Property for sale in Bruton, Somerset BA10

Location: Bruton is a small ancient South Somerset town nestling in the foothills of Brue Valley surrounded by unspoilt countryside. The town has retained great charm over the years with many interesting and historical buildings which defines its character. The main industries are agriculture and education with three schools in Bruton. King's School, founded in 1519, Sexey's School and a primary school. Bruton has many thriving groups and societies including a Festival of Arts, Horticultural Show, musical and theatrical productions. It is also now well known by the establishment of the renowned Hauser & Wirth Art Gallery and Mill on the Brue Outdoor Activity Centre. The town has a small range of shops and a range of public houses and restaurants including the award winning 'At the Chapel'. Further local attractions include the National Trust Stourhead House and gardens and The Newt gardens and spa hotel. There are many other charming towns nearby which together offer a wide range of shopping, cultural and sporting activities. These include Castle Cary, Wincanton, Sherborne, Shaftesbury and Wells with Bath, Bristol and Salisbury all being in easy reach. Communications are good with a small rail station in Bruton and mainline services at Castle Cary (Paddington) and Sherborne (Waterloo). The A303 a few miles south is the road link to London and Bristol international airport is well within an hours drive.

Accommodation

ground floor

Wooden front door with glazed insert to:

Entrance hall: Built-in cupboard with shelving, space for shoe storage and for hanging coats. Wooden obscured glazed door opening through to:

Lounge: 15’11” x 10’3” A cosy room with newly fitted wood burning stove and slate hearth, radiator, television aerial point, wood effect flooring, double glazed window to front aspect, stairs to the first floor and step leading through to:

Kitchen/dining/living room: 20’6” x 18’1” A spacious open plan room recently extended with feature bi-folding doors to the rear garden, three velux windows, double glazed window to the rear, providing a light airy versatile social living space. Stylish newly fitted kitchen with a range of base units with marble worksurface over, inset Belfast 11⁄4 bowl sink unit with mixer and drainer, built-in Bosch eye level double oven and microwave, space and plumbing for washing machine, part tiled walls, generous size island with integrated Bosch induction hob and extractor above, further cupboards and drawer storage under and island seating area, integrated fridge/freezer, three radiators, smooth plastered ceiling and wood effect laminate flooring.

From the Living room stairs to first floor.

First floor

landing: Radiator, downlighters, recess area with shelf currently used as a desk.

Bedroom 2: 13’5” x 9’6” A spacious double bedroom with radiator and double glazed window overlooking the rear garden with a deep display window sill.

Bathroom: Shaped shower bath with rainhead shower over, low level WC, vanity unit wash hand basin with drawers below, part tiled walls, cupboard housing the Worchester gas central heating boiler, heated towel rail, smooth plaster ceiling with downlighters, extractor, double glazed window to the rear aspect with deep sill and fitted shutters.

Bedroom 3: 10’5” x 9’2” Radiator, feature fireplace, smooth plastered ceiling and double glazed window with deep sill overlooking front aspect.

Inner hallway: Radiator, smooth plastered ceiling, double glazed window to front aspect and stairs rising to:

Second floor

bedroom 1: 14’1” x 11’ Generous size room, smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters, radiator, eaves storage, television aerial point, two double glazed windows overlooking the rear and door to:

En-suite shower room: Double shower cubicle with Triton shower, low level WC, wall mounted wash basin with tiled splashback, heated towel rail, radiator, deep storage cupboard, smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters and wood effect laminate flooring.

Outside

rear garden: Good size decking area, wooden outbuilding with door leading to bin/storage area and a further door to workshop which could be utilised as a studio. Steps lead up to an enclosed lawned rear garden with mature trees and shrubs, bordered by areas of raised beds and planters, enclosed by stone walling and providing stunning views across Bruton towards the Dovecote and beyond. There is access over part of the garden so the neighbouring property can enter their garden.

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

Council tax band: C

tenure: Freehold

viewing: Strictly by appointment through the agents.