SITUATION Martella House is situated within this sought after village which lies on the south Somerset/Dorset borders and offers local facilities including parish church and an active village hall. A wider range of amenities are available at Queen Camel 1.5 miles to the north and Sherborne and Yeovil, both within approximately 5 miles where an excellent range of shopping, recreational and scholastic facilities can be found. The A303 is also readily accessible 2.75 miles north at Sparkford.
DESCRIPTION Martella House comprises a beautifully appointed four bedroom detached family home set within large gardens. It is constructed principally of reconstituted stone and is contained beneath a tiled roof. The property benefits from new oil fired central heating together with uPVC double glazed windows and doors throughout. The property has recently been redecorated and recarpeted and is offered in excellent decorative order throughout. Outside the property enjoys ample parking and turning together with double garage, approached through twin electric roller doors and a newly constructed and insulated home office with bi-fold doors. The property enjoys good sized gardens, laid to lawn and also has the benefit of a planning application under reference number 2022/02685/FUL for the erection of a new dwelling. This is currently with the planners and awaiting a decision.
ACCOMMODATION Covered entrance porch with uPVC door and side screen leading to the entrance hallway with stairs to the first floor. Cloakroom comprising pedestal wash hand basin and WC together with paneling to dado rail, heated towel rail and tiled flooring. The sitting room is a light and spacious room with views from two aspects including glazed french doors to the rear garden. Central feature is the brick fireplace with timber over mantle with a tiled hearth and inset log burner. On the opposite side of the hallway is a spacious dining room with window to front. Within the heart of the house is a good size kitchen/breakfast room which is comprehensively fitted and comprises 1 1/4 bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer taps over. Adjoining worktops with a range of floor and wall mounted cupboards and drawers, integrated large fridge and dishwasher, along with space for range style cooker with extractor hood over. Breakfast bar, attractive tiled flooring with pendant lighting over and numerous downlighters. Adjoining is the utility room with single drainer sink unit with mixer taps over, adjoining worktops and a range of floor and wall mounted cupboards and drawers. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Coat hooks with bench seat and shoe storage, together with tiled flooring, window to side and glazed door to rear.
First floor landing with linen cupboard and trap access to roof void with aluminium loft ladder, connected with electric light and being partly boarded. Bedroom one with mirror fronted wardrobes to one wall, deep storage cupboard over the stairwell, en suite shower room comprising shower cubicle, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, low level WC, heated towel rail, shaver socket and fully tiled walls and floor. Bedroom two with electric ceiling fan and window to rear. Family bathroom comprising, bath with shower over, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, low level WC, heated towel rail and fully tiled walls. Bedroom three with electric ceiling fan, fitted mirror fronted wardrobes and window to rear. Bedroom four with electric ceiling fan, fitted wardrobes and window to front.
OUTSIDE The property is approached over a tarmac driveway with double timber gates opening onto a large parking/turning area and access to the detached double garage. It is approached through twin electric roller doors and is connected with power and light, together with eaves storage. Adjoining home office being fully insulated and approached through bi-fold doors with two windows to rear and is connected with power and light, together with ceiling fan and electric heater.
To the front of the property is a lawned garden protected by a low stone wall, together with wrought iron fencing. The pathway leads to the front door and there are attractive flower and shrub borders. To the side of the property is a concealed oil tank and a newly installed oil fired boiler.
To the rear of the property are attractive gardens and grounds which are laid mainly to lawn (part of which has recently been re-seeded) and bounded by new fencing, again with various shrubs, bushes and trees. There are also a useful range of outbuildings including storage shed to side, cold water tap, external lighting, together with a wood shed/recycling storage area. Within the garden, planning permission has been applied for under application number 2022/02685/FUL for the erection of a new dwelling which is still awaiting a decision. Further information on this is available either via Somerset County Council Planning website or via the selling agents.
SERVICES Mains water, electricity and drainage are installed. Oil fired central heating. Glass Fibre Superfast broadband.
Mobile Available : EE, VODAFONE and O2
Broadband Available: ADSL under 24 Mbps Superfast 24 - 100 Mbps Ultrafast 100 - 999 Mbps Gigabit above 1000 Mbps
VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment through the vendors selling agents. Stags, Yeovil office telephone 01935 475000.
DIRECTIONS From the centre of Yeovil head north to the college roundabout taking the 3rd exit to Mudford. Stay on this road for approximately 5 miles and continue into the village of Marston Magna, passing the church on the right hand side. Follow the road around to the left and after a short distance Martella House will be seen on the left hand side, clearly identified by our For Sale board.
FLOOD RISK STATUS - none
