6 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

15/17 CHURCH PATH,

MEARE, GLASTONBURY, SOMERSET, BA6 9TH

Glastonbury 3.5miles, Wedmore 5miles, M5 12miles, Wells 9miles, Castle Cary 18miles.

A pair of totally charming, south facing, terrace houses, tucked away, in a quiet location, in the heart of a popular village between Wedmore and Glastonbury, combined they make a very attractive, spacious and super-versatile 6 bedroom home.

They offer a welcoming reception hall/dining hall, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility/boot room, 25ft sitting room/dining room, 2nd utility room, cloakroom, 2nd kitchen.

Upstairs in No. 15 there is a large landing/study area, family bathroom, and 3 bedrooms, one with a w.c.. In No. 17 there are a further 3 bedrooms and family bathroom.

Outside there is a front garden laid to lawn, with parking and an attached garage/store.

Location

The property is set back from the road on a discreet lane, in the heart of a popular Somerset village which is surrounded by countryside. The village has a primary school and shares a village hall and other facilities with the neighbouring village of West Hay which also has a good pub. Both have good communities and enjoy easy access to Wedmore (5 miles north) and more comprehensive facilities are available 3 miles southeast in Glastonbury with Wells to the east and Bristol Airport is 35mins.

Description

An opportunity to buy 2 interconnecting properties which work as independent dwellings or as one large, 6 bedroom home. The house has high ceilings and spacious accommodation with traditional features such as Flagstone floors, exposed stone and brick walls, multi fuel burning stove, beams, original wood panelling, and many other charming period features. An attractive, south facing garden spans the front with a gravel parking area. At the rear there is an attached garage/store.

No 15 Accommodation

The front door opens to a welcoming reception hall/dining room. Flagstones lead through to the stairs and kitchen, whilst wide French oak floorboards create a warm and welcoming feel in this delightful, sunny room. An attractive, pine mantlepiece frames a tiled, traditional, wrought iron hearth. The interconnecting door opens from here to No. 17. (This would be blocked up if the properties were sold separately.)

To the left is a spacious sitting room with many original features and a multi fuel burning stove is a focal point which offers warmth in the colder months.

The kitchen/dining room, has a wonderfully rustic style, complimented by modern comforts. A large kitchen table takes centre stage and there is an electric range cooker within a chimney breast with extractor and light above. The kitchen units are bespoke timber with an oak worksurface. There is a Belfast sink and space for a washing machine and fridge freezer.

A stable door leads out to a handy utility area which doubles as a boot room. There is additional space for a tumble dryer and dishwasher. An exterior door gives access to the rear of the property.

The stairs are concealed behind a door and they lead to a bright and spacious landing, which offers scope for a further sitting area or study. There is access to the loft here, through a hatch, with ladder and light. The loft is boarded.

No 17 Accommodation

The front door opens to an enclosed porch. An internal door, opens to the main sitting room/dining room which has generous proportions with a high ceiling. A pair of glazed, internal doors lead to a utility room, which has a double Belfast sink and plenty of space for white goods. There is a separate cloakroom. The kitchen has a sink which is plumbed in and the cabling is in place for a cooker. The rest of the room remains a blank canvas for the new owner to create their dream kitchen. An exterior door leads out to the garage/storeroom which has double timber doors for a (small) vehicle.

Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms with stunning timber floors. The family bathroom has a new oak floor, freestanding bath, and shower cubicle

There are 3 good sized bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, one has a w.c.. A fabulous family bathroom with skylight completes the accommodation.

Outside

The house is approached via Church Path, which runs parallel to the St. Mary’s Road.

A paved path leads through the front garden to the front door. The garden is south facing, laid to lawn with attractive floral borders and mature shrubs, with a gravel parking area to the east.

The property has pedestrian and vehicular access to the rear where there is a garage/store and utility/bootroom for deliveries and maintenance. There is on road parking at all times.

Tenure and other points

Freehold. Not listed. Mains water, electricity, drainage and oil-fired central heating. Council Tax Band C. EPC Rating TBC.

Directions

Leave the Wells Office and follow the A39 to Glastonbury. At the Glastonbury Reclamation roundabout take the 3rd turning to Wedmore on B3151 Meare Road. Follow this for approx. 3 miles until you reach Meare. Continue through Meare and pull in to the Community Church car park on the right. Walk on the path towards the Community Church and the property is on the right of the church.

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About the area

Glastonbury's past and its present are linked with its dominant landmark and the town grew up alongside the Abbey and become a manufacturing and trading centre. Today it’s a thriving market town and a major tourist venue, welcoming thousands of visitors each year. Medieval Glastonbury - designated a conservation area - clusters around the evocative ruins of the Abbey.

There are excellent state & independent schools, Wells Blue School, St Dunstan's, Wells Cathedral School, Strode College, Millfield and the Bruton schools.

Meare is a village and civil parish 3 miles northwest of Glastonbury and has been a settled site for even longer than Glastonbury. The parish Church of St Mary, formerly in the keeping of Glastonbury Abbey dates from 1323 and is a Grade I listed building. The village also has a primary school, village meeting rooms, a number of societies and clubs and a good community spirit.

A farm shop selling essentials and local produce is located on the outskirts of the village between Meare and Westhay. Close by is the Shapwick Heath Nature Reserve with superb walks along numerous paths with trails and hides, a great way to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life. The Heath has an abundance wildlife including Otters, Marsh Harriers, Bitterns, Great White and Cattle Egrets and the fabulous Starling murmerations in the spring and autumn, these are a magnificent and often twice daily sight around the village. There is easy access to the other towns of the area including Wells, Street and Wedmore whilst Bristol and Yeovil are well within commuting distance.

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

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All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.

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

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