Property Introduction

A detached 1930's bungalow standing in spacious gardens with potential to modernise or redevelop and occupying a prominent position in the centre of the village.

Property Description

The accommodation comprises: Reception Hall, Lounge, Separate WC, Bathroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, 2 Bedrooms. Outside: Garage, Parking and Gardens,

Cheddar is located on the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills and offers many facilities including a wide selection of shops, supermarkets, banks, building societies as well as a modern health centre and chemist. There is excellent schooling at all levels including Kings of Wessex Comprehensive School located in the centre of the village together with a modern community sports complex and a indoor swimming pool. The surrounding countryside provides for a variety of recreational pursuits including sailing and windsurfing on the Cheddar Reservoir and fine country walks on the adjoining hills which are located in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Cheddar is within easy commuting distance of nearby towns and cities including Wells, Weston Super Mare, Bath, Bristol and the M5 motorway and Bristol International Airport are within approx.16 miles.

The property was built in the early 1930’s and is need of complete modernisation and refurbishment. Alternatively the property would be most suitable for redevelopment having an excellent 100ft (approx) frontage to The Hayes with an overall depth of 54ft (approx) having sufficient room to erect a pair of semi-detached or two detached dwellings subject to the necessary planning and building regulation consents.

The accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate):

The bungalow has an external area of 970 sq ft (approx).
A 28ft veranda adjoins the entire length of the front elevation with front door to:

RECEPTION HALL

LOUNGE: 11’ x 11’ (Front South) Open stone built fireplace

INNER HALL: Ceiling hatch to roof space.

SEPARATE WC: High level flush WC.

BATHROOM: 7’ x 5’ (Rear North) Original bath and wash hand basin.

DINING ROOM: 11’ x 11’ (East) Tiled fireplace.

KITCHEN: 10’6 x 9’6 (Rear North) Solid fuel stove with back boiler. Sink unit with cupboards beneath, built-in shelved airing cupboard with hot water cylinder. Walk-in shelved pantry also walk-in store cupboard. Glazed exit door to rear garden.

BEDROOM 1: 11’ x 11’ (Front South)

BEDROOM 2: 8’ x 9’ (Rear North)

OUTSIDE: The property has an excellent frontage to The Hayes and is approached over a wide vehicle entrance lay by with double gates and driveway with parking to the front of the property and a turning area in front a SINGLE DETACHED GARAGE: measuring 16’4 x 8’4 internally.

THE GARDENS: which surround the property are somewhat over grown. The frontage to the road is 96ft (approx) plus a 3ft (approx) ditch which runs along the southern boundary and the overall depth is 55t (approx).

Note: We are of the opinion that subject to planning permission and demolition of the bungalow, the plot is of sufficient size to erect either a pair of semi-detached houses or two 4 bedroom detached houses.

All mains services connected.

Sedgemoor District Council Tel: 01278 435435 – Tax Band D.

Services include mains electricity, water and drainage.

We are advised that the property is Freehold – please verify with your legal representative.

All room sizes are approximate. Electrical installations, plumbing and central heating installations, drainage installations are noted in particulars on the basis of a visual inspection only. They have not been tested and no warranty of condition of fitness for purpose is implied by their inclusion. Potential purchasers are warned that they must make their own enquiries as to the condition of the appliance, installation or of any element of the structure or fabric of the property.

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