Property description

Want to live in Glastonbury but can't decide if you want the vibrancy of the town centre or the tranquillity of the countryside? Then, this late Georgian town house has your name all over it. The unassuming red brick and natural stone façade hides a truly wonderful home with an exceptionally large garden and orchard, with views over the town and surrounding countryside. The house is packed full of period features but has something extra that you can only experience by stepping through the door. Solar Panels, an apple and soft fruit orchard, chicken coops, vegetable beds and a wildlife pond fed from a natural spring make this home perfect for those interested in self sufficiency. Close neighbours are the Chalice Well gardens, and Glastonbury Tor. It may be the Chalice Hill location and the natural spring, the easy walk to the town centre or the internal beauty of this house that entice you in, but we think you could easily fall in love with this property. If you are wondering what it is like to live here, check out the 5 star trip advisor rating, from the days the property was run as a successful Bed and Breakfast, aptly named 'The Shoe In The Wall' read the full details to find out why or call Sara or Hayley for more information on (01458) 274069.

Entrance hall
The property is approached via a timber door to the entrance hallway. The original features of this charming property are apparent as soon as you enter with a flagstone floor, original stained glass door to the inner hallway and a further door to an inner lobby with space for hanging coats. A second door then gives access to the cloakroom.

Cloakroom
Low level WC and corner wash hand basin, quarry tiled floor.

Hallway
Flagstone floor, doors to dining room, sitting room, kitchen and rear store. Original ornate staircase to the first floor.

Utility/Pantry
Double glazed window to rear, quarry tiled floor, built-in shelving, space for freezer. Door to kitchen, door to hallway and part glazed door to the rear courtyard with steps up to the extensive gardens.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 26' 6'' x 10' 0'' (8.07m x 3.05m) narrowing to 8'3
The contemporary 'Neff' kitchen blends in well and provides a range of base, wall and drawer units with solid wooden worktops. Built in stainless steel 'Bosch' five burner gas hob with Neff electric oven and extractor hood. One and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit, 'Neff' built-in dishwasher and fridge freezer, tiled floor. This room has a flow of natural light from the rear east facing window, and further windows to the side. A part glazed door provides access to the rear yard and extensive gardens.

Utility/Washroom
Belfast sink, built-in shelving, space and plumbing for automatic washing machine.

Sitting Room - 14' 10'' x 14' 3'' (4.52m x 4.34m)
A wonderfully warm and welcoming sitting room. In a glass case built into the wall is a small leather shoe that was discovered during renovation in the 1980's. The discovery of this shoe helps date the property to the final years of the Georgian era, in 1835. The focal point of the room is the exposed brick fireplace with inset 'Clearview' wood burner. There are flagstone floors and a sash window with secondary glazing to the front. Double wooden doors connect the sitting room and dining room, and make the two rooms a superb entertaining space. There are built in store cupboards to each side.

Dining Room - 13' 2'' x 10' 9'' (4.01m x 3.27m)
Open fireplace with fitted shelving to each side, flagstone floor, secondary glazed window to rear overlooking the pretty courtyard.

First Floor Landing
Sash window with secondary glazing overlooking the rear garden with views of Chalice Hill. Timber floor boards, stairs to second floor, radiator.

Inner Landing
Built-in airing cupboard housing 'Classic' wall mounted gas boiler, lagged hot water cylinder and solar heating system. Timber floor boards, double glazed window to side, doors to bathroom and bedroom.

Bathroom
A white suite with twin pedestal wash hand basins with tiling to splash prone area, low level WC and a panelled bath with period style mixer taps and shower spray attachment. Separate glass shower cubicle with 'Mira' electric shower. Heated towel rail, timber floor boards and two opaque glass double glazed windows to side.

Bedroom One - 14' 10'' x 8' 1'' (4.52m x 2.46m)
Double aspect with double glazed windows to side and rear, stripped wooden floor boards, built-in hanging space, radiator.

Bedroom Two - 13' 0'' x 11' 2'' (3.96m x 3.40m)
A double room with timber floor, window to rear, radiator, En-Suite with corner shower cubicle, wash hand basin, and low level WC.

Bedroom Three - 15' 10'' x 9' 7'' (4.82m x 2.92m)
A double room with timber floor, window to rear, radiator, En-Suite with corner shower cubicle, wash hand basin, and low level WC.

Bedroom Four - 12' 1'' x 9' 5'' (3.68m x 2.87m)
Currently used as a quiet room, this bedroom has an exposed brick fireplace, timber floor boards, a window to the front affording glimpses of the southerly views of open countryside, radiator.

Attic Room - 19' 6'' x 12' 0'' (5.94m x 3.65m)
Accessed via what is thought to be an original yet quirky staircase, with limited head height. This room would make a wonderful studio, additional sleeping area or large office. Two Velux windows roof windows provide views over the rear garden, and Chalice Hill.

Outside
The property has access from Chilkwell Street through a side door to the side courtyard. There is a sheltered terrace that provides a good space for eating and drinking in the warmer months. Steps lead up to the rear garden. The current owners have spent many years lovingly tending and cultivating the garden. There is a pathway leading through a level lawn area to the vegetable garden which includes a selection of raised beds. This plot has produced an abundance of organic produce throughout the year. There is also a wildlife pond fed from a natural spring. Steps rise to a decked area, which is ideal for taking in the peacefulness of the garden and overlooking the town and surrounding countryside. A small timber gate leads to the orchard. This is a small area of agricultural land and provides the perfect environment for free range chickens and ducks. In addition to the mature apple trees there are also other fruit trees including pear, further apple trees, plums, greengage, cherries, walnut, sweet chestnut and hazel. Several timber sheds provide useful storage and offer overnight safety to the chickens and ducks. The garden is your very own piece of Chalice Hill, and gently slopes upwards providing stunning far reaching views over Glastonbury town to the surrounding countryside and rolling hills in the distance. Off road parking for two cars is currently within rented garages on a neighbouring property.

Property Features :

• Four/five bedroom town house
• Extensive gardens and orchard
• Far reaching views
• PV panels providing an income
• Flagstone and timber floors