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LONG CROSS COTTAGE, DOULTING, SOMERSET, BA4 4LE

Frome 8 miles • Bath 15 miles • Bristol 18 miles • Wells 7 miles Guide Price £375,000

A charming stone built detached character property dating back to 1790. A lovely family home with lovely rural views, close to Wells, Shepton Mallet being easily commutable to Bristol and Bath

• Entrance Lobby • Study • Gated Driveway & Parking • Sitting Room/Dining Room • Family Bathroom • Garage/Workshop/Pen • Kitchen /Breakfast Room/Snug • Four Double Bedrooms • Private Rear Gardens • Utility / Cloakroom • Family Shower Room • Beautiful Rural Views

Description

An extended detached house originally dating back to 1790. The property was originally a Toll House, but over the years has evolved into a spacious family home. The property benefits from no immediate neighbours and enjoys some wonderful countryside views.

Many of the original character features are present within the property which offers good spacious accommodation with four double bedrooms and a family shower room on the first floor. There are generous living areas on the ground floor including a sitting/dining room with multi fuel burner and a beautiful light airy kitchen/breakfast room snug.

The ground floor also includes a study, family bathroom and cloakroom /utility. The rear private garden is well crafted, mainly laid to lawn with some mature shrubs, bushes, fruit trees and wood store. The property enjoys lovely rural views and is partly surrounded by stone walling. There is a detached double garage with room for a workshop and includes an inspection pit too. The property is accessed via a gated entrance with generous driveway and ample parking. The whole property and grounds have been well presented and maintained, all of these factors are sure to appeal to many buyers.

A four-bedroom period

property with private gardens within a wonderful

rural setting

GENERAL PROPERTY INFORMATION

TENURE The property is of freehold tenure with vacant possession upon completion

OUTGOINGS Council Tax – Band E

SERVICES Mains water, private drainage, mains electricity. Oil fired central heating

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS All those items usually regarded as retained to the Vendors are specifically reserved out of the sale, although some may be available to the purchaser if required at valuation

PUBLIC AUTHORITIES Mendip District Council - 0300 303 8588

POSTCODE

BA4 4LE

VIEWING Strictly by appointment with the Vendor’s Agent, Killens Telephone 01749 671172

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE Rated E. View at www.killens.org.uk

DIRECTIONS Satellite Navigation will direct you to Long Cross Cottage.

Situation

Long Cross Cottage is situated on the edge of the rural village of Doulting. The pretty Mendip village of Doulting is steeped in history and is home to a variety of interesting period properties, recreation field, 12th Century church and an excellent primary school. The village has a good community with an active church and village hall and a busy public house. There are numerous walks and footpaths around the village that can be enjoyed. There are three local market towns within close proximity; Shepton Mallet, Frome and Wells, each oﬀering essential shopping as well as weekly farmers markets. Nearby you can find Kilver Court Designer Village and Shar pham Park Farm Shop. Charlton House Spa Hotel is about a mile away and the popular Babington House private members club is also close by. There are excellent secondary state and private schools within the area including Doulting Primary School, Wells Cathedral School, All Hallows School and Milfield School. The Georgian city of Bath and the regional centre of Bristol are also within commuting distance, while Castle Cary train station with links to London Paddington and Exeter is also nearby. Bristol International Airport is approximately 19 miles away.

The area is also well known for its variety of sporting and leisure facilities including walking and cycling. There are leisure centres at Shepton Mallet, Wells and Glastonbury and golf courses at Farrington Gurney, Mendip (outside Shepton Mallet) and Wells. Sailing at Chew Valley Lake and fishing at both Chew Valley and Blagdon Lakes. Horse Racing at Bath and Wincanton. www.killens.org.uk .

V1 – 12/07/17 Killens and their clients give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representation of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and any plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Killens have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

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