A most attractive detached period property with a beautifully landscaped garden, an adjoining orchard, a range of outbuildings and far reaching views, situated in a sought after South Somerset village.

The property boasts well proportioned and characterful accommodation to include four bedrooms and four reception rooms, off road parking and a garage. Extending in all, to approximately 1.03 acres.


Set in the heart of the sought after village of Tintinhull, 9 Head Street comprises a substantial 1930’s detached property which has since been extended and updated. This wonderful family home benefits from the retention of numerous original period features such as an exposed wooden floor and doors, tiled flooring, picture rails and fireplaces.

The generous garden and adjoining orchard will have great appeal to those looking for a slice of the good life in a beautiful countryside location with the benefit of a vibrant village location and nearby amenities within easy reaching distance.

The well proportioned accommodation has been presented to a high standard throughout, with the layout of the ground floor in particular being superbly suited to both family living and entertaining with a lovely flow linking the individual spaces together.

At the front of the property the original front door and porch opens into the bright and airy entrance hallway which features original ornate tiled flooring, stairs rising to the first floor and a door to the inner hallway where there is access to convenient downstairs toilet and shower room.

On either side of the hallway are two of the reception rooms, both of which are naturally light and feature lovely front aspect bay windows. The study offers a flexible space to suit individual requirements and features an ornamental fireplace, whilst the main sitting room has a central fireplace with a wood burner inset.

At the rear of the sitting room French doors open into the beautifully light and spacious garden room where there are pleasant views down the garden and French doors opening onto one of the patio areas.

The hub of the home is the large kitchen/dining room which provides a sociable space for dining and entertaining with French doors linking back to the garden room and outside to a larger patio/terrace. The kitchen area comprises a range of wooden fitted units with under lighting to the wall units, wooden work surfaces, Belfast sink, Range cooker and space for additional appliances.

The utility room is conveniently situated off the kitchen and offers space for additional white goods, a door opening to the side of the property along with an internal door to the garage.

On the first floor there are four bedrooms and the family bathroom along with the light and airy landing which enjoys views over the garden and surrounding countryside towards St. Michaels Mount.

The well proportioned master bedroom is situated at the rear of the property and enjoys the glorious far reaching views over the garden, orchard and countryside beyond.

The second and third double bedrooms are both beautifully light and spacious with dual aspect windows, from which the second bedroom enjoys the same far reaching views at the rear across the garden and surrounding countryside. The fourth bedroom (currently set up as a dressing room) provides flexibility to suit individual requirements and benefits from built in storage.

The family bathroom is presented to high standard and comprises a roll top bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, wash hand basin, WC, radiator and access to the airing cupboard.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
We understand that all mains services are connected to the property. Gas fired central heating (boiler serviced annually).

Somerset Council—Band E.

The property is situated in the village of Tintinhull. There is an active community within this sought after village which offers amenities such as a Primary school, Church, outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, recreation ground with a children’s play area, public house, National Trust Gardens along with a superb village hall which offers a wide range of clubs, societies and a coffee shop.

The area is well served by both independent and state schools. Both nearby Martock and Yeovil can be accessed via bus routes through the village and are a short distance’s drive with Martock offering a good range of everyday amenities and Yeovil providing a wider range of shopping and leisure facilities as well as mainline rail connections. Tintinhull offers easy access to Yeovil and the A303 for connections east and further south-west and the M5 (J25) can be joined at Taunton, with Bristol and Exeter International Airports also being within easy reach.

The property sits within 1.03 acres of grounds , including a residential landscaped garden with a large orchard, which in the past, has been used as a smallholding and offers the ideal opportunity to keep small livestock and produce vegetables/fruits etc.

To the front of the house mature hedging provides an attractive border around the front garden, with a gravelled driveway providing off road parking for several vehicles. The garage features double wooden doors, light and power connected, an internal tap as well as space for extra appliances. The driveway continues down the side of the property and is currently fenced off with a pedestrian gate at the centre.

The established rear garden enjoys a south facing aspect and therefore benefits from a great deal of sunshine throughout the day, especially on the patio/terraced areas at the immediate rear of the property which provide ideal locations for alfresco dining, entertaining and relaxing. This delightful and private garden comprises a wide range of mature plants, shrubs and trees which provide interest and colour throughout the year with pathways flowing between the planted borders.
There is also a central raised pond and a dedicated vegetable growing area within a large raised bed.

At the bottom of the garden a gate opens into the orchard which is enclosed by mature hedging on all sides and offers an excellent combination of recreational space and opportunities for keeping animals/growing fruit and vegetables.

There is a range of fruit trees including apple,
plum, pear and cherry, a range of outbuildings including a cosy caravan, dedicated vegetable and fruit growing areas as well as plenty of space for family games and gatherings.