www.markdevitt.co.uk Barton St David, Somerton Somerset Avalon
Avalon Main Street, Barton St David, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6BZ Somerton 5 miles Street 5 miles Castle Cary 7 miles Glastonbury 7 miles Wells 12 miles Shepton Mallet 12 miles Yeovil 13 miles A very well appointed and tastefully updated modern home in a popular village setting, backing on to open fields and enjoying distant views to the Mendip Hills. Entrance Hall Dual aspect Lounge/Diner Dining Room/Second Reception Room Sitting Room/Study/Bedroom 5 Re Fitted Kitchen Breakfast Room Re Fitted Ground Floor Shower Room Re Fitted Large Family Bathroom Gas Radiator Central Heating PVCu Double Glazing Laminate and tiled Flooring Enclose Level Gardens Front and Rear Distant Views over village to Mendip Hills beyond Backing onto open field Ample Parking and Space for Caravan/Boat etc Detached good size Garage/potential home office Edge of Village Location Potential for extension subject to planning Popular location not far from Millfield School Planning permission for new detached garage and enclosed entrance porch Price Guide 365,000 Freehold Avalon, is being sold with no onward going chain Joint Sole Agents
SITUATION Avalon is situated in the very popular small village of Barton St David, set in delightful countryside located between the towns of Glastonbury, Street, Somerton and Castle Cary (main line rail connection to the south west and London Paddington). Easy access of the A303 linking both the West Country and the M3. The village benefits from a public house, medieval church and recreation field. The neighbouring villages of Butleigh, Baltonsborough and Keinton Mandeville provide primary schooling and village stores. In addition to local state schooling the area also boasts a very good selection of independent private secondary schools which include Sherborne, Kings Bruton, Downside, Wells Cathedral and nearby Millfield. The surrounding towns collectively offer a good selection of town centre and out of town shopping including outlet stores at Clarkes Village in Street, regional amenities also include a choice of golf clubs, THE PROPERTY Avalon is fully detached established modern residence set back from the village road with level gardens to both front and rear with parking and garaging, whilst backing onto an open field with delightful views over the village to the Mendip Hills in the distance. The property has been the subject of much improvement by the current vendors. The accommodation is gas central heated and pvcu double glazed and now enhanced by wood laminate and tiled flooring throughout, refitted bathroom, ground floor shower room and re fitted kitchen with built in appliances. This very manageable light and airy modern village home enjoys delightful open views to the rear over the village fields and Mendip Hills beyond. ACCOMODATION The accommodation briefly comprises: ENTRANCE HALL: with upvc double glazed front entrance door and matching glazed side screen, mat well, laminate flooring, smoke detector, radiator, panel style doors off to all main rooms, stairs leading to first floor landing with window to front and useful cupboard under LOUNGE/DINER: 19 3 (5.87m) x 12 7 (3.84m) max reducing to 9 8 (2.95m) a dual aspect room with picture window and open views to the rear overlooking the garden and field beyond, feature open fireplace with stone surround and hearth with timber mantle, 2 x radiators, 2 x wall lights, TV point and laminate flooring DINING ROOM/SECOND RECEPTION: 11 9 (3.58m) x 9 4 (2.85m) with patio doors on to and overlooking the rear garden and field beyond, radiator and laminate flooring. KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM: 12 4 (3.76m) x 11 3 (3.43m) with open views to the rear overlooking the garden and field beyond, refitted with modern range of units comprising base cupboards, nest of pan drawers, matching eye level cupboards 2 of which are obscure glazed with pelmet work top lighting, pull out larder unit, contoured worktops with tiled splash backs, inset stainless steel sink and drainer unit with high rise mono bloc mixer tap, built in ceramic hob with stainless steel extractor hood above, built in microwave and oven with cupboards above and below, built in fridge freezer and dish washer, plumbing and space for washing machine, tiled flooring, ceiling down lights, radiator, gas fired central heating boiler and upvc door off to outside. SITTING ROOM/STUDY/BEDROOM 5: 11 5 (3.48m) x 8 9 (2.67m) with corner aspect, laminate flooring, radiator, smoke detector, TV point and electric trip box concealed in eye level cupboard. AGENTS NOTE: This useful extra room and the adjoining shower room would make a good ground floor bedroom suite for a dependent relative if required. GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM: 7 2 (2.18m) x 5 4 (1.62m) with tiled floor and walls, refitted modern white suite comprising, vanity wash basin with mixer taps and mirror above with cupboards below, close coupled dual flush WC, corner shower, ladder style towel radiator and ceiling down lights. Carpeted staircase leading to FIRST FLOOR LANDING with return balustrade, panel style doors off, laminate flooring, window to front, wall light, loft hatch and smoke detector BEDROOM 1: 14 6 (4.42m) x 10 4 (3.15m) with views over the village and Mendip Hills beyond, laminate flooring, radiator, built in wardrobes with shelves and hanging space, BEDROOM 2: 11 8 (3.55m) x 9 9 (2.97m) with views over the village and Mendip Hills beyond, laminate flooring and radiator. BEDROOM 3: 9 6 (2.89m) x 9 1 (2.77m) with views over the village and Mendip Hills beyond, laminate flooring and radiator. BEDROOM 4: 11 7 (3.53m) x 8 4 (2.54m) with outlook to front, laminate flooring and radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM: 8 9 (2.66m) x 8 4 (2.54m) with tiled floor and walls, refitted with modern white suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and shower above and side screen, close coupled WC with dual flush, vanity wash basin with mixer taps and mirror above with cupboards below, ladder style towel radiator, ceiling down lights. Airing cupboard fitted slatted shelves and housing the hot water cylinder with immersion heater and door off to useful under eaves storage area with potential for conversion. OUTSIDE: To the front of the property is a slightly raised garden laid mainly to grass with a couple of mature trees affording privacy all enclosed by a post and rail fencing on top of a stone wall with paved path and terrace leading to the front door, a driveway provides parking with additional space for caravan/boat etc to the side of the property. DETACHED GARAGE: 16 8 (5.08m) X 10 6 (3.20m) with up and over door and electric connected. The rear garden backs onto an open field with views over the village to the countryside beyond. Mainly laid to lawn with sun terrace, outside lighting, selection of mature plants and shrubs. Greenhouse beside a useful area of hard standing to one side previously mentioned for extra parking with outside tap. AGENTS NOTES: Planning permission has been granted for demolition of the existing garage and construction of a new one at the back of the plot and the construction of an enclosed front porch with study area. To the front of the property is a useful extra visitor s off road parking space used by Avalon. VIEWINGS ARE STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT THROUGH THE VENDORS AGENTS. Mark Devitt Property Marketing Consultants t: 01237 420899 m: 07977 045331 e: mark @ markdevitt.co.uk www.markdevitt.co.uk DIRECTIONS: From Podimore roundabout on the A303 turn on to the A37 sign posted Bristol (Bath) proceed in a northerly direction for approximately 5 miles to the Lydford-on-Fosse traffic lights. Turn left sign posted Keinton Mandeville proceed through the village and as you leave turn right signposted Barton St David Butleigh follow the lane into the village of Barton St David passing through the tight left hand bend, pass Broadclose Way, Church Street and Mill Road, you are now in Main Street and Avalon will be found after a short distance on the right. Alternative Directions: from Glastonbury/Street take the Butleigh Road towards Butleigh. On entering the village, pass the cricket ground on the left, continue on the village road and take the 4th turning on the left just before the Rose and Portcullis Public House on the corner. Continue on to Barton St David around a sharp right hand bend and continue, passing the Barton Inn on the right Avalon is a little further along on the left. Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage Council Tax: South Somerset District Council Band E VENDORS JOINT LOCAL AGENT. GEORGE JAMES PROPERTIES 1 Brandon House, West Street, Somerton, TA11 7PS Tel: 01458 274153 Email: properties@gergejames.properties Web: www.georgejames.properties
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