Dunkerton, Bath
£725,000

Description

An immaculately presented four bedroom semi-detached former Coach Inn. Retaining period features in abundance throughout it makes a great size family home with 2,360 Sq.Ft. of accommodation spread across three floors. Set in a rural location on a southerly aspect 0.20 acre plot surrounded by rolling open countryside. Externally you find access to a home office on the lower ground floor whilst the garden provides garage and driveway parking for at least four vehicles and the potential for a external studio/office. Great location for easy access to Bath, Frome and Bristol.

Accommodation

You enter the property into the Orangery which is a lovely light space with large roof lantern, tiled flooring and bi-folding doors opening up onto the garden. There is access to a separate WC and a door leads you through to the kitchen diner. The kitchen diner is a great open-plan entertaining space with exposed wooden beams and stairs leading up to the first floor. The kitchen area is fitted with modern floor units with worktop, inset sink, large central island/breakfast bar with space for appliances and built-in storage cupboards. Ample space for a large dining room table and space in the alcove for a dresser. A door leads you through to what could be described as the comfortable heart of the house in the sitting room. Comfort is imagined as soon as you enter with a striking exposed stone inglenook fireplace, with log burner, covering the far wall with windows and doors opening up onto the garden.

First Floor

To the first floor the landing provides access to two double bedrooms, family bathroom, laundry room and stairs to the second floor. As you enter the principal bedroom you find a walk-in dressing room to your right and through this you are led to an ensuite bathroom with bath, shower overhead, washbasin and WC. The bedroom is very spacious with exposed ceiling beam and window overlooking the garden. At the other end of the landing you find a further good size double bedroom with dual aspect windows and access to an ensuite shower room with WC. The utility room is fitted with space and plumbing for appliances and hanging rails.

Second Floor

Stairs lead you top to the second floor landing which is more of a double size room with vaulted exposed beam ceiling and stripped wooden flooring throughout. This space could certainly be used as a study/office area or a living room space for the two bedrooms leading off of it. Both bedrooms are double in size and again with exposed beam vaulted ceilings with windows overlooking the garden to the rear. One of the bedrooms provides an ensuite bathroom with bath, shower overhead, washbasin and WC.

Externally

To the front of the property you find a stone slab laid patio seating area outside of the Orangery and a further area laid to lawn. Stone steps lead you down to a door and you enter into a good size home office which provides power, light and internet. A very useful space for those who work from home. Stone steps lead down from this part of the garden to a stone chipped laid area with established trees and beds. A couple of paths lead you to areas at the front of the plot where you pass a wooden built shed and a stone built garage at the far end. A 5-bar wooden gate leads you to a country lane with access back to the main road. There is driveway parking for at least four vehicles.

History

In 1796, William Smith, a young surveyor, wrote down his revolutionary idea that different geological layers (strata) contained specific, identifiable fossils at the Old Swan Inn. The inn was a hub for geological study, where Smith met with other collectors like Rev. B. Richardson and Rev. J. Townsend around 1799. Situated on the Fosse Way (now A367) in Dunkerton, the inn was a significant site for geological exploration in the area. The site holds a prominent place in geological history for its connection to Smith's foundational work that established the principle of stratigraphy. In 1869, W S Mitchell wrote in the Geological Magazine - ‘Bath can claim that the first collection of fossils stratigraphically arranged was made by Smith whilst at Cottage Crescent. The first table of the strata was dictated by Smith at Pulteney Street. The first geological map known is his map of the district around Bath, The first geological map of England was coloured by him, whilst living near Bath. The first announcement of the publication of a geological map was his prospectus, dated from Midford. The first introduction of his discovery to the public was through the friends he made in Bath’.

Location

The village of Dunkerton is surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside and provides easy access to the south of Bath with the city centre being just over 4 miles away. The village is well placed for commuting with access to both Bath and Bristol via the A37. The larger neighbouring village of Peasedown St.John offers a range of public facilities and amenities. These include a doctors' surgery, a dental practice, a veterinary practice, three public houses, a youth centre, cricket and football clubs, two supermarket stores, pharmacy, baker, post office with newsagent, petrol station/car parts shop, two hairdressers, three takeaways, hardware shop, and a charity shop. The Circle Bath Hospital is just off the bypass and to the south there are also many other business establishments and car showrooms on this business park.

The south of Bath is often sought after due to the number of excellent schools nearby including on the southern slopes of Bath, Beechen Cliff, Hayesfield, and Ralph Allen. In the private sector there is a choice of Prior Park College, King Edwards, and Monkton Combe. The University of Bath is also to the south of Bath as well as the renowned private members club, Babington House and the popular hotel, The Pig are both located in surrounding villages.

Services

Mains gas, electric and water. Drainage is a shared treatment plant located in the grounds of The Old Swan. The cost is shared and split 50/50 between neighbour.

Stamp Duty

There could be £ 26,250 Stamp Duty payable upon completion.

Council Tax

Band - E

EPC Rating

Band - E

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.

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