3-bedroom house · TA24 6EJ
Sold STCListed 214 days
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About
Orchardmead occupies a wonderful semi-rural setting on the outskirts of the town in Alcombe Combe set in large mature gardens that extend to over half an acre with the added attraction of a stream, lovely rural outlooks and close to superb woodland and moorland walks that are literally on the doorstep.
Traditionally built and having rendered and part stone faced elevations under a tiled roof, the property enjoys the comforts of gas fired central heating, replacement aluminium powder coated double glazed windows and doors, modern fitted kitchen and shower room and is being offered for sale inclusive of floor coverings.
The bungalow offers generously proportioned light and airy accommodation and it will become evident upon inspection that the owner take a particular pride in the presentation of her home.
The accommodation in brief comprises a recessed entrance porch with double glazed door leading through to a welcoming to reception hall with oak flooring, fitted cupboard, access hatch to roof space and a part tiled cloakroom fitted with a two piece white suite.
The superb triple aspect sitting room overlooks the gardens and features a brick fireplace with timber mantle, slate hearth and wood burner and oak flooring flowing through to a double aspect dining room with sliding double glazed doors to terrace and gardens and double opening doors to a modern fitted kitchen The kitchen Overlooks the rear gardens with views to farm and woodland and is beautifully fitted with a modern range of base and wall units with corner carousels, matching tall larder cupboard, square edged working surfaces with matching upstands, stainless steel one and a half bowl single drainer sink with mixer tap, integrated appliances to include induction hob with glass splashback, extractor hood, eye level double oven, dishwasher, fridge, washing machine, recessed spotlights, tiled flooring and double glazed door to a separate utility room with vinyl floor covering and double glazed door to an outside covered seating area and garden.
There are three double bedrooms, two with fitted wardrobes, all with fitted carpeting and to complete the accommodation there is a modern tiled shower room fitted with a three piece white and chrome suite.
OUTSIDE The property is approached through a timber five bar gate with a pedestrian gate alongside onto a large tarmac drive and forecourt providing additional parking and turning facilities in front of an attached single garage.
Brick paved pathways lead off to the front entrance and around the side of the property.
The gardens extend to approximately 0.6 of an acre are in the main laid to sweeping lawns with pond with rockery, inset trees including a large mature fir tree, fruit trees, weeping willows all enclosed by mature hedging with the feature of a stream running through close to the boundary.
A footbridge over the stream towards the bottom of the garden gives access to a vegetable garden with timber garden shed and greenhouse.
Immediately to the rear of the bungalow is a covered terrace providing a lovely seating area overlooking the rear gardens which are private and laid to lawn gently sloping down to the stream with well stocked shrub borders, bamboo, a paved patio area, two timber sheds and timber pergola with climbing plants linking the main garden.
There is a personal door to rear of the garage and a useful covered way between the bungalow and the garage. SERVICES Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas.
TENURE Freehold TAX BAND F From our office in Minehead proceed up Friday Street heading towards Alcombe.
On reaching Alcombe at the mini roundabout keep left passing the shopping parade and taking the next right hand turn into Church Street.
Proceed to the crossroads turning right by the Britannia Inn into Manor Road.
Follow the lane for approximately a quarter of a mile passing the right hand turn into Staunton Lane where the entrance to Orchardmead is the next drive on the right hand side.
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