Property Description: Guide Price £500,000 - £525,000. This well presented detached property is located in the desirable village of Croscombe, just 4 miles from the bustling high street in Wells. With plenty of highly acclaimed state and independent schools in the area and the flexibility that this house has to offer, it is perfectly suited to meet the needs of any buyer.
The spacious open plan kitchen/breakfast room has plenty of high gloss wall and base units for storage and ample work surface space. There are integrated appliances that include an eye level double electric oven and a five ring Smeg induction hob with an extractor hood fitted above. There is space for a dining table and chairs and a stable door out to the side of the house.
There are three reception rooms and a ground floor bedroom/office with an en-suite shower room. This layout has fantastic potential to be reconfigured to suit your specific family requirements. The living room has a large window to the front letting in plenty of natural light and has a feature fireplace with an electric fire.
Upstairs, there are a further four double bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms have built in wardrobes while the other two are beautifully lit by either a double aspect or stunning skylights with countryside views. One of the bedrooms has a vaulted ceiling and another has storage built into the eaves. Also upstairs, there is a family bathroom which has a white suite and a shower over the bath plus an additional shower room which has been superbly fitted to include a walk in shower and a heated towel rail. This shower room also has the potential to be used as a private en-suite.
Outside: This detached house is approached through a country style gate and has a large driveway to accommodate parking for several vehicles. There is an outside tap to the front and steps that lead up to the front door. The rear garden is east facing and has the sun throughout the day. There is a large outbuilding/shed to the south side of the garden, with a small amount of work this could make a fantastic studio/garden office or could be taken down to increase the garden area. The garden itself is well established with mature trees and plants and has an area of artificial lawn. There are some raised flower beds and an elevated seating area to sit and enjoy the wonderful countryside views. There is an outside power supply and access either side back to the front of the property.
Location: Croscombe is a rural village in the heart of Somerset, located on the A371 to the east of Wells (4 miles) and the west of Shepton Mallet (2 miles) in the beautiful valley of the River Sheppey. Despite mention in the Domesday Book, Croscombe first emerged in the16th and 17th centuries with a boom in the wool trade. It is home to an award-winning pub - The George, which doubles up as the local shop. St Marys Church is a beautiful medieval church with a Jacobean interior. Croscombe has an active community and much to offer with classes from amateur dramatics to Tai Chi held in the village hall, as well as the Charter Market where villagers sell their local produce, a village orchestra, a village school, a playground and a sports field. There is excellent walking in the area as the village has many beautiful footpaths across the valley to enjoy. The picturesque city of Wells (3.2 miles) has a bustling High Street and provides a range of local amenities with four supermarkets (including Waitrose), a cinema, a leisure centre, numerous coffee shops, pubs and restaurants to choose from, several dentists and doctors and some fabulous independent shops. There are also famous historical landmarks such as the Cathedral and the Bishop Palace, as well as a twice weekly produce market. There are excellent state schools in the vicinity, including Croscombe C of E Primary School, The Blue School in Wells and Whitstone School in Shepton Mallet for Secondary, as well as independent schools including All Hallows Prep School, Downside, Millfield and Wells Cathedral School. Both Bath (21 miles) and Bristol (22 miles) are within commuting distance and there is a main line railway station with links to London in Castle Cary 8.8 miles away. Street and Glastonbury are 20 minutes away and Bristol airport is an easy 30-minute drive.
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Local Authority: Mendip District Council - 0300 303 8588. Somerset County Council - 0300 123 2224
Services: Gas central heating, mains water, drainage and electricity
Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion.
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