Bayford, Somerset, BA9

An impressive four bedroom detached house set back off a pretty lane in the heart of this most appealing village. Over the years the property has been extended and tastefully refurbished to create a splendid family home with spacious living accommodation. The dining/family room is a particular feature being partially open plan to the kitchen providing the social hub of the house ideal for entertaining and everyday family life. A stylish modern kitchen with a range style cooker and integrated appliances open to a useful utility/boot room and cloakroom. Moving upstairs there is a galleried landing, family bathroom and four double bedrooms with the master bedroom being exceptionally large with an en-suite shower room. The delightful rear garden has been lovingly created by the owners providing colour and interest throughout the year. To the front a five bar gate opens to ample off road parking and an integral single garage. We highly recommend an internal viewing to fully appreciate this wonderful home.

LOCATION: Bayford is a small south Somerset village with a village hall, garage and Inn. Approximately 3/4 mile away is the town centre of Wincanton with amenities including a Co-Op supermarket, butcher, bakery, fruit and veg and whole foods shop, Post Office, library, antique shops, cafes, eateries, the Bootmakers Workshop with crafts for both children and adults with a wood-fired pizza and a leisure centre with gym and swimming pool. The town has a thriving community with an active library as well as a community centre at the Balsam Centre which has a busy schedule of classes and groups. The town is a 10 minute drive from the fantastic offerings of Bruton including the Hauser & Wirth Art Gallery and Roth Bar & Grill, 10 minutes from the impressive highly-regarded Newt Hotel, 15 minutes from the pretty market town of Castle Cary and 20 minutes from the attractive Dorset town of Sherborne. It is also close to the A303 for an easy drive to/from London (approx 2 hours drive) and Berry's coaches which operates a twice daily service to London. Other local attractions are a number of National Trust properties including Stourhead and approximately an hour's drive from the beautiful Dorset coastline featuring some of the best beaches in the country. There is a Waitrose 10 minutes away in Gillingham or at Sherborne and an excellent local farm shop and restaurant at Kimbers (5 minutes away). There is also the renowned Wincanton racecourse and a pretty local park, Cale Park, which features a playground, café with 'mini-town' for children and the pretty river Cale which runs through to the countryside behind Loxton House.

ACCOMMODATION
GROUND FLOOR
Double glazed front door to enclosed entrance porch with double glazed windows to front aspect, light and door to:

ENTRANCE HALL: A spacious hallway with Amtico flooring, radiator, coved ceiling and feature window to front aspect.

SITTING ROOM: 18'10" x 14' A light and airy room featuring an attractive open fireplace with oak surround and mantle, double glazed window to front aspect, radiator, coved ceiling and door to:

DINING/FAMILY ROOM: 20'5" x 12'3" (narrowing to 11') This is a particular feature of the house having been extended to provide a wonderful open plan area perfect for entertaining and every day family life. Dual aspect double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden, two radiators, coved and smooth plastered ceiling, sliding double glazed door to a paved patio topped with a pergola ideal for al fresco dining, Amtico flooring and archway to:

KITCHEN: 12'7" x 10'4" A modern stylish fitted kitchen comprising double basin single drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboard below, further range of matching wall, drawer and base units with working top over, integrated Bosch dishwasher, integrated fridge/freezer, space for a range style cooker, larder unit, built-in microwave, double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, tiled floor, smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters and door to:

UTILITY ROOM: 7'9" x 6'1" Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, single drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboard below, fitted wall units, work top, oil fired boiler, double glazed window and door to rear garden.

CLOAKROOM: Low level WC with tiled splashback, smooth plastered ceiling and double glazed window to side aspect.

From the entrance hall stairs to first floor.

FIRST FLOOR
GALLERIED LANDING: A galleried landing with space for a desk. Radiator, double glazed window to front aspect and smooth plastered ceiling with smoke detector and hatch to loft.

BEDROOM 1: 23'2" (narrowing to 17'4") x 12'3" This room has been extended providing a huge master bedroom with built-in double wardrobe, built-in cupboard with fitted shelving, radiator, double glazed window enjoying an outlook over the rear garden, smooth plastered ceiling and door to:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: Large shower cubicle, vanity wash basin unit, low level WC, polished tiled floor, double glazed window to side aspect, smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters and extractor, electric heated towel rail, electric under floor heating and tiled walls.

BEDROOM 2: 14' x 9'8" Radiator, built-in double wardrobe, smooth plastered ceiling, radiator and double glazed window to front aspect.

BEDROOM 3: 12' x 10'1" Radiator, fitted office furniture incorporating a desk, shelving and cupboards. Built-in double wardrobe, double glazed window to front aspect and smooth plastered ceiling.

BEDROOM 4: 9'3" x 8'9" Radiator, double glazed window overlooking the rear garden and smooth plastered ceiling.

BATHROOM: A stylish suite comprising Santino jacuzzi shower bath, vanity wash basin unit, low level WC with concealed cistern, double glazed window to rear aspect, tiled to splash prone areas, smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters and polished tiled floor.

OUTSIDE
A wide drive with a parking/turning area which leads to an integral single garage. A side path provides access to the rear garden. This is a particular feature having been lovingly created by the owners with an abundance of perennial plants providing colour and interest throughout the year. A paved patio topped with a pergola overlooks the main body of the garden being mainly laid to lawn with established flower beds and borders. There is a vegetable garden to the side of the property and an insulated outbuilding is ideal for use as a studio, workshop or office for home working with an electric supply, internet connection and heater. Greenhouse, timber shed and oil tank.

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

COUNCIL TAX BAND: E

TENURE: Freehold

VIEWING: Strictly by appointment through the agents.