Property description
A charming semi detached cottage with bags of character. The spacious and flexible accommodation includes 3 Reception Rooms; Kitchen/Breakfast Room; Porch; 3 Bedrooms; Bathroom; Stable Block; Large Barn/Garage; Stone Office Building; Field Shelter; Gardens & Paddock of Just Over An Acre; Parking.
Marl Pitt Cottage
Galhampton Hill, Galhampton BA22 7AE
Marl Pitt Cottage is a charming semi detached cottage with bags of character features including an inglenook fireplace with bread oven, flagstones and beams. The property has a spacious interior, with further immense potential, and enjoys spectacular panoramic views as far as Glastonbury Tor in the distance. Accommodation – 3 Reception Rooms; Kitchen/Breakfast Room; Porch; 3 Bedrooms; Bathroom; Stable Block; Large Barn/Garage/Workshop; Stone Office Building; Field Shelter; Gardens & Paddock of Just Over An Acre; Lots of Parking.
About the area
Marl Pitt Cottage is just on the edge of the semi rural village of Galhampton which offers a thriving and friendly community and is within 2 miles of Castle Cary. The village has a very active village hall and parish church. Castle Cary is known for its high quality shops and local amenities including both a primary and secondary school. It also has a mainline station to London Paddington and the West Country. To the south, the A303 is joined at Sparkford, about 3 miles away. The Abbey town of Sherborne is also within a short drive. Both Yeovil and Bath are within easy commuting distance and the area has an excellent choice of both state and independent schools including Hazlegrove, Millfield and the schools at Sherborne and Bruton.
A period natural stone cottage with loads of character features and with the benefit of breathtaking views, outbuildings, paddock and further potential.
The front pathway leads to the front door with viewing panel, which opens to the
PORCH – Window to one side, coat hooks and slate floor tiles. Solid wooden door with pretty stained glass and leaded panels lead to the -
HALLWAY – Terracotta floor tiles with inset pattern tile. Stairs rising with storage area beneath. Pine doors lead to all downstairs rooms, including –
SITTING ROOM – A wood burning stove sits within a period stone fireplace on a stone hearth, and this is complimented by wooden floorboards and ceiling beams. There is a window to the front and double patio doors to the side terrace and garden.
DINING ROOM/SNUG – Another atmospheric room with flagstone floor and ceiling beams. The stone Inglenook fireplace has a wood burning stove within, a bread oven and large bressumer beam over. There is an exposed stone wall with feature wine storage. The deep silled window faces front.
GARDEN ROOM – A light filled room taking full advantage of the lovely outlook over the garden, land and spectacular panoramic views, which include views to Glastonbury Tor in the far distance. It has a vaulted wooden ceiling with impressive timbers and lots of windows and patio door leading to the terrace and garden making this an excellent space for entertaining. Beneath the windows is an unusual low deep shelf hewn from chunky rustic timber.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM – Spacious and well equipped with a range of wooden wall and base units and worktops with integral fridge and space for washing machine or dishwasher. Beams to ceiling and slate floor tiles. Within a brick alcove, which has a large beam over, is space for a range cooker. A composite sink sits beneath the window which enjoys garden outlook and views. In addition there is a full height spacious storage cupboard with coat hooks and central heating boiler. Half glazed door to rear porch.
REAR PORCH – Recently constructed and a good space for muddy boots and wet dogs, with window and wooden stable door to the garden.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING – Deep silled window to the front with views, exposed stone wall and loft hatch. Airing cupboard with shelving and water tank.
BEDROOM – A double room with two windows facing front with distant views. Pretty Victorian cast iron fireplace within exposed stone wall. Alcove storage space with hanging rail and storage. Loft hatch.
BEDROOM – Another double room with dual aspect windows and exceptional panoramic views.
BEDROOM– A single room with window to the rear garden and views as before.
BATHROOM – Shaped corner bath with splash back tiling, shower attachment and screen over. White WC & pedestal basin Towel rail radiator. Window to rear aspect. Access cupboard.
GARDENS AND GROUNDS
The gardens and grounds are around 1.1 acres and adjoining the property are lawns with mature planting, old stone boundary walls, a wooden deck, paved terraces, an ornamental pond and flower beds. The ‘good life’ could be wholly embraced as there are several areas for free range ducks, and a small well fenced paddock with field shelter.
An electric five bar gate gives access to the generous parking area and this is turn leads to the yard and STABLE BLOCK of three stables and tack room/hay store. Further parking and a yard suitable for agricultural equipment leads to the clad WORKSHOP BARN with its’ fully height doors, inspection pit, sink unit, and space within for numerous vehicles.
Adjoining this barn is a single storey stone OFFICE building with slate roof. Light, power and BT business line and windows make this room ideal for a home/work environment and in our view has further potential for many uses (subject to necessary planning regulations).
To one side of this building is a large covered LOG STORE and behind a productive vegetable area with two polytunnels and fenced chicken run.
Services: Mains Water and Electricity. Private Drainage. Oil CH.
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax: Band E
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 :
- Bags of character and charm
- Features include ingelnook fireplace, flagstone floors, and ceiling beams
- Spacious interior and further immense potential.
- Panoramic views to Glastonbury Tor
- Useful outbuildings including stable block, large barn/garage and stone office building