A wonderful detached three bedroom period cottage with a range of character features and well proportioned accommodation. Attractive gardens, garaging/outbuildings, carport and a large driveway. Conveniently situated in a rural position on the edge of South Petherton.


Moor Cottage comprises a delightful, extended country cottage originally dating back some 200 years, boasting a range of character features including exposed ceiling timbers, exposed stonework, inglenook fireplace and a quaint wishing well.

The property benefits from subsequent extensions and the well proportioned accommodation now provides a spacious family home which is well presented throughout.

On the ground floor is a main hallway with cloaks cupboard, under stairs storage and an entrance porch which the current owners utilize as a further storage cupboard. At the side of the property is the main door which opens into the utility room with access to the WC.

The sitting room forms part of the original cottage and features exposed ceiling beams, a lovely inglenook fireplace with wood burner inset and built in storage to the alcove. This beautiful, well proportioned room benefits from an abundance of natural light and is a cosy yet bright reception space.

The separate dining room provides a dedicated area for family dining and entertaining with dual aspect windows providing plenty of light.

The country style kitchen/breakfast room features lovely flagstone flooring, exposed stonework and brick detailing between the units along with an inglenook style fireplace housing the oil fired Aga. There is space for freestanding appliances and ample room for informal eating.

On the first floor there are three double bedrooms and the family bathroom. The landing benefits from a large airing cupboard and features exposed wooden flooring.

The light and airy master bedroom features a lovely vaulted ceiling with original ceiling beams whilst the dual aspect windows enjoy pleasant views over the surrounding countryside.

The second and third bedrooms are both good sized double rooms with front aspect windows featuring lovely countryside views.

The nicely presented family bathroom comprises a bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, a separate shower enclosure, wash hand basin, WC and a heated towel rail.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
We understand that mains electric and water are connected to the property. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage to a septic tank.

Somerset Council—Band C.

Moor Cottage is situated approximately 15 minutes walk of this sought after villages centre. South Petherton is one of the best served villages in South Somerset with an enviable range of amenities and facilities to include schooling at infant and junior level, excellent leisure facilities including a and bowling club, central Co-op supermarket, post office and other retailers including a butchers and grocers, veterinary and doctors surgeries within short drives are the larger towns of Crewkerne (with Waitrose supermarket) and Yeovil, both having railway stations giving access to London Waterloo and the remainder of the West Country. South Petherton is a short distance from the A303 trunk road.

The property is approached via Moor Lane with the gated, brick paved driveway to the side of the property providing off road parking for several vehicles. A timber clad outbuilding comprises two individual, large single garages with a central carport which benefit from electric, power and loft spaces.

The attractive gardens are separated into two main spaces with the first wrapping around the cottage on three sides and enclosed by a stone wall along the front boundary. The front section contains areas of lawn, pathways, mature planted borders along with the working wishing well. A large patio area is situated at the side of the garden providing a protected and sunny spot for alfresco dining. To the rear of the property is a brick paved courtyard whilst at the far end of the house are several wooden stores, which house the oil fired boiler and tank.

The second section of garden is accessed via the carport. This beautiful space features a large lawn, a range of mature plants, shrubs and fruit trees, a wooden summerhouse and a pergola with a private, sheltered seating area below. There is a further section of land separated from the main garden which houses a corrugated iron garage/shed (which is in need of some repair) with doors opening out onto the village lane.