4 bedroom detached house for sale

OAK LODGE, PIBSBURY, LANGPORT, SOMERSET, TA10 9EJ

A substantial modern four-bedroom detached house with fantastic views, set within a hamlet close to Langport.

Oak Lodge enjoys impressive accommodation, including a reception hall, sitting room, kitchen/dining/living room, games room, study, utility, four double bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms.

There is ample parking, a garage and large south-facing gardens to the rear.

Accommodation

Oak Lodge is an impressive detached home, with accommodation that spans nearly 3,000 square foot with high specification finishes throughout. The property stands well back from the road and behind a low stone wall and gated driveway. It has been constructed of local blue Lias and rendered elevations under a slate tiled roof with extensive glazing to ensure the property is light and airy throughout. The property has been built to have low energy costs with high-performance glazing and quality insulation throughout.

The striking oak porch opens to a welcoming reception hall with full-height glazing that floods the hall with light. An oak staircase with storage underneath rises to a galleried landing above.

At the back of the house, there is a sitting room and a substantial kitchen-dining room, both with bi-folding doors to a sunny seating terrace. The open-plan kitchen, dining, and living room has tiled flooring and space for both relaxed and formal seating. The kitchen is fully-equipped with a gas range cooker, integrated microwave oven, dishwasher and room for an American-style fridge-freezer. There is a utility room by the kitchen with plumbing for white goods.

At the front of the house, there is a family room just off the kitchen, which would make an ideal TV or playroom, and there is a study by the hall too.

Upstairs, there are four double bedrooms and two bath/shower rooms. The master bedroom is particularly impressive with it’s bi-folding doors to a terrace with superb countryside views. In addition, there is a dressing room, fully fitted with built-in wardrobes, and an en-suite shower room with shower, twin basins and a toilet. Two of the three further bedrooms feature the idyllic south-facing outlook and built-in wardrobes. The family bathroom has a bath, a separate shower, cabinet style basin and a toilet.

Outside

In front of the house, there is an expansive gravel parking area which is large enough to park a good number of cars. Adjoining the house, there is a garage with an up-and-over door and a pedestrian door to the rear.

The garden at the back of the house is laid to lawn and fenced on either side for privacy and security. Immediately outside the rear, there is a large gravel terrace, ideal for al-fresco dining. Beyond the grounds, there are superb views over the surrounding countryside.

About the area

The small village of Pibsbury lies just a short distance from Huish Episcopi and the bustling town of Langport. Langport itself offers an excellent selection of day-to-day amenities, including a variety of independent shops, a Tesco supermarket, churches, medical and dental practices, as well as a library, several public houses and a choice of restaurants. Education is well catered for with schools for all ages, including the highly regarded Huish Episcopi Academy and Sixth Form.

For those needing to travel further afield, mainline railway stations can be found at Taunton, Castle Cary and Yeovil, and the area is particularly well connected by road with the A303 and M5 motorway within easy reach. Adding to its charm, a friendly and historic 17th-century public house is within walking distance of the property.

Services

Mains gas, water, drainage and electricity.

Tenure: Freehold.

Energy Performance Rating: B

Council Tax Band: F

Important Notes

Please see all the notes below – particularly the section referring to identity and AML requirements

Identity verification & Anti Money Laundering (AML) Requirements

As Estate Agents we are require by law to undertake Anti Money Laundering (AML) Regulation checks on any purchaser who has an offer accepted on a property.

We are required to use a specialist third party service to verify the purchaser(s) identity.

The cost of these checks is £60 (inc. VAT) per person. This is payable at the point an offer is accepted and our purchaser information forms completed, prior to issuing Memorandum of Sales to both sellers and buyers and their respective conveyancing solicitors. This is a legal requirement and the charge is non-refundable.

Property Details

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 the current situation before travelling to view any property.

All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.

Roderick Thomas, 2 High Street, Castle Cary, BA7 7AW

P.S.

A few extra comments

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Sometimes, we can negotiate an agreement that suits both sellers and buyers.

Sometimes, a bridging loan can solve problems and remove stress.

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