A most attractive detached period cottage situated in a stunning rural location with far reaching countryside views. Beautifully presented accommodation including four bedrooms, three reception rooms along with large gardens and a range of outbuildings including a garage and bar/studio.



The Cottage comprises a delightful detached period property which originally dates back to the early 1800’s and has been extended over the years with the well proportioned accommodation now providing a substantial family home situated in an incredible countryside location.

The property has retained a number of character features such as exposed stonework, ceiling beams and wooden internal doors along with the addition of double glazing throughout.

The attractive and spacious accommodation is accessed via an initial entrance porch at the side of the property which opens into the main hallway where there is also access to a downstairs WC, a utility room and stairs rising to the first floor with storage beneath.

The kitchen/breakfast room is situated at the front of the property and features dual aspect windows enjoying private views over the surrounding gardens. The country style kitchen comprises a range of fitted wall and base units, a Rayburn cooker set within a brick surround, integrated dishwasher and space for a freestanding fridge/freezer and cooker.

The reception rooms include a dining room, sitting room and a garden room, all of which benefit from beautiful views over the gardens which wrap around the cottage. Both main reception rooms feature wooden ceiling beams and Hamstone fireplaces with a wood burner installed in the sitting room and an open fire in the dining room.

The garden room benefits from a solid roof as well as enjoying an extremely private position, an abundance of natural light and French doors which provide easy access into the rear garden.

On the first floor there are four lovely bedrooms all of which enjoy different views of the stunning surrounding countryside and gardens.

The generously proportioned master bedroom is situated at the rear of the property and features dual aspect windows which provide plenty of natural light. There is also a well appointed en-suite shower room, fitted wardrobe and access to the large eaves storage area.

The second bedroom is a further large double room with dual aspect windows and a fitted wardrobe. The third bedroom is a further double room whilst the slightly smaller fourth bedroom has access to the airing cupboard.

The family bathroom has been presented to a good standard and comprises a freestanding bath, a separate shower enclosure, wash hand basin, WC along with access to a large storage cupboard. The dual aspect windows provide plenty of natural light and offer pleasant views over the garden and countryside beyond.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
We understand that mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Oil fired central heating with two supporting electric night storage heaters and immersion heater for hot water. Private drainage to a septic tank. Owned solar panels which generate an income of approx. £750 per annum.

Somerset Council—Band C.

The property is situated above and on the edge of the stunning Somerset Levels, surrounded by beautiful countryside which offers excellent opportunities for walking, cycling, horse riding, fishing (subject to licences) as well water sports such as paddle boarding on the River Parrett.

A number of local towns and villages such as East Lambrook, Kingsbury Episcopi, Martock and South Petherton are within easy reaching distance, each providing numerous day to day amenities including shops, doctors, chemists, schools and bus services to neighbouring towns and villages.

The larger towns of Crewkerne (with Waitrose supermarket) and Yeovil are also within a short drive of the property, both having railway stations giving access to London Waterloo and the remainder of the West Country. There is also easy access to the A303, A38 and the motorway at Taunton junction 25, which lies just 17 miles distant.

The grounds of the property extend in total to approximately 0.22 of an acre which wrap around the cottage and provide a wonderful degree of seclusion and privacy.

The driveway is located to the side of the property where there is a good amount of off road parking along with access to the garage which benefits from light and power connected.

At the rear of the garage is an attached wood store. From the driveway there is gated access to a lawned front garden which is enclosed by mature hedging and features mature trees and planted borders along with a separate pathway and gate opening onto the village lane.

The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and is planted with a wide range of mature trees, fruit trees and shrubs together with a 20ft x10ft timber workshop and greenhouse at the top of the garden. A large patio area is situated immediately outside the garden room, providing an ideal spot for alfresco dining. Steps rise to a raised decked area again offering further options for outdoor entertaining and evening relaxation.

To the side of the property is a further timber outbuilding which is currently utilised as a bar/guest room and features a lovely bar with a sink and space for white goods. This space offers excellent potential to be utilised to suit individual purchasers, either in its current form or as a work from home office etc.

Agents Note: At the top of the garden there is a gate opening into the orchard behind and the property benefits from access onto the Public Footpath. There is also the opportunity for vehicular access through the orchard to an existing area of hard standing in the garden.