2 bedroom detached house for sale

A characterful two bedroom villa style single storey residence with further nursey room situated in a sought after location.


Dating back to 1776, St. Catherines is a quite unique single storey villa style residence that has been sympathetically modernised by the current owners to offer well presented accommodation throughout whilst still keeping its character with high ceilings, plaster mouldings, picture rails and full height windows allowing natural light to flood into the home. Previously a gymnasium for the School the accommodation comprises a reception hall that has been previously used as a dining room which leads to a sitting room with feature fireplace. A rear hall then gives access to the remaining rooms, the first of which is the refitted kitchen with a range of wall and base units with fitted appliances to include a fridge, dishwasher, double oven and microwave. The kitchen benefits from a central breakfast bar alongside a large pantry. A handy airing cupboard is found to the side of the kitchen. The property benefits from a large master bedroom suite benefitting from fitted wardrobes and a large en-suite comprising a walk-in shower cubicle, rolled top bath, W.C. and wash hand basin. The second bedroom is also of good size with both rooms enjoying a delightful outlook over the veranda to the front. A further room is currently being used as a children's nursery but could be an office space if required. The accommodation is completed by the shower room, fitted with a modern suite comprising W.C., wash hand basin and shower cubicle.

St. Catherines is located within Heatherton Park, a small cluster of mainly period properties on the outskirts of the popular village of Bradford-on-Tone which is between Taunton and Wellington. Bradford-on-Tone is close by and provides a village pub and small shop, church, village hall with two primary schools available nearby in both West Buckland and Oake. Taunton and Wellington are both easily accessible providing an extensive range of shopping, recreational and scholastic facilities, together with easy access to the M5 motorway nearby at Junction 26 (Wellington). Taunton affords a fast mainline rail link to London (Paddington). There are a number of footpaths within the immediate locality and both the Quantock and Blackdown Hills are within a short drive.

The property sits in fabulous gardens and grounds that lie predominantly to the front of the property. The property is accessed via private gates from the estate driveway. A gravelled tree line drive provides access to ample off road parking to the front as well as a single garage. The property enjoys a southerly aspect with beautifully presented landscaped gardens that are predominantly laid to lawn with many mature shrubs and tress. A wide array of outbuildings can also be found. A delightful veranda spans the front out the home giving an idyllic spot for outside entertaining/dining. The garden also offers a further outside seating area alongside a tranquil ‘secret garden’ space and an outside swimming pool can also be found. To the rear is a good size courtyard area.