5 bedroom detached house for sale

A charming detached 1930's residence situated within the heart of this popular Polden Hills village. Beautiful gardens, garage and ample parking. Total plot approx. 0.24 acres.

The Old Surgery is an attractive chalet style detached property which is conveniently positioned within this sought after Polden Hills village. We understand that the property dates back to 1936 and has been well-maintained and significantly updated by the current owners during the last 15 years with upgraded bathroom and kitchen in 2021. This lovely family home offers flexible and spacious accommodation for multi-generational living. Outside, the property is surrounded by beautiful gardens which enjoys sunshine throughout the year and has the benefit of a garage and parking for several vehicles.

Immaculately presented the versatile internal accommodation is arranged over two floors and briefly comprises; double doors open into a porch and through to an L-shaped hallway with staircase rising to the first floor and doors opening into the ground floor rooms. The principal double aspect lounge has a feature fireplace housing a multi-fuel burner, an attractive bay window overlooking the gardens and an external door leading out to the side. From the lounge folding doors provide access into the well-proportioned dining room, again overlooking the garden with external door leading out to the rear. The kitchen can be found alongside the dining room is beautifully fitted with an extensive range of modern high gloss, self-closing, wall, base and drawer units with wood work tops over and incorporating an electric fan oven and induction hob over, with spaces for further appliances. To the rear of the kitchen is a useful utility area, separate WC and further external door leading out to the garden. Returning to the hallway, you will find three bedrooms, bedroom three is double aspect overlooking the front elevation, bedroom four is a double overlooking the rear garden and bedroom five is currently utilised as a home office/study. Finally on the ground floor there is a lovely tiled shower room, fitted with a modern white suite that comprises of a walk-in shower, WC and wash hand basin with vanity units under.

On the first floor, there is a good sized storage cupboard and doors opening into two double bedrooms, the principal bedroom has an attractive bay window and both bedrooms overlook the beautiful gardens and views beyond, particularly bedroom one which faces to the front elevation.

An early viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate this charming village home.

The property is located in a prime position for those looking for the combination of a rural lifestyle, excellent links for the commuter and easy access to local amenities. The property lies at the foot of the Polden Hills, which run more or less east to west. At the eastern end are the towns of Street and Glastonbury with Clarks Village Shopping Centre and Millfield School at Street. At the western end is access to the M5 motorway at junction 23 and also the town of Bridgwater. Further south the county town of Taunton with a direct line to London Paddington and an extensive range of shopping, leisure and scholastic facilities with three noted Public Schools. International airports are available at both Bristol and Exeter both within approximately one hour's drive.

The stunning gardens surround the property and are nicely enclosed with a high mature hedge which provides privacy and seclusion. Predominantly laid to lawn and interspersed with a variety of mature shrubs and trees. There is an extensive patio which provides a perfect space for outside dining and summer entertaining. A particular feature is the rockery garden and ponds which offer an abundance of colour. Also within the garden you will find a summer house and two sheds one of which will be included in the sale. There is a log store to the side and an external oil boiler. A side gate opens out onto the block paved driveway which provides parking for several vehicles and leads to the attached garage/workshop with power, light, and rear personnel door. The front of the property is screened by a laurel hedge and a brick wall boundary with attractive wrought iron gates providing access.