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THE LAURELS, 5 THE BATCH, ASHCOTT, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA7 9PG
A charming four bedroom end of terrace property located in the heart of the village, retaining an abundance of period features and tastefully presented throughout.
The accommodation includes an entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen breakfast room, utility, cloakroom, four bedrooms, one en suite and a family bathroom.
The house enjoys a secluded south facing garden, and on street parking, and is available with no onward chain.
Accommodation
This delightful period property is full of character and charm, offering a wealth of features including flagstone floors, exposed beams, latch and brace doors, and fireplaces. The accommodation is arranged over two floors and is immaculately presented.
The Laurels is entered via a canopied entrance porch leading into the welcoming hallway, where stained glass windows allow borrowed light from the reception rooms. Flagstone floors continue into the sitting room, a cosy space featuring a Villager multi fuel stove set beneath a heavy beam with a large under stairs storage cupboard. The dining room study enjoys exposed floorboards, shelved recesses, an open fireplace, and double doors into the kitchen.
The L shaped kitchen breakfast room is fitted with bespoke two tone painted units, wooden worktops, and a Belfast double sink. Integrated appliances include an electric cooker, fridge, and dishwasher, while a gas fired Aga is set into a recess. The utility room provides additional appliance space, a Belfast sink, and a useful cloakroom.
To the first floor are four bedrooms, including a master bedroom with a cast iron fireplace, exposed beams, a mezzanine storage level, and an ensuite shower room. Bedrooms three and four each feature mezzanine play sleeping areas. The family bathroom is beautifully appointed with a claw and ball foot bath, wash basin, WC, exposed floorboards, and Velux windows.
Outside
The secluded south facing garden lies to the front of the property, enclosed by natural stone walls and laid mainly to lawn with a patio seating area and wooden pergola. There are two garden sheds, well stocked shrub borders, and external power. A pedestrian right of way runs to the rear, where there is also an outside water tap.
About the area
Ashcott is a pleasant village to the west of the towns of Street and Glastonbury and is a popular residential area with a 15th century church, village hall, playing fields, primary school, and 3 pubs. It has an active friendly community of just over a thousand people. The surrounding towns are all within easy reach providing a wide range of facilities and amenities.
There s easy access to the A303 and also the M5. Castle Cary to the east has a fast direct line to Paddington.
The village has a well regarded primary school and there are excellent state and independent schools in the area including St. Crispins, Strode College, Millfield and Wells Cathedral School.
The surrounding Somerset countryside is quite outstanding and very accessible with many footpaths and nature reserves close to hand.
Services
Mains water, drainage, gas, and electricity.
Tenure Freehold
Energy Performance Rating D
Council Tax Band C
Important Notice
Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. VIEWINGS interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.
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