Quiet country setting

Property Details: • Type: Detached • Tenure: FREEHOLD • Floor Area: N/A

Key Features: • Very peaceful, but not isolated, rural setting • Spacious with plenty of bedrooms & living area • Appointed to a high standard • Fabulous views • Sheltered gardens • Garages and parking • Some land may be available by separate negotiation

Location: • Nearest Station: Frome Station • Distance to Station: 7.972816572956595 miles

Agent Information: • Address: 1 Priory Road Wells BA5 1SR

Full Description: <div><strong>VEREKER HOUSE</strong></div><div><strong>PITCOT LANE, NEAR OAKHI</strong><strong style="color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 )">LL BA3 4SX</strong></div><div><span style="color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 )"> </span></div><div><span style="color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 )">A most appealing house in a peaceful, quiet, but not isolated, rural setting with lots of accommodation, manageable gardens and great views.</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 )"> </span></div><div><span style="color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 )">Recently renovated with great style this period property includes an entrance hall, a superb 40ft open plan kitchen/dining/living room, utility room and a 20 ft siting room. On the lower ground floor are a hall, bedroom and a shower room. This room is equally suitable as a study or another living area.</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 )">On the first floor are 4 bedrooms, a bathroom and an en suite shower room.</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 )"> </span></div><div><span style="color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 )">Outside are mature gardens, a parking area and a double garage and store. All with lots of privacy.</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 )"> </span></div><div><strong style="color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 )">Location</strong></div><div><span style="color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 )">The property has a splendid rural setting on the Mendip Hills just a couple of miles from the friendly village of Oakhill which has a primary school and a well regarded pub.</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 )">Bath is about 13 miles north with Wells and Frome are about 8 miles south and east respectively. The surrounding towns and cities all combine to prove an extensive range of commercial, cultural and sporting resources.</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 )">There are excellent state schools nearby and Downside, Hazelgrove, Wells Cathedral, Millfield and the Bath schools are all within easy driving distance.</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 )"> </span></div><div><strong style="color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 )">Description</strong></div><div><span style="color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 )">Vereker House has recently been extended, extensively improved to an excellent high standard. It sits comfortably of a gentle hill, is approached from a quiet country lane and faces southeast, taking full advantage of the sunshine and the splendid views.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><strong style="color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 )">Accommodation</strong></div><div><span style="color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 )">The entrance is on the northern side of the house into a hall which opens through into the very impressive main living area which extends to over 42 ft. in length. There are windows on all sides flooding the room with sunlight, a French door to a terrace and a fireplace with a wood burning stove. At the far end is the impressive kitchen with a tiled floor, good quality fitted units including an island (with a breakfast bar) and a range of integrated appliances. There’s also a utility room tucked away neatly. The sitting room is another large room a vaulted ceiling, beams and double French doors to a Juliette balcony with great views.</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 )"> </span></div><div><span style="color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 )">Lower ground floor</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 )">A staircase from this room leads to the lower ground floor and into the fifth bedroom which is equally suited as a study, playroom or snug. Adjacent to this is a hallway with a door to the garden and to a shower room.</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 )"> </span></div><div><span style="color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 )">First floor</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 )">From the main entrance hall, a staircase rises to the first floor and on the southerly side 4 bedrooms – all enjoying the views. One of the bedrooms has an en suite shower room and the family bathroom has both a bath and a shower. Both the bathroom and the en suite shower room have electric underfloor heating.</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 )"> </span></div><div><strong style="color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 )">Outside</strong></div><div><span style="color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 )">There’s a small forecourt and lawn at the approach to the house on the northern side. A French door on the south side opens to a paved terrace with steps to a lower gravelled terrace and to the lawned gardens beyond with mature fruit trees and shrubs. Of note are the well established hedges which give privacy. At the end of the garden is a particularly large garage and store with adjacent parking space for several cars. There’s also a paved area, ideal for a hot tub.</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 )"> </span></div><div><strong style="color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 )">Other points</strong></div><div><span style="color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 )">Freehold. Not listed.</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 )">Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. LG gas heating and electric.</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 )">EPC Band E (40)</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 )">Council Tax Band G</span></div><div> </div><div><strong>Directions</strong></div><div>Post Code BA3 4SX         What3words /// outer.handlebar.clashes</div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong><em>Important Notes</em></strong></div><div><strong><em>Please see all the notes below – particularly the section referring to identity and AML requirements</em></strong></div><div><br /></div><div><strong><u>Identity verification & Anti Money Laundering (AML) Requirements</u></strong></div><div>As Estate Agents we are require by law to undertake Anti Money Laundering (AML) Regulation checks on any purchaser who has an offer accepted on a property. </div><div>We are required to use a specialist third party service to verify the purchaser(s) identity. </div><div>The cost of these checks is £60 (inc. VAT) per person. This is payable at the point an offer is accepted and our purchaser information forms completed, prior to issuing Memorandum of Sales to both sellers and buyers and their respective conveyancing solicitors. This is a legal requirement and the charge is non-refundable.</div><div><br /></div><div><strong><u>Property Details</u></strong></div><div>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. Buyers must rely on information passed between the solicitors with regard to items included in the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. </div><div><br /></div><div><strong><u>VIEWINGS</u></strong></div><div>Interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.</div><div>All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.</div><div>Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR.</div><div><br /></div><div><strong><u>P.S. </u></strong></div><div><strong>A few extra comments.</strong></div><div>Mortgages – we can help. </div><div>Bridging loans – We can help.</div><div>Moving house is complicated and stressful when a sale and purchase needs to be tied together in terms of finance and timing.</div><div>Sometimes we can negotiate an agreement to suit both sellers and buyers.</div><div>Sometimes a bridging loan can solve problems and remove stress.</div><div>Call us for information on any of these points </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>