Property description
Stunning house with Breathtaking views. An immaculate and spacious detached cottage in this desirable village. Accommodation includes: 3 Reception Rooms, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility, Cloaks, Study Landing, 4 Bedrooms (2 En-Suites), Bathroom, Garage Parking.
East Pitts Cottage, Coombe Street, Pen Selwood, BA9 8NF
About the area
Pen Selwood is one of the area¿s most sought after villages, tucked away in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty amongst beautiful unspoilt countryside and adjacent to the Stourhead estate with a labyrinth or footpaths and bridleways. The off road riding is unparalleled and from the property you can walk or ride over the surrounding countryside and down to Stourhead itself. Within easy walking distance of East Pitts Cottage is a well regarded livery yard, convenient for those with horses or ponies. Pen Selwood is a friendly and active village which has a church and village hall and a wide range of clubs and societies, including the Black Bin cafe, Foothpath group, Pub night, Book Club and annual fete and horse show.
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The larger villages of Bourton and Zeals are within easy motoring distance, offering post office, stores, village shops and a well-respected primary school.The towns of Wincanton and Gillingham are also close by with a wide range of amenities including supermarkets: Gillingham -Waitrose and Wincanton- Morrisons. Conveniently, there is a mainline railway station at Gillingham with regular service to London, Waterloo & also from Castle Cary with its main line station to London Paddington. The A303 is within a few mintues drive offering easy access to both the West and East.
Ground Floor
From the village lane a stone pathway leads through borders of cottage planting to the arched wooden double doors. The DINING ROOM & SNUG faces front and is a spacious room with deep Oak silled windows, exposed wooden lintels and Oak bi-fold shutters. To one end is a stone fireplace with wood burning stove within, and alcove book shelves to either side. Two shallow flagstone steps lead up and through to the charming SITTING ROOM which has windows to the garden, a flagstone floor, a stone inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove within, a bressumer beam over, a mellow brick hearth and feature bread oven. The original period back door of the house has been thoughtfully refurbished with an old leaded light glass panel and adds to the immense character of this room and also leads to the rear PORCH which has a stable door to the garden terrace.
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One of the recent additions to the property is the spacious single storey KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM with quarry tiles and underfloor heating. This comfortable room has uninterrupted and breathtaking views across the Coombe, open farmland and distant hills. The numerous wrap around windows take full advantage of the outlook and a there is a further half glazed stable door to the garden. There is a generous range of Oak wall and base units, many with pullout storage, splash back tiling and granite worktops incorporating many labour saving devices. NEFF ceramic hob, extractor and double oven, also plenty of space for a freestanding fridge freezer and dishwasher. In the centre of the room is a table height island unit with granite top, cupboards below and an extended worktop for use as a breakfast bar. Returning to the sitting room.
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A door leads through to the INNER HALL which has a tiled limestone floor, fitted bookshelves, numerous built in cupboards for coats, shoes etc., one of which houses the centrally controlled CAT 5 internet system, music and HD TV. Oak door to garden. The UTILITY ROOM and CLOAKROOM are also accessed from here the utility having cupboards, space and plumbing for a washing machine, a sink, Worcester boiler, water tank, water softener and the power pump. The cloakroom offers a white WC & basin, shuttered obscure window, mirror tiles, a light and radiator. Door through to a versatile STORE/WORKROOM with lots of excellent storage space, a workbench, laminate flooring and double garage doors to the lane.
First Floor
Returning to the HALL a majestic bespoke American Ash circular staircase, with curved handrail and tread lighting, rises to the light and spacious GALLERIED LANDING. This area is large enough for a desk beneath a rear facing window and enjoys good light from the two vaulted roof velux. A wide opening leads through to the magnificent SITTING ROOM with a vaulted ceiling, panoramic windows overlooking the garden and countryside, oak flooring and double doors to the upper garden terrace. On the first floor there are FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMS, two of which have luxurious EN-SUITE BATH and SHOWER ROOM facilities. The FAMILY BATHROOM is an excellent size and is fully tiled with a wet room style shower, white bath, suspended WC and a contemporary wall mounted basin. The obscure window to the front has Cedar shutters and a deep marble sill. Fitted alcove shelving and contemporary shelved radiator.
Outside and Gardens
Attached and integral to the property is the GARAGE, accessed from the village lane and with an electrically operated door. A pedestrain door opens to the kitchen. The private and secluded gardens are a particular feature of East Pitts Cottage and around every corner are strategically placed seats and benches to fully appreciate the views from every aspect. The plot, I am reliably informed is completely ¿rabbit proof, and the well laid out and productive vegetable plot at the top of the garden confirms this statement. Stone and tiled POTTING SHED.
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The gently terraced garden has a wealth of mature beds and borders containing cottage planting, roses, climbers, shrubs and ornamental trees. There are well kept lawned areas with stone retaining walls and shallow steps and the main garden is divided from the veg plot by a mature beech hedge. Two stone terraces, one accessed from the first floor sitting room, are ideal for outside entertaining whilst enjoying the surrounding countryside. To the front of the cottage are well stocked and pretty borders, again with cottage planting shrubs and climbers, and a brick paved parking area.
Further details
Services: Mains Water Electricity & Drainage. Oil CH & Part Underfloor Heating. Tenure: Freehold Council Tax: Band F - £2096.82
Directions
From Wincanton High Street, continue down Bayford Hill and out of the village. After approximately 1.5 miles, take the left turning, signposted to Pen Selwood. Continue half a mile and take first left onto Underhill. Continue along Underhill which leads to Greathill. Turn Right at grass triangle just before village hall. After half a mile, turn Left onto Coombe Street. East Pitt Cottage is the first property on the Right and will be 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 :
- Set in a desirable and sought after village location
- An immaculate and spacious detached cottage
- Beautiful setting with stunning views over surrounding countryside
- Thoughtfully refurbished and light filled accommodation
- Magnificent first floor sitting room with a vaulted ceiling and panoramic windows