Northbrook House

A sympathetically renovated, Grade II listed, detached, former primary school, situated in the Polden Hills village of Shapwick

Accommodation (Measurements Are Approximate) - Access from the rear of the property from Northbrook Drive

Double glazed entrance door and side panel to:

Entrance Hall - Radiator, part exposed stone wall. Door to:

Cloakroom - 1.49 x 1.16 (4'10" x 3'9") - Low level w.c. Vanity wash hand basin, radiator. Double glazed window.

Utility Room - 3.16 x 1.94 (10'4" x 6'4") - Belfast style sink with drainer set into woodblock worktop with cupboards and drawers under, radiator, double glazed window, door to boiler cupboard containing the wall mounted Vaillant LPG boiler and hot water tank. Space for washing machine and tumble dryer.

Open Plan Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 6.69 x 3.60 (21'11" x 11'9") - Fitted with a comprehensive range of dark blue fronted base units and drawers with contrasting woodblock work surfaces over and two glass fronted wall cupboards, island unit with drawers under. Belfast style sink with victorian style mixer tap. Rangemaster oven with five gas burner rings and extractor fan over. Tiled splashbacks. Space for large breakfast table, double glazed French doors and side panels to patio and rear garden. Radiator. Walk in pantry with base cupboards and integrated freezer, drawer and worktop to match the kitchen. Further walk in storage cupboard. Two double glazed windows.

Open Plan Lounge/Dining Room - 12.53 x 5.38 (41'1" x 17'7") - Five double glazed windows, open feature fireplace to the dining end and further feature fireplace with log burner to the lounge end. Attractive stairs to first floor with understairs cupboard. Part panelled walls. Door to:

Study - 2.92 x 2.87 (9'6" x 9'4") - Radiator, double glazed window, door to front garden, part panelled walls.

Ground Floor Bedroom 1 - 5.22 x 2.91 (17'1" x 9'6") - Radiator, two double glazed windows, part panelled walls. Door to:

En Suite Shower Room - 2.86 x 1.06 (9'4" x 3'5") - Walk in, tiled shower cubicle with glass shower screen, low level w.c. Pedestal wash hand basin, ladder style heated towel rail, tiled splashbacks

Ground Floor Bedroom 2 - 4.92 x 4.44 (16'1" x 14'6") - Three double glazed windows, door to outside, part panelled walls, radiator. Door to Ensuite bathroom. This room is currently used for AirB&B rental as an income source and in 2024 received a comfortable income, this room is contacted to the main house via a door to the entrance hall which can be locked and there is also a further outside door giving guests private access.

En Suite Bathroom - 3.72 x 1.46 (12'2" x 4'9") - Roll top bath, walk in tiled shower cubicle with glass shower screen, ladder style heated towel rail. Low level w.c. Pedestal wash hand basin, part panelled walls.

From the lounge, attractive, dog-leg staircase with balustrade leads to the half landing with double glazed window, the staircase continues to rise to mezzanine level with feature beam and balustrade overlooking the lounge below.

Bedroom 3 - 4.50 x 3.47 (14'9" x 11'4") - Feature beam, radiator, two double glazed windows. Door to:

En Suite Bathroom - 2.72 x 1.69 (8'11" x 5'6") - Roll top bath, velux style window, low level w.c. vanity wash hand basin, ladder style heated towel rail.

Walk In Dressing Room - 1.68 x 1.65 (5'6" x 5'4") - Radiator, double glazed window.

Bedroom 4 - 4.43 x 3.47 (14'6" x 11'4") - Radiator, access to loft space, feature beam, two double glazed windows. Door to:

En Suite Shower Room - 2.74 x 1.70 (8'11" x 5'6") - Walk in, tiled shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c. Velux style window, ladder style towel rail.

Walk In Dressing Room - 1.75 x 1.69 (5'8" x 5'6") - Double glazed window, radiator.

Outside - The front of the property, (which was the former playground for the school) is a large area laid to gravel for ease of maintenance. This area has been attractively landscaped with raised wooden beds and borders containing a variety of shrubs and flowers. An iron gate with pillars gives access to the road and the garden is enclosed with stone walling and timber fencing. Gates to either side of the property lead via gravelled pathways to the rear which is again gravelled and has an attractive patio area and raised shrub beds. Gate to the rear of the property leads to a further area of gravel which is accessed off Northbrook Drive and provides parking for three/four cars.

Description - This beautifully presented, Grade II listed former primary school has been sympathetically renovated over almost two years by the current owner who have retained many of the original features whilst creating a spacious, family home with a modern feel.
The beautiful lounge/dining room which is in the original part of the property is open plan with two feature fireplaces, one with a log burner. The open plan kitchen/breakfast room has a comprehensive range of units including an island, Belfast style sink and Rangemaster oven. Also to the ground floor is a cloakroom, utility room and study.
Bedroom accommodation to the ground floor comprises two double bedrooms, one with an ensuite shower room and the other with an ensuite bathroom with separate shower. This room also has it’s own access to the outside.

Originally a single storey building, a mezzanine level has been added with an attractive staircase from the lounge to two first floor, en suite bedrooms both with walk in dressing rooms. The property is enhanced by LPG central heating and double glazing.
The grounds surround the property on all sides providing low maintenance outside space, with attractive, well-stocked raised beds and borders. There is off street parking (accessed to the rear of the property off Northbrook Drive) for three/four cars. An early inspection to viewing is the only way to fully appreciate this characterful home. The village has a Tea room called the Kicking Goat which is open daily, there is a village hall and a Cricket Club both have amazing social gatherings.

Material Information - Additional information not previously mentioned
•Mains electric and water (water not on a water meter)
•LPG central heating and wood burner
•No Flooding in the last 5 years
•Broadband and Mobile signal or coverage in the area.
For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area, we recommend potential buyers to use the
Ofcom checkers below:
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Flood Information:
flood-map-for-planning.service.gov.uk/location