Listed for £350,000
August 21, 2024
60 DALLIMORE LANE, DEAN, SOMERSET, BA4 4SA
Frome 8miles, Wells, Bruton 9 miles, Castle Cary 11miles, Bath 17 miles
A double fronted, 3 bedroom home with character and charm, nestled in a hamlet, at the southern end of the Mendip Hills. In addition to the house, there is a very large double garage/workshop with private lane access. Summary The house has an entrance hall, sitting room, snug, 22ft kitchen/dining room, 3 bedrooms and a spacious family bathroom.
Outside there is a garden at the rear and a long private lane gives access to a double garage (approx. 20ft x 29ft).
Location
Dean is a hamlet of approx. 40 dwellings, north of Cranmore, equidistant between Wells, Frome and Bruton. Facilities such as junior schools, village halls, churches and pubs are available in Cranmore and Doulting with more extensive facilities in Frome, Shepton Mallet and Bath. All Hallows preparatory school is less than a mile away.
Description
The house is full of character with flagstone floors, exposed beams and stone walls, log burning stoves and ledge and brace doors. There is natural light flooding through the ground floor and plenty of storage throughout with built in shelves, cupboards and wardrobes. The garage/workshop is a hugely versatile building with access down a private lane.
Accommodation
The front door opens to a central entrance hall. To the right is a living room and to the left a sitting room. Both have log burning stoves as focal points and windows to the east to catch the morning sun. The sitting room connects with the dining area through an attractive archway, which allows light to flood in from the windows on the west in the evening. The kitchen/dining room is spacious and bright, with painted, fitted units at the kitchen end, a double Belfast sink, and wooden worksurfaces. There is an integrated slimline dishwasher and electric oven, hob and extractor, with space for a washing machine and fridge/freezer and two large windows overlook the garden and a glazed door opens to the terrace at the rear. Glazed, double internal doors take you back into the living room.
The downstairs accommodation flows together in a very pleasing way.
Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms and a very spacious family bathroom with freestanding, rolltop bath and separate corner shower.
Outside
The garden, to the rear of the property, is enclosed and private, with a terrace adjacent to the house and a raised lawned area with a path leading to a garden gate which opens to the private lane. The lane gives vehicular access to the superb double garage/workshop which has two manual up and over doors, electricty and bags of versatile space inside. The lane continues to the south and becomes a footpath.
Tenure and other points
Freehold. Not listed. Mains electricity and water. Shared septic tank with No. 59. Council Tax Band C. EPC Rating D.
Directions
Follow the A361 east and turn left into Dean. The house is approx. 70mts up the lane on the left. What3words:///vast.twigs.seatbelt
About the area
Dean is a hamlet on the outskirts of Cranmore which is a thriving village and a popular hub for steam train enthusiasts. The East Somerset Railway, café and East Somerset Models (an independent shop) are located in the village. Whilst Shepton Mallet, an historic market town with the usual features, plus a Mulberry Store and Kilver Court (a designer outlet) provides all amenities. The bustling Cathedral City of Wells, about 9 miles away, with its many concerts and cultural events also offers a range of facilities. The increasingly well known towns of Bruton and Frome are also just a short drive away. The Mendip Hills together with Wells to the west and Frome to the east provides some truly hidden treasures within it's undulating countryside.
Babington House (Soho House Hotel and Club) and Vobster Quay open water swimming and diving centre to name but a few. Communications in the area have improved significantly with the upgrading of the A303 to a dual carriageway the majority of the way to the M3 and London. The A37 leads to Bristol and Bath whilst Bristol International airport is about 22 miles to the northwest. Of particular note is the mainline railway station at Castle Cary (Paddington about 100 minutes).
There are excellent schools for children of all ages within easy motoring distance including Millfield, the Blue School at Wells, Whitstone, Wells Cathedral School, Downside, All Hallows and Strode College at the town Street which is just a few miles to the south. The area is well provided for with bridleways, quiet lanes and footpaths suitable for all outdoor enthusiasts. Golf is available at nearby Mendip Springs, Farrington Gurney and Wells. Racing at Wincanton, Salisbury, Bath and Taunton.
Important Notes
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.
VIEWINGS. Interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property. All viewings are by appointment with the Agents. Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR.
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