PARK HOUSE, DITCHEAT, SOMERSET, BA4 6RE

A very spacious former rectory situated on the edge of this popular village and set in beautiful landscaped gardens enjoying splendid views of the surrounding countryside. Built in the 1930’s the house has high ceilings and bay windows taking advantage of the outstanding views. The accommodation includes: entrance hall, sitting room, reception room (currently used as a study), kitchen, dining room, utility, cloakroom, conservatory, 4 bedrooms (one en suite), family bathroom and large second floor room currently used as a snooker room. Garage, workshop and plenty of parking.

ABOUT THE AREA

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Ditcheat is a very popular and  ancient village (mentioned in the Domesday Book  as belonging to Glastonbury Abbey) 10 miles south of Wells and 3 miles north of Castle Cary with its main line rail service to London. These and the other nearby towns of Glastonbury, Shepton and Street all offer ample facilities. The village has a farm shop providing all the essentials including newspapers, a primary school, a fine Grade I Listed church, and a particularly popular pub and restaurant. The village is nowadays best known as the home of Paul Nicholls’ Racing Stables (trainer of Kauto Star and Denman). There are good state and independent schools in the area including Wells Cathedral, Millfield, Sherborne, Hazelgrove and the Bruton schools. For more information on this area in general and individual schools visit our website www.roderickthomas.co.uk  locate this property by price order, open full details and click on “schools”. This website has large photos of this property and an accurate map position.

Accomodation:

Part glazed entrance door opening to ENTRANCE HALL – two useful understairs cupboards and doors to:

SITTING ROOM – bay window to front and bay window with patio doors to garden side both having wonderful views and flooding the room with light. Attractive brick chimney breast and hearth. Original servants bell (all main rooms retain these)  linked to original old control box located in utility area. Oak flooring.

RECEPTION ROOM/STUDY – windows to front and garage side. Oak flooring.

UTILITY ROOM – Glazed door and window to garage side. Quarry tiled floor. Built in cupboard, stainless steel sink, space and plumbing for washing machine. Space for freezer. Door to:

CLOAKROOM – window to side. WC and wash basin. Opening to:

KITCHEN – 3 windows to rear overlooking neighbouring orchard. Comprehensive range of oak floor and wall units (some wall units having leaded glazing). One and a half bowl sink and drainer. 4 burner gas hob with extractor over. Built in double electric oven. Space and plumbing for dishwasher. Pine panelled ceiling with built in lighting. Opening to:

DINING ROOM – bay window to garden side with lovely views. Attractive brick fireplace and hearth. Stained glass window to hallway. Oak flooring. Doors to:

CONSERVATORY – door to garden. Lovely outlook over neighbouring orchard.

From hallway stairs to FIRST FLOOR LANDING – window to front. Large airing cupboard. Doors to:

BEDROOM – bay window to front and window to garden side. Built in wardrobe. Glorious views over garden and open countryside beyond.

BEDROOM – window to front. Built in wardrobe.

BEDROOM – window to garden side and window to rear. Lovely views. Range of built in wardrobes. Door to ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM – window to rear. Fully tiled walls. Low level WC with concealed cistern. Bidet. Pedestal basin. Shower cubicle.

FAMILY BATHROOM – window to side. Fully tiled walls. Low level WC with concealed cistern. Panelled bath. Basin in vanity unit. Bidet.

BEDROOM – window to garage side. Built in cupboard. Stairs rising to:

SECOND FLOOR LANDING – space for single bed. Door to large under eaves storage area. Door to large room currently used as a SNOOKER/GAMES ROOM with window overlooking garden and exposed roof beams. This room could easily be divided into further bedroom accommodation.

OUTSIDE – Entrance gate to large gravelled parking area and good size GARAGE which opens in to a very useful WORKSHOP measuring approx  27’ x 22’ (8.3m x 6.8m).

The gardens are a particular feature of this splendid property being of good size and well landscaped taking full advantage of the wonderful outlook.

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