An elegant six-bedroom Edwardian villa, set centrally within the popular market town of Somerton.

LITTLETON HOUSE, NEW STREET, SOMERTON, TA11 7NU
An elegant six-bedroom Edwardian villa, set centrally within the popular market town of Somerton. The accommodation is set over three floors with high ceilings throughout and includes; an entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen dining room, study, utility, six bedrooms, three bath/shower rooms and a separate lavatory.To the rear is a beautifully landscaped and totally private south-facing walled garden with a stone store. The property benefits from direct access on-street parking.

About the area
Somerton is a historic market town in the heart of Somerset, surrounded by glorious countryside yet with easy access to the A303 and the mainline rail station at nearby Castle Cary. The High Street offers a variety of independent shops including: a butcher, a baker, a hardware merchant, numerous newsagents, plus a library, Co-op supermarket and Boots dispensary. The town also plays host to several gastro-pubs, a variety of tea-shops and take-away offerings for the nights where you don't fancy cooking!In Somerton marketplace, an Arts Council England venue hosts a regular programme of art and craft exhibitions and events. The town also presents annual festivals including the Somerton Music & Arts Festival and the Somerstock music festival.

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Nearby small towns include Langport, Street, Glastonbury, Wells, Castle Cary, Yeovil and Sherborne whilst Bristol, Bath and Taunton are also within easy reach. There are excellent state and independent schools locally including a well-respected primary school in Somerton and secondary schools (and Sixth Form college) in Street and Huish Episcopi. Local independent schools include; Hazelgrove, Millfield, Wells Cathedral School, Downside, All Hallows, Kings Bruton and Sherborne Boys and Girls schools.

Accommodation
Built in 1907, this prominent townhouse is located just a couple of minutes walk from the Buttercross at centre of this peaceful market town.At Littleton House the owners have created a sympathetic and perfect harmony between the style and character of a period property with the high-spec modern creature comforts of 21st Century living.Whilst displaying many original features and period details typical of the era, such as high ceilings, sash windows, William Morris wallpaper, ornate fireplaces, picture and dado rails, the property also boasts three new marble-tiled bathrooms, a new kitchen, a fully lined multi-fuel wood burner, ethernet cabling, underfloor heating, and a stunning landscaped rear-garden.

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The imposing front door leads into a vestibule with a stained-glass inner door which then opens into the entrance hall. This hallway runs the length of the property, round the pine-panelled staircase to a newly installed full-length, double-glazed door to the garden. The hallway has recently been re-tiled with Concrete Project white tiles with underfloor heating throughout. The William Morris 'Pomegranate' wallpaper is complemented by neutral tones of Farrow and Ball paint below the dado rail.

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To the right-hand side of the hall lies the sitting room with the Town and Country Little Thurlow multi-fuel wood burner set amongst a bespoke vintage-tiled surround. Behind the sitting room lies a further reception room, currently used as a study which could equally be utilised as a snug or playroom. Next to this is a well-appointed shower room with a walk-in shower (with an industrial extractor fan above), basin, marble wall and floor tiling and a w/c.

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To the left of the hallway is the kitchen dining room: a large and impressive space for social living. The kitchen has shaker style oak units and plentiful worktop space and the dining area has ample room for a large family dining table. Set within the kitchen's fireplace is an eye-catching gas / electric range cooker (available via separate negotiation), with an industrial extraction fan above which runs the length of the chimney. There is additionally room for a dishwasher and fridge freezer (Water plumbing is already in place for an American style freezer/ice-dispenser).Adjoining the kitchen is a utility room with plumbing for a washing machine as well as the gas fired central heating boiler. Another door here leads out to the garden.

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To the first floor are three large double bedrooms, each with original feature fireplaces. In addition, there is a further single bedroom which is still large enough to fit a small double. Servicing these bedrooms is a large family bathroom with extra wide bath and basin and adjoining w.c; both of which are finished to the same standard as the ground floor shower room with coffee-coloured marble tiles. The bathroom and w.c. both have yet another high-powered extractor fan system and underfloor heating. The airing cupboard and immersion tank are accessed from the bathroom.

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A further set of stairs leads up to the second floor where two further large double bedrooms can be found, as well as another recently installed shower room with wall-to-wall travertine tiling, a powerful electric shower, a heated towel rail, w.c., another powerful extractor fan and again, underfloor heating.Another benefit to the property is that it boasts an enormous amount of storage. With easily accessible eaves storage to the front and the rear of the property as well as a hatch up to a ladder-accessed loft above, which runs the length and width of the property. This top loft was fully boarded and insulated when the property was fully re-roofed around 6 years ago.

Outside
The garden at Littleton House is walled on all sides giving total security and privacy as well as seclusion from the hustle and bustle of the town. It has undergone complete re-landscaping by the current owners over the last couple of years with two new, linked limestone grey patios providing all-round sun spots upon which to enjoy the garden. Raised flower beds to the rear and side of the garden host a range of mature shrubs, whilst three prominent and ancient roses occupy authoritative spots around the garden, one of which majestically climbs the west-facing wall to the side. The owners have also installed an Aco mains-linked drainage system around both patios, in order to keep the stonework in good order and make for fuss-free cleaning.

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The wooden pergola encompassing the furthest patio is adorned with glorious scented jasmine, passionflower and clematis climbers, each with their own beautiful blooms at different times of the year. Garden storage is provided by a stone store at the end of the house and the lifetime guarantee shed to the rear of the property could be available by separate negotiation.This glorious yet low-maintenance garden is topped-off with an easy to maintain lawn.

Services
Mains gas, water, drainage and electricity. Mains ethernet cabling installed into many of the rooms. Tenure: Freehold?Energy Performance Rating: D?Council Tax Band: E

Important Notice
Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. VIEWINGS - interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.

Council Tax Band: E
Tenure: Freehold