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Packwood, Woodland Close, Carhampton Woodland Close, Carhampton An impressive detached bungalow situated in a select cul-de- sac location on the edge of the village set in good sized south facing gardens and affording beautiful views. EPC Rating D £315,000 Packwood Woodland Close, Carhampton, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6PE • Extended individual bungalow • Shower room and separate WC • Fantastic country views • Oil fired central heating and double glazing • Very well presented • Double garage • Lounge with wonderful views • Excellent parking facilities • Lovely kitchen • Conservatory • Dining area • Good sized south facing level gardens • 3 double bedrooms (one en-suite) • Minehead c4 miles • County town Taunton c22 mile A superb extended bungalow now offering very well The well positioned lounge has a fantastic rear proportioned and well presented accommodation aspect over the gardens and towards the fields and situated within this popular residential village and hills, and a woodburni ng stove and a door leading backing onto open fields and so enjoying beautiful out to a conservatory. countryside views. There are three double bedrooms all benefitting The accommodation is arranged over one floor with from fitted wardrobes. The master bedroom enjoys good possibilities of extending into the loft space and a southerly aspect with views towards the hills and a in brief comprises; front entrance porch leading to large dressing area and fully tiled modern en-suite the main entrance hallway . Lovely modern fitted bathroom with three piece suite. Bedroom two has kitchen with a good range of base and wall units and fr ont aspect windows and bedroom three has rear with display cabinet and g ranite effect work aspect windows with the views. There is a shower surfaces, integrated fridge, dishwasher and washing room with large shower cubicle and wash hand basin machine, space for o ven (the owner currently has an and a separate WC again with wash hand basin. Everhot oven) with extractor fan over and a kitchen door leading back to the front of the property. The OUTSIDE kitchen opens up to the good sized dining area Packwood is approached over a shared tarmac which has side aspect views towards Conygar Tower drivewa y to its own private driveway and forecourt and rear aspect views towards countryside and over which provides parking for several vehicles and the gardens. benefits from two garages with power and light. Want to know More? Access to the rear can be gained via both sides of DIRECTIONS We recognise that buying a property is a big commitment and, From Minehead proceed on the A39 towards Williton the property and the beautiful rear gardens are therefore, recommend that you visit the local authority website south facing a nd mainly laid to lawn backing onto bypassing Dunster. On reaching the village of (contact the branch for details) and the following websites for Carhampton proceed through taking the second more helpful information about the property and local area farmland with wonderful views. The beautiful before proceeding. enclosed gardens also have a range of shrub and turning on the right into High Street opposite the www.environment-agency.gov.uk Post Office. Follow the road to the T-junction flower beds and some attractive trees to include fruit www.landregistry.gov.uk tree and a specimen tulip tree. turning left into Park Lane and then almost www.gov.uk/green-deal-energy-saving-measures immediately right into woodland close where the www.homeoffice.gov.uk www.ukradon.org LOCATION property will be found in the top right hand corner. www.fensa.org.uk Carhampton is served by a loc al post office/general www.nesltd.co.uk COUNCIL TAX BAND store, village hall, church, local inn and is http://list.english-heritage.org.uk E * approximately 2 miles from the historic and medieval *At the time of preparing these sales particulars the village of Dunster. The coastal resort of Minehead is Council Tax banding is correct. However, purchasers approximately 4 miles and has a comprehensive should be aware that improvement carried out by the range of facilities, whilst the C ounty town of Taunton vendor may affect the property’s Council Tax banding following a sale. has mainline rail connections and access to the motorway network and is approximately 22 miles to SERVICES the east. For those who enjoy exploring the Energy Performance Certificate Mains water, drainage and electric. Oil fired central countryside there are superb walks nearby in heating. Dunster Deer Park and situated on the edge of the Exmoor National Park it is ideally placed for OFFICE HOURS Quantock, Brendon and Exmoor Hills and many Monday – Friday 9.00 am – 6.00 pm renowned beauty spots of the area. Saturday 9.00 am – 4.00 pm Webbers Signature Homes , 9 Floyds Corner, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5UW Tel: 01643 706917 E-mail: [email protected] or visit: www.webbers.co.uk W208 Printed by Ravensworth 01670 713330 COUNTRY HOMES | COTTAGES | UNIQUE PROPERTIES | CONVERSIONS | PERIOD PROPERTIES | LUXURY APARTMENTS FLOOR PLANS & DIMENSIONS Illustration for identification only – not to scale © Copyright Webbers Minehead 2015 For clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. Some photographs may have been taken using a wide angle lens. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services , appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings, if there are important matters which are likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property. .
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