4 bedroom detached house for sale

11 CHILKWELL STREET,

GLASTONBURY, SOMERSET, BA6 8DQ

A striking and unique, detached, spacious 4 bedroom home in a central location, with an independent ground floor apartment, and private, rear garden.

The house has an entrance porch, sitting room, snug, open plan dining room and kitchen, plus an annexe sitting room/bedroom with kitchenette and additional room with sink, shower and separate WC.

Upstairs there are 3 large bedrooms and 2 extremely generous bathrooms with scope to develop the loft if required.

A path wraps around the property to the rear, where there is a paved terrace and a garden with further scope.

Location

Situated in the heart of the town, between the magical Chalice Hill and the High Street, the house offers easy access to all facilities in Glastonbury and overlooks the Abbey grounds.

Glastonbury is known for its spiritual and historic significance. It also has a vibrant High Street with a variety of shops, café’s, restaurants and pubs. There are also a wide variety of inclusive and welcoming societies, clubs and cultural events.

Description

An iconic and handsome, detached building which is very much part of the fabric of this historic town. Formerly a solicitor’s office, it retains some truly unique features such as 2 original secure vault doors, restored, Blue Lias flagstone floors both downstairs and upstairs (in a bathroom), elegant, high ceilings, and generous room sizes. The house has been sympathetically refurbished with oak double glazed windows, and a new heating system, high specification kitchen and non-toxic paints, in a historic palette, to create a comfortable and totally unique home with income potential.

Accommodation

A double front door opens to the enclosed porch where there is space or hanging coats. An internal door opens to a central hallway. To the left is the sitting room which has a fireplace and log burning stove as a focal point. A door leads through to a snug which has an intriguing, arched ceiling, designed to support the flagstones above.

To the right of the hall is the independent annexe which consist of a room currently set up as a bedroom, but it could easily be a living area which has a kitchenette with base units, sink, integrated fridge, and 2 ring electric hob. An attractive half glazed door leads to the second room, which is large enough for a double bed but currently has seating in it. There is a shower cubicle and sink and a separate cloakroom with WC and sink.

The open plan, kitchen dining room is located at the back of the property, a sociable and spacious area, with striking high ceilings.

The kitchen is classic and stylish with solid wood, painted units and attractive and unique granite worksurfaces, and integrated NEFF appliances including a fridge/freezer, washing machine, dish washer, double eyelevel oven, a gas hob and electric extractor. French doors open to the rear garden.

An under stairs cupboard conceals the boiler and there is space for a tumble dryer.

Stairs rise with an attractive, sweeping handrail, to a bright, galleried, landing. A large window floods the stairwell and landing with natural light.

There are 3 excellent bedrooms with bags of space, all have ornate fireplaces with art deco tiles. One of the rooms has magnificent, full height, original, built-in cupboards and a stunning, bespoke stain glass window and another has a wonderful set of shelving. There are 2 bathrooms, both of which are very generous with baths and separate showers. Both also have unique and intriguing, bank vault type doors.

A loft hatch on the landing provides access to the large loft area, which has water and electricity for ease of conversion if required, subject to planning permission.

Tenure and other points

NOT listed, in a conservation area. Mains electricity, water, gas and drainage. Council Tax Band F. EPC Rating E.

Directions

Coming up the High Street turn right into Lambrook Street. Pass the traffic calming chicane and continue along Chilkwell Street. Parking can be found on Dod Lane and the property is on the left of Chilkwell Street.

About the area 

Glastonbury has been a religious centre throughout history and back into the times of legends. The Celtic monastery evolved into one of England's wealthiest and most influential abbeys and the town grew up alongside it. Today it’s a small but thriving town and a major tourist venue, welcoming thousands of visitors each year. Medieval Glastonbury - designated a conservation area - clusters around the evocative ruins of the Abbey which sits within 36 beautifully peaceful acres of parkland.

Just 5 miles from Glastonbury is Wells which is the smallest city in England (population 10,000). Its centre is the market place (local markets twice a week) surrounded by many medieval buildings including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace.

Immediately to the south (2 miles) of Glastonbury is the more recent town of Street and these centres provide a huge range of facilities and amenities. There are excellent local schools and the private sector includes Millfield, Wells Cathedral School, Downside, All Hallows and the Bruton schools. About 12 miles south east is Castle Cary station with a main rail line to London.

For more information on this area in general and individual schools visit our website  and locate this property by price order. Open full details and click on “schools”.

Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Buyers must rely on information passed between the solicitors with regard to items included in the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. 

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All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.

Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR.