Huxham, near Castle Cary

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HUXHAM LANE, EAST PENNARD, SHEPTON MALLET, SOMERSET, BA4 6RP

Castle Cary and Bruton 6 miles, Glastonbury 8 miles, Wells 10 miles, Bristol 26 miles, Bath 23 miles, Yeovil 16 miles, A303 8 miles.

Guide Price Range £350,000 to £400,000

The house offers a wide entrance hall, sitting room/dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Outside there’s parking for 2 vehicles in front of a double garage (additional visitors parking is available). An enclosed courtyard garden wraps around the north and east, along with a south facing terrace.

Location

Huxham is an idyllic small, rural hamlet of just a few farmhouses, barns and cottages with no through traffic. It lies well away from busy roads but with good access to Wells and the surrounding towns including Bruton, Glastonbury, Street and Castle Cary.

Description

A unique property that proudly celebrates its agricultural heritage. Exposed beams, vaulted ceilings and original stonework provide a strong connection to its past, while generous rooms, oak flooring and a warm, welcoming atmosphere give the home an enduring, timeless appeal.

Outside, shared, communal areas provide a refreshing sense of space and the quiet, surrounding countryside is perfect for dog walks or cycle rides.

Accommodation

The half glazed front door opens to a generous reception hall, where there’s plenty of space for coats and boots.  On the right is a surprisingly generous sitting room/dining room with exposed timber beams, vaulted ceiling and south facing windows, and French doors which open to an attractive terrace. The oak floor and wood-burning stove give this large room a sense of warmth. The size of the room offers scope for zoning for different uses with plenty of space for an office and a dining area.

The kitchen has a range of cream, shake- style units and an electric hob, extractor and oven. There is space for a fridge freezer, washing machine and dishwasher.

There are 2 bedrooms, one of which has a built-in wardrobe, and the family bathroom has a bath and a separate shower cubicle. Throughout the property, exposed stone walls, vaulted ceilings, and beams create a lofty sense of mezzanine storage in the second bedroom.

Outside

The enclosed courtyard to the front of the property is surrounded by a traditional stone wall. This courtyard is currently half gravel and half paved, and there is scope for the next owner to alter this if required.

An oak framed double garage is divided in two, one side is garage and one side is a storage room, both have electricity. There is eaves storage above and further storage at the back of the garage. There is parking for two vehicles on a blockwork drive in front of the garage and store. In addition there is visitors parking.

To the south side of the property an attractive terrace is a super place to sit to catch the best of the sun.

Directions. BA4 6RP

From the Podimore roundabout on the A303 take the A37 northwards for about 8 miles to the Wraxall crossroads with the (closed) Queens Arm pub and the turning to Ditcheat on the right.

At the crossroads take the road westwards – left. Continue for a few hundred yards and take the first turning left. Continue towards the hamlet of Huxham and the entrance will be found on the right hand side. Drive in on the north side and park on the block drive on the left in front of the double garage building

Tenure and Other Points

Freehold. Not listed. Council tax Band C. EPC rating Band D.

Mains water and electricity. Private shared digester drainage. Oil central heating.

The boundary indicator is believed to be generally correct but may vary in some details. The detailed land registry plan will be available upon request. The communal are indicated includes a right of way linking the main communal area, through the adjoining property to the cobbled courtyard.

About the area

Huxham Green is a small, quiet hamlet between Wells, Glastonbury and Castle Cary.

Wells is the smallest city in England (population 10,000) lying in beautiful countryside between the Somerset Levels and the Mendip Hills. There is a central marketplace (local markets twice a week), many medieval buildings including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace, a small but busy local shopping centre and a broad range of societies and activities.

Glastonbury's past and its present are linked with its dominant landmark, the Tor. It’s been a religious centre from the times of legends. A Celtic monastery evolved into one of England's wealthiest and most influential abbeys. The town grew up alongside the Abbey and is now a thriving market town and a major tourist venue. Medieval Glastonbury - designated a conservation area - clusters around the evocative ruins of the Abbey. Castle Cary is another delightful and historic town which lies to the east, and which has a main line train station to London.

There are facilities and amenities in the surrounding towns to suit most needs and excellent state and independent schools including Strode College, Millfield, Wells, Cathedral, Hazelgrove, All Hallows, Downside, Sherborne and the Bruton schools.

Important Notes

Please see all the notes below – particularly the section referring to identity and AML requirements

<u>Identity verification & Anti Money Laundering (AML) Requirements</u>

As Estate Agents we are require by law to undertake Anti Money Laundering (AML) Regulation checks on any purchaser who has an offer accepted on a property.

We are required to use a specialist third party service to verify the purchaser(s) identity.

The cost of these checks is £60 (inc. VAT) per person. This is payable at the point an offer is accepted and our purchaser information forms completed, prior to issuing Memorandum of Sales to both sellers and buyers and their respective conveyancing solicitors. This is a legal requirement and the charge is non-refundable.

<u>VIEWINGS</u>

Interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.

All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.

Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR.

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