An intriguing property with great character, stunning views, lots of accommodation and an acre of grounds.

HILLSIDE COTTAGE, TOWER ROAD, STAWELL, SOMERSET, TA7 9AJ
M5 5 miles, Street 7 miles, Glastonbury 9 miles, Langport 11 miles, Bridgwater 7 miles (all approx. .distances)

Summary
A charming semi-detached country property with 17th century origins, great character, lots of accommodation, magnificent views and grounds of around an acre.

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Hillside Cottage is a period cottage which has been enlarged and has great living space and up to 5 bedrooms. On the ground floors are a porch, a 32 ft. sitting/dining room, kitchen, garden room, cloakroom, second entrance hall, a bedroom and a store (or small study.)There are 2 staircases, one conventional and one stone spiral, to the upper floors. These include a large landing, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a link room (suitable as a dressing room, playroom or study) above the passageway and a splendid tower room. This tower room has panoramic views and is suits many uses including a 5th bedroom, sitting room or study. In all around 2,374 sq.ft. (220 sq.ms).A house which must be viewed to be understood and appreciated.

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Outside are beautiful grounds which now require some work but are a huge asset. They include a sheltered and private courtyard, garaging and outbuildings, an orchard, lawn and wildflower meadow. About an acre in all.

Location
Hillside Cottage stands on the southern slopes of the Polden Hills with view stretching across unspoilt countryside (believed to be the site of Alfred's victory at the Battle of Aethendune) to the Quantock and Blackdown Hills.The property stands alongside a quiet country lane which has easy access to the A39 which links the M5 to the towns of Street and Glastonbury. It's about 4 miles to the proposed new car factory close to the M5 at Puriton.Despite the excellent communications this is a peaceful rural setting with very little traffic. Close by are the villages of Stawell, Sutton Mallet and Moorlinch. All with friendly communities.

Description
The property dates back to 1670 and it later developed to four cottages with two of these comprising Hillside Cottage and the other two a separate home. Hillside Cottage was enlarged with the addition in 1993 of an exceptional southern Tower wing, inspired by the Arts & Craft architect and designer, C.F.A. Voysey who built the Tower House, Bedford Park, London and many other notable buildings. See £houseThe house stands in mature gardens, screened by a mature beech hedge. It's an attractive building with rendered and stone elevations, enhanced with Virginia Creeper, and with tiled roofs. A wide passageway through the house allows vehicular access through to an inner courtyard.

Accommodation
The front porch opens to a reception hall leading to a large sitting and dining room with beams, wall and picture lights and inglenook fireplaces at each end. One is no longer in use and the other has a canopy hood above a wood burning stove. Adjacent is a well fitted kitchen with an extensive range of fitted units, a breakfast bar and appliances including a dishwasher, hob and oven. There's space and plumbing for a washing machine. At one end of the kitchen is a cloakroom (basin and loo) and at the other a small hallway, a porch with an external door and also a door into a garden room overlooking the courtyard and gardens beyond.

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From the small hallway a staircase rises to a large landing which serves 2 double bedrooms, (Bedroom 1 and Bedroom 2) and a bathroom with both a bath and shower.The accommodation listed above is in the original building.

Adjacent and adjoining is the Tower wing.
This is connected by a first floor extension above a passageway. The wing is built at a slightly lower ground level to the main part. It has a front door into a hall with a storeroom (possible study), bedroom 3 with French doors to the garden and a stone spiral staircase.N.B. The store has plumbing for possible use as a kitchen (subject to all necessary consents).

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The staircase rises to the first floor landing and a bathroom and bedroom 4.The staircase continues to the second floor of the tower and into a stunning room with windows to 3 sides, panoramic views and a pitched ceiling. This room can be a study, sitting room or bedroom 5. From the room a short flight of 5 steps leads down into a room above the passageway which could be a dressing room, playroom or study. A door opens from this room into bedroom 2 in the original part of the house.

Outside
The staircase rises to the first floor landing and a bathroom and bedroom 4.The staircase continues to the second floor of the tower and into a stunning room with windows to 3 sides, panoramic views and a pitched ceiling. This room can be a study, sitting room or bedroom 5. From the room a short flight of 5 steps leads down into a room above the passageway which could be a dressing room, playroom or study. A door opens from this room into bedroom 2 in the original part of the house.

Other points
Freehold. Not listed. Mains water and electricity. Private drainage shared with adjacent property. Oil central heating in part plus electric heating. Double glazing.EPC Band F. Council Tax Band E.

Income potential from the Tower
With the addition of a kitchen, the Tower could easily become self contained and offer accommodation for a family member or holiday lets etc (subject to any necessary planning consent).

Directions
From Street take the A39 west towards the M5. Continue and take a left turn signposted Stawell and Sutton Mallett. Continue and take the first right and then the next right. The property will be seen on the right.What3words - worms.gong.daring

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. Buyers must rely on information passed between the solicitors with regard to items included in the sale. 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.All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR.

Council Tax Band: E
Tenure: Freehold