Nestled in the Cocklake hillside, this charming 18th century four-bedroom cottage, with extensive gardens and stunning views, and vast garage/workshop, reveals little of its unique character and size from the road.

On the ground floor, period features and modern comforts combine to create a warm and desirable living space. Beautiful original flagstone flooring runs through the sitting room and through the hall which stretches the width of the house between entrances. The front door opens into a light, high-ceilinged vestibule offering space for coats, boots and items of furniture. The sitting room retains its original shutters and has a log burning stove set in a fireplace with brick surround. The dining room, with its unique stained-glass window to the hall, is well-proportioned with plenty of space for a dining table and other furniture. The contemporary kitchen embraces the old cottage with a beautiful feature wall of exposed stonework, and the open plan layout offers space for comfortable seating, with sliding glass doors to the courtyard. The kitchen is fitted with Shaker style base and wall units with a central island in a modern grey palette. Integrated appliances include a fridge, freezer, dishwasher, double oven and hob. There is space and plumbing for a tumble dryer and washing machine in the adjoining utility where, hidden away, there is also a sleek modern shower room with WC. The four double bedrooms are upstairs, each with its own unique charm characteristic of a country cottage. The master bedroom spans the width of the first floor, enjoys views over the garden, a vaulted ceiling with beams, and has plenty of eaves’ storage. Two of the other bedrooms have built-in cupboards, and all four bedrooms share a family bathroom fitted with a bath, two wash hand basins, and WC. The property is warmed by gas central heating and is double glazed throughout.

Outside

The extraordinary plot extends up the gentle slope of the hillside revealing exceptional views across to the Mendips. Currently it is divided up into two sections of garden and a vegetable plot, providing ample space for children and animals to run wild; for socializing and relaxing; and for garden games and play equipment. It also offers an exciting blank canvas for anyone with green fingers. For alfresco entertaining there is a courtyard which extends out from the kitchen and has stone steps up to the garden. To the far side of the cottage there is further paved patio overlooking an old drove road, over which the vendors of Rughill Cottage have right of way. A driveway, with hard standing for a couple of vehicles, runs off a shared driveway, and could be extended into the garden to provide extra parking if needed. There is further parking outside the garage and workshop. This outbuilding stretches for approx. 32ft in length and offers extensive space for any number of uses. The property also includes: a handy stone shed, attached to the main house, called ‘the boiler room’; a large lockable metal shed; a greenhouse; and a ‘summer house’ on hardstanding with potential to be restored. The phone box is owned by the current owners and will be sold to the new owner as part of the sale.

Sedgemoor District Council Tax Band D

Location
Cocklake is a small hamlet situated just one mile from the Georgian village of Wedmore and holds a real sense of community with many local events with the neighbouring hamlets of Crickham and Clewer. The historic village of Wedmore offers a good selection of shops including a chemist and a newsagent. The village of Wedmore has three public houses and numerous clubs including Wedmore Golf Club, Wedmore Opera, a thriving W.I., football, tennis, bowls, and cricket clubs. There is a doctors’ surgery and a dental surgery in the village and there are also active children's groups such as scouts, cubs, brownies and guides. Local state schooling includes Wedmore First School, Hugh Sexey Middle School and Kings of Wessex Academy providing comprehensive education and a sports centre (including swimming pool and fitness gym). Private education is also available at Sicot and Millfield Schools, and at the Cathedral School in Wells.

Directions
Leaving Wedmore, taking the Cheddar Road, Rughill is the first turning on the left-hand side just after the right turn which is signposted to Nyland. Rughill Cottage is immediately on the left, unmistakeable due to the red phone box at the entrance. You are welcome to park on the driveway for your viewing.