5 bedroom detached house for sale

A rare opportunity to acquire this substantial, beautifully presented and characterful 5 bedroom detached cottage with secluded garden, off-road parking, outbuilding, open-plan living, flexible accommodation and situated in one of South Somerset’s most desirable areas.

An utterly charming and idyllically situated five bedroom, detached country cottage with outbuilding, mature gardens and occupying an enviable positon in the popular hamlet of Dinnington. In brief, the property comprises an entrance hall, bedroom/reception room, shower room, utility, WC, sitting room, kitchen/dining/family room and pantry to the ground floor, four bedrooms and a family bathroom to the first floor and attic space to the second floor. The owners have lovingly extended and improved The Cottage to create the most welcoming and inviting of homes. Large and noticeably light oak-framed kitchen/dining/family room offers wonderful entertaining space taking in a full vista over the pretty gardens and incorporating a galleried landing too. It flows seamlessly into the intimate and cosy sitting room with parquet flooring and central wood-burner providing an attractive focal point and practical warmth. The remainder of the ground floor offers plenty of flexibility. It is currently set-up as a bedroom/living room and shower room which could also incorporate the utility room to make a self-contained annexe. This will prove of particular note for those looking at multi-generational living and/or an income stream but could equally be utilised as a further reception room. The first floor is made up of four bedrooms, all considered to be doubles which are all serviced by a family bathroom. The two to the rear have the advantage of their own balcony, perfect for enjoying the elevated countryside views. It should be noted that bedroom five would also make an ideal study for those needing to work from home or an ensuite to the Bedroom three. On the second floor are two large spaces one of which is currently a home office but could be used for a multitude of purposes. There are no current building regs for the attic to be used as formal accommodation. The outbuilding in the garden is another useful addition and would work as a studio, workshop, gym or, subject to the necessary consents further accommodation. This enchanting home will suit families, those looking for semi-rural living and those simply wanting a taste of the good life in this ever popular South Somerset hamlet.

Dinnington is situated equidistant from Ilminster and Crewkerne in an area of unspoilt Somerset countryside, surrounded by open farmland and woodland. The village has a small Parish Church and Public House (The Dinnington Docks). In the nearby village of Hinton St George there is a primary school, community shop, post office and gastropub (The Lord Poulett Arms). Nearby towns are all within easy reach Ilminster 4 miles, Crewkerne 4 miles, Yeovil 12 miles, Taunton 16 miles, The Jurassic Coast and Lyme Regis 19 miles.

The property is approached by an area of off-road parking to the right. The south-westerly facing rear garden is a rural haven and is laid to lawn, raised beds and gravel and further complemented by a pond, mature shrubs and colourful flora. It is completely private and enclosed, ideal for those with pets and/or children as well as being a relative blank canvas for keen gardeners and an idyllic setting for alfresco dining and sitting out in the warmer months.