High Street Freshford, Bath
£650,000

Description

This immaculately presented property is Grade II listed and believed to date back to the 1800s. A former Post Office that post conversion to a residential home has retained beautiful period features throughout. Situated on the High Street in the highly desired village of Freshford its location provides easy walking access to the locally run farm shop, highly regarded public house, railway station for the city and a plethora of stunning countryside walks. The property would be ideal for professional couples, downsizers and retirees alike whilst it should also appeal to holiday-let investors with this location potentially commanding a premium.

Accommodation

You approach the property and enter through wooden double doors with fanlight, flanked by two large 15-pane sash windows, into the geometric tiled inner hall. A further door leads you into the reception/dining room which is a spacious room for entertaining with wooden flooring and beautiful ornate cornicing with plantation shutters to the large front aspect window. A door leads to the study/bedroom with an arch opening leading to the sitting room. The study could be used as such or as an additional third bedroom. A good size room and again with plantation shutters to the large front aspect window with ornate cornicing. The sitting room is a relaxing space with glorious feature fireplace with decorative mantel and surround with working log burning stove. The ornate cornicing continues in this room with decorative mouldings to both the alcove and open archway though to the kitchen. The kitchen has been recently re-fitted with modern wall and floor units with granite worktop with inset sink, Rangemaster cooker with extractor, wine fridge, microwave and a central island with seating. The ornate cornicing also continues in this room and a stable style split door opens onto a small external courtyard area. There is also a door leading to a very useful large walk-in pantry cupboard with plentiful shelving and cupboards.

A small corridor leads from the sitting room to a landing area with access to the utility room with WC and four good size storage cupboards. The utility room has plumbing and space for a washing machine and dryer, washbasin and WC with wall mounted boiler. A staircase leads you down to the lower ground floor where you find two good sized double bedrooms, both with fitted storage cupboards. The newly fitted bathroom has a lovely size walk-in shower with glass screen, bath, washbasin on vanity unit and WC with concealed cistern with fully tiled walls. Externally the property further benefits from a standard single garage with parking to the front. It is situated on the opposite side of the road to the house in a rank on a private forecourt off of the road.

Garage

Stone built with aluminium up and over door. Dimensions: 4.95m x 2.44m.

Location

The picturesque village of Freshford is about 6 miles south-east of Bath and three miles west of Bradford on Avon. The Times newspaper has previously voted it one of the top 30 best places to live in the countryside. The village sits above the convergence of the Frome and Avon rivers and is a thriving community offering a wealth of services and amenities with a highly regarded primary infant school, locally run village farm shop/post office/cafe, pub and railway station. The village benefits from excellent transport services including a regular bus service and a superb rail link to the cities of Bath and Bristol. The M4 motorway for commuters is approximately 17 miles to the north and there is easy access to the A303 via the A36, and the A4 and A46.

Tenure

Leasehold - 999 years from 2006

Listing

Grade II

Stamp Duty

There could be £20,000 Stamp Duty payable upon completion. As a second home there could be £39,500 Stamp Duty payable upon completion.

Services

Mains gas, electric, water and drainage.

Council Tax

Band - E

EPC Rating

N/A

Viewings

This property is marketed by TYNINGS Ltd as a sole agent and viewings are strictly by appointment only. All viewings are accompanied and by prior arrangement. Please contact us to arrange a viewing.

Disclaimer

TYNINGS, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning; building regulation or other consents and TYNINGS have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.