Plot Two, Old Orchard Close,, Meare
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A superb 4 bedroom detached house of exceptional standards enjoying a delightful, quiet location between Glastonbury and Wedmore.
Plot 2, Old Orchard Close has quality workmanship throughout in a select small development of just 4 houses, designed and built to exceptional standards & enjoying a delightful, quiet location between Glastonbury and Wedmore. Plot 2 is nearing completion and can now be offered for sale, plans for plots 3 & 4 are available to view.
PLOT 2, OLD ORCHARD CLOSE, PORTERS HATCH,
MEARE, Nr. GLASTONBURY, BA6 9SW
A delightful, quiet location between Glastonbury and Wedmore.
A superb house in a select small development of just 4 houses, designed and built to exceptional standards .
This extremely spacious and handsome property has a very high degree of insulation with double glazed sealed units and full under floor heating. In addition, style and comfort are integral to the generous, well arranged and well appointed accommodation.
No.2 includes a hall, cloakroom, living room, study, kitchen/ family room, utility, 4 bedrooms, family bathroom, 2 en suite shower rooms and an integral double garage.
All the houses are available and priced individually with offers invited in excess of £450,000 for No. 2
Plans for Plots 3 & 4 are also available to view.
About the area
MEARE, GLASTONBURY
The village of Meare lies 3 miles west of Glastonbury and about 5.5 miles south east of Wedmore. Wells and Street are also within easy reach.
Meare is a village and civil parish and has been a settled site for even longer than Glastonbury. The parish Church of St Mary, formerly in the keeping of Glastonbury Abbey dates from 1323 and is a Grade I listed building. The village also has a primary school, a number of societies and clubs and a good community spirit.
Glastonbury’s past and present are linked with its dominant landmark, the Tor. It’s been a religious centre throughout history and further back into the times of legends. There was a Celtic monastery here by 500AD which, during the next 1000 years evolved into one of England's wealthiest and most influential abbeys. The town grew up alongside the Abbey and by the 18th century had received a charter and had become a manufacturing and trading centre. Today it’s a thriving market town and a major tourist venue, welcoming thousands of visitors each year. Medieval Glastonbury - designated a conservation area - clusters around the evocative ruins of the Abbey.
The Saxon village of Wedmore has existed for well over a thousand years and is a delightful and extremely active centre. There are historic buildings including the medieval church next to an old coaching inn, interesting and varied shops including essentials such as the newsagent, butcher, chemist etc. together with others usually only found in larger county towns, plus pubs, restaurants and tea rooms. There is a wide range of clubs and societies, cultural and sporting. Most sports activities are catered for in the area. Swimming pools at both Cheddar & Wells; Sailing & Windsurfing Clubs at Cheddar Reservoir; the Badgworth Equestrian Centre and the Wedmore 18 Hole Golf Course; In addition there are floodlit Astroturf Tennis Courts, Indoor and Outdoor Bowling Greens, Football and Cricket pitches and a Children’s Play Area.
The Cathedral City of Wells also provides a good range of business, recreational and shopping facilities.
City shopping Centre’s are available at Taunton (25 miles south) Bath and Bristol (each about 30 miles)
Communications in the area are good with access to the M5 (J22 – 11 miles) connecting to M4 (J16). A main line train service from Castle Cary (17.5 miles) and Bristol International Airport is 20.5 miles away.
There are excellent state and independent schools in the area including Wells Cathedral School and Millfield. For more information on this area in general and individual schools visit our website www.roderickthomas.co.uk and locate this property by price order. Open full details and click on “schools”.
Porters Hatch is a quiet area on the eastern side of the village, being well away from the main road and towards the picturesque River Brue. This development is close to three Grade 1 listed buildings, the Fish House, the Manor and the Church. A new roadway to the four houses is being constructed which together with the drains will be adopted.
All the four new houses are extremely spacious and handsome with a combination of stone, brick and rendered elevations under clay tiled and slated roofs.
All have exceptional degrees of insulation with double glazed sealed units and full under floor heating with highly effective air source heat pumps – all designed to meet, and in all cases exceed, the newest criteria for sustainable new properties.
In addition, style and comfort are integral to the properties which have generous, well arranged and well appointed accommodation.
The houses are freehold, are within their own gardens and are connected to mains services including drainage. Whilst all have the same high quality of design and construction all are individual properties varying in appearance and size.
No.2 has oak, tiled and carpeted floors, recessed ceiling lights, individual thermostats in every room, and includes a RECEPTION HALL with an oak floor, oak & carpeted staircase, a generous cloaks cupboard with hanging rail, wall mounted alarm system and double doors opening to the principal rooms. CLOAKROOM part tiled with hand basin and WC. SITTING ROOM a large double aspect room with glazed double French doors to the garden and the focal point being a large brick fireplace with an inset wood burning stove with a lined flue. DINING ROOM approached through double doors from the hall and leading to the KITCHEN & FAMILY ROOM this is a fabulous room having a triple aspect, a high domed ceiling with velux roof lights, travertine tiled floor and again French doors to the garden. The kitchen area has an extensive range of fitted floor and wall cupboards and an island unit incorporating a breakfast bar with pan and utensil drawers. Built in appliances include a sink unit, 90cm ceramic hob with an extractor and hood above, Siemens double oven, microwave & integral dishwasher and a large fridge/freezer,
Also leading off the Dining Room is the STUDY which has generous versatile proportions and would equally lend itself to a further guest bedroom or perhaps a children’s playroom. Leading off the hall is the UTILITY ROOM there is a range of cupboard units with worktops & sink over, plumbing for washing machine & space for tumble dryer, door from the utility leads through to the DOUBLE GARAGE which benefits from electric double doors and further alarm system.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING with an airing cupboard. MASTER BEDROOM this spacious room, like all of the bedrooms, enjoys spectacular views over the surrounding countryside & the Mendip Hills beyond. EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM with floor and wall tiling, hand basin, wk. and large shower cubicle. BEDROOM TWO with two wardrobe/storage cupboards and views over open farmland towards the historic Fish House. EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM with floor and wall tiling, hand basin, WC and large walk- in shower enclosure. BEDROOM THREE. With views as before.
FAMILY BATHROOM with floor and wall tiling, hand basin, WC and bath with shower end and screen. BEDROOM FOUR with open countryside views towards Glastonbury Tor.
Externally the approach drive is brick paved and provides ample parking space.
The southern boundary is a post & rail fence giving a wonderful outlook over open countryside towards the Tor. No 2 has mainly lawned garden, two sandstone patio areas & an enclosed decked area enjoying uninterupted views to open countryside and the river Brue. The garden is thoughtfully landscaped and designed for ease of maintenance.
HEATING AT PORTERS HATCH
The four new houses at Porters Hatch incorporate some of the latest technology in meeting the high levels of requirements for economy and low carbon emission combined with efficient easily managed heating and provision of hot water. The houses combine an air source heat pump with under floor heating on both ground and first floors. These offers
Lower heating bills - from a more efficient heating system.
Comfort – the perfect heating profile of warm feet and cool head.
Design freedom – no radiators releasing valuable floor and wall space.
*Higher CoPs – maximising the efficiency of the heat pump.
Money back initiatives
MCS Accredited scheme.
Air source heat pumps use the refrigeration system to transfer low-grade energy from the air outside into high-grade energy used for heating and domestic hot water. Even at temperatures as low as -20ºC an air source heat pump can supply significantly more energy than it uses – and with no local Co² emissions. It helps reduce impact on the environment. With fewer moving parts to go wrong heat pumps have a life expectancy of up to 25-years.
Free Energy – The Theory of Heat Pump Technology
In order to access this free environmental supply an energy input is required. In a well-insulated property every one-kilowatt of electricity used to power a heat pump can provide 3 kilowatts of free energy. *This ratio is referred to as the coefficient of performance or CoP.
For full details see our brochures (hard copy and web site copy) explaining the technology in further detail.
Artist impression of plot 2 for illustrative purposes only. ©2011 Yeo and Andrews Limited
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. VIEWINGS - interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.
MEARE, Nr. GLASTONBURY, BA6 9SW
A delightful, quiet location between Glastonbury and Wedmore.
A superb house in a select small development of just 4 houses, designed and built to exceptional standards .
This extremely spacious and handsome property has a very high degree of insulation with double glazed sealed units and full under floor heating. In addition, style and comfort are integral to the generous, well arranged and well appointed accommodation.
No.2 includes a hall, cloakroom, living room, study, kitchen/ family room, utility, 4 bedrooms, family bathroom, 2 en suite shower rooms and an integral double garage.
All the houses are available and priced individually with offers invited in excess of £450,000 for No. 2
Plans for Plots 3 & 4 are also available to view.
About the area
MEARE, GLASTONBURY
The village of Meare lies 3 miles west of Glastonbury and about 5.5 miles south east of Wedmore. Wells and Street are also within easy reach.
Meare is a village and civil parish and has been a settled site for even longer than Glastonbury. The parish Church of St Mary, formerly in the keeping of Glastonbury Abbey dates from 1323 and is a Grade I listed building. The village also has a primary school, a number of societies and clubs and a good community spirit.
Glastonbury’s past and present are linked with its dominant landmark, the Tor. It’s been a religious centre throughout history and further back into the times of legends. There was a Celtic monastery here by 500AD which, during the next 1000 years evolved into one of England's wealthiest and most influential abbeys. The town grew up alongside the Abbey and by the 18th century had received a charter and had become a manufacturing and trading centre. Today it’s a thriving market town and a major tourist venue, welcoming thousands of visitors each year. Medieval Glastonbury - designated a conservation area - clusters around the evocative ruins of the Abbey.
The Saxon village of Wedmore has existed for well over a thousand years and is a delightful and extremely active centre. There are historic buildings including the medieval church next to an old coaching inn, interesting and varied shops including essentials such as the newsagent, butcher, chemist etc. together with others usually only found in larger county towns, plus pubs, restaurants and tea rooms. There is a wide range of clubs and societies, cultural and sporting. Most sports activities are catered for in the area. Swimming pools at both Cheddar & Wells; Sailing & Windsurfing Clubs at Cheddar Reservoir; the Badgworth Equestrian Centre and the Wedmore 18 Hole Golf Course; In addition there are floodlit Astroturf Tennis Courts, Indoor and Outdoor Bowling Greens, Football and Cricket pitches and a Children’s Play Area.
The Cathedral City of Wells also provides a good range of business, recreational and shopping facilities.
City shopping Centre’s are available at Taunton (25 miles south) Bath and Bristol (each about 30 miles)
Communications in the area are good with access to the M5 (J22 – 11 miles) connecting to M4 (J16). A main line train service from Castle Cary (17.5 miles) and Bristol International Airport is 20.5 miles away.
There are excellent state and independent schools in the area including Wells Cathedral School and Millfield. For more information on this area in general and individual schools visit our website www.roderickthomas.co.uk and locate this property by price order. Open full details and click on “schools”.
Porters Hatch is a quiet area on the eastern side of the village, being well away from the main road and towards the picturesque River Brue. This development is close to three Grade 1 listed buildings, the Fish House, the Manor and the Church. A new roadway to the four houses is being constructed which together with the drains will be adopted.
All the four new houses are extremely spacious and handsome with a combination of stone, brick and rendered elevations under clay tiled and slated roofs.
All have exceptional degrees of insulation with double glazed sealed units and full under floor heating with highly effective air source heat pumps – all designed to meet, and in all cases exceed, the newest criteria for sustainable new properties.
In addition, style and comfort are integral to the properties which have generous, well arranged and well appointed accommodation.
The houses are freehold, are within their own gardens and are connected to mains services including drainage. Whilst all have the same high quality of design and construction all are individual properties varying in appearance and size.
No.2 has oak, tiled and carpeted floors, recessed ceiling lights, individual thermostats in every room, and includes a RECEPTION HALL with an oak floor, oak & carpeted staircase, a generous cloaks cupboard with hanging rail, wall mounted alarm system and double doors opening to the principal rooms. CLOAKROOM part tiled with hand basin and WC. SITTING ROOM a large double aspect room with glazed double French doors to the garden and the focal point being a large brick fireplace with an inset wood burning stove with a lined flue. DINING ROOM approached through double doors from the hall and leading to the KITCHEN & FAMILY ROOM this is a fabulous room having a triple aspect, a high domed ceiling with velux roof lights, travertine tiled floor and again French doors to the garden. The kitchen area has an extensive range of fitted floor and wall cupboards and an island unit incorporating a breakfast bar with pan and utensil drawers. Built in appliances include a sink unit, 90cm ceramic hob with an extractor and hood above, Siemens double oven, microwave & integral dishwasher and a large fridge/freezer,
Also leading off the Dining Room is the STUDY which has generous versatile proportions and would equally lend itself to a further guest bedroom or perhaps a children’s playroom. Leading off the hall is the UTILITY ROOM there is a range of cupboard units with worktops & sink over, plumbing for washing machine & space for tumble dryer, door from the utility leads through to the DOUBLE GARAGE which benefits from electric double doors and further alarm system.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING with an airing cupboard. MASTER BEDROOM this spacious room, like all of the bedrooms, enjoys spectacular views over the surrounding countryside & the Mendip Hills beyond. EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM with floor and wall tiling, hand basin, wk. and large shower cubicle. BEDROOM TWO with two wardrobe/storage cupboards and views over open farmland towards the historic Fish House. EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM with floor and wall tiling, hand basin, WC and large walk- in shower enclosure. BEDROOM THREE. With views as before.
FAMILY BATHROOM with floor and wall tiling, hand basin, WC and bath with shower end and screen. BEDROOM FOUR with open countryside views towards Glastonbury Tor.
Externally the approach drive is brick paved and provides ample parking space.
The southern boundary is a post & rail fence giving a wonderful outlook over open countryside towards the Tor. No 2 has mainly lawned garden, two sandstone patio areas & an enclosed decked area enjoying uninterupted views to open countryside and the river Brue. The garden is thoughtfully landscaped and designed for ease of maintenance.
HEATING AT PORTERS HATCH
The four new houses at Porters Hatch incorporate some of the latest technology in meeting the high levels of requirements for economy and low carbon emission combined with efficient easily managed heating and provision of hot water. The houses combine an air source heat pump with under floor heating on both ground and first floors. These offers
Lower heating bills - from a more efficient heating system.
Comfort – the perfect heating profile of warm feet and cool head.
Design freedom – no radiators releasing valuable floor and wall space.
*Higher CoPs – maximising the efficiency of the heat pump.
Money back initiatives
MCS Accredited scheme.
Air source heat pumps use the refrigeration system to transfer low-grade energy from the air outside into high-grade energy used for heating and domestic hot water. Even at temperatures as low as -20ºC an air source heat pump can supply significantly more energy than it uses – and with no local Co² emissions. It helps reduce impact on the environment. With fewer moving parts to go wrong heat pumps have a life expectancy of up to 25-years.
Free Energy – The Theory of Heat Pump Technology
In order to access this free environmental supply an energy input is required. In a well-insulated property every one-kilowatt of electricity used to power a heat pump can provide 3 kilowatts of free energy. *This ratio is referred to as the coefficient of performance or CoP.
For full details see our brochures (hard copy and web site copy) explaining the technology in further detail.
Artist impression of plot 2 for illustrative purposes only. ©2011 Yeo and Andrews Limited
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. VIEWINGS - interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.
Viewing
Please contact our Wedmore Office on 01934 710220 if you wish to arrange a viewing appointment for this property or require further information.
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Roderick Thomas endeavour to maintain accurate depictions of properties in Virtual Tours, Floor Plans and descriptions, however, these are intended only as a guide and purchasers must satisfy themselves by personal inspection.
