Charming hamstone cottage and hidden garden in the heart of the sought after village of Hinton St George.

Description

This attractive, honey coloured hamstone cottage is set in the heart of the delightful village of Hinton St George in Somerset. The pretty cottage, which was recently renovated and modernised to a high standard by the current owners, hides a large, beautiful and secluded garden.

This delightful cottage has well laid out accommodation arranged over two floors with an entrance hall leading to a light sitting room with hamstone fireplace and a dining area with French windows leading to the garden. Adjacent to that is the smart, well appointed kitchen. A cloakroom completes the ground floor. Upstairs there are three double bedrooms flooded with light, with views over the garden and village and a bathroom with bath and shower. Double glazed windows throughout.

The gardens at Friarney Cottage are a key feature; to the front a grass verge, border with mature shrubs and a gorgeous climbing rose adorn the property. On the Western aspect is a part shared driveway with double gates opening to a spacious gravelled area for parking. The gardens at the rear are a good size, not overlooked and face South. They are mostly laid to lawn, enclosed partly by a stone wall and mature hedging. There are some attractive trees including an ornamental pear, acer and silver birch. On the rear elevation of the house is an impressive wisteria and a lovely climbing rose.

Location

Friarney Cottage is located in the heart of Hinton St George, one of Somerset's prettiest villages. This popular village which predominantly consists of lovely period hamstone houses and cottages, with a Grade I listed 13th century church, highly regarded village primary school, village hall and the award winning pub The Lord Poulett Arms.

The community village shop and post office is the lively focus of the village and supplies more than just good food and wine.

There are a variety of flourishing clubs and societies in the village with an annual fete and flower show amongst many other activities.

The nearby towns include Crewkerne with a museum, Waitrose, antique and coffee shops and farmers' market. Ilminster has the renowned Bonners' butcher shop and Alice Temperley dress shop.

There are theatres in Ilminster, Bridport, Yeovil and Taunton.

Communications in the area include mainline railway stations at Crewkerne three miles away with a service to London Waterloo and Castle Cary to London Paddington. The A303 lies to the North at South Petherton and provides a route to London and the home counties.

The Jurassic Coast, Bridport and Lyme Regis are approximately 12 miles away.

The area is served by an excellent range of independent schools including Perrot Hill, Hazelgrove, King's Taunton and Millfield.

Sporting facilities in the area include a health club and swimming pools at Cricket St Thomas and at the Aqua centre in Crewkerne.

Horse racing at Taunton, Wincanton and Exeter. Water sports are available on the Dorset Jurassic coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Square Footage: 1,227 sq ft



Directions

Head west on the A303, when you arrive at the South Petherton roundabout take first left into Harp Rd leaving the petrol station on the left hand side. Proceed for one mile along Harp Rd to the roundabout, take second turning to Lopen. Go through village and after exiting look for Lopen Rd on the right hand side. Follow Lopen Rd to Hinton St George and at the junction, turn left and then immediately right into the High Street. The Pub is on right, the village shop on left and The Old Malthouse is about 100 yards up on the left hand side.

Additional Info

Council Tax Band F

All mains services are connected.

The cottage is well insulated and fully double glazed.