked to the wonderful selection of local schools in this exceptional area. THIS FANTASTIC, RARE PROPERTY MUST BE VIEWED INTERNALLY TO BE FULLY APPRECIATED.

Front pathway, uPVC double glazed double front doors lead to entrance porch.

Entrance Porch – 8’5 Maximum x 3’3 Maximum
Slate tiled floor, uPVC double glazed windows to both sides and front, glazed and panelled front door with two windows lead to entrance reception hall.

Entrance reception hall – 15’1 Maximum x 8’8 Maximum
A generous greeting area providing a heart to the home, staircase rises to the first floor, radiator, uPVC double glazed window to the front, door leads to understairs storage cupboard space with light and power connected, doors lead off the entrance reception hall to the main ground floor rooms.

Sitting Room – 20’6 Maximum x 11’11 Maximum
A well-presented main reception room, uPVC double glazed window to the front, cut Hamstone fireplace and hearth with cast iron multi-fuel burning stove, two radiators, TV point, uPVC double glazed double French doors open from the sitting room through to the garden room. When open, gives a full through-measurement of 32’.

Garden Room / Conservatory – 25’7 Maximum x 11’2 Maximum
uPVC double glazed windows to the both sides and rear, slate tiled floor, two double glazed Velux ceiling windows, TV point, low level ambient lighting, light and power connected, under floor heating, uPVC double glazed double French doors to the rear, uPVC double glazed double French doors lead from the conservatory / garden room to the dining room.

Dining Room – 15’3 Maximum x 12’9 Maximum
Able to accommodate large dining room table, two radiators, slate tiled floor, door leads back to entrance reception hall.

Kitchen Breakfast Room – 20’6 Maximum x 11’10 Maximum
A extensive range of modern kitchen units comprising granite work surface and surrounds, inset double sink bowl and drainer unit, mixer tap over, a range of drawers, pan drawers and cupboards under, integrated dishwasher, retractable spice rack, large range-style stove dual fuel oven with seven burner mains gas hob, electric oven, fan assisted oven and grill, decorative tiled surrounds, an extensive range of matching wall mounted cupboards and shelving, under unit lighting, recess provides space for American-style fridge freezer, inset ceiling lighting, two contemporary radiators, concealed cooker hood extractor fan. This room enjoys a light triple aspect with uPVC double glazed windows to the front and rear, uPVC double glazed door to the side, ceramic floor tiles.

Side Lobby – 15’3 Maximum x 4’3 Maximum
uPVC doubled glaze doors to the front and rear, electric light connected, ceramic floor tiles, personal door to the utility room.

Utility Room – 8’2 Maximum x 6’11 Maximum
Laminated work surface, inset stainless steel sink bowl and drainer unit, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer for upright fridge freezer, space for undercounter fridge, uPVC double glazed window to the side, wall mounted shelving, light and power connected.

Door from the entrance hall leads to cloak room.

Cloak Room – Fitted low level WC, wall mounted wash basin, uPVC double glazed window to the front, chrome heated towel rail, tiling to dado height, ceramic floor tiles.

Staircase rises from the entrance reception to the first floor landing. A generous half gallery landing measuring 26’9 maximum x 8’8 maximum, uPVC double glazed window to the front enjoying views across fields, ceiling hatch to loft storage space with fitted loft ladder and electric light connected, door leads from the first floor landing to the airing cupboard housing lagged hot water cylinder and immersion heater, slatted shelving, doors lead off the landing to the first floor rooms.

Bedroom One – 15’2 Maximum x 12’9 Maximum
A generous double bedroom, uPVC double glazed window to the rear overlooks the rear garden, radiator, wall mounted sink, tiled splashback.

Bedroom Two – 11’11 Maximum x 10’11 Maximum
A second double bedroom, uPVC double glazed window to the rear, radiator, wall mounted wash basin, tiled splashback.

Bedroom Three – 11’2 Maximum x 11’11 Maximum
A third generous double bedroom, uPVC double glazed window to the rear, radiator, wall mounted wash basin, double doors lead to fitted wardrobe cupboards.

Bedroom Four – 9’5 Maximum x 8’9 Maximum
A generous bedroom currently used as an office, uPVC double glazed window to the front, radiator, door leads to fitted wardrobe.

Family Bathroom – 6’4 Maximum x 5’4 Maximum
A modern white suite comprising low level WC, tiled panelled bath with folding glazed shower screen, wall mounted mains shower over, wall mounted wash basin, shaver point, uPVC double glazed window to the front, heated towel rail, tiled walls and floor, inset ceiling lighting, extractor fan.

Shower Room / WC – 7’7 Maximum x 5’4 Maximum
A modern white suite comprising low level WC, walk-in double sized mains shower cubicle with wall mounted mains shower over, circular glass wash basin with mixer tap over, tiled walls and floor, uPVC double glazed window to the front, fitted towel rail, inset ceiling lighting, extractor fan.

Outside
The house stands in a generous level corner plot and gardens. There is a lawned front garden that is facing east and enjoys the morning sun, providing a good depth from the road. It is enclosed by miniature walls and hedges and timber pane