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 four schools in Bruton. King’s School, founded in 1519, Bruton School for Girls, 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’. 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.
Painted timber front door with glazed inserts to:
Entrance hall: Radiator, cupboard housing electric trip switches, understairs cupboard, coved and smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters and smoke detector.
Cloakroom: Low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, radiator and coved and smooth plastered ceiling.
Living/dining room: 23’3” (excluding bay) x 12’2” (extending to 17’) A delightful light and airy room with an opening to the dining area which gives access to the kitchen and paved terrace ideal for al-fresco dining and entertaining. Attractive fireplace with fitted fireside shelving, large bay window to front aspect, two radiators, coved and smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters and double doors to:
Kitchen/breakfast room: 12’10” x 10’1” A modern shaker style kitchen comprising inset 1 1/4 bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboard below, further range of matching wall, drawer and base units with working surface over, insert five burner gas hob, tower unit with built-in electric oven, integrated washing machine and dishwasher, wall mounted gas boiler, tiled floor, dual aspect double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden, metro style tiling, coved and smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters and door to garden.
From the hallway stairs to first floor.
First floor
landing: Coved and smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters and hatch to loft.
Bedroom 1: 13’5” (narrowing to 10’3”) x 11’9” A spacious master bedroom with en-suite shower room. Double glazed window to front aspect, radiator, two fitted double wardrobes, two wall light points and door to:
En-suite shower room: A stylish suite comprising corner shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, tiled to splash prone areas, extractor, radiator and coved and smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters.
Bedroom 2: 11’4” x 10’2” Radiator, double glazed window to rear aspect, fitted double wardrobe, two wall light points and short door to store room with radiator, velux style window and exposed floorboards.
Bathroom: Modern white suite comprising shaped shower bath, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled to splash prone areas, radiator with heated towel rail, double glazed window to rear aspect, tiled floor and coved and smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters.
Outside
front garden: The front garden is mainly paved ideal for pots and tubs and enclosed by railings.
Rear garden: This is of a generous size divided into two sections the first being a paved terrace interspersed with flower beds and borders backed by trellis fencing. The second section was previously a good size vegetable garden with potting shed and greenhouse. At the rear of the garden there is access to a shed/workshop that leads through to a single garage (16’10” x 9’). Vehicular access to the garage is via the left hand turning (Uphills) just before the property.
Agents note: There is no vehicular access to the right hand side of this property.
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.