4 bedroom detached bungalow for sale

COPPER BEECH,2 LOXLEY BATCH, SHAPWICK, TA7 9NZAshcott 1 mile, Shapwick 0.6 miles, Glastonbury 6 miles, Street 4 miles, Wells 12 miles, Castle Cary 16 miles and Somerton 9 miles.
A rare opportunity to acquire a smart bungalow with generous accommodation, nestled in a private, highly desirable position, within a small hamlet, between two popular villages. It enjoys superb countryside views and spacious and secluded garden.
The accommodation includes an enclosed porch, central reception hall, sitting room, dining room, conservatory/garden room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, study (or 5th bedroom), 4/5 bedrooms, bathroom and an ensuite shower room. Outside a tarmac driveway leads to a double garage and a mature, enclosed garden wraps around the house. The property totals about a quarter of an acre. LocationLoxley Batch, near Ashcott, close to the historic village of Shapwick, is a much sought after small, residential enclave of individual homes. Copper Beech has one of the best locations with great privacy and a sheltered south facing sunny garden. The area is traversed by a vast network of footpaths giving access to the beautiful surrounding countryside. DescriptionAn exceptionally smart and welcoming, bungalow, nestled within a highly desirable residential enclave on the periphery of a popular Somerset village. The accommodation is bright and flows in a pleasing manner, giving a real sense of space. The house feels well connected with the garden and a motorized awning over the terrace provides shade if required. The current owners have installed a new kitchen and 2 new shower rooms with comprehensive vanity units for storage. In addition, they have laid a stylish and low maintenance resin path around the house and a terrace at the rear. AccommodationThe front door opens to a recently refurbished porch where an internal glazed door opens to central reception hall. The accommodation radiates from here with the living accommodation to the right and the bedrooms to the left. The new kitchen has stylish grey units with a sleek and practical work surface. There is an integrated, eyelevel microwave, large Rangemaster electric cooker with five ring induction hob and extractor, and space for a dishwasher and fridge freezer. The striking central breakfast bar provides a sociable place to congregate and further storage and worksurface. In addition, there is a pantry with light. The utility room has an exterior door which leads to the side courtyard, fitted units and a sink. There is space for a washing machine and additional fridge freezer should you require one. The dining room has new French doors to the garden, it is dual aspect and leads, through internal glazed double doors, to the sitting room. The focal point in the sitting room a very effective gas log fire, an effortlessly stylish way to add cosy warmth in the winter months. The garden room/conservatory has had the roof enclosed and insulated to improve temperature regulation, making this a viable and appealing place to relax throughout the year. Double doors open out from here to the terrace and garden beyond. At the end of the reception hall is versatile bedroom/study. There are 4 further bedrooms, all of which have built-in-wardrobes. A family shower room and a spacious ensuite shower room, for the principal bedroom, completes the accommodation in this delightful home. There is a large airing cupboard, and a large coat cupboard. The huge loft is accessed from the hall via a pull-down ladder. It has excellent lighting, and it is boarded, providing masses of additional storage space, should you require it. OutsideThe front garden is a combination of mature hedges and trees with a majestic copper beech tree shading the driveway. The double garage has remote-control up-and-over doors, electricity and plenty of eaves storage. The rear garden is fully enclosed, ideal for children and animals. It wraps around the house with access on both sides of the property through timber garden gates. At the far south side there is an attractive summer house. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with the new resin terrace beside the house. On the east side is a discreetly located garden shed and a side door into the garage. On the west side is an area for a storage unit and bins.There are also two garden water taps. Other pointsFreehold. Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. LPG gas central heating. EPC D, Council tax band F. 16 solar panels. Total plot 0.24acres. About the areaThe villages of Shapwick and Ashwick are situated on the eastern end of the Polden Hill. They have a variety of amenities, complemented by the surrounding towns which cater for most needs.There is easy access to the A303 and also the M5. Castle Cary to the east has a fast direct line to Paddington. Nearby are excellent state and independent schools including St. Crispins, Strode College, Millfield and Wells Cathedral School. The surrounding Somerset countryside is quite outstanding and very accessible with many footpaths and nature reserves close to hand. 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All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Buyers must rely on information passed between the solicitors with regard to items included in the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. VIEWINGSInterested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR. P.S. A few extra comments.Mortgages – we can help. 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