Property description
A detached period cottage with stunning extensive gardens and a range of outbuildings. Versatile accommodation comprising 3 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, bathroom and a shower room. The property benefits from various improvements over recent years including a new kitchen and new double glazing.
Summary
Bursting with character, this detached period cottage (believed to date back to the early 1800's) situated in the favoured village of Compton Dundon retains the charm associated with a property of its age, whilst also benefiting from numerous improvements being conducted over the last few years to greatly improve the cottage. The flexible accommodation can be configured to create a four bedroom cottage with two reception rooms or a three bedroom cottage with three reception rooms. Character features include elegant exposed beams, Inglenook stone fireplace and exposed stone walls. The property benefits from stunning large gardens which include numerous fruit trees, a large vegetable patch and a pond with an ornamental rockery and seating area. Numerous outbuildings include an old cattery and stone built store which has the potential for conversion subject to the granting of the usual planning permissions. The property is fully double glazed and benefits from plenty of off road parking and a very large garage/workshop.
Amenities
Compton Dundon is an attractive village, lying in one of the most picturesque parts of Somerset between Somerton and Street. The village is surrounded by unspoilt countryside with wooded hills and public access to many footpaths. There is a very buoyant community which is based around the church, cricket pitch, pub and village hall. Somerton is a small Anglo Saxon town about 3 miles south whilst Street is 2.5 miles north. Both provide a wide range of facilities and amenities.
Services
Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected. Oil fired central heating to radiators. Council tax band D.
Entrance Porch
Accessed via painted hardwood exterior door with ornate double glazed lead glass design. Window to side and tiled flooring.
Living Room/ Dining Room - 23' 5'' x 14' 1'' (7.15m x 4.29m)
A versatile space with an imposing wide inglenook fireplace housing fitted woodburner and exposed beams throughout. Two windows to the front, two radiators and stairs to first floor with storage area underneath. Door to
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 21' 1'' x 9' 5'' (6.42m x 2.87m)
A modern country kitchen fitted in 2014 with a range of base and wall mounted units with oak work surfaces over which incorporates a Belfast sink with chrome mixer tap, built in dishwasher, electric oven and four ring hob and space for dishwasher. There is also a floor standing oil fired boiler housed in the kitchen. Character features include an exposed stone wall and exposed beams. The kitchen has tiled flooring throughout and benefits from a useful walk in pantry area with wall mounted units and shelving. Door to
Rear Lobby
With laminate oak flooring, two radiators and a window and door to the rear. Space for full length fridge/freezer, coat hanging unit and Velux window.
Shower Room/ Utility Area - 8' 8'' x 7' 1'' (2.64m x 2.15m)
A practical space with a range of base and wall mounted units with work surfaces over and a stainless steel one bowl sink unit with drainer and mixer tap. Space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Step leading to shower area with tiled flooring and tiling to splash prone areas. Heated towel ladder rail and "Triton" electric shower.
Study/ Snug - 8' 10'' x 10' 1'' (2.70m x 3.07m)
With laminate oak flooring, window to rear, radiator and velux window.
Landing
With neutral painted wooden doors to:
Bedroom One - 9' 6'' x 13' 8'' (2.90m x 4.16m)
With window to front, radiator and exposed beams
Bedroom Two - 12' 6'' x 9' 5'' (3.80m x 2.87m)
With window to front, radiator, built in wardrobe with hanging area and shelving above. Built in desk area with storage under and built in store cupboard. Access to loft hatch.
Bedroom Three - 12' 1'' Max x 8' 1'' (3.69m Max x 2.46m)
Window to side, radiator and storage alcove with shelving.
Bathroom - 11' 1'' x 8' 0'' (3.39m x 2.45m)
A sizeable bathroom with suite comprising low level W.C, panelled bath, and wash hand basin with cupboards under. Airing cupboard is situated in the bathroom and benefits from slatted shelving. There is also various built in storage area and a velux window.
Outside
The property is approached via a gravel driveway to the front which is bordered with a stone wall leading to a gravelled and hardstanding parking area to the side of the property where there is ample space for several vehicles and access to the large double garage with a large workshop area. There is a pretty cottage garden with shrub borders to the rear of the property. An extensive garden is beyond that with a detached stone outbuilding (which could be suitable for conversion subject to the granting of the usual planning permissions) , greenhouse and a large timber building formerly used as a cattery. The picturesque garden includes numerous fruit trees, a large vegetable garden, ornamental rockery with pond and a sunny patio area.
Property Features :
- Stunning gardens
- Outbuildings
- Three reception rooms
- Garage
- Character features