New Buildings, Doulting, BA4

DESCRIPTION

This attractive stone built three bedroom character house, is presented in good order throughout with many original features and countryside views to the front. There is a rear workshop and studio presenting lots of potential for a variety of uses.

The property is entered through the entrance porch with further glazed door leading into the entrance hall. A staircase rises to the first floor with understairs laundry /storage cupboard with space and plumbing for washing machine, door to the kitchen / dining room and door to the sitting room. Located to the front the main focal points of this room are the exposed floorboards and centrally placed fireplace with Doulting stone mantel, hearth and wood burner. The stone mullioned window to the front has double glazed panes. At the rear of the property, the kitchen / dining room is fitted with an extensive range of base, drawer and wall units incorporating a white Belfast style sink and wood block work surfaces complimenting the stone tiled floor. There is an integrated oven, ceramic hob, canopy, space and plumbing for dishwasher. There is space for a freestanding fridge / freezer, table and chairs. A double glazed door leads into the rear porch with a further door into the courtyard.

On the first floor, there are two double bedrooms and a family sized bathroom fitted with a modern suite comprising freestanding ball and claw roll-top bath with telephone style mixer tap shower attachment, low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin and a walk in twin shower. A further staircase rises to the second floor bedroom. This light and airy spacious room has views towards open countryside and is currently used as a study / craft / music room but has in the past been used as a bedroom.

OUTSIDE

There is gravelled parking for two cars to the front. Screened by a conifer hedge and accessed through a wrought iron gate the enclosed south west facing garden is landscaped to provide decked seating, raised beds and a former vegetable garden. At the rear of the property, there is a courtyard housing the oil tank and the oil fired boiler for the heating system. A door from the courtyard leads into the workshop and studio, two useful rooms (ideal for storage or those looking to work from home). The central hallway and double glazed door leads outside. There is a pedestrian right of way through the garaging area.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Oil fired heating. Mains’ water, electricity and drainage are connected. Council Tax Band B. The adjoining property has a right of way to access a small strip of courtyard in their ownership. This is usually only accessed for maintenance.

LOCATION

The village of Doulting has a popular primary school, a village hall, and is located on the outskirts of Shepton Mallet which offers a range of amenities, including several supermarkets, doctors’ surgeries and dental practices. The centres of Frome, Midsomer Norton, Wells, Bristol and Bath are within easy travelling distance. Castle Cary and Frome have mainline stations with regular services to London Paddington.