5 bedroom semi-detached house

A fine 5 bedroom period cottage, with later additions, set in private grounds amounting to 0.6 acre. Natural stream boundary. Double car port and parking. No onward chain.


Staddlestone Cottage is a marvellous attached cottage which seems to exude a unique personality of its very own. A fine period property free of any listed building restrictions, this exceptionally attractive property is infused with charm and character and features a traditional double fronted cottage façade, which is complimented by much loved gardens amounting to 0.6 acre or thereabouts and outbuildings. Testament to the wonderful location, the property has been in current family ownership for decades and over the centuries, the property has had a number of later improvements and modernisations. The most impressive improvement being the architect designed drawing room, sympathetically built in the 1990’s.
Internally the accommodation is spacious and versatile with opportunities throughout to adapt existing spaces to suit a range of needs. The ground floor accommodation is a particular example of this; in addition to the flagstone dining hall are 2 reception rooms, a utility room and a kitchen fitted with a range of traditional units, panelled bay seat, pantry and a Rangemaster double oven, grill and warming drawer. There is a sizeable utility, and allied with the ground floor bathroom this gives the opportunity for single storey living if required.
 A feature of the property is the 1990’s drawing room where a plethora of characterful attributes combine with more modern qualities to create a comfortable and endearing space. Exposed beams span the ceiling, and the eye is drawn to the wonderful open fireplace. An equally attractive inner hall leads to the first floor and galleried landing.  There are five bedrooms in total on the first floor, many rooms appreciating fine views over the garden. The principal bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower. The remaining bedrooms are served by family bathroom ad additional WC. 

Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Agents Note
There is a small area of flying freehold running below bedroom 4.

Position is key to the property being peacefully but centrally located within the popular village of Rimpton, an attractive vibrant village that is conveniently placed mid way between the historic Abbey town of Sherborne to the south and the A303 to the north. Both Sherborne and the local regional centre of Yeovil lie within short motoring distance providing between them an excellent range of cultural, recreational and shopping facilities. Sporting, walking and riding opportunities abound within the area with many walks to be had from the village itself with golf clubs at both Sherborne and Yeovil while the area is well known for its private and publically funded schooling. Communication links are good with main line stations at Sherborne and Castle Cary linking directly with London Waterloo and London Paddington respectively while road links are along the A303 joined Sparkford giving access to London and the Home Counties along the M3, M25 route.

The property is set back from the village road with steps leading through a tastefully landscape garden, passing the staddlestones and to the front entrance porch. The rear gardens are a wonderful and peaceful utopia, the plot extending to approx. 0.6 acre in total. The garden is bordered by a low lying stream, with generous level lawn, vegetable area laden with fruit cages. The garden is interspersed with mature borders and fruit trees to include fig and apple. There is a generous amount of storage, with a wood store and separate garden workshop. There is also a generous double car port, accessed via a electronically gated shared driveway.