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About
We are delighted to bring to market this superbly presented and extremely spacious detached bungalow set in a 0.3 acre (approx) plot, set back from the road with completely private gardens looking out to countryside to front and rear.
Located in the heart of the quiet village of East Lambrook, The Firs has been lovingly and sympathetically updated by the current owners including the addition of solar panels both for electricity (currently receiving c£1300pa from the national grid) and for hot water.
The spacious accommodation provides a Sitting Room with feature fireplace and inset woodburning stove, Kitchen/Dining Room, Utility Room, Conservatory, four Bedrooms, two Bathrooms, Enclosed Porch, ample storage throughout and a double Garage.
The setting is wonderful with open, countryside views both to the front and rear and a beautifully maintained level rear garden. Oil fired central heating system.
The picturesque residential village of East Lambrook is set in attractive surrounding countryside and contains a number of interesting character properties plus the historic East Lambrook Manor with its extensive gardens, the Rose & Crown Inn/Restaurant and an ancient church.
There are excellent facilities at South Petherton within two miles which include a wide range of shops, two schools, churches, chemist, doctor and veterinary surgeries and local bus service to neighbouring towns and villages.
Mainline train stations are available at Crewkerne and Taunton with the A303 trunk road within a few miles.
Accommodation: Glazed door to enclosed Porch 9'8 x 5'1 with door to Hallway with large Airing Cupboard with hot water tank, shelving and electrics for the hot water solar panels.
Sitting Room 17'10 x 14'7 a bright and spacious room with feature stone fireplace and inset wood burning fire, picture window to front and further window to side.
Kitchen/Dining Room 19'8 x 17'10 with a range of fully fitted base, wall and drawer units with worksurface over.
Integrated dishwasher, Gas hob (run by LPG Gas from tank) with extractor over, breakfast bar, sink and drainer unit, double eyelevel electric oven.
Door to: Utility 10'1 x 5'1 with tall cupboard, window to side and door to garden, work surface, space for fridge/freezer and plumbing/space for washing machine and tumble drier.
Door to: Conservatory 12'10 x 5'1 with further door to front.
Master Bedroom 15'5 (max) x 11'2 with picture window to garden, double fitted wardrobes, door to: Ensuite Bathroom with underfloor heating, panelled bath, WC, pedestal washbasin, walk in shower with glass door and window, obscure window to rear, heated towel rail.
Fully tiled floor and walls. Bedroom Two12'2 x 11'8 with double fitted wardrobes and window to front. Bedroom Three 11'10 x 9' with double fitted wardrobes and window to front.
Bedroom Four/Study 8'2 x 7' with window to rear.
Family Bathroom with panelled bath, walk in shower with glass door, low level corner WC, pedestal washbasin, obscure window to garden, tiled floor and walls.
Outside the property is approached via a tarmac driveway offering plenty of parking - extra parking also available at the bottom of the driveway. The front garden is laid to lawn with mature shrubs.
Garage 17'3 x 16'9 with two up and over doors, window and door to side, worktop and storage units to the rear. A further store is found to the rear of the Garage with double doors.
Access to the rear garden is available via locked gates at both sides of the bungalow.
The rear garden is absolutely stunning with level lawn, pathways, patio area, beautifully maintained shrubs and trees. Outside electric point and two water taps.
There is a summerhouse along with two sheds and a greenhouse. The oil and LPG tanks are both hidden away from view.
Property Information We understand there are no rights of way, covenants or TPOs Flood risk stated as very low risk from all sources Services – Mains electricity and water are connected, oil central heating with LPG tank supplying the gas hob only, , mains drainage Broadband - Superfast broadband available Mobile phone coverage - Indoor coverage is available from two providers, outdoor coverage from four providers for both voice and data
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