1 Bed Detached House For Sale

Tucked away in a pleasant position within easy reach of the pretty village centre, this end of terrace bungalow offers compact and easily maintained accommodation all on one level, with an enclosed private courtyard style garden at the rear.

The Property - Set on a corner position with a pleasant outlook to the front, this lovely compact, low-maintenance bungalow sits within easy reach of the village centre. Ideal for those looking to downsize to a property that is easier to maintain and with less outgoings, it could equally suit those looking for their first step on the property ladder.

The property is presented in soft neutral tones throughout and has been well-looked after, allowing a new owner to make it their own without a great deal of fuss. The UPVC double glazed front porch gives extra useful storage and also houses the meter box, with a glazed door opening through into the entrance hall.

A shower room to your right borrows natural light from a high level window into the porch and is fitted with a white suite including WC, wash hand basin, and accessible style shower enclosure with electric shower. There is also a wall mounted dimplex fan heater for extra / summer heating as well as a radiator, and an electric shaver socket / charging point. At the rear of the bungalow, with a north-easterly aspect for the morning sunshine is a good double bedroom with fitted wardrobe and storage over.

The living room is a lovely light space with a pleasant south-westerly outlook over the green area to the front. A door leads through to the kitchen at the rear. This overlooks the conservatory which doubles as an extra breakfast / dining area with room for a small table. The kitchen itself is fitted with a range of modern shaker style cream units including floor and wall mounted storage cupboards and drawers with work surfaces over incorporating single bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit, built-in electric hob and oven with cooker hood over. There is space for your washing machine, and a wall-mounted Glow worm gas boiler. The adjoining conservatory opens onto the courtyard garden and also provides internal access to a really useful additional store / outhouse with window to the side. Ideal for storage, it also offers scope for those needing a workshop or hobby area perhaps.

Outside - A small area to the front of the property provides scope for container plants, with pathway leading to the front door. To the rear is a courtyard style enclosed garden, currently laid to paving and gravel but with ample space to recreate a lawned garden if preferred. The rear garden is enclosed by fencing and sheltered to the north-west side by the neighbouring garage wall. It enjoys a good level of privacy and scope for those who like gardening but don't want too much to look after. There is also an outside tap. A rear access gate leads out to a shared path at the rear, giving you access without coming through the property itself.

Situation - The centre of South Petherton is a picture postcard village with excellent village amenities including OFSTED “Outstanding” Infant and Junior schools, tennis courts and club, recreation ground, independent shops including butchers, and a co-op store. It also has a recently opened and well-regarded restaurant (Holm) and the local pub (The Brewers Arms) is also a very popular venue. The village has its own modern hospital that carries out a range of NHS services and a has a useful late-opening Pharmacy.
Not far away at Lopenhead is the iconic “Railway Carriage Café” and adjoining Trading Post Farm shop loved by residents for its delicious locally sourced produce. Frogmary Green Farm on the outskirts of South Petherton also has a wonderful café / restaurant and other facilities. The market town of Crewkerne houses the local Waitrose store and a railway connection to London Waterloo. From the Esso station on the edge of the village is the regular Berry’s Superfast bus service to London Hammersmith.

Services - Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage are connected.

Ultrafast broadband is available in the area. Mobile signal is available outdoors from all four major providers, although indoors you may find a signal is only available for both voice and data from EE and O2

Tenure - Freehold

Council Tax - Council Tax Band B - Somerset Council

Property Information - The property register includes mention of restrictive covenants and various rights. A copy can be provided if prospective buyers would like to check these via their legal representative.