An attractive Grade II Listed three bedroom detached house situated in the heart of Evercreech within a short walk of local amenities including a Co-Op, pharmacy, two public houses, village hall, bakery and church. This individual and very charming property is understood to have been owned by Oxford University until the early 1900’s and the original part of the house dates back to circa 1740. This delightful home is brimming with character and enjoys versatile living accommodation including a spacious sitting room with exposed stonework, separate dining room, fitted kitchen, utility room and third reception room which overlooks the garden and could have a multitude of uses. Moving upstairs there is a large landing which could easily be used as a study area, three bedrooms, bathroom and fixed staircase giving access to the attic space. The garden is ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining with a large paved patio, veranda style porch and stone outbuilding. There is also vehicular access to the side of the property providing off road parking.

LOCATION: Evercreech is a large and thriving village providing many amenities including co-operative mini-supermarket, bakery, fish and chip shop, pharmacy, motor repair garage, doctors surgery and a well regarded primary school. The village is situated close to Shepton Mallet, Castle Cary and Bruton with easy access from the A371. The cities of Bath and Bristol are within reasonable commuting distance to the north and the A303 is also within easy reach. There is a main line train station at Castle Cary (4 miles away) with regular and direct services to London. There is also frequent bus services that visit Shepton Mallet and the neighbouring towns.

ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR

Solid wood front door to:

SITTING ROOM: 20’6” x 12’7” A delightful room full of character with exposed ceiling beams, window seats, two radiators, understairs cupboard, fireside alcove, exposed stonework, sash windows to front aspect, internal leaded light stain glass window with polished wood sill, fitted wood burner with flagstone hearth and door to:

DINING ROOM: 14’8” x 8’9” Cast iron fireplace, radiator, window to side aspect, flagstone floor, dado rail, French doors to rear garden and door to:

KITCHEN: 12’2” x 8’7” Corner 1½ bowl inset sink unit with cupboard below, further range of wood fronted wall, drawer and base units with working surface over, freestanding double oven, fitted dresser unit, flagstone floor and door to:

UTILITY/BOOT ROOM: 10’ x 6’7” Wall mounted Worcester gas boiler supplying domestic hot water and radiators, velux window, flagstone floor, stable door to garden and door to:

RECEPTION ROOM: 14’11” x 9’1” Half vaulted ceiling with velux window, exposed stonework to one wall, two radiators, two windows to side aspect and fitted shelves.

From the sitting room stairs to first floor.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING: This is a well proportioned landing which could have a multitude of uses. Exposed ceiling timbers, radiator, two sash windows to front aspect, fitted wardrobe and stairs to attic space.

BEDROOM 1: 12’3” x 10’4” Cast iron fireplace (not in use), exposed ceiling timbers, radiator and sash window to front aspect.

INNER LANDING: Doors to bedrooms one and two and bathroom.

BEDROOM 2: 13’ x 8’8” Radiator, wall light point and window to side aspect.

BEDROOM 3: 8’ x 5’ Radiator and window to rear aspect.

BATHROOM: Panelled bath with shower over, low level WC, wash basin vanity unit, velux window, radiator and tiled to splash prone areas.

OUTSIDE

Double gates to the side of the property leads onto a driveway which provides off road parking for two vehicles. At the rear of the house there is a low maintenance garden enclosed by stone walling and predominantly laid to patio with sections of stone chippings and lawn. Included in the garden is an outbuilding which comprises a wood store and an adjoining potting shed.

SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, drainage, gas central heating and telephone all subject to the usual utility regulations.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: E

TENURE: Freehold

VIEWING: Strictly by appointment through the agents.