Barn Close, Crewkerne

A three/four bedroom detached bungalow situated on the edge of the town and set within generous gardens with double garage and indoor swimming pool. EPC Band D.

Situation - Brimleigh is located on the southern edge of this popular market town, which offers an excellent range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities. Local amenities include a Waitrose supermarket, a leisure centre with swimming pool and gym, together with a doctor's surgery, hospital and dental practice. The town's mainline railway station, situated on the outskirts, provides convenient services to Exeter and London Waterloo, making it ideal for commuters. The stunning Jurassic Coast is also within easy reach, with the seaside town of Lyme Regis located approximately 15 miles to the south.

Description - Brimleigh comprises a substantial three/four-bedroom detached bungalow, constructed principally of reconstituted stone beneath a tiled roof. The property benefits from uPVC double-glazed windows throughout and a recently installed gas-fired boiler. Offered for sale with no onward chain, the bungalow provides spacious and versatile accommodation, including a generous sitting room, separate dining room, well-equipped kitchen, three bedrooms, a family bathroom, separate shower room, and a useful study which could also serve as a fourth bedroom.

Outside, the property is approached via a sweeping tarmac driveway, providing ample parking and turning space, together with access to the attached double garage. The attractive, level gardens extend to both the front and rear of the property and are complemented by an impressive pool room measuring approximately 11m x 6.5m, housing a swimming pool measuring 8.5m x 4.2m. Additional outbuildings include a selection of sheds and a summerhouse. In all, the grounds extend to approximately 0.4 acres, providing a wonderful setting for this versatile home.

Accommodation - A glazed timber entrance door with matching side screen opens into a spacious reception hallway, which benefits from an airing cupboard and hatch providing access to the roof void. The generously proportioned sitting room enjoys a delightful triple aspect, including a large picture window overlooking the front garden, allowing for an abundance of natural light. A focal point of the room is the open fireplace with reconstituted stone surround, hearth and timber mantel over. Adjoining the sitting room is the separate dining room, which features glazed French doors opening onto the garden and a glazed sliding door leading through to the kitchen. The kitchen is well equipped and comprehensively fitted with a single-drainer sink unit with mixer tap, adjoining work surfaces, and an extensive range of matching wall and base units with drawers. Integrated appliances include an electric hob with stainless steel cooker hood above, double oven and grill, and a fridge. A window and glazed door provide access to and views over the rear garden.

Three bedrooms are located to the front of the bungalow. Bedroom Two enjoys a side aspect window, while Bedrooms One and Three overlook the front garden. These rooms are served by a family bathroom, fitted with a panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low-level WC, complemented by half-tiled walls and two obscure-glazed windows. Situated at the far end of the bungalow is a shower room comprising a fully tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin and low-level WC, together with space and plumbing for a washing machine. Two attractive porthole-style windows provide natural light and character. Adjoining the shower room is a useful additional room, ideal as a study or fourth bedroom, with a window and glazed door opening to the rear garden.

Outside - The property occupies a secluded position at the end of a no-through road and is approached via a gravelled entrance flanked by a low retaining wall with stone pillars. A sweeping tarmac driveway leads to the bungalow and provides extensive parking and turning space for approximately six to seven vehicles. The attached double garage is accessed via twin electric timber doors with leaded-light inserts and benefits from a window and pedestrian door to the rear. The garage is equipped with power, lighting and water, has a concrete floor, and houses a recently installed wall-mounted Worcester gas-fired combination boiler. Adjoining the driveway is an attractive area of front lawn incorporating a well-stocked rose garden and a mature apple tree. To the side of the garage, a large timber gate provides access to the rear garden.

The rear garden enjoys a high degree of privacy and features an extensive paved patio together with a generous level lawn, enclosed by established beech and conifer hedging. A particular feature of the property is the impressive pool room, a substantial detached building measuring approximately 11m x 6.5m internally, constructed of reconstituted stone beneath a tiled roof. The building benefits from floor-to-ceiling glazing and glazed doors along its south-western elevation, creating a light and airy environment and providing direct access to the garden. Within is the swimming pool, measuring approximately 8.5m x 4.2m, with a tiled surround. Immediately outside the pool room is a further paved sun terrace, ideal for outdoor entertaining and relaxation. To the rear of the building are the pump house and a useful summerhouse, while elsewhere within the grounds are a variety of garden sheds and a lean-to store.

In total, the gardens and grounds extend to approximately 0.4 acres.

Services - All mains services are connected
Gas fired central heating
Broadband: Standard and Superfast (Ofcom)
Mobile Coverage:
Flood Risk Status: Very low risk (environment agency)

Viewings - Strictly by appointment through the vendors selling agent. Stags, Yeovil office telephone

Directions - What3words///bank.unclaimed.laws
From the centre of Crewkerne head south out on the B3165 Lyme Regis road. Continue over the mini-roundabout then turn immediately right into Curriott Hill Road and at the far end turn left into Barn Close. At the far end, Brimleigh will be seen on the left hand side clearly identified by our For Sale board.