A substantial, Grade II listed, thatched home with detached annexe set in a stunning plot in the attractive hamlet of Upton, close to Long Sutton. Enjoying ample off-road parking, and generous gardens offering beautiful countryside views.

Located in the attractive hamlet of Upton, close to Long Sutton, Bridge Cottage is a beautifully refurbished Grade II listed home offering flexible accommodation within a generous 0.66-acre plot with the additional benefit of a detached annexe. Configured to offer three bedrooms within the main house along with the two-bedroom annexe, Bridge Cottage offers the option for multi-generational living, an income stream through Airbnb or similar.

Ground Floor

This property is accessed via a beautiful wooden door to the front leading to an entrance hallway laid to elm wood flooring and with further period features including exposed beams.

To the right of the hallway is the family sitting room, carpeted with window seats to the front and two further windows to the rear. The sitting room offers significant period charm with exposed elm beams and a stone inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove inset. A door within the sitting room opens to an original blue lias stone staircase leading to the first floor.

To the left of the hallway is a second sitting room with period features including a large inglenook fireplace which houses a multi-fuel stove and original bread oven. From this room, an original blue-lias stone staircase leads to the first-floor master bedroom.

Beyond the second sitting room is the kitchen and dining room fitted to a high standard with a range of wall and base units including integrated appliances, gas Rangemaster and a traditional Belfast sink. Granite worktops and tiled splash back over complete the quality finish. At the rear of the kitchen is a good-sized utility room complete with further matching units, integrated appliances and adjacent cloakroom.

At the rear of the property is a large conservatory offering a superb outlook over the delightful gardens and country views beyond.

First Floor

The beautifully presented master bedroom is accessed from the second sitting room. This generous sized room includes wood flooring and a built-in wardrobe and chest of drawers. It has the added benefit of an en-suite shower room which comprises of a shower cubicle, vanity basin and low level wc.

Both bedrooms two and three are carpeted double bedrooms with period features.

Annexe and garage

To the north of the property is the garage and annexe. The garage with double doors offers an excellent storage/workshop space and measures 8 metres in length. The annexe is accessed through a pair of large wooden doors. The ground floor offers the significant potential to create a living/kitchen/dining space. It is currently used as a workshop and storage. Adjacent to the workshop is a ground floor shower room complete with vanity basin, shower cubicle and low level wc. A large hallway leads to a timber staircase providing access to the first floor. This comprises of two large double bedrooms.

Outside

To the side of the property is a gated drive leading to the garage, annexe and gardens. This offers ample parking for three plus cars.

The front garden is an attractive space beautifully planted with a stone path leading to the front door placed beneath a timber storm porch. To the north side are beautiful mature gardens complete with pond and original fresh water well. A winding stone path leads to the rear of the property.

The rear garden, with its large patio, is a fantastic space - ideal for entertaining. Superb views can be obtained from within the entire garden which is fully enclosed and mainly laid to lawn. Within the grounds, the property benefits from an original piggery, now used as wood store and henhouse. Adjacent to the wood store is a traditional greenhouse. At the far end of the garden, nestled within the boughs of a large walnut tree is a wooden treehouse complete with decking, enjoying stunning views of the countryside and beyond.

Tucked away in a convenient corner, beside the conservatory, is a private hot tub area (the hot tub is included in the price).

Situation
Upton is a small hamlet mostly comprising of individual properties situated less than a mile from the popular village of Long Sutton with its active church, primary school and popular pub, The Devonshire Arms.

The busy market town of Langport is about three miles away where there is an excellent range of everyday amenities including a supermarket, shops, numerous cafes and post office. Doctors and dental surgeries, library, veterinary surgery, primary and Academy school with its adjoining sixth form and sports centre are nearby.

The county town of Taunton is 14 miles to the west with its private schools, access to the M5 and mainline railway station. The A303 (linking with the M3) is 7 miles to the east.

Agent’s note
The current owners have the benefit of rear access to the garden and additional parking area for numerous cars via a private track to the south. This access can be continued subject to a small annual rental payment.