4 bedroom bungalow for sale
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Property description & features
- Substantial bungalow, fabulous location, far reaching views. Full planning for redevelopment.
- 2900 sqft of accommodation
- Potential to Extend
- Planning to Replace
- 1.6 Acres plot
Bourton Orchard is a substantial property situated on an elevated plot in the village of Pen Selwood. The accommodation is on one level and boasts spacious rooms offering a flexible layout. From the entrance porch is the boiler room and stairs to the attic. The entrance hall opens to a hallway where all four well-proportioned bedrooms are located to the left, three of these include built in wardrobes and benefit from a southerly aspect overlooking the gardens; and two bathrooms. The substantial, open-plan sitting/dining room includes features a large picture window that frames the most stunning views, and French doors opening to the garden. The kitchen/breakfast room has a range of floor and wall units, built in appliances including an Aga, a pantry and a door to a second porch and cloakroom. The double garage has sliding doors to the front, a utility room to the rear, and a storeroom that leads to an additional room that could have a number of uses eg: playroom / study / hobby room and features door to the garden.
SITUATION
Pen Selwood is a popular village on the Somerset/Dorset/Wiltshire borders within the Cranborne Chase National Landscape ( formerly AONB ). Close to the towns of Wincanton ( 3.5 miles ), Gillingham ( 5.5 miles ) and Bruton (7.5 miles) which provide most daily amenities; GP surgeries, dentists and opticians as well as a choice of supermarkets including Waitrose in Gillingham. The villages of Bourton and Zeals are a short drive away with a pub each (The White Lion and The Bell and Crown), post offices and a petrol station.
Communications by road are excellent, with the A303 ( 1 mile ) linking to the M3, and the A350. Mainline railway stations are at Castle Cary, 20 minutes by car, providing services to London Paddington ( 1h 30m ) and Gillingham, 15 minutes, to London Waterloo ( 2h ).
The property benefits from extensive walking, running and cycling from the the door with over eleven miles of footpaths and bridleways within the Parish of Pen Selwood alone. Plus many more miles of permissive paths through Selwood Forest and connected woodlands.
Local attractions include the gardens at The Newt in Somerset, and Stourhead (National Trust). Dining options include Da Costa at Hauser and Wirth art gallery and At the Chapel in Bruton. Michelin started Osip has just relocated to Hardway (12 minutes by car).
The area is known for its excellent choice of state and private Primary and Secondary schools including the Sherborne schools, Kings Bruton and Hazelgrove Prep.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached along a sweeping, tarmacadam driveway that leads directly to an area providing parking for several vehicles in front of the garage. The remainder of the 1.6-acre plot is mainly garden, predominantly laid to lawn with a small wooded area and stream. The elevated location in an elevated position allows for the most stunning rural views which can be enjoyed from the wrap around terrace. The garden is planted with an abundance of mature shrubs, trees and flowers throughout.
METHOD OF SALE
This property is for sale by Informal tender. Bids are to be submitted to the Shaftesbury Office no later then 12.00 noon on Thursday 5th December 2024. Please contact the office for a bidding form.
NOTE
The property is of a Colt construction and buyers should do their own due diligence if lending is required.
PLANNING
Full planning details can be seen on the Somerset Planning portal under reference 23/02112/FUL. Planning has been granted for a replacement dwelling and a detached annexe.
COUNCIL TAX
Somerset Council Tax Band G
EPC: E
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. An oil fired boiler provides heating and hot water. Drainage is private and is unlikely to meet all current regulations.
DIRECTIONS
Post Code BA9 8LL
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From the A303 exit onto the B3081 between Wincanton and Mere. Follow signs for Pen Selwood. Proceed along ‘Underhill’ for ½ mile passing a number of house on your right. You will come to a wide entrance on your left with a small ‘gatehouse’. Turn left, back on yourself then bear right.
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