The Cake House, Upper Lodge Farm, Ston Easton, Bath, Somerset, BA3 4DH

Tel: 01761 241127 Fax: 01761 241117 Email: tom@voycepullin.co.uk Web: www.voycepullin.co.uk

WHITCHURCH BUNGALOW EMBOROUGH, NEAR BATH,

SOMERSET

A delightful detached chalet bungalow full of character and occupying a rural position together with paddocks and outbuildings

Entrance Hall, Dining Room, Study, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Sitting Room, Two

En-suite Double Bedrooms, a Further Double Bedroom, Bathroom, Parking, Stables, Outbuildings and Paddocks

In all approximately 2.84 acres (1.15 hectares)

Offers invited in region of £575,000

WHITCHURCH BUNGALOW, EMBOROUGH, BATH, SOMERSET

Bath 13 miles ■ Bristol 15 miles ■ Wells 6 miles ■ Midsomer Norton 3 miles

The Rear

SITUATION

Whitchurch Bungalow is situated in a delightful rural position on the eastern edge of the village of Emborough, and to the west of Chilcompton. The villages boast a range of facilities including a post office, a shop, a garage, public houses and two churches. The property is conveniently located within the picturesque Mendip Hills well-known for its beautiful landscape, stone walls, caves and unspoilt villages.

The regional centre of Bristol is 15 miles to the north whilst the Heritage City of Bath is some 13 miles away with good road connections leading to them whilst the Cathedral City of Wells, which offers a good range of local facilities, is 6 miles away and the town of Midsomer Norton, 3 miles away.

Mainline rail services to London Paddington are available from Bristol and Bath as well as Castle Cary (19 miles). Bristol International Airport is 30 minutes (16 miles) away.

DIRECTIONS

From Bristol, proceed for approximately 12 miles along the A37/A39 Wells Road. After Farrington Gurney, turn left onto the A37 towards Shepton Mallet. Continue through Ston Easton and turn left at the cross roads onto the B3139 for Chilcompton. Continue for approximately ¼ mile and Whitchurch Bungalow will be found on the left.

If travelling from Shepton Mallet, leave the town on the A37 and proceed for approximately 5 miles. Turn right at the cross roads onto the B3139 for Chilcompton and after approximately ¼ mile Whitchurch Bungalow will be found on your right.

DESCRIPTION

The property was originally built in 1938 by a Master Builder and was then completely renovated and extended in 1998 and comprises of a well presented detached chalet bungalow together with stables, outbuildings and a level paddock. In total the property extends to approximately 2.84 acres (1.15 hectares). Access to the property is by right of way along a gravel driveway. The Bungalow is constructed of rendered brick elevations under a tiled roof and boasts character features including open fireplaces and original panel doors.

The property is suitable for individuals, couples or families alike. There are attractive landscaped gardens and a large gravel parking area to the front whilst to the rear, are further secluded gardens.

The accommodation is arranged as follows:

The Ground Floor:- Solid hardwood door with window to:-

Entrance Hall Radiator. Understairs cupboard and alarm control point

Dining Room (15’2” x 13’6” (4.6m x 4.1m)) Original fireplace with marble hearth and wooden surround, large double glazed bay window and radiator.

Dining Room

Study (12’11” x 8’4” (3.9m x 2.5m)) Tiled floor, radiator. Hardwood French windows leading to sun terrace.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room (19’0” x 10’5” (5.8m x 3.2m)) Fitted with solid pine kitchen units comprising of wall and base storage units with tiled work surfaces. Double sink. Gas fired range cooker with hob, hotplate and cooker hood with extractor fan. Dishwasher, phone point, radiator and open fireplace.

Kitchen

Utility Room (7’10” x 6’8” (2.4m x 2.0m)) Fitted with pine units comprising of both wall and base storage, sink and drainer. Quarry tiled floor washing machine and separate tumble dryer vent. Radiator and back door to the garden.

Bathroom Suite comprising bath and wash hand basin. Shower over bath. Radiator and airing cupboard.

Cloakroom Suite comprising of WC and wash hand basin. Radiator

Sitting Room (19’0” x 15’0” (5.8m x 4.6m)) Large brick fireplace and hearth, large bay window two radiators and two television aerial points.

Sitting Room

Bedroom Three (12’9” x 10’9” (3.9m x 3.3m)) Patio doors to garden, ceiling fan, radiator, telephone and television aerial points.

Dressing Room (10’9” x 5’10” (3.3m x 1.8m)) Radiator.

The First Floor:-

Landing Loft hatch. Airing cupboard, phone point and radiator

Bedroom One (15’4” x 12’9” (4.7m x 3.9m)) Ceiling fan, exposed pine floor boards. Dormer windows, storage under eaves. Telephone and television aerial points. Two radiators.

Bedroom One

En-suite Shower Room Suite comprising low level WC, two inset wash hand basins and shower cubicle with multi jet electric shower. Velux sky light and radiator.

Bedroom Two (15’3” x 15’0” (4.7m x 4.6m)) Exposed pine floor boards. Dormer window and Velux skylight, storage under eaves. Television aerial points. Two radiators.

En-suite Shower Room Suite comprising low level WC, inset wash hand basin and shower cubicle with electric shower. Dormer window and radiator.

Outside:-

Access to the bungalow is from the gravel drive to a large gravel parking area to the front of the property which incorporates a circular brick fish pond. This is bordered by the large front lawn which is screened by a conifer hedge. There is a gravel sun terrace to the side of the property, and to the rear is a mature walled garden with brick paths leading through to a large lawned area behind.

The stables and outbuildings are also accessed from the gravel drive. The stables consist of three boxes, a secure tack room, workshop, hay barn and undercover storage for a horsebox/lorry. All set around a concrete yard which borders the paddock. The paddock extends to 2.36 acres (0.9 ha) of mature grassland and is securely fenced with post and rail fencing.

The Stable Yard

TENURE

The property is of freehold tenure with vacant possession upon completion.

OUTGOINGS

Council Tax – Band D – amount payable 2007/2008 - £1,304.88.

SERVICES

Main electricity, mains water, private drainage. Gas central heating. Broadband enabled telephone exchange.

LOCAL AND PUBLIC AUTHORITIES

Somerset County Council – Tel. 01823 355455 Mendip District Council – Tel. 01749 343399

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

All those items usually regarded as retained to the Vendors are specifically reserved out of the sale, although some may be available to the purchaser if required at valuation.

EDUCATION

There is a wide range of good educational establishments at all levels in the local area from the public and private sectors. The property is within the catchment of Chilcompton Primary School which has an excellent reputation. There are pre-schools in Chilcompton and Ston Easton. There is also a good selection of private schools in the locality including Wells Cathedral School, Downside and Millfield.

The Rear Garden

LEISURE PURSUITS

The Mendip area is well known for its variety and diversity of sporting and leisure facilities. Walking and cycling may be undertaken in the immediate locality and in the near-by Chew Valley. More formal pursuits may take place at the following locations: Leisure Centres – Wells and Midsomer Norton Golf – Farrington Gurney, Mendip and Wells Sailing – Chew Valley Lake Fishing – Chew Valley & Blagdon Lakes Horse Racing – Bath & Wincanton

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment with the Vendors’ Agents – Voyce Pullin Tel. 01761 241127.

POSTAL ADDRESS

The postal address of the property is:-

Whitchurch Bungalow, Emborough, Bath, Somerset, BA3 4SA

The Front of the House

Ground Floor

First Floor

Sitting Room5.8m x 4.6m19'0" x 15'0"(Maximum)

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.8m

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5'10

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Bedroom 33.9m x 3.3m12'9" x 10'9"

5.8m x 3.2m19'0" x 10'5"

BreakfastArea

Kitchen

Dining Room4.6m x 4.1m15'2" x 13'6"

Study3.9m x 2.5m12'11" x 8'4"

Utility2.4m x 2.0m7'10" x 6'8"

Bedroom 14.7m x 3.9m15'4" x 12'9"

Bedroom 24.7m x 4.6m15'3" x 15'0"

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Approximate Gross Internal Area1802 Sq Ft/167 Sq M

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