3 bedroom detached bungalow

PRIMROSE CORNER,

MIDDLE BROOKS, STREET, SOMERSET, BA16 0TU

A deceptively spacious and extremely comfortable home with 2 bedrooms, a 37ft sitting room/dining room and large loft room, located in a quiet, residential area with rural walks on the doorstep.

The house has an entrance hall, kitchen, utility room, sitting room/dining room, 2 bedrooms, shower room, sunny conservatory, versatile attic/loft room and study.

Outside there is a garage, plenty of parking for several vehicles on a gated drive plus an enclosed front and back garden.

Location

The house occupies an attractive corner plot, nestled in an excellent residential area, discreetly positioned well away from busy roads but within walking distance of Millfield School and indeed the town itself.

Street is Somerset’s largest village. It boasts a busy High Street, Clarks Village Outlet Shopping and Millfield School as well as the Anglican Parish Church of The Holy Trinity, a Grade I listed building which dates from the 14th century, Greenbank Swimming Pool, a Grade II listed pool and elsewhere there are parks and play areas. In addition to this there’s a good selection of junior schools, Crispin Senior school and various bus routes to other towns and villages. The main line station of Castle Cary is 13 miles east.

Street is surrounded by a rich variety of towns, each with their own distinct character, such as the neighbouring town of Glastonbury, renowned for its spirituality, or the historic cathedral city of Wells.

Description

The front door opens to a central hallway where there is a handy cupboard and alcove for storing coats and boots. The kitchen is on the right. It has fitted units and space for a dishwasher and under counter fridge. Two large windows ensure this is a bright and welcoming room, with a breakfast bar and integrated hob and oven. Beyond the kitchen is a utility room which is useful for laundry and pets, if you have them. It has an exterior door to the driveway.

An internal door leads to the open plan living area, which is stunning, surprisingly spacious and versatile, it can be configured to suit your needs. It is currently arranged with a dining room at the east end and sitting room, around a fireplace, at the west end. Again, it is bright and welcoming, flooded with light and warmth from large south facing windows overlooking the rear garden. A sunny conservatory has attractive views over the garden and a sliding, glazed door opens to the terrace.

A door from the sitting room allows you to wrap back around to the central hallway. Here there are 2 bedrooms and a shower room.

In addition, stairs rise from the east end of the living area to the first floor where there is a study area on the landing, eaves storage and a further, excellent loft room, suitable for various uses.

Outside

The drive leads to gates which open to a private drive which fans out in front of the house. There’s parking for several vehicles and a larger than average, integrated, single garage offers scope for further extension if required. It is large enough for an SUV and has huge storage in the eaves above.

The remainder of the front garden is laid to lawn, it wraps around the west side of the house to an enclosed rear garden which is a fabulous suntrap, a combination of lawns and a paved terrace for outdoor seating. To the east there is covered, lean-to storage.

Tenure and other points

Freehold. Mains gas, electric, water and drainage. New boiler in 2023. Council Tax Band D. EPC Rating B. Photovoltaic panels, with approx. 12 years remaining on the lease agreement.

About the Area

Street is a popular and busy town, mainly known for Millfield School and Clarks Retail Village.

The house is located a short walk from Brookside School and within easy access to quality secondary schooling including the renowned Millfield Senior School, Crispin School and Strode College. Being situated on the southern side of Street also allows for easier road access to Somerton and Castle Cary which has a mainline train station for London Paddington, about 12 miles away.

Glastonbury is just a couple of miles away, Wells a little further and Bristol, Bath and Taunton all within reach.

These all combine to give a fairly comprehensive range of commercial, sporting, cultural and leisure facilities.

Shoppers enjoy the added bonus of Clarks Village Factory Outlets as well as the busy High Street, and there are a variety of supermarkets and home supplies stores within a short drive. Street is well served by doctors and dentists, has indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sports and fitness clubs and a popular theatre/cinema. The town has a variety of pubs, restaurants and picturesque walks.

Directions

Take the B3151 south from Street past Millfield, then turn right onto Higher Brooks, follow this around until you reach Middle Brooks on your right. The house is on the corner of these two lanes.

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Important Notes

Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Buyers must rely on information passed between the solicitors with regard to items included in the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise.

VIEWINGS. Interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.

All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.

Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR.