Littlecot is a delightful mature end terraced cottage which comes to the open market following a long period in the same family ownership. It has an attractive stone façade with mullion windows and a clay tiled roof, overlooking The Street in a peaceful setting at the heart of the village of Farmborough.
The property requires renovation but offers good size accommodation with a large reception room with an open fireplace and beamed ceiling, kitchen/breakfast room and side porch/utility room on the ground floor with three bedrooms and bathroom at first floor level. On the outside there is a good size south facing front garden with views towards All Saint's Church and a vegetable plot and lawn at the rear together with a single garage and parking space.
Farmborough is a popular village location with a great community atmosphere. There is a community shop, parish church, community hall and playing fields as well as a hairdressers, village pub and garage. There is an active local village facebook group, Farmborough Folk. A Co-Operative convenience store is located at nearby Marksbury and the Towns of Keynsham and Midsomer Norton are in easy reach with a wider range of amenities. The Cities of Bristol and Bath are within easy commuting distance. The well regarded primary school is close by and the property falls in the catchment area of Norton Hill Secondary School which is served by a school bus.
In fuller detail the accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate):
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Littlecot is a delightful mature end terraced cottage which comes to the open market following a long period in the same family ownership. It has an attractive stone façade with mullion windows and a clay tiled roof, overlooking The Street in a peaceful setting at the heart of the village of Farmborough.
The property requires renovation but offers good size accommodation with a large reception room with an open fireplace and beamed ceiling, kitchen/breakfast room and side porch/utility room on the ground floor with three bedrooms and bathroom at first floor level. On the outside there is a good size south facing front garden with views towards All Saint's Church and a vegetable plot and lawn at the rear together with a single garage and parking space.
Farmborough is a popular village location with a great community atmosphere. There is a community shop, parish church, community hall and playing fields as well as a hairdressers, village pub and garage. There is an active local village facebook group, Farmborough Folk. A Co-Operative convenience store is located at nearby Marksbury and the Towns of Keynsham and Midsomer Norton are in easy reach with a wider range of amenities. The Cities of Bristol and Bath are within easy commuting distance. The well regarded primary school is close by and the property falls in the catchment area of Norton Hill Secondary School which is served by a school bus.
In fuller detail the accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate):
Ground Floor -
Multi pane entrance door to
Hallway - Staircase rising to first floor.
Lounge/Dining Room - 6.16m x 4.14m (20'2" x 13'6") - A well proportioned room with double gazed mullion windows to the front aspect, one of which has a window seat beneath. Understairs cupboard. Stone fireplace with timber mantle and quarry tiled hearth with open grate. Three radiators. Beamed ceiling.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 4.59m x 3.71m (15'0" x 12'2") - Double glazed windows to front and side aspects, wall mounted gas fire. Furnished with wall and floor units with contrasting worksurfaces, inset one and quarter bowl sink unit, plumbing for automatic washing machine. Wall mounted Worcester gas fired boiler, radiator. Double glazed door to
Side Porch/Utility Room - 3.05m x 1.81m (10'0" x 5'11") - Window to side aspect and double glazed door and window to front.
First Floor -
Landing - Double glazed window to rear aspect. Radiator.
Bedroom One - 4.60m x 3.67m (15'1" x 12'0") - Double glazed mullion windows to front and side aspects. Airing cupboard with hot water cylinder (included in measurements) wardrobe (included in measurements). Access to roof space, radiator.
Bedroom Two - 3.22m x 2.56m (10'6" x 8'4") - Double glazed mullion window to front aspect, radiator.
Bedroom Three - 3.18m x 2.33m (10'5" x 7'7") - Double glazed mullion window to front aspect with seat beneath, radiator.
Bathroom - Double glazed window to front aspect. White suite comprising bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low level wc. Fully tiled shower enclosure with electric independent shower. Radiator.
Outside -
The property is approached from The Street by a driveway over the stream that runs through the village. The driveway provides access to a
Single Garage - 5.28m x 2.63m (17'3" x 8'7") - With up and over entrance door. The garage has an asbestos sheet roof.
A neighbouring cottage has a right of way over the driveway to access their garage and parking space which is adjacent to the one belonging to Littlecot.
Gardens - The property has a good size south facing front garden overlooking The Street with views towards All Saint's Church. The garden is laid to lawn with conifer hedging and borders with shrubs and bushes. Timber garden shed.
To the rear of the property is a vegetable plot and lawned area. The neighbouring cottage has a right of way through the rear garden from the garage and parking space into their garden.
Tenure - Freehold. There are rights of way across the property in favour of the neighbouring property.
Council Tax Band - According to the Valuation Office Agency website, cti.voa.gov.uk the present Council Tax Band for the property is D. Please note that change of ownership is a 'relevant transaction' that can lead to the review of the existing council tax banding assessment.
Agent Note - The property requires renovation so consideration to costs involved should be considered.
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