3 bedroom detached house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- A magical cottage set in 1.5 acres of woodland in hidden setting
- A once in a lifetime opportunity
- An extensive renovation and extention programme just completed by the current vendors
- 3 bedrooms all with en suites
- Excellent range of useful outbuildings
- Lovely countryside views
The dwelling originally dates back to 1870 and has been lovingly renovated and extended by the current owners and now offers a welcoming dining hall with fireplace leading to a beautiful double aspect vaulted sitting room with wood burner and double doors to the garden, master bedroom with ensuite shower room and dressing room. Also, on the ground floor is a well-appointed kitchen with built in cooking appliances and island with space for breakfast table if desired, adjoining is a utility with Belfast sink, plumbing, door to rear with a cloakroom also to hand. To the first floor are two further double bedrooms both with ensuites providing three in total.
Externally, set in a total site of 1.5 acres, a private gateway provides access to the driveway with space for numerous vehicles with parking area to the front of the cottage with one and a half carport, the drive also continues to the side to the main barn.
A personal gate leads into a charming front garden full of colour with pathway to main entrance where the pretty porch greets you, manicured flower borders, raised summerhouse, garden pond, attractive picket fencing, relaxing seating area/gazebo, with lovely country views over farmland.
A further gate leads to the rear to vegetable garden area with raised borders, useful garden shed and greenhouse. Continuing to the rear is a large/garage sized workshop, boot room/store with sun terrace adjoining.
Continuing to the other side there is a modern barn of a double garage size with twin doors and power.
At the rear of the cottage and western side are the ancient bluebell woods having a mix of oak, laurel, ash, holly interspersed with bluebells, being a haven for wildlife and a true opportunity for a new owner to enjoy and live with nature.
The property also has a personal gate to the adjoining woodland, owned by the Woodland Trust, this is a 20.6 acre site of Special Scientific interest.
Situation
The small parish of Sparkford lies south-west of Castle Cary and is one of the six pilgrim villages that were on the ancient pilgrimage route to Glastonbury. There are plenty of good local restaurants and pubs inn the area and the small market town and has many independent businesses that include a variety of shops, boutiques and galleries. Local supermarkets include Waitrose in nearby Sherborne and Tesco in Shepton Mallet and Morrisons in Wincanton. The popular town of Bruton is also very close by and is well known both for its restaurant "At the Chapel" and "The Roth Bar" at the world-renowned Hauser & Wirth Gallery. The Newt in Somerset is a newly opened destination - this Grade II listed house and estate has been transformed into a hotel , spa and visitor centre which features a restaurant, using fresh produce from the kitchen garden, a cafe and farm shop together with wonderful woodland walks and gardens.
Services:
Heating - Oil
Drainage - Private
Water - Mains
Tenure - Freehold
Electricity - Mains
Council Tax Band - E
EPC Rating - TBA
Directions - From Sparkford, take the A359, Castle Cary road and pass Haynes Motor Museum on your left. After half a mile turn left immediately opposite the lay-by, take the left gate signposted Woodlands, follow the track into the woods and proceed straight ahead to the gateway to the property.
BA22 7LH
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Local Authority - Somerset Council
Material Information
In compliance with The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team’s Material Information in Property Listings Guidance
•Asking Price - Guide Price £750,000
•Property Type – Detached
•Property Construction – Stone with recent extensions
•Number and types of rooms - See details and plan, all measurements being maximum dimensions provided between internal walls•Broadband - please refer to ofcom website. ofcom-checker.
•Mobile signal/coverage – please refer to ofcom website. •Parking – private parking for numerous vehicles
•Building Safety – The vendor is not aware of any Building Safety issues. However, we would recommend that the purchaser’s engage the services of a Chartered Surveyor to confirm.
•Restrictions - We’re not aware of any other significant/material restrictions, but we’d recommend you review the title/deeds of the property with your solicitor.
•Rights and easements – The property has a right of way over the track belonging to the Woodland Trust to it's own private driveway.
•Flood Risk - according to the environment agency’s website, Flood zone 1, low flood risk.
•Coastal erosion risk - N/A
•Planning permissions
We have been advised by the vendors that relevant planning permissions are in place
•Accessibility/ Adaptations – N/A
•Coalfield or mining area - N/A
Other Disclosures
No other Material disclosures have been made by the Vendor.
This Material Information has been compiled in good faith using the resources readily available online and by enquiry of the vendor prior to marketing. However, such information could change after compilation of the data, so Lodestone cannot be held liable for any changes post compilation or any accidental errors or omissions. Furthermore, Lodestone are not legally qualified and conveyancing documents are often complicated, necessitating judgement on our part about which parts are “Material Information” to be disclosed. If any information provided, or other matter relating to the property, is of particular importance to you please do seek verification from a legal adviser before committing to expenditure.
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Every care has been taken with the preparation of these details, in accordance with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance to you, please obtain profession confirmation. Alternatively, we will be pleased to check the information. These details do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All measurements quote approximate. Photographs are provided for general information and cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. The fixtures, fittings & appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. No guarantee can be given about planning permissions or fitness for purpose. Energy Performance Certificates are available on request.
Lodestone Property - Estate Agents - Sales & Lettings
Wells -Bruton -Shaftesbury
Council Tax Band: E
Tenure: Freehold
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