Little Norton, Norton Sub Hamdon, Stoke-Sub-Hamdon, Somerset, TA14

An outstanding detached bungalow offering immaculate accommodation extending to c. 2,500 sq ft. Large plot of 0.6 of an acre, four garages, hamlet location at the foot of Ham Hill.

Leigh House is undoubtedly one of the most impressive bungalows that has been for sale in recent times. Believed to have been originally built in the 1940s, the property has been comprehensively updated and also extended in recent times, now offering a very comfortable and yet still manageable property.

Featuring mainly rendered elevations together with Hamstone sections, this immaculately presented home has a hallway with direct access a main guest bedroom that has a feature bay window, a built in wardrobe complex and also a luxuriously appointed en suite shower room. With fully tiled walls and floor, this features a large walk in shower enclosure, wash hand basin and W.C. Also accessed from the hall is a further bedroom with built in wardrobes. Adjacent to this room is the cloakroom which is fully tiled, fitted with a W.C. and basin.

The hall opens to the quite magnificent sitting room which is of particularly impressive proportions and therefore allows for a variety of furniture layouts with a focal point fireplace having a wood burner in situ. At the front of the room are large picture windows with this area currently used as a reading area. This very impressive room enjoys a triple aspect. From one corner of the room is access to the master bedroom suite which comprises a particularly large bedroom with feature bay window, a built in wardrobe complex together with a dressing table and drawers. En suite to this bedroom is a superbly fitted shower room that comprises a large walk-in shower area, twin wash hand basins, a W.C., useful storage and a built in shelved airing cupboard with radiator. This shower room is also fully tiled to both wall and floor.

The second bedroom in size terms is accessed from a further corner of the sitting room and faces the rear of the property. This generous bedroom is also en suite with an impressive bathroom that is fitted to a similar standard to the others and has an integrated shower above the bath.

The accommodation extends further to include a large dining room off the sitting room which in turn leads to the study (dual aspect). The dimensions of this room allow for more than one desk/work station if desired.

An inner hallway features a large built in storage cupboard as well as opening directly into the utility room. This has a good range of wall and base storage cupboards, work surfacing with an inset sink, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. The owners also have a secondary freezer in place. Last but very much not least is the well appointed kitchen/breakfast room that features a large island unit with a granite top and bar stool space together with an integrated wine fridge. The kitchen features built in NEFF double ovens together with an induction hob, dishwasher and a full height fridge. Franke cooker hood and sink together with extensive granite work surfacing.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS

We understand that mains electric, water and drainage are connected to the property. Oil fired central heating. Wood burner.

Council Tax: Somerset Council—Band F.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Broadband: FTTC—Superfast broadband is available—highest available download speed 70 Mbps, highest available upload speed 16 Mbps. (Openreach).

Mobile Coverage: Available via O2 and Vodafone. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider. 

Flooding: The property is in an area at a very low risk from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1%).

The pretty hamlet of Little Norton lies at the foot of Ham Hill Country Park, well known for its fantastic walking facilities, public house and somewhere to enjoy quite incredible views. The hamlet is a stone’s throw from the highly sought after village of Norton-sub-Hamdon which is one of the prettiest in the county, boasting a community-run village shop and post office as well as a popular Public House, The Lord Nelson.
Norton also has its own primary school together with quick access to the A303 to the north and the former market town of Crewkerne to the south. Crewkerne boasts a Waitrose supermarket together with a mainline railway station with direct connection to London Waterloo and is also know as the gateway into Dorset and the Jurassic Coast beyond.

The larger commercial town of Yeovil is roughly a 15 to 20 minute drive, also boasting excellent rail links together with a regional hospital and a host of commercial and leisure facilities.

The property is elevated from the access lane and enjoys a most pleasant aspect to the front.
A long private drive leads to a level area with extensive parking and leads directly to the detached garage block that offers garaging for four cars in the form of two singles (both with light, power and up and over doors), whist in the middle is a double garage with remotely controlled up and over door. This large and unfussy plot extends to 0.6 of an acre with gardens on all sides.

To the front, and taking full advantage of the sunny aspect, is a full width sun terrace/patio, perfect for entertaining. The gardens are overall mainly lawned together with a good selection of shrubbery. Towards the rear of the plot are some fruit trees together with a garden shed and directly behind the bungalow is a walled and paved courtyard that offers a high level of privacy. There is also an oil storage tank that is concealed behind double gates and beside this is the boiler room.