Property description

The White House ........SALE AGREED..... SALE AGREED.....27th April

THE WHITE HOUSE, BALTONSBOROUGH ROAD, BUTLEIGH, SOMERSET BA6 8SN
Glastonbury 5 miles, Street under 3 miles, Castle Cary Rail Station 10 miles, Wells 10 miles, Bristol Airport 27 miles, Bath 32 miles

About the Area
Butleigh is an historic village within easy reach of surrounding local towns and also the larger centres of Yeovil to the south and Bath and Bristol to the north. The A303 lies just to the south and there is a main rail line station at Castle Cary with access to London Paddington in 2 hours and 6 minutes. Glastonbury and Street are the nearest towns, both within a few minutes drive.Street is a popular and busy town well known for Clarks Retail Village. In addition there is wide range of other facilities and amenities, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a leisure centre, theatre, good schools including Millfield and the 6th form college at Strode. Glastonbury's past and present are linked with its dominant landmark, the Tor. It's been a religious centre throughout history and further back into the times of legends. There was a Celtic monastery established here by 500AD, which during the next 1000 years evolved into one of England's wealthiest and most influential abbeys

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The town grew up alongside the Abbey and is now a small but thriving town and a major tourist venue. The prep of Millfield is on the edge of Glastonbury.Just 5 miles from Glastonbury is Wells, which is the smallest city in England. Its centre is the market place (local markets twice a week) surrounded by many medieval buildings including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace. There are excellent state schools including the primary school in the village, St. Dunstans, Wells Blue School and Strode College. The independent sector includes Millfield, Wells Cathedral School, Downside, All Hallows and the Bruton schools. The surrounding and nearby countryside includes rolling farmland, wooded hills and the Mendip Hills (an area of outstanding natural beauty), all providing a wonderful habitat for wildlife and all remarkably accessible and available.

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This friendly and popular village has a population of around a thousand, a thriving general stores shop and post office, an active church, a very well regarded nursery and primary school, an excellent pub (good food) and various societies and organisations including a local cricket club. Within easy reach are many societies and clubs with a wide coverage of sporting and cultural activities.

Accommodation
The White House is situated on the north eastern outskirts of the village and is situated on a quiet residential lane lined with mainly modern, similar sized properties, which are well screened from one another. The lane is subject to a 20mph speed limit due to the village Church of England primary school, which lies at the end of the lane. There is very little passing traffic. The house stands well in its gardens looking out onto its lawn and drive and benefits from both double glazing and mains gas central heating. It's been extended in recent years and now has very generous accommodation with oak flooring in the main living areas.The front door from the porch opens into the hall with the staircase and a cloakroom. The sitting room has a triple aspect, is very light and airy and has a fireplace with a Clearview wood-burning stove.

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In the centre of the house is the large kitchen/breakfast room/living room with double french doors to the south facing and very private rear garden ideal for al fresco dining. There is an extensive range of wall and floor mounted units with granite work surfaces. Appliances include a 4-ring, gas-fired hob, extractor hood, oven and combined microwave/grill, fridge freezer and dishwasher.A door leads through to a dining room which has a patio door to the garden. Leading from this room is a small study and another door leads to a utility room with a sink, cupboards, a garden door and a door into the integral garage. Within the garage is a small workshop with the central heating boiler.

First Floor
On the first floor are 4 good size bedrooms, a 5th smaller room and 2 bath or shower rooms.The master bedroom has a double aspect and an en shower room. There are 2 further good size double bedrooms, a single bedroom and a family bathroom.

Outside
The property is approached off a quiet village lane with a tarmac drive to the garage and off-road parking for 2 to 3 cars. The garden is sheltered and screened by thick hedging and trees including a fine, mature weeping willow. The garden is designed for ease of maintenance and is principally laid to lawn in both the front and rear gardens. There are attractive borders planted with a mixture of shrubs and flowering perennials and to the rear of the house is a paved patio.

Further Information
Services Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage. Gas-fired central heating.EPC Rating D : Council Tax Band F : Tenure Freehold

Directions
From Glastonbury proceed to Butleigh and at the first cross roads turn left. Continue and take the left by the school. Continue and The White House is along on the right hand side.

Viewings
By appointment with the AgentsRoderick Thomas1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SUTel: 01749 670079 Email: info@roderickthomas.co.uk

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 :

• A spacious and appealing house in this very popular village
• Set in a quiet residential area
• Set back from the lane within its own gardens and enjoys a very high degree of privacy.
• Generously proportioned accommodation
• A super well fitted large kitchen/breakfast room/living room