Property description

The property is thought to date from around 1835 and this has been verified by 'The Shoe in the Wall', which was discovered during 1980s building work. A lovely Victorian property that has all period features expected in such a home of this age such as open brick fireplaces, sash windows, flagstone and pine flooring throughout.

Chalice Hill, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8DE

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. 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.

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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 www.roderickthomas.co.uk and locate this property by price order. Open full details and click on \"schools\".

Description
The property is entered from the street into ENTRANCE HALLWAY with door to separate CLOAKS ROOM with hooks to hang coats and door to DOWNSTAIRS WC with hand basin. Flagstone floors throughout. Back to ENTRANCE HALLWAY and internal door opens to main HALLWAY with period door with Victorian ornate stained glass and stairs rise to first floor. Door opens to SITTING ROOM with window to front. Flagstones throughout. This has a lovely Victorian brick fireplace with a 'Clearview' wood-burning stove inset. This room is where you will find the 'shoe in the wall.' Cupboard space with ornate period doors and opening to the DINING ROOM at the rear overlooking courtyard. The room is entered through an opening into the dining room with folding doors. DINING ROOM has an open fire place. Flagstone flooring throughout. Recesses to either side of chimney with shelving for books. Door opens back into the HALLWAY. Door opens into the large KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM.

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This lovely light kitchen is contemporary in design but in keeping with the rest of the house. A range of wall and floor units in farmhouse cream with chrome handles. Large larder type cupboards. Plenty of worktop space for the budding chef with quality 'Neff' oven and 'Bosch' gas hob over with stainless steel extractor. Stainless steel 11/2 bowl sink unit with mixer tap over. Integral 'Neff' dishwasher and large fridge/freezer. Slate tiles throughout set off the cream units and with underfloor heating. UPVC glazed windows to sides and rear of property and door to side access. A door leads to UTILITY ROOM with space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Small Belfast sink with tap over. A space for farmhouse table and chairs. Door leads to rear lobby/pantry and door out to courtyard and rear garden.

First Floor
Stairs rise from ENTRANCE HALLWAY and have strip pine steps and hand rail. Sash window on half-landing overlooks garden. Large landing area with doors to bedrooms and strip pine flooring throughout. MAIN BEDROOM overlooks the rear garden with windows to side and rear. Open wardrobe with shelving above. Strip pine floor throughout. INNER LANDING with airing cupboard and door to LARGE FAMILY BATHROOM with frosted windows to side. WC, double hand basins with splashback tiling, panelled bath with splashback tiling and enclosed fully tiled shower unit. Heated towel rail.

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From Landing door leads to BEDROOM TWO, which is a double room overlooking rear garden with sash window. Strip pine flooring throughout and ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM with enclosed shower unit, WC and hand basin. BEDROOM THREE is same as BEDROOM TWO with window overlooking front of the house and Chilkwell Street. BEDROOM FOUR is still a double room with a lovely brick fireplace and window to front. All rooms with strip pine floors and panelled doors with brass handles.

Second Floor
From the landing stairs rise to second floor and ATTIC ROOM currently used as a study/office with Velux windows to the rear. Plenty of storage space in the eaves. Sash window on second staircase overlooks the pretty garden.

Outside
The property has an access from Chilkwell Street through a side door up steps to the rear garden. From the courtyard steps rise to the garden. The garden has been thoughtfully re-landscaped and planted with a wide variety of shrubs and flowers to give interest throughout the year. A pathway leads through the first garden to the VEGETABLE PLOT which provides several raised beds of vegetables and soft fruit. This area has provided the present owners with plenty of organic produce throughout the year. A small wildlife pond area. Steps rise to a decking area, which is referred to as the 'Gin Deck.' From here you step up to the ORCHARD. This superb addition provides an area of fruit trees, including pears, apples, plums, greengage, cherries, walnut, sweet chestnut and hazel. Several timber sheds provide housing for chickens, ducks and a large log store.

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The orchard enjoys fantastic views across the rooftops of Glastonbury to the Quantocks in the distance on a clear day. Many hours can be enjoyed here in peace while being situated in the heart of vibrant Glastonbury. The present owners rent two garages nearby.

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 period Victorian home in a great location in Glastonbury
• Situated near to the Chalice Well Gardens and Glastonbury Tor
• B&B potential
• Charming Home with period features such as open brick fireplaces, sash windows, flagstones and pine
• Fantastic gardens with established vegetable plot, decking area and an orchard