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5 bedroom semi-detached house
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Wonderful period village home
- Within the Exmoor National Park
- Close to superb walks and the sea
- Generous character accommodation
- 3 reception rooms & fitted kitchen
- 5 bedrooms all with en-suite facilities
- Boot room, utility and shower room
- il fired central heating
- Gardens and parking
Believed to date back to around 1600 and steeped in history, the cottage which was rethatched in 2019 offers beautifully presented accommodation of great character and charm with the comforts of oil fired central heating, extensive double glazing and typical period features to include large fireplaces both with wood burners, exposed beams, window seats and winding staircase. The cottage, which has been run as a successful bed and breakfast will no doubt appeal to those looking to relocate to the West Country seeking a change of lifestyle or home with income although it is equally suitable as a family home.
ACCOMMODATION
Arranged over three floors the accommodation in brief comprises
Entrance Porch Heavy timber entrance door to –
Reception Hall Exposed beams, radiator and fitted carpet.
Sitting Room Stone fireplace with beam over and inset wood burner, exposed beams, radiator, double glazed window and fitted carpet.
Dining Room Stone and brick fireplace with inset wood burner, double glazed window, radiator, window seat and fitted carpet.
Study Radiator, double glazed window and fitted carpet.
Shower Room Fitted with a three piece white and chrome suite comprising; shower cubicle, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and vinyl floor covering.
Boot Room Tiled flooring and door to outside.
Fitted Kitchen Overlooking the rear gardens and fitted with a modern range of cream coloured base units with square edged working surfaces over, open fronted shelving, stainless steel one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap, LPG/electric range cooker, stainless steel splashback, extractor canopy, part tiled surrounds, plumbing for dishwasher, double glazed window and two further windows overlooking the garden, concealed oil fired boiler heating the central heating and domestic hot water system and tiled flooring.
Utility Room A range of fitted shelving, plumbing for washing machine, Megaflow insulated hot water cylinder with immersion heater and door to outside.
A winding carpeted staircase from the hall leads to
Half Landing with double glazed window, radiator, fitted carpet and off which is-
Separate WC WC with high level flush, corner wash hand basin, double glazing and fitted carpet.
Bedroom 1 Enjoying coastal views with double glazed window, exposed beam, radiator and fitted carpet.
En-suite Bathroom Fitted with a three piece white and chrome suite comprising; bath set in a tiled surround with shower over and folding shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, part tiled surrounds, radiator, heated towel rail, extractor fan, exposed beam, double glazed window and vinyl tiled flooring.
First Floor Landing Radiator and fitted carpet.
Bedroom 2 To the front of the property with radiator, window seat, double glazed window and fitted carpet.
En-Suite Shower Room Fitted with a three piece white and chrome suite comprising; shower cubicle, low level WC, vanity wash hand basin, heated chrome towel rail, extractor fan and vinyl tiled floor.
Bedroom 3 Again to the front with window seat, radiator, double glazed window and fitted carpet.
En-Suite Shower Room Fitted with a three piece white and chrome suite comprising; tiled shower, low level WC, pedestal wash and basin, heated chrome towel rail, extractor fan and vinyl floor covering.
Bedroom 4 Again to the front with window seat, radiator, double glazed windows, exposed beam, understairs cupboard and fitted carpet.
En-Suite Bathroom Fitted with a four piece white and chrome suite comprising; bath with hand shower attachment set in a tiled surround, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, separate shower cubicle, exposed beam, heated chrome towel rail and vinyl floor covering.
An enclosed winding carpeted staircase from the first floor landing leads to -
Second Floor Bedroom 5 Two adjoining rooms enjoying coastal views, sloping beamed ceilings, two radiators, fitted carpet, store cupboard, part double glazing and walk in store room.
En-suite Shower Room Fitted with three piece white and chrome suite comprising; low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, shower cubicle, part tiled surrounds, heated chrome towel rail, extractor fan and vinyl floor covering.
OUTSIDE
To the front of the property is a open plan style stone edged gravelled garden together with a concrete hardstanding providing parking at the side. Immediately to the rear is a delightful private patio with flower and shrub borders, garden shed, log store and pedestrian gate leading out where there are spaces for a further three vehicles.
LOCATION
Porlock is one of the most popular Exmoor villages given its excellent thriving community together with local shops including chemist, supermarket and butcher together with a Church, village hall, primary school, four inns and restaurants. The clubs include bowls, cricket and tennis with golf at Minehead. The quaint harbour and hamlet of Porlock Weir is within approximately two miles, Minehead is approximately six miles and it is approximately twenty six miles from the county town of Taunton which has excellent mainline rail connections and access to the motorway network. For those who enjoy exploring the countryside there are superb walks literally on the doorstep and the Exmoor, Quantock and Brendon Hills and the coast are all close at hand.
DIRECTIONS
From Minehead proceed on the A39 to Porlock (5 miles). Proceed through the village passing the church on your left in the centre of the village and proceed for a further 150 yards where the cottage will be found on the right hand side.
SERVICES
Mains water, drainage and electric. Oil fired central heating.
TENURE
Freehold
From Minehead proceed on the A39 to Porlock (5 miles). Proceed through the village passing the church on your left in the centre of the village and proceed for a further 150 yards where the cottage will be found on the right hand side.
Rooms
Porch
hall
Dining Room 2.97m x 5.49m
Boot room 4.57m x 1.68m
Kitchen 4.11m x 3.2m
Utility Room 2.03m x 2.44m
Shower Room
Study 2.57m x 4.17m
Sitting Room 4.14m x 5.49m
Bedroom 1 2.44m x 3.25m
Ensuite Bathroom
Bedroom 2 2.67m x 3.84m
Ensuite Bathroom
Bedroom 3 4.1m x 4.55m
Ensuite Bathroom
Bedroom 4 4.52m x 4.83m
Ensuite Bathroom
Bedroom 5 3.15m x 4.83m
Ensuite Bathroom
Bedroom/dressing room 3.96m x 3.35m
Storage 2.44m x 1.52m
Services
Mains water, drainage and electric. Oil fired central heating
Tenure
freehold
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