Property Description: Guide price £700,000. This wonderful property is located in the desirable village of Pilton, near Glastonbury. Immaculately presented and decorated throughout, this property really is ready for its next owners to move straight into. This property is a must view in order to fully appreciate its full size, grounds and internal space. Through the entrance you will find a double bedroom immediately on your right which has been fitted with convenient built in cupboards along the side wall; there is also scope to add an en-suite shower room if desired. This room would also work brilliantly as a dining room or a work from home space. Behind the this room is the living room which stretches over 21ft. There is Karndean flooring, an ornate fireplace encompassing a Jetmaster open fire and sliding doors that open the room up to the conservatory, just perfect for entertaining. Back to the entrance of the property, to the left, you will find the modern fitted kitchen/breakfast room. There are plenty of pale stone coloured wall and base units for storage and Quartz work surfaces complement these brilliantly. There are integrated appliances that include a dishwasher and an undercounter fridge and freezer. There is a gorgeous Tecnik range cooker, a window that overlooks the wonderful garden and an internal window to the conservatory. Completing this room is the choice of two areas for casual dining; the Quartz top breakfast bar and the area beyond this which is spacious enough for a small table and chairs. There also a perfect nook to house a tall fridge freezer. Down a few steps from the kitchen is the separate utility area with its own sink, convenient for laundry and plumbing and space for a washing machine and a tumble dryer. Beyond the utility room is the rear lobby area, making an ideal spot to use as a boot room after pottering about in the garden. This lobby gives access through to the conservatory up a few steps. The conservatory is a wonderful addition to this property and complements both the living area and the garden. Along the corridor to the rear of the property, are the three double bedrooms. The first two bedrooms on your left both have built in wardrobes for storage. Opposite these bedrooms there is modern fitted shower room which has floor to ceiling tiles, a three piece shower suite and storage built into the units. Completing this property is the main double bedroom. The biggest of the three bedrooms has ample built in mirrored wardrobes that reflect the views of the garden coming in through the window on the opposite wall. Through a set of double doors there is the exceptional en-suite. This sleek and modern room has the luxury feel that you want when relaxing. It is beautifully lit by the dual aspect and is fully tiled with contrasting floor and walls. The large bath is the centre of the room and there is a separate double walk in shower with a both a hand held and a rainfall shower fitted.
Outside: Enter through the double electric iron gates onto the driveway which has space enough to park several cars. There is a double garage which is big enough to park two cars and still have room for storage. There are some neatly kept shrubs and perennials to the front and between the garage and the main property there is a pretty iron gate that leads you through to the rear garden and the rest of the grounds. The garden, that is primarily laid to lawn is wrapped around the property and the current owners have arranged the garden to encompass the sunshine all day yet still managing to keep some essential shady areas. With mature trees, plants, hedges and flowers, this garden can be enjoyed by all. There is a cute terrace area, just perfect for a morning coffee or some evening alfresco dining, and some stepping stones that lead you round to the "grow your own" part of the garden. An absolute stunning garden that will be the perfect relaxation zone for its next owners.
Location: The sought after village of Pilton lies between the towns of Glastonbury, Wells and Shepton Mallet and is known for its green spaces and pretty stone cottages, as well as the world famous Glastonbury Festival (for which the lucky purchaser of this property will get free tickets). This thriving village has a shop, pub (The Crown Inn - shortly to reopen as a Gastro pub), post office, playing fields, church, chapel, playgroup (including skate park and tennis courts), allotments, a community orchard and numerous clubs. And is also home to the Pilton Club and Village Hall which acts as a community venue for music, events & functions. Throughout the year the village hosts several well attended events including the village flower show and fete not to mention the Glastonbury Festival. The village is steeped in history with almost 70 listed buildings including the 11th Century Church and the restored 14th Century tithe barn which is now used for a variety of village events. The historic cathedral city of Wells is just five miles away and is the smallest city in England (population 10,000). It’s centre has the market place (local markets held twice a week) surrounded by many medieval buildings including the cathedral and the moated Bishops Palace as well as its bustling high street. Glastonbury is a small but busy town and a major tourist venue, welcoming thousands of visitors each year. Medieval Glastonbury - designated a conservation area - clusters around the majestic ruins of the Abbey. There are regular farmer’s markets in Wells, Glastonbury and Shepton Mallet (just three miles away) and these locations offer a variety of coffee shops, restaurants and independent shops. All the usual supermarkets can be found in any of these three locations and there are great local farm shops including Jon Thorner’s or maybe try the local producer Brown Cow Organics. There are fabulous walks on your doorstep over the surrounding countryside. Just 20 minutes away is the town of Bruton with its boutique shops, famous restaurants and world-renowned Hauser & Wirth Art Gallery. Bristol and Bath and Frome are all within approximately an hour’s drive and a mainline station with trains to London Paddington, is situated less than five miles away at Castle Cary, with further mainline stations at Yeovil, Bristol and Bath. Bristol International Airport is just sixteen miles away. There is an excellent range of both state and independent schools in the area including the well-respected West Pennard Primary School in the next-door village that has a school bus from Pilton. Millfield School, Wells Cathedral School, The Blue School in Wells, Strode College in Street, All Hallows, Downside School and numerous local primary schools are all accessible from the area.
Directions: www.google.co.uk/maps - BA4 4EB
Council Tax: The council tax band for this property is E
Local Authority: Shepton Mallet Town Council 01749 343 984. Mendip District Council 0300 303 8588
Services: Oil fired central heating, mains water, drainage and electricity. LPG gas bottles for the cooker.
Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion
