Property description
A charming stone built semi-detached cottage, with bags of character, in this sought after and convenient village. The spacious accommodation comprises Hall/Boot Room, Cloakroom, Kitchen, Dining Room, Sitting Room, 3 Double Bedrooms, Large Family Bathroom, Shower Room, Garaging, Pretty Gardens.
Crooked Beams, High Street, West Lydford, Somerton, TA11 7DB
Once two farmworkers' cottages, and believed to be over 200 years old, Crooked Beams has good sized rooms with some lovely period features. There are stone fireplaces, old plank doors, ceiling beams, and flagstones as well as double glazing and oil fired central heating. The property is spacious and comfortable yet still gives the opportunity for updating and improvement. Outside there are pretty well stocked cottage gardens, part walled, with a double garage and plenty of parkin
About the area
West Lydford is a small Somerset village in beautiful countryside between the towns of Somerton and Castle Cary. The major towns of the area being Bristol, Bath Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance, Castle Cary station has a mainline station to London and the A303 is within a five minute drive There are good state schools close by including Keinton Mandeville C of E primary, and many private schools including Millfield, Sherborne, Wells Cathedral, the Bruton schools, Downside and Hazelgrove.
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This pretty village is centred on the old Church, village hall, and ancient bridge over the River Brue and has many period houses and cottages with more recent additions. Lydford is a friendly and very active community, with a good number of societies and organisation. The village also enjoys excellent footpaths and bridleways in and around the village. Within a few minutes' walk is a small local Budgens supermarket, also a well-regarded general store & post office which also provides banking facilities, newspapers and much more. The Cross Keys public house has recently been extensively refurbished and is also within easy walking distance, proving a popular destination point for many. For more information on this area in general and individual schools visit our website www.roderickthomas.co.uk locate this property by price order, open full details and click on \"schools\". This website has more large photos of this property and an accurate map position.
Ground Floor
Approaching the property from the village lane - a white picket gate gives access to the small stone walled courtyard and tiled storm porch over the wooden stable door.The UTILITY/BOOT ROOM is a great room for coats, wet dogs and muddy boots - it has wall hooks, plumbing for a washing machine, a cupboard and generous space for further appliances. Just off is the CLOAKROOM with WC. a basin within a vanity unit, a full height storage cupboard and an obscure window. The comfortable and spacious SITTING ROOM enjoys good light from the three dual aspect windows which overlook the pretty gardens. There are ceiling beams, a stone fireplace with bressumer beam over and a wood burning stove within. A painted plank door leads through to the generous DINING ROOM. There are ceiling beams, a further wood clad former fireplace with bressumer beam over and a stone hearth. Stairs rise to the first floor, beneath which is a large storage cupboard with wooden paneling.
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To one wall is a deep silled window and a fully glazed door leading to the GARDEN ROOM. As its' name suggests this stone tiled room has two windows overlooking the garden, a polycarbonate roof, exposed stone walls and a sturdy old door leading out to the terrace. A door leads from the dining room to the KITCHEN, which is also accessed from the hall and has windows which enjoy an attractive village lane outlook. There is a double bowl sink unit in a laminate worktop with wooden fronted cupboards and drawers beneath. There is a fitted wooden dresser with further wall cupboards and open shelving, an integral high level oven with space over for microwave, electric hob with extractor hood above. Plenty of space to accommodate a breakfast table or range cooker if desired.
First Floor
The LANDING is light and spacious with a window to the lane and exposed beams.There are 3 very good size DOUBLE BEDROOMS, two of which enjoy views over the garden and one with a built in linen cupboard.The very spacious BATHROOM has a cream coloured suite comprising a bath, pedestal basin and wc, with tiling to all splash prone areas. There is a good size airing cupboard housing the hot water tank and shelving, plus a further large built-in cupboard. In addition there is a separate SHOWER ROOM with a tiled floor, part tiled walls, a shower cubicle, pedestal basin, and wc. Dimplex wall heater and extractor.
Outside and Gardens
The pretty well stocked gardens are a particular feature of this charming cottage. There is a studded bespoke door within the boundary wall leading to the flagstone terrace, which has low stone retaining walls, and shallow steps with rail, leading to the lawned areas. The lawns with stepping stone pathways are surrounded by attractive and well planted mature borders of plants, shrubs, ornamental trees and two outside taps. At the end of the garden, and partly screened by mature bushes, is the vegetable garden, with greenhouse and established composting area. From the lane there is a convenient off road parking area and a wooden five bar field gate giving access to a further parking area and DOUBLE GARAGE with up-and-over metal doors.From the rear courtyard, which has a recently installed oil fired external boiler, a door opens to a storage shed which houses the oil tank and recycling.
Please Note - Viewing is strictly by appointment and solely with the agents.
Further information
Services: Mains Water, Electricity & Drainage. Oil Central Heating. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax Band: E - Mendip District Council
Directions
Travelling North on the A37 towards Shepton Mallet from the traffic lights at Lydford On Fosse - turn left just past the motorhome dealership into the village of West Lydford. Continue into the village passing the sports club and cricket pitch on your left, after several hundred yards 'Crooked Beams' will be found on the left hand side with a white painted picket gate.N.B. Please park at the bottom of the garden, by the 5 bar gate.
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 - Strictly by appointment only. Interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.
Property Features :
- Spacious semi-detached cottage
- Stone built character property
- Three DOUBLE BEDROOMS - Bathroom & Shower Room
- Generous SITTING ROOM
- LARGE Dining Room