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" Detached 1920's house in a rural position set in c.1.25 acres of garden with an extensive range of outbuildings. Beautifully and sympathetically refurbished by our clients this property offers huge scope to extend further (stpp). Definitely the adage "Location, Location, Location" applies here.

Entrance hall, two reception rooms (both with feature fireplaces), kitchen/diner with gas fired Aga and doors onto a decked terrace, three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Attached study. Outbuilding with kitchen/sleeping area and shower room. Various further outbuildings. c.1.25 acres of garden including a copse.

DIRECTIONS

From Wells take the B3139 signposted The Horringtons. Proceed out of Wells up the hill. You will pass the Slab House on the right. Continue for approximately 2 miles passing Emborough pond on your right. At the cross roads turn left onto the A37. Follow this road and before you reach Ston easton take the right hand turning signposted Clapton. Take the first turning left and the property can be found on the left hand side after a row of cottages and beyond a property signed "Stepping Stones".

LOCATION
Clapton is a Mendips hamlet which is definitely off the beaten track. Nearby is the village of Ston Easton with the renowned Ston Easton Park Hotel, famous for its cuisine and luxurious accommodation and the village is popular with commuters to the cities of Bath, Bristol and Wells. Its neighbouring towns of Midsomer Norton (c.2.5 miles) and Shepton Mallet (c.4 miles) offer good local amenities including a selection of shops, banks and schools.

ACCOMMODATION

All measurements are approximate.

Half glazed door to:-

ENTRANCE HALL
Stairs to first floor. Understairs recess. Understairs cupboard. Electric meter and fusebox. Mosaic tiled floor. School-style radiator.

SITTING ROOM 14' x 10'11" (4.27m x 3.33m)
Sash window to the front. Feature open fireplace with surround and tiled hearth. Television point. Picture rail. Varnished floorboards. School-style radiator.

DINING ROOM 13'10" x 10'10" (4.22m x 3.3m)
Sash window to the front. Feature open fireplace with marble-effect surround and tiled hearth. Telephone point. School-style radiator.

KITCHEN/DINER 18'7" x 10'10" max reducing to 9'11" (5.66m x 3.3m max reducing to 3.02m)
Double glazed sash window to the side. Two velux windows to the side. Bi-folding door leading out onto a decked terrace. Fitted with a range of wooden wall and base units with slate work surfaces over. Belfast sink. Integrated washing machine. Recently installed gas fired 'Aga' with gas hob and three ovens and grill. Extractor hood over. Oak floor. School-style radiator.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Varnished floorboards.

BEDROOM ONE 11' x 14'1" (3.35m x 4.29m)
Sash window to the front with views. Feature fireplace. Varnished floorboards. School-style radiator.

BEDROOM TWO 11'3" x 9'11" (3.43m x 3.02m)
Sash window to the rear. Cupboard with wall mounted combination boiler for central heating and hot water. School radiator.

BEDROOM THREE 10'11" x 8'8" (3.33m x 2.64m)
Sash window to the front with views. Feature fireplace. Access to roof space. School radiator.

BATHROOM
Double glazed window to the rear. Clawfoot roll-top bath with mixer shower, shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and low level W.C. Wainscott panelling. Extractor fan. Towel radiator.

Attached to the north side of the property is a vine covered carport area linked to:-

STUDY 12'5" x 11'1" (3.78m x 3.38m)
Double glazed windows to the side and front. Power and light. Beamed ceiling.

To the rear is a open fronted store with light.

The property is approached via a concrete driveway with a right of way for the neighbouring property over the first section. The driveway leads to a private area of hardstanding and a turning area.

The garden is mainly laid to lawn with a variety of fruit trees including apple, plum, pear and various deciduous trees including an area of copse.

Within the garden are a range of outbuildings including the former:-

HONEY SHED 23'11" x 12'0" (7.29m x 3.66m)
Two windows to the front and a window to the side. Vaulted ceiling. Varnished floor. Comprising a kitchen area (with oil fired Rayburn supplying hot water and the shower room radiator) and living/sleeping area with a built-in bed platform.

SHOWER ROOM
Window to the rear. Fitted with shower cubicle (with electric shower), wash hand basin and W.C. Radiator.

To the north west of the property there lies a range of outbuildings comprising:-
OPEN FRONTED STORE 28' x 8' (8.53m x 2.44m)
STORE 11'5" x 10'2" (3.48m x 3.1m)
WORKSHOP 14'5" x 9'10" (4.39m x 3m) Pot belly stove.

To the north of the property within the lawned garden is:-

DETACHED SUMMERHOUSE 19'8" x 12'8" (5.99m x 3.86m)
Three window to the front and three windows to the rear. Window to the side. Power and light. Covered verandah with light and water. Attached to the rear is:-

GARDEN STORE 10'7" x 8'1" (3.23m x 2.46m)
With light.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Mendip District Council, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet BA4 5BT. 01749 648999 www.mendip.gov.uk

COUNCIL TAX
Band D

THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991
The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property. "