Property Description
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Our analysis
Welcome to Old St James, Beaminster, a cozy and compact detached type home with 4 bed in the DT8 3HY area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band E.
This classic property was built
in a neighborhood known for its allure and prestige.
This home stands out for its value and character -
with a market valuation of £935,350 and a rental potential of £6,080 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
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Additional analysis
In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to Aug 20, 2007. It's possible the property has changed since then,
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"A unique Grade ll Listed conversion of a former church built in 1840 and retaining many of its architectural features including vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, stone mullions. The property benefits from double glazed windows, large mature landscaped gardens of approximately 0.53 acre and garage and parking.
Old St. James was designed by Richard Carver of Taunton and built in 1840 of Hamstone under a Welsh slate roof. The property was subsequently extended in the 1890's and was converted to a residential dwelling in 1981. The accommodation includes many of the original architectural features and access is gained via double doors to an entrance lobby leading to a large reception room enjoying a triple aspect with stained glass mullion windows. Inner hall with two bedrooms and a drawing room with vaulted ceiling and timbers, pillared stone arch and stained glass windows, a galleried landing, further bedroom and bathroom and a staircase rising to a further bedroom. Art deco gothic timber pine screen leads from the drawing room to the kitchen, through to a utility room and ground floor shower and cloakroom. The property has an immense amount of character and an internal inspection is ideally required to appreciate the very individual nature of this property. Outside the gardens are also a particular feature being of circa 0.53 acre and having been well landscaped by the present owners and have a wide range of flowers and shrubs and a number of mature trees. The property also benefits from a large gravelled driveway/parking area and a detached double garage.
SITUATION: The property stands in the heart of the village of Chedington surrounded by its own gardens.
ACCOMMODATION: (all sizes are approximate). Arched entrance porch with attractive carvings lead via double doors to:-
Entrance Lobby: Leaded arched Hamstone windows to the side, flagsdtone floor, double wooden doors with leaded glass panels lead to
Reception Room: 25'3" x 17'1" (7.7m x 5.2m). Enjoying a triple aspect with Hamstone carved windows to the front and side, Hamstone carved arch throuugh to alcove, radiator and telephone point. Glazed door leads to
Inner Hall: Storage cupboard with shelving, radiator and hanging rail, stained glass window to the side.
Bedroom Four: 10'2" x 10'2" (3.1m x 3.1m). Stone mullion window to side, radiator, telephone point.
Bedroom Three: 11'2" x 10'2" (3.4m x 3.1m). Stone mullion window to side, radiator. Door from hall leads to
Drawing Room: 23'11" x 17'1" (7.3m x 5.2m). Feature arch with vaulted ceiling and carved Hamstone columns, stained glass double glazed windows, oil fired stove, built in bookcase, stone mullion double glazed window to side. Staircase rises to
Galleried Landing: With further double glazed stone mullion window, exposed beams, Velux roof light, radiator. Door to
Bathroom: Suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level W.C, double storage cupboard, exposed beams, radiator, extensive tiling, double glazed Velux roof light, electric wall mounted heater and extractor fan.
Landing: Radiator, double glazed stone mullion window. Door to
Bedroom Two: 12'10" x 12'2" (3.91m x 3.7m). Stained glass window, exposed beams, double glazed Velux roof light, radiator.
. Landing continues with radiator and staircase rising to second floor and door to
Bedroom One: 17'1" x 10'2" (5.2m x 3.1m). Enjoying a triple aspect, oriel window to the side, coloured glass, Velux double glazed roof light, radiator, exposed beams.
. Attractive pine art deco gothic style screen opens from the drawing room to
Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 11'10" x 9'6" (3.6m x 2.9m). A range of matching cupboards and drawers, built in eye level oven, five ring gas hob unit, double bowl stainless steel sink unit, roll edge work surfaces, splash back tiling, two wall mounted cupboards. Double aspect room with coloured glass and stone mullion windows to the front and side, radiator. Door to
Rear Lobby/Utility Room: Plumbing for dishwasher, plumbing for automatic washing machine, oil fired boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating, central heating timer control. Stone mullion window to the side, double storage cupboard.
. Door to outside and door to
Shower Room: Suite comprising low level W.C, shower cubicle with electric shower, extractor fan, extensive tiling.
OUTSIDE: Access from the side of the house with steps leading down to
Cellar: 10'6" x 9'2" (3.2m x 2.8m). Ideal storage or wine cellar
Front: The property is approached via a gate leading to a gravelled path which winds through the garden to the house. Gardens surround the property with mature trees to the front, ferns and lawn area to the side and a variety of flower beds. A further flower bed adjoins the front of the property with a mature fig tree, peach tree and a wide variety of roses. The lawn continues to the side where there are further mature trees and shrubs and steps up to further garden with lawn area and Hazel Nut trees. The whole extends to approximately 0.53 acre.
Rear Garden: Further lawn and double driveway/parking area which in turn leads to
Detached Garage: 20' x 15'6" (6.1m x 4.72m).
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