Property description

Delightful village house in a quiet, peaceful setting. Well designed & built to very high standards. Excellent accommodation, style & character. High-energy performance. Gardens & parking.

LAVENDER HOUSE, BALTONSBOROUGH, GLASTONBURY, BA6 8QY


About the Area
Baltonsborough is an historic village in beautiful unspoilt Somerset countryside, well away from busy main roads yet enjoying good access to the surrounding towns and also the A303 and Castle Cary railway station (fast link to Paddington). The village has a population of around 1,000 and a very active community together with amenities including a church, pub, primary school, village hall and an excellent farm shop/butchers which is also the village store and post office.Within a few miles are the towns of Glastonbury, Wells, Street, Bruton and Castle Cary whilst Bath, Bristol, Yeovil and Sherborne are all within easy travelling distance.There are excellent state and independent schools in the area including the village primary, Strode College, Millfield and Wells Cathedral.

Description
Lavender House is on Martin Street which is the quiet road entering Balltonsborough from the Glastonbury to Pilton Road. It's part of a small recent development of just six attractive houses which are well located within easy walking distance of the amenities this village provides.A drive leads in from Martin Street to the back of the houses where all have their own parking spaces adjacent to their gardens.

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The house has a classical period style and appearance with a natural stone front elevation. The front door is protected by an oak framed storm porch. The accommodation is well planned and is very light and airy. It's also well equipped with details including tiled, carpeted or engineered oak flooring, beautiful decoration with Farrow & Ball paintwork, good quality bathrooms and kitchen fittings, an alarm, double glazing with windows which fully open, high levels of insulation and not least central heating with an air source heat pump system plus pv panels. The heating system has radiators on the first floor and underfloor heating on the ground floor.

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The front door opens to a spacious hall with the staircase and a cloakroom with a hand basin and wc. To the right of the hall is a generous sized sitting room with the focal point being a fireplace with a wood burning stove and also with a double aspect with french doors to the garden.The large open plan kitchen/dining/living room is also double aspect with 3 distinct areas. There's plenty of space for sofas, a TV and a dining table and beyond is a very well equipped kitchen area with a tiled floor and a comprehensive range of units and appliances including double Belfast sink, a Rangemaster range cooker, extractor and integral dishwasher, fridge and freezer. Also there are double french doors to the garden.The utility room is adjacent and has a sink unit, cupboard units, space and plumbing for a washing machine and dryer and also access to a large under stairs store.

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Upstairs the landing has plenty of space for a desk/study area if required. It has access to the partly boarded loft.The master bedroom is very appealing with 2 double fitted wardrobes (one with additional storage area) and an en suite shower room with a window overlooking the garden plus a velux, a walk-in shower cubicle, hand basin, wc and tall store cupboard.There are 2 other double sized bedrooms and a family bathroom with a basin, wc and double-ended bath.

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In front of the house is a neat lawn and at the rear is a further garden bounded by high timber fences which give plenty of privacy. The garden includes a large paved terrace immediately outside the house being approached by french doors from the sitting room and the kitchen making it a great place for BBQs, al fresco dining and relaxation. At the end of the garden is a fence and beyond is a parking area for several cars. To the side of the house is a well-screened storage area and there is also a garden shed.

Other Points
The property is freehold and the access road is owned by a management company in turn owned by the 6 properties in this development.The insulation, the heating system and pv panels make this an extremely economic and efficient property with high green credentials.

Directions
From Glastonbury take the A361 east towards Pilton and Shepton Mallet. After a mile or so take the turn right signposted Baltonsborough.Continue about 2 miles to the village and Lavender House is in a small development on the right hand side on entering the village. A drive leads in and there is ample parking behind the property.

Important Notice
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. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. VIEWINGS - interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.

Property Features :

• Great location in a popular village
• School, shop, P.O.,pub & Church are all in walking distance
• Friendly community with good village activities
• Recently built house of style & character
• Very good living space & well appointed