4 bedroom house for sale

Overview

With lovely proportions, this handsome period house is within easy reach of village facilities and countryside walks and has a low-maintenance garden, garage and parking.The Property - Sunny by name and sunny by nature - this light-filled period house makes the most of all the natural light available with its large bay windows, and triple aspect living room. Beautifully presented, it offers lovely square proportions and great ceiling heights. Whilst the accommodation has been tastefully modernised it retains a plethora of period features including terrazzo flooring, period fireplaces, sash windows and exposed floorboards. A storm porch shields the period front door which opens into a traditional entrance hall with original terrazzo flooring and period ceiling cornice. There is a useful understairs storage cupboard and further cupboard which can house a freestanding condensing tumble dryer if you so wish. Period doors open to all the principal rooms, with an original stained glass window letting in gentle light from the rear.Double doors open through to the lean-to conservatory at the rear which in turn also connects to the rear of the kitchen / hall. Of glazed timber construction it also retains its original terrazzo tile floor in a soft green, and has doors at both ends opening onto the garden. Whether it's extra storage space for coats and boots, or places for your prized pot-plants it's a very useful space indeed.An impressive triple aspect living room on the south side of the house, was converted some time ago from two rooms and now creates a lovely light-filled space throughout the day. The lovely Art nouveau fireplace has a pretty tiled inset and blue lias hearth with copper canopy.The rear hall is open to the kitchen and provides access to a handy understairs cupboard with power, lighting and shelving as well as hanging space. Above, the consumer unit is concealed with a clever faux period bell system which is lovely attention to detail. The kitchen has been beautifully fitted in a period style with painted solid kitchen units that beautifully complement the age of the house. The travertine stone flooring extends from the rear hall and includes underfloor heating on a separate thermostat. The units include floor and wall mounted cupboards, drawers, display shelving and dresser unit with oak tops, large traditional butler sink with period mixer tap and additional boiling water tap. The units include an integrated dishwasher and washing machine. The former chimney recess houses space for an electric range cooker, with slim wine fridge to one side and further cupboard housing the oil fired central heating boiler.Beyond the kitchen is a separate formal dining room with fitted storage cupboard to one side, picture rail and period cornice, again a lovely light room with the advantage of the large bay window to the front.The light and airy first floor landing has views over the village to the rear and access to the loft via a hatch with built-in ladder and light. The master bedroom is an attractive dual aspect room with feature fireplace and the clever addition of a good size en suite shower room. This has been attractively fitted with a large walk-in shower area including travertine tiling, glass screen and dual head shower controls, double his and hers vanity wash hand basins with adjoining storage, WC and centrally heated towel rail for additional warmth.There are two further lovely double bedrooms, and a smaller single room / nursery which would also make an ideal office or dressing room perhaps. The generous family bathroom is fitted in a period style with exposed floorboards, period style panelling and suite comprising freestanding bath, wash hand basin and high level traditional WC. A cupboard tucked away discreetly behind the door houses the hot water cylinder.Outside - The property is surrounded on three sides by small but attractive lawned gardens. The traditional front garden includes rope-edged borders with roses enclosed by brick walling and period railings, which extends down the southern side of the house along Robins Lane. There is a further side gate and this in turn leads to the rear of the house where there is another lawned garden, still bounded by brick walls but topped with attractive bespoke planters filled with trimmed box hedging. The rear garden also includes an outside tap and the oil tank. Beyond the rear garden is a driveway providing parking and access to the brick-built garage with up and over door, power and light.Situation - Shepton Beauchamp is a good size village of just over 300 properties with a good sense of community and some lovely local facilities including village cafe with small shop, popular village pub, parish church, small primary school and pre-school, as well as toddler group. There is also a recreation ground. The village is located within a mile of Barrington, with its well-known National Trust property Barrington Court and has a multitude of local footpaths across the countryside. The pretty market town of Ilminster lies approximately 4 miles to the south-west with its super range of facilities independent shops, supermarket and health centre. Likewise, South Petherton lies within c.2 miles to the east. Shepton Beauchamp itself enjoys a peaceful position away from main roads, but still within easy driving distance of the A303 and A358.Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating.Broadband - Superfast broadband is available. Mobile phone coverage - Voice network coverage is available from three providers indoors but data is only available from one provider indoors. Outdoor coverage is good from four providers. (Information from Tenure - FreeholdProperty Information - The corrugated garage roof is likely to contain asbestos.Council Tax Band - Band FFlood Risk - Stated as low risk from surface water and very low risk from Rivers and the SeaStated as unlikely from groundwater and reservoirs For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses/for-sale_i68252513