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See how verdicts work5-bedroom bungalow · BA7 7HF
For saleListed 82 days
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About
Occupying a generous plot bordering open fields, Avalon presents a rare opportunity to acquire a spacious and flexible five-bedroom detached property in a highly desirable edge-of-town setting.
Requiring modernisation and improvement, the property offers significant scope for a purchaser to refurbish, reconfigure if desired, and create a superb family home tailored to their own requirements.
The accommodation is both spacious and adaptable, centered around a generous sitting room measuring over 23 feet in length, featuring a large picture window that frames attractive views and fills the room with natural light.
A separate dining room provides an ideal space for entertaining and leads directly into a bright conservatory, creating excellent additional living space with direct access to the gardens.
The kitchen/breakfast room enjoys views over the grounds and is complemented by a useful utility room offering extensive storage and further work surface space.
The ground floor provides four well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal bedroom overlooking the rear garden. A family bathroom and separate cloakroom serve the accommodation.
To the first floor is a particularly spacious fifth bedroom with useful eaves storage and elevated views across the surrounding countryside, together with a shower room, making it an ideal guest suite or principal bedroom.
Outside, the property is approached via a large driveway providing ample parking for numerous vehicles.
The gardens surround the property and are predominantly laid to lawn with mature trees, shrubs and established planting, offering privacy and a wonderful rural outlook.
A particular feature is the substantial detached double garage and adjoining workshop, providing excellent storage, workshop facilities or potential for a variety of uses.
In addition, a separate detached store/outbuilding offers further versatility and could suit those seeking hobby space, a studio or home working environment.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a sizeable detached home occupying a generous plot in a sought-after location.
With extensive accommodation, useful outbuildings, outstanding countryside views and considerable potential for improvement, South Bank offers an exciting prospect for purchasers looking to create a substantial and individual home.
Location Castle Cary is a vibrant and historic Somerset market town with a friendly community, attractive architecture and a good range of independent shops, cafes and pubs.
It offers excellent amenities, including a weekly market and essential services.
Transport links are strong, with a mainline railway station providing direct services to London and the South West, and easy road access to nearby towns and countryside.
The surrounding landscapes are beautiful, making the area ideal for walking and outdoor activities Council Tax Band Band E Services Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected.
The property is heated via Gas central heating Material Information Report Please click on the Virtual Tour link to open the Material Information Report for this property.
Value & comps
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