Property description

A substantial five bedroom period property set in an elevated position with far reaching views over the village and beyond. Now requiring modernisation and improvement.

DESCRIPTION Hillcrest is a superb example of a Victorian Villa set in an elevated position with far reaching views. Now requiring some modernisation and improvement, the house offers the potential to create a wonderful family home with light and spacious accommodation throughout.

The front door opens into an entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor, which a cloakroom underneath. Doors open into the breakfast room and the dining room. The sitting room sits to the front of the house and has lovely deep sash windows to the front and a electric coal effect fire, although there is an open fireplace behind it. Double doors open into the dining room making the space versatile and either open plan or more enclosed. There is also a fireplace which is currently not in use in the dining room. From the dining room there is a door leading into the breafast room and then from here into the kitchen. The kitchen is well equipped with a range of fitted wall and base units, sink unit, plumbing for a washine machine and a gas cooker. Beyond the kitchen is a lean to green house style rear lobby with a door opening to the garden.

On the first floor there is a large bathroom and two double bedrooms. On the second floor there are three further bedrooms, again each being of a good size.

OUTSIDE The garden sits to the rear of the house and benefits from some beautiful shrubs and mature fruit trees. Immediately adjoining the house is a small patio area, ideal for an al-fresco cup of tea in the morning. Steps and a pathway lead to the far end of the garden with a useful garden store and potting shed. To the side of the neighbouring property is a shared driveway which gives access to the parking area and double garage. The garage has a metal-up-and over door, inspection pit and power connected. Note - Although the garage (and sheds) is wired for lights etc., there is currently not a permanent power supply to the garage or sheds etc. It has been disconnected from the house.

LOCATION This quiet village is located in the heart of Somerset approximately six miles from the market town of Frome and within commuting distance of Bath and Bristol. The village offers two public houses, a post office, Doctors' surgery, a convenience store, a fish & chip shop and there is also a church and chapel. There are plenty of scenic dog walks surrounding the village within easy access of the property and the Miners Ponds Coarse fishing lake.

Property Features :

• Semi detached
• Victorian Villa
• Elevated position
• Five bedrooms
• Three reception rooms