A RARE OPPORTUNITY to acquire a SUBSTANTIAL PERIOD HOUSE CLOSE TO THE TOWN CENTRE with a range of OUTBUILDINGS and SEPARATE TWO BEDROOM COTTAGE set in over a THIRD OF AN ACRE. Adjoining countryside yet close to all local amenities.
| Summary | Ringers Well is a large detached family home dating we believe from the turn of the last century. The property occupies an extremely unique and unusual position within the town. Close to all local amenities along West Street yet its large private garden stretches to the South leading to a wooded area along Mill stream with open countryside beyond.
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| . | There are four bedrooms and two bathrooms within the main house. Two reception rooms, kitchen and WC. Vehicular access leads from a large enclosed courtyard to the rear with a two bedroom cottage offering additional accommodation, annex, bed and breakfast or holiday let. There is scope to extend the cottage or possibly create a second cottage by converting the workshop and offices subject to the usual planning permission and building regulations.
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| . | Ringers Well occupies a plot extending in excess of a third of an acre with various lawned gardens, swimming pool and summerhouse with garden store.
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| . | A detached garage block comprises two large garages, an adjoining store and car port. There is a large workshop area to the rear.
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| Services | Mains gas, electricity and drainage are all connected with gas fired central heating to radiators.
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| Amenities | Somerton was the ancient County town of Wessex in the 8th century and a former market town. There is a good level of local amenities including butchers, bakery, public houses, restaurants, churches and schools. The mainline railway stations are located in Castle Cary and Yeovil and the A303 is situated nearby giving good access to London and the South West.
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| Accommodation | (all sizes being approximate)
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| . | Timber entrance door leads to;
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| Entrance Hall | Round leaded stained glass window to front. Stairs leading to first floor. Victorian style tiled floor. Radiator. Understairs storage cupboard.
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| Sitting Room | 17'3" x 13' (5.26m x 3.96m). This double aspect room has a large bay window to front. Window to side. Double radiator. Fireplace housing gas fire. Wall light points. Picture rail.
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| Dining Room | 16' x 15'9" (4.88m x 4.8m). Bay window to front. Double radiator. Picture rail. Wall light points. Fireplace housing gas fire.
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| . | Door from the entrance hall leads to rear hallway.
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| WC | Low level WC. Window to rear.
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| Kitchen | 16'8" x 7'7" (5.08m x 2.31m). Two windows to rear. Gas fired AGA. Range of base and wall mounted kitchen units. Double drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Space and plumbing for washing machine, dishwasher. Space for electric cooker.
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| Breakfast Room | 16'3" (4.95m) x 10'9" (3.28m) narrowing to 7'11" (2.42m). Window to side. Base units with double drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Fireplace housing gas fired boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating, access to utility/store room.
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| First Floor |
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| Landing | Windows to rear and front.
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| WC | Low level WC. Window to rear.
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| Bathroom | Window to rear. Pedestal wash hand basin. Bidet. Panelled bath with shower attachment. Built in airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and slatted shelving. Range of built in cupboards with heated towel rail.
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| Bedroom One | 16'11" x 12'11" (5.16m x 3.94m). Windows to front and side. Single radiator. Picture rail. Wall light points. Door leading to;
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| En-Suite Shower Room | Window to rear. Low level WC. Bidet. Large corner shower cubicle. Pedestal wash hand basin. Fully tiled walls.
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| Bedroom Two | 15' (4.57m) x 10'9" (3.27m) narrowing to 8'3" (2.51m). Windows to side and rear. Radiator. Built in mirror fronted windows. Picture rail. Wall light points.
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| Bedroom Three | 16'11" x 7'10" (5.16m x 2.39m). Window to side. Radiator. Picture rail.
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| Bedroom Four/Study | 16'11" x 7'8" (5.16m x 2.34m). Window to front. Radiator. Picture rail.
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| Outside | From the courtyard, access to;
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| Utility/Store Room | 15'2" x 3'10" (4.62m x 1.17m). Opening to;
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| Further Store Room | 9'9" (2.96m) narrowing to 7' (2.13m) x 15'2" (4.63m). Small internal access leads to the breakfast room.
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| Cottage | Door leading to;
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| Sitting Room | 15'2" x 14'9" (4.62m x 4.5m). Two windows to the front. Stairs leading to the first floor.
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| Landing | Built in cupboard.
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| WC | Window to front. Low level WC. Wash hand basin. Single radiator.
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| Shower Room | Window to rear. Wash hand basin. Shower cubicle. Single radiator.
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| Bedroom One | 12' x 11'5" (3.66m x 3.48m). Velux window to front. Double radiator.
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| Bedroom Two | 15'3" x 10'5" (4.65m x 3.18m). Velux window to front. Double radiator.
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| Workshop | 16'3" x 14'10" (4.95m x 4.52m). Power, light, telephone and workbenches. Door leads to inner hall with stairs leading to the first floor office.
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| Office | 15'6" x 13'5" (4.72m x 4.1m). Window to side. Two Velux windows to front. Double radiator. Power, light and telephone.
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| Garages | The garages are constructed of stone concrete, block and wood with power and lighting incorporating a workshop area to the rear.
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| Outside | From Station Path, vehicular access leads to an enclosed courtyard area giving access to the outbuildings, offices and cottage etc. To the front of the property there is a lawned garden with pedestrian access to the front door.
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| . | A path and gate gives access to the rear garden where there is a potting shed, summer house and raised lawned area with balustrade overlooking the garden. There is an enclosed vegetable garden and steps lead down to a terrace with flower and shrub beds, swimming pool and lawned gardens which lead to a wooded area and Mills Stream. The gardens are extremely private and tranquil.
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