Bourton Gillingham, SP8

LOCATION: The village of Bourton is situated on the Dorset/Somerset/Wiltshire border with the lovely countryside of the Blackmore Vale, West Wiltshire Downs and South Somerset all close at hand as well as woodland walks nearby at PenSelwood and the famous National Trust gardens at Stourhead.  Bourton has good everyday facilities including a garage with post office/shop, pub, church and primary school whilst on the edge of the village is the Silton surgery and pharmacy.  More comprehensive shopping, leisure and health amenities are available at Wincanton, Shaftesbury and Gillingham, the latter also having a mainline railway station with direct services to London (Waterloo) and the West Country.  With its proximity to the A303, Bourton offers convenient road access to London, the motorway network, Salisbury, Sherborne, Bath and Yeovil.  There are a number of well regarded schools in the area in both the private and state sectors as well as a variety of rural pursuits including walking, riding, cycling and golf with racing at Wincanton, Bath and Salisbury.

ACCOMMODATION

UPVC double glazed front door to:

ENTRANCE HALL: Storage heater , understairs recess and stairs to first floor landing.

CLOAKROOM: Low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback and obscured double glazed window to front aspect.

SITTING ROOM: 16’ x 13’1” A well proportioned light and airy room with French doors opening to a delightful rear garden. A  painted brick fireplace (not in use) with a polished wood mantle provides a focal point for the room. Storage heater.

KITCHEN/DINER: 13’5” x 9’5” Inset 1¼ bowl single drainer ceramic sink with cupboard below, further range of matching shaker style wall, drawer and base units with work surface over, space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, built-in oven with inset electric hob above, coved ceiling, double glazed window with a pleasant outlook over the front garden.

From the entrance hall stairs to first floor.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING: Airing cupboard housing hot water tank with immersion heater and shelf over for linen and hatch to loft.

BEDROOM 1: 13’1” x 8’8” Wall mounted convector heater with timer and double glazed window to front aspect.

BEDROOM 2: 11’2” (to front of wardrobe) x 8’9” Wall mounted convector heater with timer, built-in double wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf, storage cupboard with fitted shelving and double glazed window overlooking the rear garden.

BEDROOM 3: 9’ 3” x 7’ Wall mounted convector heater with timer, heater and double glazed window to front aspect.

BATHROOM: Panelled bath with mixer tap shower over the bath,  pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, tiled to splash prone areas and obscured double glazed window.

OUTSIDE

The property is set back from the road and approached via a pedestrian pathway that leads to the front of the house. 

FRONT GARDEN: The front garden is predominately laid to lawn with a pathway leading to the front door.

REAR GARDEN: This is a particular feature enjoying a sunny secluded aspect. A paved patio providing a pleasant seating area ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining. The patio extends to an area of lawn with shaped shrub borders enclosed by fencing. A gate to the rear of the garden provides separate access to the garden and leads to the garage.

GARAGE: Single garage in a nearby block.

SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, drainage and telephone all subject to the usual utility regulations.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: C

TENURE:  Freehold

VIEWING:  Strictly by appointment through the agents.