Stone, East Pennard, Somerset, BA4

A recently refurbished three bedroom detached chalet bungalow occupying an established plot of approximately 0.96 acre, with attractive gardens, an orchard, double garaging and outbuildings. Flexible accommodation with ample parking and pleasant countryside views, the property is well-placed for easy access to Shepton Mallet, Wells, Castle Cary main line station and the A303.
EPC rating D.


Service Station Bungalow is a detached property which has undergone a programme of improvement by the current owners and offers flexible accommodation arranged predominantly over the ground floor, with an additional bedroom and WC on the first floor.
The principal entrance opens into a central hallway, with a staircase rising to the first floor and access to the main ground floor rooms.
The sitting room is particularly well-proportioned, extending to almost 20ft in length, with a fireplace and a double glazed window overlooking the neighbouring countryside. From the sitting room, double doors open into the impressive sun room, measuring approximately 22’6” at its maximum length. This is an excellent additional reception space with extensive glazing and doors opening directly onto the outside, allowing in plenty of natural light. An ideal entertaining or family space. The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units with contrasting work surfaces and incorporates a range of integrated appliances including a NEFF eye-level electric oven, induction hob, built-in fridge/freezer and slimline dishwasher. There is also space for a small central island unit, while a door provides independent access to the outside and double doors connect the kitchen with the sun room.

There are two generous double bedrooms on the ground floor, both of which benefit from a recently updated en-suite shower room, fitted in a contemporary style with a walk-in shower, WC and wash hand basin. Completing the ground-floor accommodation is the family bathroom, fitted with a bath, a WC, a wash hand basin and ample built-in storage. On the first floor there is a further bedroom with a separate WC and wash hand basin. The remainder of the roof space provides substantial loft/storage areas with restricted head height. The property has been improved and updated during the present ownership, including works to the roof, which has been re-felted and battened, together with an updated boiler and improvements to the decoration, replacement of the sun room roof and new sanitary fittings.

OUTSIDE
The property occupies a substantial plot extending in total to approximately 0.96 acre and is set back from the road behind a generous area of hardstanding. There is extensive tarmac parking for numerous vehicles together with ample space for turning, providing access to a double garage next to the property. The gardens have been particularly well maintained and provide a mixture of formal and more productive areas. Immediately adjoining the house are paved seating and terrace areas, lawns, established planting and a pergola-covered pathway, creating several pleasant areas from which to enjoy the grounds. There is also an ornamental pond and designated vegetable plots. Beyond the more formal gardens lies an extensive orchard, predominantly laid to grass and interspersed with established trees. This provides a particularly attractive and versatile additional area of ground and contributes significantly to the property’s sense of space. This section also has the advantage of its own vehicular access and is on its on individual Land Registry Title. In addition to the double garage, there is a further range of outbuildings comprising another garage, a useful store and lean-to, offering excellent provision for vehicles, storage, workshop or hobby use. The property’s grounds enjoy attractive outlooks over the surrounding countryside.

The property is located within the hamlet of Stone, forming part of the parish of East Pennard (along with the nearby hamlets of Parbrook and Huxham). Situated on the A37, the property is conveniently located for the market towns of Castle Cary, Shepton Mallet and Glastonbury, as well as the City of Wells and Yeovil. The closest supermarket is located at Shepton Mallet (7 miles). Transport links are plentiful, with the A37 leading directly to the A303 (8 miles). The A361, A371 and A39 are also within easy reach. For those wishing to travel by train, Castle Cary mainline railway station is 5 miles away, with regular services to London Paddington.