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Somerset Folly, Timsbury, Bath

PROPERTY TYPE

Semi-Detached Bungalow

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Very well positioned on the village edge close to open countryside
  • Well presented versatile accommodation
  • 'L' Shaped entrance hall
  • 24ft Open plan living & dining room
  • Live-in family kitchen
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Luxury bathroom with bath & separate shower
  • Mature south west facing rear garden
  • Abundant driveway parking
  • Further tandem driveway & garage

Description

This well situated semi detached bungalow dates from the 1970's and has been sensitively modernised and reconfigured to provide excellent accommodation, equally suited to families as well as downsizers.

The property is approached through a recessed open storm porch to an 'L' shaped hallway. At the front lies a live-in family kitchen with a dual aspect, furnished with an excellent range of burgundy gloss units with ample space for a dining table and sofa. At the rear of the property is a 24ft combined living and dining space with two pairs of French doors opening onto the rear terrace and garden. There are three well proportioned bedrooms and a luxury bathroom with a four piece suite including a bath and separate wet shower area. On the outside despite its Somerset Folly address the main driveway is approached from The Avenue and offers ample off street parking together with a lawned garden.

The rear garden is a lovely feature, it is south westerly facing with an extensive paved patio terrace and lawn. There is a single garage and further tandem driveway approached from Somerset Folly with pedestrian access to the rear garden.

Timsbury is a popular country village which lies some 5 miles south of the Georgian City of Bath which has a renowned range of educational, cultural and shopping facilities. The village itself offers a range of local amenities including a hairdressers, chemist, convenience store, primary school, church, doctors surgery, public house and community hall. There is a regular bus service through the village and for those wishing to commute to the major cities of Bristol and Bath access by road is good, while the Towns of Keynsham and Midsomer Norton are close by.

The accommodation comprises (measurements approximate):

Recessed Porch - Double glazed entrance door to

'L' Shaped Hallway - Ceiling mounted downlighters, radiator, access to roof space. Cupboard with storage space and wall mounted gas fired combination boiler.

Open Plan Live In Family Kitchen - 6.25m x 3.76m widening to 4.11m (20'6" x 12'4" wid - Enjoying a dual aspect with double glazed windows to the front and side aspects. The kitchen area has a tiled floor and is furnished with a range of high gloss burgundy wall and floor units providing drawer and cupboard storage space with contrasting Corian worksurfaces and upstands. Inset sink with pillar tap, pull out larder unit, slot for cooker with extractor above, integrated slimline dishwasher and washing machine. Breakfast bar, radiator. Walk in cloaks cupboard. There is ample space for a dining table and sofa.

Living/Dining Room - 7.27m x 3.56m reducing to 3.04m (23'10" x 11'8" re - To the rear of the property with two sets of double glazed French doors opening onto the patio terrace and the garden. Double glazed window to side aspect, two radiators.

Bedroom One - 3.58m to max x 3.16m (11'8" to max x 10'4" ) - Double glazed window to front aspect, radiator, built in wardrobes (included in measurements).

Bedroom Two - 2.91m x 2.70m (9'6" x 8'10") - Double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator, built in wardrobe (included in measurements).

Bedroom Three - 3.0m x 2.21m (9'10" x 7'3") - Double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator, built in wardrobe (with power) (included in measurements).

Bathroom - 3.19m x 1.68m (10'5" x 5'6") - Double obscure glazed window to front aspect, tiled floor and extensively tiled walls. Heated towel rail. Luxury suite in white with chrome finished fittings comprising free standing bath with mixer tap incorporating shower attachment, WC and circular wash basin with mixer tap set on vanity unit with drawer storage beneath. "Wet" shower area with floor drain and multi jet thermostatic shower. Ceiling mounted downlighters, illuminated mirror.

Outside -

Front - To the front, the bungalow is approached from The Avenue with an extensive gravelled driveway providing off street parking for a number of vehicles with ample space for a boat, caravan etc. The garden area is laid to lawn with trees and shrubs. There is a gated access to the side of the property.

Rear Garden - 15m x 10m plus 6m x 3.5m (49'2" x 32'9" plus 19'8" - The garden is an attractive feature of the property with a lovely south westerly facing aspect and comprises an extensive paved terrace with outside light and tap as well as a good size lawn with a central apple tree with a treehouse and gravelled beds. A timber Wendy house is included in the sale. Beyond the driveway is a gated access leading to Somerset Folly and there is a further double length driveway leading to a

Garage - 5.23m x 2.58m (17'1" x 8'5" ) - Up and over entrance door, power and light connected.

Tenure - Freehold.

Council Tax - According to the Valuation Office Agency website, cti.voa.gov.uk the present Council Tax Band for the property is D. Please note that change of ownership is a ‘relevant transaction’ that can lead to the review of the existing council tax banding assessment.

Additional Information - Local Authority: Bath & North East Somerset.
Services: All services connected.
Broadband: Superfast 80 Mbps. Source Ofcom.
Mobile Phone: O2 & Vodaphone good, Three & EE variable. Source Ofcom.
The property is within a coal mining reporting area.

Brochures

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COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: D
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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About Davies & Way, Saltford

489 Bath Road, Saltford, Bristol, BS31 3BA
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Davies and Way is an independent firm of Chartered Surveyors, Auctioneers, Estate & Letting Agents serving the Bristol and Bath catchment areas, with offices in Keynsham and Saltford.

The partners are Chartered Surveyor Estate Agents who supported by knowledgeable well trained staff offer prospective buyers and sellers unrivalled knowledge and experience of the local property market. We market properties using a blend of traditional hardwork and enterprise with modern technology and widespread advertising to ensure your property is sold or let quickly and efficiently

The firm is a member of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, National Association of Estate Agents and National Association of Valuers and Auctioneers and is bound by their rules of conduct and redress schemes.

Davies & Way are proud members of the Homesale Network a national network of independent estate agents connecting buyers and sellers around the country. The Homesale Network is a division of Cartus, the premier provider of global relocation services. We were selected and asked to join the network having been identified as the best independent estate agent in terms of quality of service, local knowledge and professionalism to represent the network in our geographical area of operation.

We regularly undertake property auction sales and have a thriving residential letting and management department based at our Keynsham office.

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