Bancombe Road, Somerton £695,000

Completed in 2018, Bumble Combe has been built and finished to an exceptional standard utilising local builders and craftsmen. The property has the advantage of the remainder of a 10-year building warranty. Occupying a large plot of approximately a ¼ acre, with large lawned gardens and covered outside dining/barbeque area.

The house offers well designed spacious living accommodation comprising entrance hall, cloakroom, study/playroom, sitting room and wonderful kitchen/family room with large bi-folding doors to the large gardens. There is also a good size utility room with access to the garage and gym/workshop. To the first floor there are four generous double bedrooms and a main bathroom. Both the main and guest bedrooms have a dressing room and en-suite shower rooms. The remaining bedrooms have large built-in wardrobes. Additionally, if required, the property offers the scope to create further accommodation in the large attic which has been designed for future conversion including “room-in-roof” trusses, Velux-type roof windows, plumbing and electrics. Gross internal area 2965sqft, including the garage. 2475sqft gross internal accommodation.

Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are all connected. Gas fired underfloor heating to both the ground and first floor rooms. Council tax band F.

Somerton was the ancient Capital of Wessex in the 8th century and a former market town. It then became the county town of Somerset in the 13th/14th Centuries. The town offers a good level of amenities including: a wide range of independent shops, churches, medical and dental surgeries, a bank, library, a brand-new local primary school and highly rated secondary schools within the area. There is an excellent choice of pubs, cafes and restaurants, including the new 28 Market Place, and a varied programme of social events. The Old Town Hall now houses the ACEArts Gallery and craft shop which presents a varied, stimulating programme of exhibitions and related events throughout the year. A more comprehensive range of amenities can be found in the nearby County town of Taunton to the west, or Yeovil to the south. Mainline railway stations are located in Castle Cary, Yeovil and Taunton and the town is also within easy reach of the A303 for access to London and the South West. The M5 can be joined at junction 25 (Taunton) or junction 23 (Bridgwater).

Entrance door with glazing to the side leading to the entrance hall. With tiled floor, stairs to the first floor and understairs storage cupboard.

With window to the front.

With low level WC and wash hand basin.

With window to the front, beamed fireplace housing cast iron wood burning stove. Part glazed double doors open to the kitchen/family room.

Window to the rear and bi-folding doors to the garden with factory fitted internal blinds. Tiled floor and comprehensive range of base and wall mounted kitchen units with quartz work surfaces and Belfast style sink unit. Built in dishwasher and recycling bin cupboard. Space for range cooker (negotiable) with extractor hood over and recess for 'American' style fridge freezer (negotiable). Central island incorporating storage cupboards, drawers and breakfast bar.

Window to the rear and door to the rear garden. Range of fitted units with double bowl sink unit and space/plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer.

This large gallery style landing has a window to the front and built-in double size airing cupboard. Access to the loft space with pull down folding stair ladder.

The attic is ready for conversion to additional living space with open roof trusses, four Velux windows and power/plumbing available. The trusses above the landing are designed to accommodate an additional staircase making conversion of this area easier.

With window to the rear.

With a range of fitted open fronted storage cupboards and drawers.

With window to the rear, full wall tiling and bathroom suite comprising low level WC, twin wash hand basins with vanity cupboards. Large shower cubicle with digital shower. Heated ladder towel rail.

With window to the rear.

Low level WC, wash hand basin and shower cubicle with mains shower. Heated ladder towel rail.

With window to the front and two double built in wardrobes with automatic lighting.

With window to the front and two double built in wardrobes with automatic lighting.

With window to the rear, bathroom suite comprising low level WC, twin wash hand basins with vanity cupboards and fitted mirror over. Square edge bath with central taps and large shower cubicle with mains shower. Heated ladder towel rail.

The house is approached via a vehicular driveway with pillared entrance and brick parking/turning area offering ample off road parking bordered by flower and shrub beds. There are secure vehicular gates to the side of the house (opening width of 2.45m) leading to a gravelled area and access to the rear garden.

The garage was originally a double tandem garage, the current owners have divided the space to create a single garage to the front with electric roller door and a work room/gym to the rear. The work room has an internal door to the utility room, wall mounted gas boiler, window and door to the rear garden. It would be easy to remove the divider to re-create a double tandem garage if preferred.

The large rear garden has a patio area and hot tub included with the sale. The main gardens are laid to lawn, enclosed by panelled fencing with flower/shrub borders. To the top corner of the garden the owners have created a large decked covered, dining/entertaining area. The property occupies a plot of approximately 1/4 acre.