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" A large individual detached bungalow with just under 19 acres of land with out buildings presently used for equestrian purposes set in the accessible village of Wick.

* Versatile property arranged as main residence & integrated annexe * 2 reception rooms * large conservatories * 2 kitchens * 4 double bedrooms * bathroom & separate shower room * double & triple garages * pleasant gardens * stables, horse walker, barns & yard * menage * all weather lunge pen * parkland setting *

DIRECTIONS: Travelling on the A420 through Wick from Bristol take a right hand turning just before the Rose & Crown pub into Manor Road. The first access to The Close a pair of high metal gates will be found on the right hand side just beyond the triangle, but on first viewing please proceed along Manor Road past Woodstock House and take the driveway on the right to the gate marked The Close from where access will be provided to the property.

The Close is a substantial individual detached bungalow originally believed to date from the 1950's. It has attractive elevations which are mainly render finished beneath a brosley tiled roof. The property faces west overlooking its own land and offers very versatile accommodation presently arranged as the main dwelling with an integral annexe all on one level with part of the loft converted to provide additional bedroom. The layout is such that the property could be easily used as one dwelling or there could be a more formal division into two if required. The accommodation is light and spacious and presented to a good standard with two reception rooms, a large live in family kitchen and well appointed second kitchen for the annexe, four double bedrooms and good size family bathroom and separate shower room. There are large uPVC double glazed conservatories to the side and rear. The property is surrounded by a pleasant lawned garden with a gravelled terrace to the front. Close to the property there is a triple detached garage and double garage.

The property stands in just under 19 acres of pasture land with a parkland feel as it is believed to have originally formed part of the adjacent Wick Court. The land could suit a variety of purposes subject to any necessary planning consents but has been in equestrian use for many years divided into paddocks together with a range of outbuildings including a timber stable block and yard, steel frame and block infill barn divided into further stables, a hay barn, yard, horse walker, menage and outdoor riding school.

Wick is a popular and highly convenient village location surrounded by open countryside. It has neighbourhood shops, two public houses, a primary school and village hall. An excellent network of local footpaths provide numerous peaceful country walks while the village itself is in an ideal position for commuting set between Bristol and Bath and with easy access to the A4175 Ring Road to the east of Bristol and the M4 junction 18 Tormarton. The Close is situated with immediate access to a local network of lanes and bridal ways which is very popular with riders while the dual access from Manor Road provides the opportunity for separate access to the house and yard which is easily accessible for horse boxes, farming equipment etc.

In fuller detail the accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate):

GROUND FLOOR

uPVC double glazed entrance door and side panel to 

HALLWAY: Parquet flooring, door to staircase leading to first floor, connecting door to annexe.

SITTING ROOM: 5.48m x 4.25m

(18' x 13' 11") Two uPVC double glazed leaded window to front aspect, attractive contemporary fireplace with wood burning stove, wood strip flooring, connecting door to conservatory.

LIVE IN FAMILY KITCHEN/DINING ROOM: 6.24m x 4.81m (20' 5" x 15' 9") uPVC double glazed window to rear aspect. Furnished with an extensive range of pine fronted wall and floor units providing drawer and cupboard storage space with rolled edged work surfaces and tiled surrounds. Inset one and quarter bowl sink unit with mixer tap. Built in hob and eye level double oven, plumbing for dishwasher, built in refrigerator, radiator, window to conservatory. Recess with oil fired Rayburn providing central heating, hot water and cooking. Stable door to conservatory and door to

CLOAK/WC: (Included in measurements).
  
uPVC DOUBLE GLAZED CONSERVATORY: 5.70m x 4.68m (18' 8" x 15' 4") plus 4.48m x 3.04m

(14' 8" x 10') uPVC double glazed with a polycarbonate roof, tiled floor with under floor heating, opening top lights, french doors leading to the outside.

BEDROOM: 4.68m

(15' 4") into bay x 4.78m

(15' 8") uPVC double glazed leaded bay window to front aspect.

BATHROOM: 2.53m x 2.24m

(8' 3" x 7' 4") Two uPVC double obscure glazed windows to rear aspect. Heated towel rail, fully tiled walls. White suite with chrome finished fittings comprising bath with bath mounted shower screen and Mira sport shower, low level wc and pedestal wash hand basin.

BEDROOM: 4.22m x 3.61m

(13' 10" x 11' 10") uPVC double glazed window to rear aspect. This bedroom acts as the link between the bungalow and the annexe.

FIRST FLOOR

ATTIC BEDROOM: 7.06m x 3.19m

(23' 1" x 10' 5") to max Sloping roof line and double glazed velux windows to front and rear aspects. Door to unconverted attic area (with potential subject to planning). 

ANNEXE

LOUNGE/DINING ROOM: 7.0m x 4.34m

(23' x 14' 2") reducing to 3.03m

(9' 11") Stone fireplace with wood burning stove, uPVC double glazed leaded french doors to gravelled terrace with uPVC double glazed side windows.

INNER HALLWAY: 

KITCHEN: 3.42m x 2.37m

(11' 2" x 7' 9") uPVC double glazed door and window to conservatory. Well appointed, furnished with a range of modern wall and floor units with rolled edged work surfaces and tiled surrounds, inset one and quarter bowl sink unit with mixer tap, plumbing for automatic washing machine, built in four ring hob with extractor above and oven beneath. Built in breakfast bar.

CONSERVATORY: 3.70m x 3.45m

(12' 1" x 11' 3") uPCV double glazed with polycarbonate roof and door to outside.

BEDROOM: 4.25m x 3.28m

(13' 11" x 10' 9") uPVC double glazed leaded window to front aspect.

SHOWER ROOM: Fully tiled walls, uPVC double obscure glazed window. White suite with chrome finished fittings comprising low level wc, wash hand basin with cupboard beneath and corner shower enclosure with Mira shower.

NB: The annexe has a separate oil fired central heating boiler situated in an outdoor boiler house.

Adjacent to the property there are two garages, the first is a DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE 5.43m x 5.57m (17' 9" x 18' 3) with uPVC double glazed windows, twin metal up and over doors and power and light connected. The second is a TRIPLE GARAGE with external measurements of 7.40m x 6.40m

(24' 3" x 21') and has water and electric connected.

The property is approached from Manor Road through double metal gates to a driveway which calminates to the front of the property. This access has been little used in recent years but could easily be reinstated.

PLEASANT GARDENS surround the property which are laid predominately to lawn with a small patio immediately to the rear of the property and attractive gravelled terrace to the front providing an ideal area for outdoor entertaining.

The property overlooks its own land in all extending to approximately 24 acres and divided into paddocks with a series of field gates and fencing. There are seven main enclosures with water provided to troughs.

There is an extensive gravelled parking and turning area and yard beyond. There is additional gated access to Manor Road this being the easy access with large vehicles, machinery etc.

Adjacent to the YARD there is a steel framed block and infill BARN 13.70m x 9.50m

(44' 11" x 31' 2") divided to four stables and a tack room with power and water connected. Adjacent to the barn is an ALL WEATHER ARENA contained within post and rail fencing with flood lighting and measuring approximately 14m x 19.4m

(45' x 63'). At the rear of the barn is a further TIMBER FRAMED HAY/POLE BARN 13m x 4.42m

(9' 10" x 14' 6") 

A TIMBER STABLE BLOCK and yard provides TACK ROOMS and a further SIX BAY STABLING in addition  there is a HORSE WALKER and LUNGE PEN.

AGENTS COMMENTS: It should be noted that the jumps, mobile stables, equipment and fodder are excluded from the sale. There are three public footpaths which cross the property and there is also a right of access in favour of an adjoining property although this has long been disused.

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