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£525,000Status
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Period HomesNumber of Bedrooms
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AJH524Property Introduction
A most distinctive 5 bedroom detached period country house occupying a prominent position with pleasant views and standing in gardens of 3/4 acre (approx)Property Description
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The accommodation comprises: Ground Floor: Entrance Vestibule, Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Fitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Cloakroom/WC, 24ft Sitting Room, Study and Music Room. First Floor: Master Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom/WC, 4 Further Bedrooms (One of which used as a Self Contained Studio Room). Gas Fired Central Heating, Extensive Parking and Level Garden and Grounds of ¾ Acre (Approx)
The Elms comprises a period-detached house reputing to date from the mid 18th Century with later additions built in the Victorian period. At one time the property was used as a farm there being of a number of old farm buildings and barns in the adjoining grounds (which are not included in the sale). In recent years the current owners have extensively and skilfully restored the property taking much care and to retain many of the original period features to be found detailed throughout the property. Heating is provided by a full gas fired central heating system with adequate radiators and power points throughout. Other features include original shuttered windows and natural pinewood floors and flagstone floors. Over time the interior has been most tastefully decorated throughout to a high standard.
The accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate):
Timber Front Door to: ENTRANCE VESTIBULE with original stained glass inner door to:
RECEPTION HALL: Understairs storage cupboard.
DRAWING ROOM: 17’ x 11’9 (Front East & South) Natural Pinewood floor and feature period style Victorian fireplace with slate hearth.
DINING ROOM: 16’9 x 13’9 (West) Matching wall light fittings.
SPACIOUS FITTED KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 22’9 x 12’5 (West) Original flagstone floor. Comprehensive range of fitted units finished in antique Pinewood with solid granite worktop surfaces, deep Belfast sink with mixer tap, matching base/floor cupboard units, drawer units, extensive worktop surfaces and matching wall cupboards above. Original Inglenook fireplace with beam over and evidence of a former bread oven (Note: This fireplace in not in use) and contains a further range of floor cupboard units. Walk-in larder, three wall alcoves and corner shelving, Belling electric cooker with double oven, four-ring gas hob and extractor hood over. Exit door with covered porch-way to West garden.
UTILITY ROOM: 12’4 x 8’9 (Rear East) Flagstone floor. Matching Pinewood units comprising base/floor cupboard units, worktop surfaces and wall cupboards above. Space and plumbing for washing machine and space for fridge/freezers. Exposed beam ceiling and stable rear exit door.
CLOAKROOM: 8’9 x 5’9 (Rear North) Pedestal wash hand basin and low-level WC. Two wall mounted Valiant gas fired boiler, which are programmed to provide independent domestic hot water and central heating throughout. Insulated hot water cylinder with fitted immersion heater.
STUDY: 13’6 x 6’ (Rear North)
SITTING ROOM: 24’ x 16’ (East & West) Feature open brick built fireplace, matching chimneybreast with flagstone hearth. Double French casements to garden. Connecting door to:
MUSIC ROOM: 15’ x 16’ (East & West) Glazed side exit door and staircase to:
FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM/STUDIO ROOM: 16’3 x 15’ Spot lighting and exposed beam ceiling. Glass panelled door opening out onto a flight of exterior stone steps.
From the Reception Hall, a fine timber built staircase leads to a MESSANINE LANDING: Window (South) leads to FIRST FLOOR LANDING.
MASTER BEDROOM 1: 12’10 x 17’ (Front South) Full range of fitted shelved wardrobes, ceiling hatch to roof space and natural Pinewood floor.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM: 10’ x 6’ (Rear North) Period style white suite comprising freestanding bath on ball and claw feet with shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC.
BEDROOM 2: 22’9 x 13’ (South & West) Pleasant Views.
Door to Rear Staircase, which leads down to the Kitchen/Breakfast Room.
BEDROOM 3: 16’ x 14’10 (Front East & South) Pleasant views. Ceiling hatch to roof space and built-in shelved storage cupboard.
Off the Landing:
SEPARATE CLOAKROOM/WC: Wash hand basin and Low-level WC.
BEDROOM 4: 12’9 x 12’6 (Front South)
BEDROOM 5: 12’ x 7’6 plus door recess (Front South)
FAMILY BATHROOM: 8’6 x 8’3 (Rear North) White suite comprising a panelled bath with a Mira electric wall shower over and fitted shower screen, wash hand basin, low-level WC, natural Pinewood floor, matching accessories and fitted shelved linen cupboard.
OUTSIDE:
The property stands well back from the road and is approached through timber entrance gates over a long gravelled vehicle entrance driveway with an extensive parking and turning area to the rear of the property.
THE GARDENS: Lie mainly to the South and West of the property being level and mainly laid to lawns with clipped box hedging, flowerbeds and a variety of flowering trees and shrubs. A side gate leads into a secluded garden to the South. The gardens have pleasant views over old orchard land and the well-known Brent Knoll.
Services include Mains Water, Electricity and Gas. Drainage is to a Private Sewerage System.
Sedgemoor District Council - Tax Band G.
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
The Elms comprises a period-detached house reputing to date from the mid 18th Century with later additions built in the Victorian period. At one time the property was used as a farm there being of a number of old farm buildings and barns in the adjoining grounds (which are not included in the sale). In recent years the current owners have extensively and skilfully restored the property taking much care and to retain many of the original period features to be found detailed throughout the property. Heating is provided by a full gas fired central heating system with adequate radiators and power points throughout. Other features include original shuttered windows and natural pinewood floors and flagstone floors. Over time the interior has been most tastefully decorated throughout to a high standard.
The accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate):
Timber Front Door to: ENTRANCE VESTIBULE with original stained glass inner door to:
RECEPTION HALL: Understairs storage cupboard.
DRAWING ROOM: 17’ x 11’9 (Front East & South) Natural Pinewood floor and feature period style Victorian fireplace with slate hearth.
DINING ROOM: 16’9 x 13’9 (West) Matching wall light fittings.
SPACIOUS FITTED KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 22’9 x 12’5 (West) Original flagstone floor. Comprehensive range of fitted units finished in antique Pinewood with solid granite worktop surfaces, deep Belfast sink with mixer tap, matching base/floor cupboard units, drawer units, extensive worktop surfaces and matching wall cupboards above. Original Inglenook fireplace with beam over and evidence of a former bread oven (Note: This fireplace in not in use) and contains a further range of floor cupboard units. Walk-in larder, three wall alcoves and corner shelving, Belling electric cooker with double oven, four-ring gas hob and extractor hood over. Exit door with covered porch-way to West garden.
UTILITY ROOM: 12’4 x 8’9 (Rear East) Flagstone floor. Matching Pinewood units comprising base/floor cupboard units, worktop surfaces and wall cupboards above. Space and plumbing for washing machine and space for fridge/freezers. Exposed beam ceiling and stable rear exit door.
CLOAKROOM: 8’9 x 5’9 (Rear North) Pedestal wash hand basin and low-level WC. Two wall mounted Valiant gas fired boiler, which are programmed to provide independent domestic hot water and central heating throughout. Insulated hot water cylinder with fitted immersion heater.
STUDY: 13’6 x 6’ (Rear North)
SITTING ROOM: 24’ x 16’ (East & West) Feature open brick built fireplace, matching chimneybreast with flagstone hearth. Double French casements to garden. Connecting door to:
MUSIC ROOM: 15’ x 16’ (East & West) Glazed side exit door and staircase to:
FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM/STUDIO ROOM: 16’3 x 15’ Spot lighting and exposed beam ceiling. Glass panelled door opening out onto a flight of exterior stone steps.
From the Reception Hall, a fine timber built staircase leads to a MESSANINE LANDING: Window (South) leads to FIRST FLOOR LANDING.
MASTER BEDROOM 1: 12’10 x 17’ (Front South) Full range of fitted shelved wardrobes, ceiling hatch to roof space and natural Pinewood floor.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM: 10’ x 6’ (Rear North) Period style white suite comprising freestanding bath on ball and claw feet with shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC.
BEDROOM 2: 22’9 x 13’ (South & West) Pleasant Views.
Door to Rear Staircase, which leads down to the Kitchen/Breakfast Room.
BEDROOM 3: 16’ x 14’10 (Front East & South) Pleasant views. Ceiling hatch to roof space and built-in shelved storage cupboard.
Off the Landing:
SEPARATE CLOAKROOM/WC: Wash hand basin and Low-level WC.
BEDROOM 4: 12’9 x 12’6 (Front South)
BEDROOM 5: 12’ x 7’6 plus door recess (Front South)
FAMILY BATHROOM: 8’6 x 8’3 (Rear North) White suite comprising a panelled bath with a Mira electric wall shower over and fitted shower screen, wash hand basin, low-level WC, natural Pinewood floor, matching accessories and fitted shelved linen cupboard.
OUTSIDE:
The property stands well back from the road and is approached through timber entrance gates over a long gravelled vehicle entrance driveway with an extensive parking and turning area to the rear of the property.
THE GARDENS: Lie mainly to the South and West of the property being level and mainly laid to lawns with clipped box hedging, flowerbeds and a variety of flowering trees and shrubs. A side gate leads into a secluded garden to the South. The gardens have pleasant views over old orchard land and the well-known Brent Knoll.
Services include Mains Water, Electricity and Gas. Drainage is to a Private Sewerage System.
Sedgemoor District Council - Tax Band G.
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






