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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · TA24 6LA
For saleReduced £15k (−2.6%) on 27 OctListed 413 days
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About
On the market for the first time since it was built around 25 years ago, the property is one of just three individually designed detached homes nestled on the edge of the picturesque coastal village of Blue Anchor off a private road, just a quarter of a mile from the sea front and station on the West Somerset Steam Railway.
Fernbank is a superb family home or coastal retreat, combining generous and well-appointed accommodation with wonderful views over farmland towards the surrounding hills.
Spread across two well-configured floors, the interior is thoughtfully designed, enjoys the comforts of oil fired central heating and has been further improved with replacement fitted kitchen, utility room, bathroom, en-suite and upvc double glazed windows and doors.
An entrance porch and double glazed entrance door front door opens into a grand reception hall, complete with cloakroom, WC, and access to all principal ground-floor rooms.
The dual aspect sitting room is both generous and inviting, enhanced by a feature marble effect fireplace, box bay window framing the front garden and double glazed patio doors open to the rear garden seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living.
The kitchen/dining area is a true heart of the home and again dual aspect.
Fitted with a comprehensive range of sleek modern base and wall units with peninsular breakfast bar, marble effect worktops with stainless steel one and a half bowl sink and with integrated appliances to include; induction hob with extractor hood, eye level double oven, dishwasher and fridge/freezer.
A matching utility room provides further convenience, with ample storage, plumbing for laundry appliances, stainless steel sink and a double glazed door to the garden.
To complete the ground floor a home office/snug or ground floor bedroom enjoys delightful countryside views. A bright and airy landing leads to four well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The principal bedroom enjoys stunning views and has the added attraction of a tiled en-suite shower fitted with a three piece white and chrome suite.
There are two further double bedrooms, a single all enjoying delightful rural outlooks and a tiled family bathroom is fitted with a modern three piece white and chrome suite with shower over the bath.
The property is approached over a tarmac drive providing parking and turning in front of an attached double garage with remote door.
There is a lawn at the side with access around the property over a wide paved path.
The main gardens lie to the rear and in the main are laid to lawn with shrub borders, patio and a timber garden shed.
Services Mains electric, water, and drainage Oil-fired central heating Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: F From Minehead proceed on the A39 towards Williton by-passing Dunster and passing through the village of Carhampton.
On leaving Carhampton take the left hand turn signposted Blue Anchor and follow the road for a mile or so. On passing the garage on your right take the next right hand turn into a private lane.
Procced towards the end of the lane where the entrance drive will be found on the left hand side and Fernbank is first on the left.
Reception Hall 4.67m x 4.22m Max Cloakroom 1.98m x 0.91m Sitting Room 6.32m x 3.6m Kitchendiner 6.32m x 4.42m Max Utility Room 2m x 1.75m Study 2.6m x 2.6m min Bedroom 1 4.01m x 3.6m En-Suite Shower room 2.18m x 1.83m Bedroom 2 3.8m x 2.87m Bedroom 3 3.35m x 2.84m Bedroom 4 2.8m x 2.18m Bathroom 2.18m x 2.18m Double Garage 5.33m x 5.18m
Value & comps
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