Long Street, Croscombe, Wells, BA5

DESCRIPTION

A large detached bungalow set in well landscaped gardens in the heart of the popular village of Croscombe. The property comprises of a light and welcoming entrance hall, a dining room with double doors leading to a conservatory and a further set of double doors leading to a well-proportioned sitting room. The sitting room has a double glazed window to the side and front, from the front windows there are views over the village to the countryside beyond. There are two bathrooms, both with separate showers and four double bedrooms, one with views to the front over the gardens and the other three with views to the rear. The kitchen has cream shaker style cupboards with a gas hob, integrated oven, integrated fridge, plumbing for a dishwasher and washing machine and a separate store cupboard. There are also a useful store cupboard that can be accessed from the outside. The property could be extended or used as a development site (subject to planning permission).

OUTSIDE

To the front of the property is a beautifully landscaped garden with 'roundabout' style turning area. To the left of the entrance is a small orchard area fronted by the 'mill race' a gentle stream contained on both sides by a natural stone wall. there is also a further area of drive to the side of the property leading to a detached single garage and parking for at least six cars. To the rear of the property is a large patio area and a large border with trees and mature planting. There is scope to reduce the size of the parking area at the rear and have a larger garden area.

LOCATION

Croscombe is a well served village with  an excellent public house also serving as a small village shop, church, village hall and a primary school. The village is approximately 3 miles from Wells and 2 miles from Shepton Mallet.

Wells is the smallest cathedral city in England. It caters for most everyday needs, offering good shopping facilities as well as restaurants and pubs, a cinema, churches of most denominations, together with open-air markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Schools are plentiful with the Cathedral School, the Blue School and a choice of primary schools in Wells, Millfield School in Street and Downside school in Stratton-on-the-Fosse are easily accessible.

There are good road connections to Bristol, Bath, the motorway system and Bristol Airport, with rail links from Castle Cary (about 20 minutes drive away) to London Paddington.

Sporting facilities in the area include racing at Wincanton and Bath, golf at Wells and near Oakhill, sailing or fishing at Chew Valley and Blagdon lakes. In addition, there are Leisure Centres in Wells and Shepton Mallet.

TENURE

Freehold

HEATING

Gas central heating.

SERVICES

Mains drainage, gas, electricity and water are all connected.

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment with Cooper and Tanner. Tel: 01749 677524

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Somerset Council

COUNCIL TAX

Band 'F'

EPC RATING

Rating 'D'

DIRECTIONS

From Wells take the A371 signposted to Shepton Mallet. Continue to the village of Croscombe where the property can be found on your right hand side