Whatley, Frome, Somerset, BA11

*A substantial individual four/five bedrooms detached chalet bungalow*Generous-sized gardens (south-facing to the rear) with ample parking and a double garage and workshop*Versatile two-storey accommodation with potential to create a self-contained annexe*No onward chain.

Situation: The property lies within the village of Chantry. Bordering open fields and countryside with outstanding views towards Alfred's Tower and the Longleat Estate. Frome lies a little over two miles and has a comprehensive range of shops, boutiques, cafes and bistros together with national chains including Marks and Spencer. The Georgian City of Bath lies approximately thirteen miles.

Description: Believed to have been built in the 1960s this substantial and individual five-bedroom detached chalet-style property has double glazed windows and oil-fired central heating to radiators. The property would benefit from general modernisation and updating to create a large and versatile family home. There are two principal receptions in addition to a kitchen/breakfast room. With two double-sized bedrooms to the ground floor and a bathroom there are three further bedrooms to the first floor and a further cloakroom. The property is situated within a generous-sized plot with views to the east, south and west towards Cley Hill, Longleat, Alfred's Tower and beyond. There is ample parking and turning to the front and access to a double garage and workshop. The property is sold with the benefit of no onward chain.

Accommodation: All dimensions being approximate.

Entrance Porch: With part-glazed double doors, double glazed window to the front and obscured-glazed door and side panel to:

Entrance Hall: With a double glazed window to the side, open tread staircase rising to the first floor, radiator, tiled floor, airing cupboard with a factory-lagged hot water cylinder. Door to:

Lounge: 17'1" x 11'6" With a large, double glazed window to the side, radiator and a Jet Master fire. Double, eight-pane glazed doors to:

Dining Room: 15'8" x 11'10" With a double glazed window to the side, a double, sealed double glazed sliding patio doors to the rear. Further French door to the rear, door to the kitchen/breakfast room and further door to:

Utility Room: 12'0" x 6'3" With double glazed windows to the side and rear elevation, base and wall cupboard unit and a floor-standing oil-fired boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating to radiators.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 20'1" x 10'0" With a range of oak-fronted units with contrasting work surfaces comprising a one and a half bowl single drainer sink with adjacent worksurfaces, drawers and cupboards beneath and incorporating a slot-in electric cooker, space and plumbing for a washing machine and refrigerator. A range of eye-level cupboard units, two double glazed windows to the side, radiator and ceramic-tiled floor.

Bathroom: With a corner bath with shower over, pedestal wash basin and low level WC.

Bedroom One: 11'7" x 11'3" With a radiator and a double glazed window to the side.

Bedroom Two: 11'3" x 9'7" With a radiator and a double glazed window to the side.

First Floor:

Landing: With a double glazed roof light and doors to:

Bedroom Three: 17'7" x 10'0" With a radiator, vanity wash basin, tiled shower enclosure with an electric shower. Double glazed dormer window to the rear.

Bedroom Four: 14'7" x 11'7" With a radiator, double glazed dormer window to the rear and side elevation. Vanity unit.

Bedroom Five: 14'1" x 9'6" With a radiator and double glazed window to the side elevation.

Cloakroom: With a low level WC, wash basin, radiator and access to a large eaves storage area.

Outside: The property is approached via a tarmac driveway with double, wrought-iron gates and pillars to either side. To the front is a large expanse of lawn with established trees, bushes and shrubs. The parking and turning area in turn leads to:

Garage: Measuring internally 28'0" x 17'10" With an electrically-controlled GRP up and over door and incorporates a cloakroom with wash basin and WC.. Beyond this is a further workshop/store measuring a maximum of 22'10" x 12'0" with double half-glazed doors to the side.

The Rear Garden: This is a particular feature of the property comprising a full-width paved terrace from which outstanding rural views may be enjoyed towards Cley Hill, Longleat and across towards Alfred's Tower and beyond. Beyond this is a mainly gravelled area with raised fishpond, greenhouse and a block-built store. The garden enjoys a good degree of privacy.

Viewing by appointment with the selling agents McAllisters: