As its name suggests 4 Duchy Cottages was originally part of the Duchy of Cornwall Estate. The property has seen a thorough programme of refurbishment over recent times and now provides a superb property of stone and tile construction which boasts very comfortable and well finished accommodation set in a quiet no through road away from main road traffic. Internally the cottage has a sitting room to the front, a kitchen/dining room furnished in an excellent range of contemporary units together with a downstairs cloakroom with wc, utility room and integral garage on the ground floor. The first floor has been reconfigured to provide two excellent size bedrooms, the main bedroom has a full en suite bathroom and the second bedroom has an en suite shower room.
The property continues to impress on the outside with a circa 154 ft rear garden comprising a courtyard area immediately to the rear of the cottage beyond which is a very appealing single storey annexe providing additional self contained ancillary accommodation which is finished to a very high standard with an open plan living area with kitchen and double bedroom with en suite shower room. Beyond the annexe is a stunning patio terrace a lawned garden and hard standing.
Farrington Gurney is a popular location on the edge of the Mendip Hills close to Paulton and Midsomer Norton, ideal for commuting further afield. The village itself has a primary school, Co-op and Budgens food stores, petrol filling station, very popular farm shop, village hall and parish church etc.
The cottage has oak finished internal doors with chrome finished door furniture and double glazed windows and doors which are attractive anthracite colour externally but white internally to preserve a light and bright feel to the interior.
In fuller detail the accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate):
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As its name suggests 4 Duchy Cottages was originally part of the Duchy of Cornwall Estate. The property has seen a thorough programme of refurbishment over recent times and now provides a superb property of stone and tile construction which boasts very comfortable and well finished accommodation set in a quiet no through road away from main road traffic. Internally the cottage has a sitting room to the front, a kitchen/dining room furnished in an excellent range of contemporary units together with a downstairs cloakroom with wc, utility room and integral garage on the ground floor. The first floor has been reconfigured to provide two excellent size bedrooms, the main bedroom has a full en suite bathroom and the second bedroom has an en suite shower room.
The property continues to impress on the outside with a circa 154 ft rear garden comprising a courtyard area immediately to the rear of the cottage beyond which is a very appealing single storey annexe providing additional self contained ancillary accommodation which is finished to a very high standard with an open plan living area with kitchen and double bedroom with en suite shower room. Beyond the annexe is a stunning patio terrace a lawned garden and hard standing.
Farrington Gurney is a popular location on the edge of the Mendip Hills close to Paulton and Midsomer Norton, ideal for commuting further afield. The village itself has a primary school, Co-op and Budgens food stores, petrol filling station, very popular farm shop, village hall and parish church etc.
The cottage has oak finished internal doors with chrome finished door furniture and double glazed windows and doors which are attractive anthracite colour externally but white internally to preserve a light and bright feel to the interior.
In fuller detail the accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate):
Ground Floor - Composite double glazed entrance door to
Hallway - Deep understairs storage cupboard.
Sitting Room - 4.71m x 3.30m (15'5" x 10'9") - Double glazed window to front aspect, radiator. Wall recess for flat screen television.
Kitchen/Dining Room - 4.72m x 2.86m (15'5" x 9'4") - Double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, LVT flooring, radiator, ceiling mounted downlighters. The kitchen is furnished with an excellent range of gloss grey wall and floor units providing drawer and cupboard storage space with contrasting work surfaces and inset one and a quarter bowl sink unit with mixer tap. Under cupboard lighting is provided. There is a full range of built in appliances including integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer, inset induction hob and eye level double oven. A pull out recycling drawer is provided.
Inner Hallway - Ceiling mounted downlighters, cupboard with Worcester gas fired boiler and pressurized hot water system. Staircase rising to first floor. LVT flooring.
Cloakroom/Wc - Double obscure glazed window to rear aspect, LVT flooring. White suite with chrome finished fittings comprising low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap and tiled splashback. Ceiling mounted downlighters.
Utiltiy Room - 2.92m x 1.81m (9'6" x 5'11") - Double glazed window to rear aspect and double glazed door to outside. Work surface with plumbing for automatic washing machine, fitted wall cupboard, LVT flooring, ceiling mounted downlighters and radiator
From the utility room a double glazed door leads to
Integral Garge - 5.52m x 2.97m (18'1" x 9'8") - With electric remote controlled roller entrance door and power and light connected.
First Floor -
Landing - Double glazed window with views to the front aspect, radiator, access to roof space.
Bedroom One - 6.32m x 4.86m (20'8" x 15'11") - Double glazed window to front aspect with views across fields, further double glazed window to the rear, ceiling mounted down lighters, Radiator.
En Suite Bathroom (Included In Measurements) - Double obscure glazed window to rear aspect, ceiling mounted downlighters, extractor fan. The bathroom is beautifully appointed with suite in white with chrome finished fittings comprising bath with side mounted mixer tap, wc with concealed cistern and wash hand basin with mixer tap in vanity unit with drawer storage beneath. Large walk in shower enclosure with thermostatic shower. Fully tiled walls, chrome finished heated towel rail. LVT flooring.
Bedroom Two - 4.45m x 2.93m (14'7" x 9'7") - Double glazed window with views across fields to the front aspect. Radiator. Ceiling mounted downlighters.
En Suite Shower Room - Sloping roof line, LVT flooring, ceiling mounted downlighters, chrome finished heated towel rail. White suite with chrome finished fittings comprising wc, wall hung wash hand basin with mixer tap and tiled splashback and fully tiled shower enclosure with thermostatic shower.
Outside - To the front the property is adjacent to Ham Lane which is a no through road. There is a small parking area to the front of the garage and a gated side access which leads to the
BEAUTIFUL REAR GARDEN with overall measurements of 47m (154') in depth and width of 6.6m (21')
Immediately to the rear of the cottage is a large private courtyard area with outside lighting, to one side is a bin store and storage shed 2.15m (7'0) x 0.95m(3'1) with power connected. Beyond the courtyard is a DETACHED SINGLE STOREY BUILDING providing additional self contained ancillary accommodation ideal as an annexe which is finished to a very high standard. This offers a
Entrance Canopy - Double glazed entrance door leading to
Hallway - Access to loft space, architectural radiator and LVT flooring.
Open Plan Living Area With Kitchen - 5.39m x 3.40m (17'8" x 11'1") - Ceiling mounted downlighters, LVT flooring and architectural radiator, double glazed bi-fold doors opening onto a stunning terrace. The kitchen area is furnished with an excellent range of stone coloured gloss wall and floor units with contrasting work surfaces and up stands. Inset sink with mixer tap. Units provide drawer and cupboard storage space and feature a breakfast bar, inset two ring induction hob and integrated microwave. A cupboard conceals the Viessman gas fired combination boiler. In addition there is an integrated fridge with freezer box. High level double glazed window to rear aspect.
Bedroom - 4.95m x 3.49m (16'2" x 11'5") - Two architectural radiators and double glazed window to side aspect.
En Suite Shower Room (Included In Measurements) - LVT flooring, ceiling mounted downlighters and extractor fan, double obscure glazed window. Suite in white with chrome finished fittings comprising low level wc with concealed cistern, wall hung wash hand basin with mixer tap, extensively tiled surrounds. Large fully tiled walk in shower enclosure with thermostatic shower head. Heated towel rail.
Beyond the annexe is a stunning paved terrace with glass balustrading and a hot tub (available by separate negotiation). Continuing beyond the terrace is a raised flower and shrub bed formed from timber sleepers with water features leading to a level lawn with hedge surrounds and a central pathway and centre piece. An outside tap is provided. At the far end of the plot is a an enclosed hard standing area with a timber shed.
Tenure - The property is Freehold.
Council Tax - According to the Valuation Office Agency website, cti.voa.gov.uk the present Council Tax Band for the property is B. Please note that change of ownership is a 'relevant transaction' that can lead to the review of the existing council tax banding assessment.
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