12 STONEYHURST DRIVE
Curry Rivel, Langport, Somerset, TA10 0JH
Langport 3 miles, Somerton 5 miles, Street/Glastonbury 10 miles, Yeovil 14 miles, Taunton 16 miles.
A very attractive, three bedroom detached house with delightful front and rear gardens, integral garage and driveway parking. Well situated within a sought after, quiet cul-de-sac in Curry Rivel.
Originally designed as a four bed and reverted to a more spacious three bed, the accommodation now comprises a large living room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, cloakroom, three double bedrooms with an ensuite shower room to the master and a family bathroom.
Location
Situated towards the end of the quiet and highly regarded Stoneyhurst Drive, number 12 is an attractive detached family house enjoying a peaceful position on the western edge of the village. Curry Rivel is one of the most sought after villages in the area, sitting on a ridge above the Somerset Levels and centred around an attractive village green, historic parish church and an excellent range of local amenities. These include a well regarded primary school, village pub, garage with post office and shop, florist, hair stylists and heating centre. A wider range of facilities are available in the nearby market town of Langport.
Accommodation
A well-presented detached family home offering comfortable and spacious accommodation, together with driveway parking, integral garage and a mature enclosed rear garden.
The house is entered via a front door into a spacious reception hall with tiled flooring and a turning staircase rising to the first floor. The hall provides access to the principal reception rooms together with a ground floor cloakroom and immediately creates a welcoming first impression.
The sitting/dining room is a particularly well proportioned dual aspect reception room offering generous space for both seating and dining areas. Sliding patio doors open directly onto the rear terrace and garden, whilst a coal effect gas fire forms an attractive focal point and provides warmth during the winter months.
To the rear of the house lies the kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units incorporating twin sink and drainer, integrated electric hob and oven, under counter fridge, together with space and plumbing for further appliances. A large window above the sink overlooks the rear garden and there is ample room for a breakfast table and chairs, creating an ideal everyday family space. There is the additional of a very handy larder cupboard too.
Leading directly from the kitchen is a useful utility room fitted with additional cupboards, sink and drainer, plumbing for laundry appliances and housing the boiler. A rear door provides direct access to the garden, whilst an internal door connects conveniently to the garage.
On the first floor, a galleried landing with front facing window provides access to all bedrooms and the airing cupboard. There are three comfortable double bedrooms benefitting from built in storage. The principal bedroom enjoys the advantage of an ensuite shower room fitted with shower, WC and wash basin. The remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom comprising bath with shower attachment, wash basin and WC.
Outside
Outside, the property is approached via a tarmac driveway providing parking for approximately two vehicles and leading to the integral garage, which is larger than average and benefits from power and lighting. The front garden is screened by mature hedging and laid principally to lawn with planted borders providing colour and interest throughout the year.
The rear garden is a particularly attractive feature of the property, enjoying a sunny southerly aspect and offering a good degree of privacy. Immediately adjoining the house is a paved terrace ideal for outside dining and entertaining, beyond which lies an area of lawn bordered by mature shrubs, plants and small trees. A productive section of the garden has been thoughtfully arranged for the cultivation of fruit and vegetables, whilst gated side access provides additional practicality.
Location
Stoneyhurst Drive is situated in a sought after, quiet spot within Curry Rivel. Curry Rivel is a charming, well connected and sought after village with essential amenities, including a convenience store, post office, C of E primary school, garage and an excellent pub/restaurant. The village itself is also well-placed with a bus service linking to the larger towns of Taunton and Yeovil, each with their own mainline railway stations. Langport known as the ‘heart of the levels’, with a GP surgery, large supermarket, range of independent shops and weekly local produce markets is a two minute drive away.
Local Schools
Many of Somerset’s widely recognised independent schools are within easy commuting distance, including Millfield School, Queens Taunton, Taunton School, King’s Taunton, Hazelgrove and Wells Cathedral School. In neighbouring Langport there is also Huish Episcopi Primary school and the Huish Episcopi Academy, both local state schools as well as Strode College in Street.
Local sports
Sporting facilities include racing at Wincanton, Taunton, Exeter & Bath, several good golf courses and numerous clubs for a wide variety of sports (cricket, tennis, squash, rugby, football, etc.). There are also many cultural and artistic societies and organisations within this very active and friendly community of Somerset.
It's also a fascinating historical area with roman remains, its past as Alfred’s capital of Wessex, its later reference in the Domesday Book and its partial ownership by the great abbeys of Muchelney and Glastonbury, before the dissolution of the monasteries. The Battle of Langport in 1645 in the Civil War, was close by as was the Battle of Sedgemoor in1685 in the Monmouth Rebellion.
Tenure and Other Points
Freehold.
Oil fired central heating to radiators.
LPG gas fire in the living room.
Mains electricity, water and drainage connected.
Somerset Council - Council Tax Band: E
EPC rating: D
Important Notes
Please see all the notes below – particularly the section referring to identity and AML requirements
Identity verification & Anti Money Laundering (AML) Requirements.
As Estate Agents we are require by law to undertake Anti Money Laundering (AML) Regulation checks on any purchaser who has an offer accepted on a property.
We are required to use a specialist third party service to verify the purchaser(s) identity.
The cost of these checks is £60 (inc. VAT) per person. This is payable at the point an offer is accepted and our purchaser information forms completed, prior to issuing Memorandum of Sales to both sellers and buyers and their respective conveyancing solicitors. This is a legal requirement and the charge is non-refundable.
Property Details
Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. 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.
VIEWINGS
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All viewings are by appointment with the Agents. Roderick Thomas, London House, New Street, Somerton TA11 6NU
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