Detached house for sale in Street BA16, 5 Bedroom

Stepping Stones is an imposing five bedroom detached residence nestled in the heart of Overleigh, a most sought after location within walking distance of Millfield School. The property enjoys a contrast of character and style with the benefit of a private walled garden, detached double garage and parking. Available from our client with no onward chain, viewing is highly recommended.

The most impressive and individual architect designed accommodation boasts proportionate family sized rooms throughout. The superb contemporary kitchen/breakfast room has fitted appliances and large central island unit incorporating a breakfast bar area. From here doors lead off to a rear hall/utility area, light and airy 'L' shaped family/dining area with doors onto the garden and impressive central reception hallway. A splendidly spacious dual aspect drawing room enjoys the benefit of a wood burning stove with flagstone hearth and a floor to ceiling window to the front elevation that allows light to pour into the room. A cosy home office/study and cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation. The first floor galleried landing is particularly spacious and has doors leading off to five bedrooms and the family bathroom. Of the five bedrooms, four would be considered large double rooms, of which two have adjoining en-suites.

The property is approached to the front over a long gravel driveway that extends to a large double timber frame garage featuring automatic metal door with gravelled parking area in front. The front garden is bordered by a low natural stone wall, retaining partly lawned areas with raised railway sleeper beds and a path leading around to the rear garden. Here, extending from the house, is a gravelled terrace that rises to a level lawn with raised seating area to one corner. The garden enjoys a degree of seclusion with a high stone retaining wall providing privacy from neighbours. At one side of the garden stands a large timber framed summer house/studio measuring (15'10" x 9'4"). Shed and log store built onto the back of the garage.

Location

The property is located in a secluded spot within one of the town's most desirable locations, being approximately half a mile from the main High Street with its comprehensive range of shops, banks and the Clarks Village complex of factory shops. Street also offers recreational and sporting facilities including Strode Theatre, both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis, bowls, squash, football etc. The historic town of Glastonbury is 2 miles, the Cathedral City of Wells 8 miles and the nearest M5 motorway interchange, Junction 23, is 12 miles. Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil are each within commuting distance. The property is prominently positioned for Millfield School.

Directions

From the town centre, turn into Leigh Road at the Library junction and continue until reaching the 'T' junction. Turn left into Portway and after a further 50 yds Burleigh Lane will be found on the right hand side. Follow Burleigh Lane until you reach a junction on your right into Overleigh. Follow the lane passing a turning on your right. The driveway entrance to Stepping Stones can be found a further 200 yards away on your right hand side.