Property description
An outstanding and rare opportunity to acquire this unique 19th Century property in a desirable area within this popular village. Number 1 Laurel Close is an extremely spacious and grand period Hamstone residence retaining many original features such; Victorian Minton tiled floors, Victorian Georgian style fire places, Victorian sash windows, ceiling roses, period coving, wide staircases with original oak banisters and hay loft. In addition the property boasts efficient and environmentally friendly wood pellet central heating. The ground floor comprises a fully fitted solid wood kitchen with integrated appliances, large lounge, study, utility and downstairs W/C. This unusually spacious family home boasts a family bathroom, 2 extremely large bedrooms and a further room on the first floor.
There is scope and forward planning allowing the 2 extremely large bedrooms to be easily converted into 4 spacious bedrooms if required. In addition there is off-road parking for 2/3 cars and a small low maintenance garden.
This spectacular property is located in the popular and picturesque village of West Coker 3 miles South West of Yeovil. There is a local primary school with a wide choice of schools in the area in both state and private sectors including Hazelgrove at Sparkford, Sherborne schools and Millfield at Street. The regional centre of Yeovil lies about 2 miles drive with a wide variety of shops and business facilities. Other towns nearby include Crewkerne (Waitrose), Sherborne and the county town of Taunton. The A303 lies about 5.5 miles away and provides a direct east/west route linking with the M3 to London, mainline rail services are available from Yeovil and Crewkerne to London (Waterloo) taking about 2.5 hours. Bristol and Exeter airports are both within about 1 hours drive offering connections across the UK, Europe and other destinations.
This is a fabulous and very grand Victorian hamstone house which offers incredibly spacious and adaptable accommodation with an abundance of character. Internal viewing is essential to appreciate all there is to offer in this unique property.
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Accommodation
Entrance: solid wooden oak veneered front door to side under Hamstone storm canopy into;
Inner Lobby: Original Victorian Minton tiled floor. Wooden door into;
Utility Room: Window to the side aspect, plumbing point and space for a washing machine. Built in storage cupboards, vinyl flooring, door into:
Downstairs W/C: Fully tiled room with toilet and wash hand basin. Vinyl flooring and heated towel rail with TRV. Window to side aspect. Enclosed bathroom light. Built in bespoke cupboards for the storage of wood pellets used to fire the central heating system.
Inner Hallway: Wooden half glazed door. Continuation of original Victorian Minton tiled flooring from inner lobby. Radiator with TRV, single light pendant, smoke detector. Ornate period coving. Window to rear aspect. Stairs rising to first floor. Solid wooden door into;
Kitchen Breakfast Room - 18'2\" (5.50m) x 16'6\" (5.00m) - Very large kitchen / breakfast room. Dual aspect room with a large Easterly facing bay with sash windows and another sash window to the side facing South making this a very light room. Exposed wooden floors. A range of solid cherry wall and base units with solid beech block counter tops over providing ample storage and working space. Tiling to splash prone areas. Integrated Bosch ceramic hob, built in stainless steel White Westinghouse electric double oven. Integrated Whirlpool fridge freezer and diashwasher. 1.5 bowl sink with mixer tap over. Extraflame wood pellet boiler firing the central heating system and heating this room. The boiler also provides the room with a nice cosy cottage feel. Original ornate Victorian ceiling rose and coving. Smoke detector and wall light. Solid wooden door into
Living Room / Dining Room: - 22'6\" x 16'2\" (6.60m x 4.90m) - Sash bay window to front. Square sash bay window to side making this another very light room. Original Victorian marble fireplace in a Georgian style. 2 Radiators with TRV’s, Original ornate Victorian ceiling rose and coving. 4 Wall lights, TV point. Carpeted.
Study:- 10'2\" x 5'7\" (3.10m x 1.7m) - Original Victorian Minton tiled flooring. Ornate Victorian coving. Radiator with TRV. Light pendant.
First floor
Wide stairway with original oak bannisters rising from hallway to half landing. Extremely large leaded window to South extending to the first floor and allowing light to flood into both floors. Pendant light fitting hanging into stair well. Door from half landing into:
Bathroom: Window to side aspect. Art Deco full tiling around. White suite with wooden panelled bath and shower over. White sink with pedestal, white toilet. Vinyl flooring, enclosed bathroom light.
Stairs turning through 180 degrees and rising to first floor landing with smoke detector and loft access hatch. Loft is partially boarded with light and access ladder. Plenty of head room with 2 roundel windows make this a definite possibility for conversion into living space. Solid wooden door into:
Bedroom 2- 16'4\" x 15'5\" (5.00m x 4.70m) - Extremely large double bedroom. Sash window to front with Hamstone balcony outside. Sash window to side making this large dual aspect room very light. Original Victorian Ornate coving and picture rail. Large built in wardrobes proving ample storage. Light pendant, carpeted. Could easily be converted into two rooms
Bedroom 1 - 21'7” x 13'8\" (6.6m x 4.20m) - Extremely large double bedroom. Square bay sash window to side. Sash window to front. Again a very light room given its size. Two radiators with TRV’s. Victorian Georgian-style original fireplace and original coving. Central ceiling light with 3 wall lights. Built in wardrobe . Carpeted. TV and telephone points.
Bedroom 3 / Dressing Room - 9' (2.74m) x 12' (3.66m) into the hallway and including the airing cupboard - Sash window to rear elevation looking into hay loft. Internal window. L-shaped. Original Victorian coving. Airing cupboard. Radiator with TRV. 2 light fittings.
Parking - Drive up a shared driveway to access to Laurel Close. Number 1 has two allocated parking spaces one to the left of the property and one in front of the building to the right hand side.
Garden - The front of the house has attractive gravelling and shrubs. A paved pathway which is shared leads to the front door at the side and houses a bike shed. There is a decked patio outside with wooden balustrade surrounding.
1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. Measurements: These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built-in furniture.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS.
Property Features :
- Extremely Spacious
- Packed with Period Features
- Environmentally Friendly and Economical Heating
- Grand
- Extension / Conversion Potential
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