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2 Springfield, Norton St. Philip, Bath, Ba2 7Nr £399,950 2 SPRINGFIELD, NORTON ST. PHILIP, BATH, BA2 7NR £399,950 DETACHED PROPERTY THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS EN SUITE SHOW ER ROOM SMARTLY PRESENTED FANTASTIC CONSERVATORY LARGE GARDEN SUPERB VILLAGE LOCATION OFF STREET PARKING AND GARAGE CUL DE SAC POSITION BRADFORD ON AVON I LETTINGS I LONDON I TROWBRIDGE I WESTBURY A superbly presented three bedroom bungalow located KITCHEN/DINER on a quiet Cul De Sac in the sought after Somerset 18' 7" (5.66m)(narrowing to 9' 6" (2.9m)) x 17' village of Norton St Philip. This property boasts a good 3" (5.26m)(narrowing to 9' (2.74m)) level of accommodation with entrance lobby, cloakroom Three double glazed windows, part tiling to walls, with W/C, lounge, conservatory, kitchen diner, utility single drainer, inset sink unit with cupboard, room and rear lobby. Moving through via the internal range of wooden base units, cupboards and hallway, which also provides access to the loft, we find a drawers, range of wooden wall units, laminate bathroom, three double bedrooms, one with en suite work tops, breakfast bar, plumbing for shower room and an internal study. To the front of the dishwasher, inset electric hob, cooker hood, fitted property there is a detached garage, parking for one or electric oven, power points, radiator, French two cars and garden with greenhouse and patio. To the doors to the garden/patio area. side and rear of the property is a mature garden with a lovely south facing patio area and veranda. UTILITY ROOM 9' 5" x 5' 10" (2.87m x 1.78m) DIRECTIONS Single glazed window, range of wall and base Exit Bradford on Avon via the Frome Road B3109. At units, inset sink unit, laminate work tops, power the first set of crossroads turn right and continue points, boiler, door to store room. through Farleigh Hungerford and past Farleigh Castle. On reaching the A36 turn left and then immediately right REAR LOBBY onto the Farleigh Road A366. On reaching the 7' 8" x 6' (2.34m x 1.83m) crossroads in the village head directly across and Two double glazed windows, plumbing for proceed down Bell Hill before taking the third right onto washing machine, tiled floor, power points, door Ringwell Lane. The second left will take you into to garden/patio. Springfield and the property can be found on the right hand side. INNER HALLWAY Radiator, airing cupboard, loft access, power ACCOMMODATION points. PORCH MASTER BEDROOM Enclosed porch with external light and UPVC door. 12' 11" x 9' 11" (3.94m x 3.02m) Double glazed window, range of fitted wardrobes, ENTRANCE HALL radiator, power points. Obscured double glazed window, radiator, cloakroom, power points. EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM Obscured double glazed window, shower cubicle CLOAKROOM with power shower, partly tiled walls, heated towel Obscured double glazed window, low level W.C., hand rail. basin, extractor fan, heated towel rail. BEDROOM TWO SITTING ROOM 10' x 9' 10" (3.05m x 3m) 17' 10" x 12' 11" (5.44m x 3.94m) Double glazed window, built-in wardrobes, Double glazed bay window and double glazed window, radiator, vanity unit, power points. radiator, TV point, phone point, power points, coal effect gas fire, door to conservatory. BEDROOM THREE 9' 11" x 9' 4" (3.02m x 2.84m) INTERNAL STUDY Double glazed window, built-in wardrobes, 7' x 4' 9" (2.13m x 1.45m) radiator, power points. Radiator, phone point, power points, built-in cupboard. BATHROOM CONSERVATORY 7' 8" x 5' 9" (2.34m x 1.75m) 12' 10" x 12' 10" (3.91m x 3.91m) Obscured double glazed window, iron panelled Double glazed windows, tiled floor, power points, bath with mixer unit, hand basin, low level W.C., electric heater, gas meter cupboard. partly tiled walls, heated towel rail, extractor fan. OUTSIDE GARAGE 17' 1" x 8' 11" (5.21m x 2.72m) Garage with up and over door, personal door, light points, power points. PARKING Driveway with security light providing off street parking for two cars. FRONT GARDEN Walled garden with flower beds and borders, shrubs, external light and tap, greenhouse and oil tank. REAR GARDEN Rear garden with wall, hedges, fences to side and rear, laid to lawn with a patio and veranda, flower beds and borders, trees, shrubs, gated access, external light. COUNCIL TAX Band D* - For further information please contact Mendip Council on 0300 303 8588. *Bandings for properties altered/extended since 1st April 1993 could be subject to review. EPC RATING E LOUNGE GARDEN BEDROOM CONSERVATORY KITCHEN AREA DINING AREA Note: Money Laundering regulations 2003 – Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identif ication documentation at the point of agreeing a sale and inf ormation regarding how the purchase is to be f unded. Note: These particulars are prov ided f or guidance only and do not constitute any off er, contract or part thereof . Interested parties should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. Neithe r the v endor nor Dav ies & Dav ies makes any representation or warranty as to this property . www.daviesanddavies.co.uk Viewing by appointment with the agents:- 29 Silver Street, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1JY Tel: 01225 867555 Fax: 01225 867696 www.daviesanddavies.co.uk BRADFORD ON AVON I LETTINGS I LONDON I TROWBRIDGE I WESTBURY .
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