Bourton Gillingham, SP8

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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.

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ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR

Composite front door with glazed side panels to enclosed entrance porch. Exposed brick and stonework, double glazed windows and double glazed door to:

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KITCHEN/DINER/FAMILY ROOM: 22�1� x 13�5� Inset 1� bowl ceramic sink with cupboard below, further range of matching shaker style wall, drawer and base units with work surface over, integrated fridge and dishwasher, built-in electric oven with inset ceramic hob above, hob extractor, exposed floorboards, two radiators, TV aerial point, fireplace display alcove, double glazed windows to front and rear aspects, double glazed door to garden and opening to:

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LOUNGE: 13�7� x 12�9� (max) Two radiators, double glazed window to front aspect, TV aerial point, stairs to first floor and opening to:

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UTILITY ROOM: 10�5� x 9� Inset sink unit with cupboard below, further matching tall units, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, radiator, double glazed window to rear aspect, door to rear garden and door to:

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SHOWER ROOM: Shower cubicle with electric power shower, low level WC, heated towel rail, smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters and extractor.

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From the lounge stairs to first floor.

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FIRST FLOOR

LANDING: Linen cupboard with fitted shelving, airing cupboard housing hot water tank and smooth plastered ceiling.

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BEDROOM 1: 13�6� x 15�10� (narrowing to 8�10�, L shaped) A light and airy room enjoying an outlook over the garden and countryside views beyond. Radiator, double wardrobe with mirrored doors, hanging rail, shelves and drawers, two double glazed windows to rear aspect, display alcove and hatch with wooden fold down ladder providing access to a large loft with potential to convert into additional living accommodation (subject to building regulations).

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BEDROOM 2: 13�7� x 12�2� (max) Radiator, double glazed window to side aspect and two double glazed windows overlooking the garden with distant countryside views.

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BEDROOM 3: 13�6� x 9�7� Radiator and double glazed window to front aspect over open fields.

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BATHROOM: P shaped shower bath with electric power shower over, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled to splash prone areas, radiator and double glazed window to front aspect.

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OUTSIDE

The cottage is set back from the lane with a good size front garden being mainly laid to lawn fronted by a brick wall. A driveway provides off road parking and leads to a single garage with solar panels on the roof. A section of lawn has grass matting to provide additional parking. The rear garden is a wonderful feature being of a generous size and backing onto fields. A paved patio is the ideal spot for alfresco dining and entertaining. The majority of the garden has lawned areas, mature hedging, shrubs, trees, fruit cage, fruit trees, vegetable patch, greenhouse, two garden sheds and feature garden well. Water tap, power socket and oil tank.

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SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, solar panels, drainage, oil fired central heating and telephone all subject to the usual utility regulations.

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COUNCIL TAX BAND: E

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TENURE:� Freehold�������

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VIEWING:� Strictly by appointment through the agents.

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