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Rookery Pitney Nr Langport Somerset Rookery Pitney Nr Langport Somerset Rookery Pitney Nr Langport Somerset TA10 9AS DATING FROM THE 18TH CENTURY THIS HANDSOME AND SUBSTANTIAL FIVE/SIX BEDROOM DETACHED PROPERTY MUST BE VIEWED TO APPRECIATE THE EXTENSIVE AND SYMPATHETIC REFURBISHMENT UNDERTAKEN BY OUR CLIENTS TO PROVIDE BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED AND CHARACTERFUL ACCOMMODATION COMPLETE WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF ORIGINAL FEATURES SET IN HALF AN ACRE OF ATTRACTIVE GARDEN IN THE HEART OF THIS DESIRABLE SOMERSET VILLAGE. Pitney is within 12 miles of the M5 and 7 miles of the A303 (Podimore roundabout) giving access East to the M3 for London. The cities of Bristol, Bath and Wells are 37, 35 and 16 miles respectively. Taunton 17 miles and Castle Cary is just 12 miles where the train station has a direct line to Paddington. Bristol Airport is 30 miles. (all mileages are approximate) The light and spacious accommodation comprises: entrance hall, drawing room with flagstone floor and wood burner, lounge with large inglenook and woodburner, stunning open plan kitchen/dining room with quartz work top surfaces and inglenook, boot room, large utility, ground floor bathroom, bedroom six/study, wine cellar, workshop. On the first floor, five double bedrooms, large bathroom, cloakroom, large eaves store/playroom. Well established garden, stone built workshop and ample parking. Attractive paned glass windows. Oil fired central heating system. The property also provides the opportunity for a nanny/granny annexe. LOCATION DRAWING ROOM 23' 9'' x 16' 9'' (7.23m x 5.10m) Pitney is an idyllic village located in South Somerset just 2.5 miles from the town of A fantastic formal drawing room with exposed beam, flagstone floor and woodburner Langport. Pitney is home to St Johns Baptist Church, Pitney Farm Shop, and the popular with stone surround and hearth. Two windows to the front with shutters and window pub Halfway House whilst the popular market town of Somerton is just 3 miles away seats. Thirteen downlights. offering excellent facilities to include a supermarket, shops, doctor’s surgery, pharmacy, post office, a choice of pubs, bistros and restaurants. Other nearby places easily KITCHEN/DINING ROOM commutable include Street the home of Clarks Village and Millfield, the historic towns of A large kitchen and dining area spilt over two levels and separated by a peninsular unit Glastonbury, Sherborne, Yeovil and Taunton providing shopping and business facilities. to provide a stunning open plan dining cooking space. Twenty two downlights. Local private schools include Millfield School in Street, Kings School Bruton, Bruton School DINING AREA 16' 3'' x 11' 6'' (4.95m x 3.50m) for Girls, Sherborne Girls, Sherborne Boys, Hazlegrove Prep in Sparkford, Taunton School, Flagstone floor and large attractive inglenook (currently not in use). Door to original Queens Taunton, Kings Taunton, Sexeys School in Bruton and Wells Cathedral School. Huish stone staircase rising to bedroom three (currently blocked). Window to front with a Episcopi Academy rated one of the Top 10 schools in Somerset is within the catchment for window seat. Two cast iron Victorian radiators. Ledge and brace door to the living state schooling. room. DIRECTIONS From Street, take the B3151 to Somerton. From Somerton, proceed towards Langport and after KITCHEN AREA 16' 6'' x 10' 10'' (5.03m x 3.30m) approximately three miles, continue past the first right turn signposted to Pitney and pass The Solid quartz worktop surfaces with matching upstands. Peninsular unit with cupboards Halfway House taking the next turn on the right. Continue and at the cross roads turn left and both sides and a breakfast bar. Ample base units to include deep pan drawers, corner continue for approximately quarter of a mile where the property will be found of the right hand units with pull out shelves, recycling drawers. Stainless steel sink unit. Integrated side. Whirlpool dishwasher. Tall integrated fridge/freezer. Rangemaster Kitchener with cooker hood over. Window to rear. Tiled floor. Ledge and brace door to the boot room. ACCOMMODATION Original painted panelled and glazed door opening to the entrance hall. BOOT ROOM Glazed door to the rear. Original flagstone floor with flagstone bench. Cast iron water ENTRANCE HALL pump with original stone trough. Ledge and brace door to the utility room. Flagstone floor. Cast iron Victorian radiator. Panelled doors to drawing room and kitchen/dining room. Staircase ascending to the first landing. Panelled door to workshop. Door to rear. Jeanes Holland Burnell • 3 Farm Road • Street • Somerset BA16 0BJ Telephone: 01458 841411 • E-mail: [email protected] Jeanes Holland Burnell • 30 High Street • Glastonbury • Somerset BA6 9DX Telephone: 01458 833123 • Facsimile: 01458 835240 • E-mail: [email protected] UTILITY ROOM 12' 3'' x 9' 7'' (3.73m x 2.92m) INNER HALL Window to rear with deep tiled cill. Freestanding kitchen units providing ample work Opening to bedroom four. Airing cupboard housing hot water tank. Sloped ceiling and top surface with cupboards and drawers. Stainless steel double sink bowl unit. Towel exposed beam. Radiator. Panelled door to Store. Loft hatch. radiator. Tiled floor. Space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. STORE Ledge and brace door to the living room. 13' 9'' in length with sloped ceiling and exposed beam. Light and power. Exposed stone LIVING ROOM 26' 6'' x 17' 10'' (8.07m x 5.43m) wall. A light, airy and spacious room with exposed beams and solid oak floor. Large original BEDROOM FOUR 18' 3'' x 11' 8'' (5.56m x 3.55m) inglenook with woodburner and bread oven. Three windows to front with deep cills. Exposed beams and sloped ceiling. Dormer windows to front and rear. Loft hatch. Fourteen downlighters. Built in shelves. Ledge and brace door to kitchen/dining room Spotlights. Panelled door to second landing. and bedroom six/study. SECOND LANDING BEDROOM SIX/STUDY 14' 0'' x 11' 11'' to include staircase (4.26m x 3.63m) Dormer window to rear and window to side. Radiator. Panelled door to bedroom five. Glazed panel doors to side opening onto a terrace seating area. Two radiators. Stairs Staircase descending bedroom six/study. descending to a second front entrance door and wine cellar. Large panelled window to front. Panelled doors to bathroom and lounge. Stairs ascending to the second landing. BEDROOM FIVE 11' 1'' x 8' 4'' (3.38m x 2.54m) Dormer window to front with a deep cill. Radiator. Exposed beams. Spotlights. WINE CELLAR 11' 9'' x 11' 2'' (3.58m x 3.40m) OUTSIDE BATHROOM 9' 3'' x 6' 10'' (2.82m x 2.08m) The front of the property is enclosed by stone walling and attractive wrought iron fencing. Suite comprising close coupled WC, pedestal wash basin, panelled bath and separate A gate and steps rise to the main front entrance door set in a recessed porch. Further shower enclosure with Mira Sport. Tiling to all splash prone areas. Window to rear. along is a large storm porch with with light and second entrance door. Continue pass the Radiator. Three downlighters. stone walling where a five bar gate opens to the gravelled parking area. WORKSHOP 25' 7'' x 8' 6'' (7.79m x 2.59m) GARDEN Three windows to the rear with deep cills. Grant oil fired boiler. Large timber door to The peaceful and beautifully maintained garden extends to almost half an acre offering side. Flagstone floor. seclusion and privacy. Fully enclosed it is mainly laid to lawn with established and well LANDING ONE stocked shrub and flower borders and a variety of mature trees. A path leads up from the Panelled doors to bedrooms one, two and three, cloakroom and bathroom. Three parking area to the property. A south facing terrace extends from the house providing a downlighters. Radiator. pleasant seating area and view of the garden. The path continues around the rear of the property and steps lead up to the top of the garden. Stone outbuilding with large timber BEDROOM ONE 16' 9'' x 10' 9'' including wardrobes (5.10m x 3.27m) doors. The site in total measures just over half of an acre (measurements taken from Two large built in wardrobes. Window to front with window seat. Cast iron Victorian GoView). radiator. Deep skirting. FINANCIAL SERVICES BEDROOM TWO 12' 5'' x 10' 2'' (3.78m x 3.10m) Would you like to have the opinion of a fully Independent Financial Adviser who has access to the entire mortgage market place and could help you consider all aspects of financing your proposed purchase? If so, please ring us on 01458 833123 and we can arrange a free consultation Window to front with window seat. Built in cupboard. Radiator. for you at a time and a place to suit you with Woodward Insurance & Mortgage Services. RESIDENTIAL LETTINGS BATHROOM 12' 5'' x 7' 11'' (3.78m x 2.41m) Jeanes Holland Burnell offers a comprehensive residential lettings service. Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, please contact any of our offices to discuss your requirements. Window to front with a window seat. Deep skirting. Pedestal wash basin and panelled CONSUMER PROTECTION 2008 bath with tiling to splash prone areas. Cast iron Victorian radiator. The Agents 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 the 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 CLOAKROOM from their Solicitor. Items shown in the photographs are not included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may Sloped ceiling and exposed beams.
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