5 bedroom detached house for sale

A charming cottage, situated in an idyllic rural location with no neighbours on the edge of the delightful hamlet of Woolston sat on a large plot of 1.78 acres.

Surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside, Saltersford Cottages is an attractive detached dwelling, historically two dwellings, constructed of local golden limestone. The cottage offers versatile accommodation over two floors and is presented in good order throughout. The ground floor comprises a light, grand entrance hall with stairs, kitchen / breakfast room with adjoining rear lobby and cloakroom. On the other side of the hall is a generous sitting room enjoying front and rear aspects and a study beyond. A substantial dining room is a later addition to the property and is located to the rear with a double aspect and French doors opening out to the garden. Upstairs the landing provides access to four well-proportioned bedrooms one of which benefits from en-suite facilities while the others share the use of the main family bathroom.

SITUATION
Woolston is a small hamlet neighbouring North Cadbury in Somerset. The Cadbury’s hold great historic significance as it is thought Cadbury Castle to be associated with King Arthur. North Cadbury is a thriving community with a range of amenities, including a village shop, pub and primary school. Castle Cary being the nearest small town ( 4 miles ) has a wider range of amenities including supermarkets, dentist and doctors, pharmacy and library. There are great transport links with mainline railway stations at Bruton and Templecombe with direct services to London. The A303 and its wider connections is close by. The area is well-known for its private and state, primary and secondary schools including Hazelgrove, Sherborne, Kings Bruton and more. Local towns are home to numerous sports clubs eg. Football, rugby, cycling as well as leisure centres and there is an abundance of countryside walks and places of interest to fill your leisure time.

OUTSIDE
A sweeping drive leads from the lane to the front of the property where the is ample parking, and to the detached double garage. To the right of the garage is a wonderful wildlife pond that provides a habitat for diverse wildlife. A stone edged flower border along the front boundary is stocked with a variety of plants and shrubs and an area of lawn sweeps up to the house and around to the rear. The garden at the back is raised and lies to the western side. The whole site measures approximately 1. 78 acres.

South Somerset Council Tax F

EPC: E

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Drainage is private and an oil fired boiler provides heating and hot water. The Septic tank is unlikely to meet all the current regulations. Broadband is available and all mobile phone networks have ok coverage ( outdoor ).

DIRECTIONS
Post code: BA22 7BL
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From the A303 between Sparkford and Wincanton, follow signs for Yarlington if travelling east and North Cadbury if travelling west. Then follow signs for Woolston.