Property description
An attractive stone built period cottage set in the sought after village of Alford, with flexible accommodation and potential to extend further. Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Study, Kitchen, Rear Hall, Utility, Boot Room. 2 Bedrooms with En Suite Bathroom/Shower Room. Gardens & Parking.
BOX COTTAGE, ALFORD, CASTLE CARY, BA7 7PN
Dating back approximately 200 years, Box Cottage enjoys character features including wooden floorboards, original fireplaces and stone mullion windows. With generous gardens wrapping around three sides of the property, there is great potential to extend subject to necessary consents.
About the area
Alford is a small, friendly and conveniently situated village, with its own parish church, located between Lovington and Castle Cary. Lovington is also a popular village with a church, primary school and a well regarded pub/restaurant. The historic market town of Castle Cary is just a few minutes drive to the east and has a mainline railway station to Paddington as well as Doctors, Dentist, Library, Privately owned Supermarket, Greengrocer, Butcher, Bank, Post Office and numerous independent shops. The A37 is two miles away giving rapid access to the A303. The towns of Sherborne, Yeovil, Street, Glastonbury, Wells and Frome are all within a short drive and Bath and Bristol are within commuting distance. There are wide ranges of sporting and cultural amenities in the area and excellent state and independent schools including Millfield, Wells Cathedral, Downside, Hazelgrove and the schools at Bruton and Sherborne.
Accommodation
An inset stone porch with flagstone floor leads to a solid wood front door. ENTRANCE HALL - tiled floor and door to large understair cupboard. SITTING ROOM - stone mullion windows to the front and side. Stone fireplace with a wood burning stove set on a tiled hearth. STUDY - a window to the side. DINING ROOM - a window to the Kitchen and stairs rising to the First Floor. KITCHEN - a range of wall and base units with laminate work surface, one and half bowl ceramic sink and space and plumbing for dishwasher, fridge and cooker. Window to the side. UTILITY - a further range of wall units with space and plumbing for washing machine and tumbler dryer. Window to the side. REAR HALL - door to the Boot Room and a full height cupboard housing central heating boiler. Space and hanging for coats and boots. BOOT ROOM - flagstone floor with storage cupboard for logs and door to garden.
First Floor
Stairs rise to LANDING with window to the front. Double BEDROOM with mullion windows to front and side, built in wardrobes and wooden floorboards. EN SUITE BATHROOM with paneled bath and shower over, pedestal basin and WC. Windows to rear and side. Further BEDROOM with window to the rear and wooden floorboards. EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM with fully tiled shower cubicle, pedestal basin and WC.
Gardens
To the front of Box Cottage is a lawned area with flagstone pathway leading to the front porch. The garden wraps round the property, with a large graveled parking area to the side, and plenty of space for garaging to be built and potential to extend if required, subject to planning permission. A patio area is accessed from the Boot Room and offers an ideal place for alfresco dining. The generous rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and hedge borders. There are two garden sheds.
Directions
From our offices in the centre of Castle Cary proceed towards the railway station, and take the left turning, the B3153 to Alford. On entering Alford, Box Cottage will be found on the Left indicated by our 'For Sale' board.
Important Notice
Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. VIEWINGS - interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.
Property Features :
- Charming stone built period cottage
- Flexible accommodation
- Potential to extend further if required.
- Dating back approximately 200 years
- Generous gardens wrapping around three sides