Property description
Presented to the market for the first time in two decades, the sale of Wistaria Cottage presents a rare opportunity to purchase a substantial cottage, nestled in half an acre of gardens, bordered by unspoilt farm land, in the highly regarded Somerset village of Marston Magna.
The charming cottage has elevations of stone beneath a slate tiled roof and the front of the house is covered by stunning ancient wisteria. This cottage offers an abundance of light, airy, flowing accommodation, most notably the spacious dining room with attractive views across the private formal gardens and the comfortable sitting room with an open fireplace. In summary the accommodation comprises of five bedrooms, four reception rooms, conservatory, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and two bathrooms all nestled in stunning mature gardens. The versatility of the cottage is supplemented by the detached coach house with vaulted ceiling and mezzanine floor, prime for conversion for ancillary accommodation or storage.
SituationThis charming property is located in a private \"tucked away\" position in the highly regarded Somerset village of Marston Magna, which is conveniently in a Conservation Area, placed mid way between the A303 to the north and the historic Abbey town of Sherborne and the local regional centre of Yeovil to the south. The neighbouring village of Queen Camel benefits from many local amenities, including a doctors surgery, post office and local store. Both Sherborne and Yeovil offer an array of cultural, recreational and shopping facilities while the region is well known for its schools including the Sherborne Schools, the Bruton Schools, St Antony's Leweston and Millfield. There are excellent commuter links with main line stations at Sherborne and Castle Cary linking directly with London Waterloo (2hr 12) and London Paddington respectively while road links are along the A303 joined at Sparkford.
OutsideOne of the pleasures of this glorious property is the idyllic walled gardens, extending to approximately half an acre, bordered by farmland and fields and offering a huge degree of privacy. Considerable thought and time has been given to the arrangement of the grounds, the front gardens being laid to lawn with abundant borders, numerous spring bulbs, mature specimen trees and the cottage's beautiful wisteria framing the front elevation of the home. The remainder of the gardens are also an expanse of mature lawns with a productive kitchen garden and vegetable patch, floral borders, herbaceous beds trees and ample off road parking for several vehicles.
Property Features :
- Five Bedrooms
- Four Reception Rooms
- Two Bathrooms
- Gardens
- Off Road Parking