3-bedroom bungalow · BA5 3ED
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DESCRIPTION A wonderful opportunity to acquire a three bedroom detached bungalow with exceptional countryside views, garage and substantial plot offered with no onward chain.
The property also has planning permission to demolish the current building and create two detached residences, if desired, perfect for a property developer or large family looking for two neighbouring homes.
The current property has been updated by the current owner and is presented in excellent order throughout with neutral décor.
Upon entering the property is an entrance hall with space for shoes and coats. To the front is a sitting room benefitting from wonderful countryside views and sunny aspect.
The kitchen/dining room can be found to the rear with views out to the gardens and a door opening to a covered porch.
The kitchen comprises a range of fitted units, electric appliances and ample space for a dining table for four to six people.
All of the three bedrooms are good sized, two having an aspect looking to the front towards open countryside and the third looking out to the gardens.
The shower room features a large shower, wash basin and heated towel rail with a separate w/c adjacent.
PLANNING - Reference - 2020/1195/FUL Planning permission has been granted to demolish the current property and garage and erect two x three to four bedroom detached homes with double garages, large gardens and exceptional countryside views.
It may be possible, subject to planning, to amend/alter the current planning permission to build one substantial family home or convert the loft and extend the existing property.
The properties have been designed with large open plan kitchen/dining/family room on the ground floor with bi-folding doors opening to a large south facing terrace with elevated views over open countryside.
Also situated on the ground floor would be a utility room, separate w/c and access to the tiered gardens. On the second floor are three exceptional bedrooms and a study.
The principle bedroom is situated to the front, running the width of the house with an ensuite, two further double bedrooms have garden views, one of which having an ensuite.
A fourth room has been designed to be a home office if desired. Completing the second floor would be the family bathroom and storage cupboard accessed from the landing.
OUTSIDE The gardens are situated to the rear of the property, substantial in size, mainly laid to lawn with shrubs, trees and bushes and incredible countryside views.
Currently there is a single garage to the side of the property with a pathway leading around the back and up to the gardens.
LOCATION The Horringtons are a collection of three small villages (South Horrington, East Horrington and West Horrington) surrounded by open countryside and 1 mile east of Wells.
West Horrington comprises of approximately seventy properties nestled comfortably at the foot of the Mendip hills and benefiting from no through traffic.
The picturesque City of Wells is located in the Mendip district of Somerset.
Wells itself offers a range of local amenities and shopping facilities with four supermarkets (including Waitrose), cinema, leisure centre, a choice of pubs and restaurants, dentists and doctors, two churches and both primary and secondary state schools.
For those travelling by train, Castle Cary station (which has direct services to London Paddington) is situated only fifteen miles away.
Both the City of Bristol and the Georgian City of Bath, a World Heritage Site, are located just 20 miles away and easily accessible.
TENURE Freehold HEATING Oil fired central heating SERVICES Mains drainage, water and electricity LOCAL AUTHORITY Somerset Council COUNCIL TAX Band 'E' EPC RATING Rating 'E' VIEWING Strictly by appointment with Cooper and Tanner.
Tel: DIRECTIONS From Wells take the B3139 signposted to Bath. Continue to the village of Horrington passing the school on your right hand side. Turn left just after the school into West Horrington.
Follow the road until for approximately 700m and the property can be found on your right.
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