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" RENOVATION OPPORTUNITY. An increasingly rare opportunity to purchase one of the town's original late Victorian residences which remains unspoilt by inappropriate modernisation, situated in a convenient and sought after location.

The accommodation comprises: entrance hall, cloakroom, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, three bedrooms, bathroom, timber-built garage with parking. Considerable potential to extend (subject to any necessary planning consents) NO ONWARD CHAIN

LOCATION:

The property is situated in Wraxhill Road, a sought-after residential cul-de-sac approximately 400 metres from the High Street with its good range of shopping facilities including Clarks Village's complex of factory shopping outlets. Millfield School is also within walking distance. Street offers a comprehensive range of sporting and recreational facilities including both indoor and open-air swimming pools, tennis, cricket, bowls, football and Strode Theatre. The historic town of Glastonbury is 2 miles whilst the nearest M5 motorway interchange at Dunball (Junction 23) is 12 miles. The cities of Bristol and Bath and the County town of Taunton are 33, 31 and 26 miles respectively.

DIRECTIONS:

From the High Street turn into Leigh Road (Library on the corner). Continue, passing Hindhayes Junior School on the left, and after negotiating the sharp right-hand bend, turn left into Wraxhill Road where the property will be found on the left-hand side.

DESCRIPTION:
Little Askew lies waiting to be descovered in a good sized garden in mature Wraxhill Road. the property presents blue lias stone walls with decorative brick window arches and some stucco render specifically to the projecting gable. Internally the accomodation has 8'11" (2.7m) high ceilings on the ground floor and overlooks the garden from many of the rooms through sash windows. The present owner installed a new central heating system, including a condensing boiler in 2009, but otherwise the house requires renovation. Little Askew has lots of potential and viewing is recommended.

ACCOMMODATION:
All measurements are approximate.

GROUND FLOOR:

Timber-panelled and glazed entrance door to:

RECEPTION HALL:
Understair storage cupboard. Oak woodblock flooring. Radiator. Original panelled doors to all rooms.

CLOAKROOM:
Suite of low-level WC and wash hand basin. Ideal gas fired condensing boiler installed in 2009.

SITTING ROOM: 19'8" maximum x 14'1" (5.99m x 4.29m)
A well proportioned room enjoying a triple aspect. Window seat with storage beneath. Open fireplace with fire surround and quarry tiled hearth, recess incorporating dresser unit with drawer and cupboard below, additional storage cupboards, drawers and shelving. Picture rail and coving to ceiling, exposed original floorboards, two double radiators.

HALLWAY: 9'5" x 4'11" (2.87m x 1.5m)
Exposed floorboards. Wide timber-panelled and glazed door with arched fan-light over, onto the garden. Wide opening to:

DINING ROOM: 12' x 10'6" (3.66m x 3.2m)
A dual aspect room. Panelled fireplace surround with gas fire. Double radiator.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 14'3" x 11' (4.34m x 3.35m) narrowing to 7'8" (2.34m)
An 'L' shaped dual aspect room with windows affording view of the garden. Fitted units comprising double drainer stainless steel sink, base/floor cupboards, fitted worksurfaces, wall cupboards, gas cooker point, traditional larder, former fireplace opening, plumbing for automatic washing machine, radiator.

From Reception Hall, turning staircase with stop-chamfered newel posts, matching balustrades and moulded handrail to:

FIRST FLOOR:

LANDING:
Window. Loft hatch with wooden ladder. Original panelled doors to all rooms.

BEDROOM 1: 16'10" x 12'6" (5.13m x 3.81m)
Built-in double wardrobe with cupboards over. Coving to ceiling, double radiator.

BEDROOM 2: 12' x 10'8" (3.66m x 3.25m)
Double aspect room. Windows affording view of the garden. Double radiator.

BEDROOM 3: 9'10" x 9'6" (3m x 2.9m)
Built-in storage. Window affording view of the garden. Double radiator.

From landing, opening to:

INNER LANDING:

Storage cupboard. Access to eaves storage. Panelled door to:

SPACIOUS BATHROOM: 10'1" x 8' (3.07m x 2.44m)
Traditional white suite comprising panelled bath, wash hand basin and low-level WC. Radiator. Wall mounted fan heater.

OUTSIDE:

The property is approached over a short entrance driveway with parking in front of the:

DETACHED TIMBER BUILT GARAGE/STORE: 15'8" x 7'6" (4.78m x 2.29m)
Double entrance doors, window and personal door.

TIMBER-BUILT POTTING SHED/STORE.

FREESTANDING TIMBER GARDEN SHED/SUMMER HOUSE.

The property stands in a good sized garden which predominately lies to the south . The garden is presently overgrown but has lots of potential. Total site area 7319 sq ft (680 sq m) - measurements taken from Promap.





THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991
The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property. "