Property description
A charming and very appealing period cottage with a sunny garden and a good location in this popular village. The cottage has a hall, large sitting room, dining room, kitchen (with an Aga), sun room, 3 bedrooms, bathroom and en suite shower room. Garden and parking.
MILL COTTAGE, LONG STREET, CROSCOMBE, BA5 3QJ
Description
Mill Cottage has a very pleasant setting in this popular village away from the main road and accessed off a small lane. It's semi detached and together with the adjacent cottage was originally one house. It's Grade ll listed and thought to date from the 17th century or earlier with alterations in the 1800s. Standing back behind it's own front garden and wall it is an exceptionally pretty cottage with an attractive roughcast front elevation under a pantiled roof with a chamfered stone arched surround protecting the entrance.
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The cottage is deceptively spacious, has great charm and character and many delightful period details including oak, pine and elm doors and timberwork, a fireplace with an elaborate dressed stone surround and re-used 17th century panelling - complemented by gas central heating with radiators and an Aga. The cottage itself is also complemented by a charming sunny, sheltered and private garden.
Accommodation
The accommodation includes an outer hall with a flagstone floor which leads an inner hall and then to the sitting room. This room has a tiled floor, ceiling beams, a wonderful stone fireplace with a very effective multi fuel/log burner, the oak panelling and doors to the sunroom and to the kitchen.The kitchen has a slate tiled floor, fitted floor and wall cupboards, sink unit, tiled splashbacks, the gas fired Aga plus space for a breakfast table and chairs, archway through to dining room. Next is the dining room which in turn connects via a through way to the sunroom with stonewalls and double french doors to the garden.Also on the ground floor is a pretty bathroom with a tiled floor, timber panelling, hand basin, wc and bath together with tiled surrounds.
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A lovely old door in the sitting room opens to a stairway to a spacious first floor landing big enough to use a study area. There are 3 bedrooms all with exposed roof timbers and built in cupboards. The main bedroom is dual aspect and has a curtained wardrobe and an en-suite shower room with a hand basin, wc and shower cubicle. The smallest bedroom has a built in cupboard containing the wall mounted gas fired combination boiler and is large enough to accommodate a large bed/double bed.
Outside
In front of the cottage is a pretty garden protected by a stonewall. On the opposite side of the lane is a carport parking area.Behind the cottage and on the sunny south side is a delightful terraced garden with a high degree of privacy. It's well stocked flower and shrub beds, a small pond and two paved sitting areas with a beautiful rural aspect. Adjacent are two garden sheds (one with electricity) and a greenhouse.
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.
Directions
From Wells take the A371 towards Shepton Mallet. Enter Croscombe, pass the school and take the first right and the cottage is on the left hand side.
Property Features :
- Charming Character Cottage
- Sunny Garden & Popular Village Location
- 3 Bedrooms (One with En Suite Shower Room)
- Family Bathroom
- Kitchen/ Breakfast Room with Aga