Sparkford, Somerset, BA22
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- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- DETACHED PERIOD PROPERTY WITH IMMENSE CHARM & CHARACTER
- SET WITHIN A GENEROUS MATURE GARDEN
- WONDERFUL SITTING/DINING ROOM BURSTING WITH CHARACTER FEATURES
- SPACIOUS KITCHEN WITH ATTRACTIVE INGLENOOK
- UTILITY ROOM
- DOWNSTAIRS SHOWER ROOM
- REAR PORCH/BOOT ROOM
- 3 DOUBLE BEDROOMS
- UPSTAIRS BATHROOM
- OFF ROAD PARKING
Description
The porch with a solid wood period door welcomes you into a delightful sitting/dining room with exposed beams and stonework, attractive brick fireplace with wood burning stove, window seat and a large bay with bench seating ideal for family gatherings. A door then gives access to an inner hallway with flagstone floor, useful storage cupboards and display niches. The kitchen is designed for free standing units/furniture and features an inglenook fireplace fitted with a range cooker. Beyond the kitchen is a fitted utility room and rear porch/boot room. A shower room provides convenient downstairs facilities. From the inner hallway a feature oak period staircase rises to the first floor landing with doors off to three characterful double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Outside there is off road parking to the front with potential additional parking to the side of the house easily created by removing a fence to the side garden. The rear garden is of a generous size with a paved area ideal for al fresco dining. The main body of the garden is laid to lawn with mature shrubs and trees all enclosed by fencing.
LOCATION: Sparkford is extremely well located for access onto the A303 trunk road which links London to the South West, whilst Castle Cary provides a fast rail link direct to London Paddington. Sparkford has a public house and garage with supermarket. Yeovil and Sherborne are close by and between them offer a huge variety of shopping services and recreational facilities. There is a choice of prep schools and public schools including Hazelgrove, Sherborne, Leweston and Millfield.
ACCOMMODATION
Enclosed entrance porch with a rustic period door opening to:
SITTING/DINING ROOM: 29'1" x 12'2" A wonderful room full of character features including exposed beams and stonework, attractive brick fireplace with wood burning stove and fireside display alcoves, double glazed window to side aspect with window seat, radiator, understairs cupboard and a large bay fitted with bench seating ideal for entertaining and family gatherings.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 14'4" x 12'4" A country style kitchen designed for free standing units and furniture. The focal point of the room is an attractive inglenook that houses a range style cooker with bressummer beam over. Exposed ceiling beam and stonework, downlighters, Butler sink with cupboard below, window overlooking the garden, deep storage cupboard and door to:
UTILITY ROOM: 11'6" x 5'2" (narrowing to 4') Inset 1¼ bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboard below, range of fitted wall units, work surface, dual aspect windows, fitted shelving, radiator and plumbing for dishwasher.
REAR PORCH/BOOT ROOM: 13'7" x 5'10" Flagstone floor, space and plumbing for washing machine, work tops, exposed stone wall and door to rear garden.
SHOWER ROOM: Large shower cubicle, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, window to side aspect, heated towel rail, tiled floor, downlighters and fitted cupboard.
From the inner hallway a turning oak staircase rises to the first floor.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING: Radiator, cupboard with fitted shelving, window to side aspect and hatch to loft with some original timbers.
BEDROOM 1: 13'3" x 13'10" Feature cast iron fireplace, fireside alcove with shelving and cupboard, radiator and window to front aspect.
BEDROOM 2: 12'7" x 12'3" Radiator, fitted shelving and window to front aspect with window seat.
BEDROOM 3: 15' x 13' A characterful room with exposed timbers, chimney breast, dual aspect windows, cupboard housing hot water tank with immersion heater and fitted wardrobes.
BATHROOM: Panelled bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, window to side aspect and tiled to splash prone areas.
OUTSIDE
A shared entrance with the neighbouring property leads to the front garden and off road parking. The garden features a well, area of lawn and mature shrub and flower borders fronted by a natural stone wall. A gate gives access to a wide side garden which also provides potential to create additional parking/garage (STPP) alongside the property. A large paved patio enclosed by a low stone wall provides the perfect area for al fresco dining and entertaining. The main body of the garden is predominantly laid to lawn enjoying a high degree of seclusion all enclosed by fencing. Oil tank, three water taps, power point, two timber sheds, oil fired boiler and EV charging point.
SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, drainage, oil fired central heating and telephone all subject to the usual utility regulations.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: C
TENURE: Freehold
VIEWING: Strictly by appointment through the agents.
- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
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- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Off street
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Rear garden,Front garden
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Sparkford, Somerset, BA22
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Castle Cary Station4.9 miles
About the agent
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