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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · TA24 8HA
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About
A fabulously extended three double bedroom 1930’s semi-detached house situated in the sought after residential area of Porlock.
Description A covered porch area leads to the front door opens to a spacious entrance hall, doors to all ground floor rooms, under stairs storage and stairs rising to the first floor.
The extended fitted kitchen with units above and below, marble work surfaces over, inset stainless steel double sink and drainer, Rangemaster range cooker, 5 burner lpg gas hob and electric oven and grill with extractor over, space and plumbing for dishwasher, space for American fridge/freezer, underfloor heating, window and stable door to the side.
A light and spacious living room with underfloor heating with windows to both sides and French doors opening onto a patio area.
A wonderful dining room with feature stone fireplace and hearth, inset gas coal effect fire and a square bay with windows to both sides and French doors opening onto the delightful patio area.
To the front of the house is a useful room currently used as a study with built in shelving within alcoves a large bay window to the front garden.
The ground floor shower room/utility room comprise walk-in shower, mains fed shower, vanity unit with inset wash basin, close coupled WC, underfloor heating, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble drier as well aa a boxed in water tank.
Obscure glazed window to the front elevation. Stairs rise to the first floor landing with picture window to the side, access to the loft and doors to all rooms.
Bedroom one benefits from a range of built in wardrobes, square bay overlooking the rear garden. Bedroom two offers a front aspect and enjoys countryside views from the bay front window.
Bedroom three also benefits from countryside views to the front.
The modern four piece family bathroom completes the accommodation and in brief comprises panelled bath, walk-in shower, vanity unit inset wash basin and close coupled wash basin and obscure glazed windows to the side and rear.
Services & outgoings Oil fired central heating, mains electric, water & drainage Council Tax: Somerset Council-Band D.
Additional information Broadband: Superfast broadband is available-highest available download speed 80 Mbps, highest available upload speed 20 Mbps. (Openreach).
Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, three and vodafone. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider.
Flooding: The property is in an area at a very low risk from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1%).
Situation The active village of Porlock is situated within the Exmoor National Park and forms a fine base from which to indulge in a variety of rural pursuits and providing the opportunity to explore the many attractions of West Somerset and North Devon.
The village boasts a useful range of everyday facilities including Post Office, General Store, Cafes/Restaurant, Butchers, Public Houses, Primary School, Churches, Recreation Ground and local sports teams including Football, Cricket and Bowls.
The sea is approximately two miles away at Porlock Weir and the larger seaside town and shopping centre at Minehead is about six miles distant.
Outside The property benefits from a good size tarmac driveway for off road parking, bordered by a gravelled area which could be used for extra parking, also a front garden which is mainly laid to lawn, a feature central bed with a pink flowering ornamental crab apple tree and the edges of the lawn are bordered by various shrubs and flowers.
There is side access to the rear garden, the side garden benefits from recently planted fruit trees.
To the rear garden is a delightful family size patio area, a pergola and a free standing wood burner.
The remaining rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with pretty borders of mature shrubs and flowers and a pond, at the rear of the garden is a productive vegetable plot, greenhouse and a workshop with both power and light.
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