Thrupe Lane, Masbury, Wells, BA5

DESCRIPTION

A detached double fronted farmhouse in a quiet hamlet on the outskirts of Wells. The property benefits from three bedrooms, two reception rooms, kitchen, bathroom along with gardens, garage, stable and stunning countryside views.

Upon entering the property, is the sitting room with wood plank floors, window to the front and a feature stone and brick fireplace with inset woodburner as the focal point.  Adjacent to the sitting room, is the dining room again with wood plank floor, window to the front and stone and brick fireplace.  To the rear of the property is the dual aspect kitchen with country style stripped wood cupboards topped with granite worktops, granite Belfast sink and door to the side.

From the sitting room, a staircase leads to the first floor.  To the front are two double bedrooms, both with garden aspect and built-in storage.  To the rear is the third bedroom, which is single in size and  the family bathroom with shower cubicle, corner bath, WC and wash basin. 

OUTSIDE

Approaching the property is a sweeping driveway, with right of way to a further parcel of land (not currently included), with a metal single garage which offers storage and a large wood clad stable which could offer further potential to create into accommodation or a home office subject to the necessary consents. To the front of the house is an area of lawn with a higher area to the side offering beautiful countryside views.

AGENTS NOTE

We are also offering this property with a larger plot of land to the side and planning permission in place to create a 5-6 bedroom home - please see our separate listing at an asking price of £600,000.

LOCATION

Masbury is a small hamlet located to the East of Wells.

Nearby, the picturesque City of Wells offers a range of local amenities and shopping facilities with four supermarkets (including Waitrose), as well as twice weekly markets, cinema, leisure centre, a choice of pubs and restaurants, dentists and doctors, several churches and both primary and secondary state schools. There are also many highly-regarded independent schools (Prep & Senior) within easy reach, such as All Hallows Prep School, Downside School, Wells Cathedral School and Millfield School. For those travelling by train, Castle Cary station (which has direct services to London Paddington) is situated only twelve miles away. Both the City of Bristol and the Georgian City of Bath, a World Heritage Site, are located just 20 miles away and easily accessible

TENURE

Freehold

HEATING

Dual fuel room heaters

SERVICES

Drainage (to be advised), mains water and electricity are connected

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Somerset Council

COUNCIL TAX

Band 'D'

EPC RATING

EPC rating 'F'

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment with Cooper and Tanner. Tel: 01749 676524

DIRECTIONS

From Wells take the A371 signposted to Shepton Mallet. Continue through the village of Croscombe, taking the third left into Rock Street (just before the primary school). Follow Rock Street around to the right and then bear left into Thrupe Lane. Continue up the hill and along the lane for approx 1 mile, where the property can be found on your left.