5 bedroom detached house

THE OLD RECTORY, CUCKLINGTON, WINCANTON, SOMERSET, BA9 9PX

A substantial and most attractive detached five-bedroom house with far-reaching views across the Blackmore Vale, set within expansive gardens and grounds; on the outskirts of the quiet village of Cucklington.

The accommodation includes an entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, study, oak framed garden room, office, cloakroom, five double bedrooms and two bath/shower rooms.

The grounds surround the house and consist of well-established gardens that enjoy great privacy, ample parking in front of a timber double garage, and a small orchard.

Accommodation

Built in 1934, The Old Rectory has handsome colour-washed brick elevations under a tiled roof with several prominent gable dormers to both the front and rear aspects. The house has been occupied by the same owners since 1997 and since then has been subject to several improvements, notably the addition of a bedroom and bathroom to the first floor and an oak framed garden room with a tiled roof which perfectly captures the best of the views.

The property is entered through the front door into an entrance lobby, from which the cloakroom and entrance hall are accessed. The centrally located entrance hall has a staircase rising to the floor and also connects the main living rooms of the house; many of which are thoughtfully positioned on the southern side of the house to make the most of the sunny aspect and glorious views.

The sitting room is a large principal living room nearly 22’ in length and enjoys features including a dual aspect, bay window and dressed stone fireplace with wood burner. Adjacent is the study which has plentiful book shelving and French doors leading out to the garden.

The kitchen has an excellent array of fitted units with integral appliances including a gas-fired Rayburn Royale and an electric cooker with hob above and a walk-in larder. There is a utility area off the main kitchen with space for a washing machine, dishwasher and fridge. An archway opens from the main kitchen into the dining room which also has a bay window.

Doors from the dining and utility rooms lead into the stunning garden room. This has been constructed from high-quality oak with a bespoke design allowing for windows looking out over the grounds and views beyond on three sides. There is a tiled roof above with inset LED spotlights and French doors directly out to the garden.

Upstairs, there are five double bedrooms, a bathroom and a shower room. The master bedroom, guest room and fifth bedroom which is used as a dressing room all enjoy the benefit of having built-in wardrobes.

It is also worth noting that the attic is of a considerable size and is boarded with access via a loft ladder meaning it is great for storage and could even be converted, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.

Accessed from an external door, and separate from yet adjoining the main accommodation are the office and garden store. This is an ideal space for any buyer who works from home.

Outside

From the no-through lane, a sweeping gravel driveway leads up to the house where there is a parking area and a timber double garage. At the end of the drive, the property is secured by a five-bar gate and cattle grid. In addition to the double garage, there is a second single garage also accessed from the parking area which has been used to store garden tools and machinery.

Along the left-hand side of the drive is a lawn interspersed with a variety of fruit trees and also silver birch, horse chestnut and plum trees. The gardens stretch round to the southern aspect where there is a lawned garden of considerable size, bounded by mixed hedgerows clipped low enough to ensure the views are easily enjoyed whilst also maintaining complete privacy above the country lane. There is a large, sunny terrace spanning across the rear of the property, accessed also by the French doors from the study. In the southern corner of the garden is a small, mature woodland area with a path leading through to access the lane into the village.

In all, the gardens and grounds amount to approximately three-quarters of an acre.

About the area

Cucklington is a beautifully positioned and quiet village on a hillside overlooking the Blackmore Vale. Within the village itself is a church and village hall and the nearby village of Buckhorn Weston which has a pub and church. The towns of Wincanton and Gillingham are also close by with a wide range of amenities.

There are highly regarded primary, nursery, State and Independent Schools in the area including Hazelgrove in Sparkford, Port Regis and various schools in Bruton and Sherborne.

There are mainline railway stations in Gillingham and Castle Cary with regular services to London Waterloo and Paddington respectively.

Many countryside walks and bridleways are within easy walking distance of the property.

Services

LPG gas. Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Superfast fibre broadband.

Important Notice

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