Property description
A charming, spacious, well-presented and maintained country cottage in a pretty location. The accommodation includes; Sitting Room; Kitchen; Dining Room; Utility Room; Boot Room; Cloakroom; Study; Master Bedroom with En-Suite; 3 Further Bedrooms; Family Bathroom; Pretty Gardens; Garage; Parking.
THE GREEN PEN SELWOOD, WINCANTON, SOMERSET, BA9 8LQ
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 The Green 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. For further information, please visit the Pen Selwood website - http://penselwood.ning.com/
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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. 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. 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.
Accommodation
The Green is approached from the village lane to a canopy porch and front door with bull's-eye glass viewing panel.ENTRANCE HALL - An 'L' shaped hall with stairs rising and an under stairs storage cupboard. To one end of this hallway is a spacious area ideal for use as a study with window overlooking the lane. Doors off to -SITTING ROOM - A lovely light room with deep silled window overlooking the garden. There is an inset brick fireplace with beam forming a mantelpiece over, a Jotul wood burning stove sits within on a stone hearth. Wall light points.KITCHEN - Again a lovely light room with two deep silled windows overlooking the lane, beautiful flagstone floors and a ceiling beam. The kitchen is fitted with a generous range of cream painted wall and base units with wooden knobs, including a central island unit with cupboards and shelving below. work surfaces throughout with an inset one and a half bowl sink, and feature tiling to all splash back areas.
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Within an attractively tiled alcove is the two oven AGA with wooden beam over. Plenty of space and plumbing for dishwasher and further space for upright fridge freezer. An attractive feature old brick wall and wide opening gives access to the - DINING ROOM - Its' proximity and access from the kitchen makes this a very sociable room, where the flagstones continue. A feature brick fireplace, with timber mantelpiece and stone heart. There is a deep silled window with views over the garden and beyond, also a half glazed door leading out to the garden and terrace. Wall light points.
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CLOAKROOM - Comprising a white WC & pedestal basin with splashback tiling.UTILITY ROOM - With terracotta floor tiles, a range of wall and base units and a stainless steel sink unit within the worktop, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer below. The GRANT boiler and water softener are also housed here. Door through to the BOOT ROOM/PORCH - A useful area with windows and door access to the garden, an exposed stone wall, coat hooks, a large fitted pantry cupboard and further space for an upright fridge freezer.
First Floor
SPACIOUS LANDING - Again a very light area with three windows overlooking the lane and fields opposite.MASTER BEDROOM - A Deep silled window with a pleasant open outlook to the garden and countryside beyond. Beams to ceiling. Airing cupboard with water tank and shelving within. Door to - EN-SUITE BATHROOM - With a white suite comprising of a wood paneled bath with full tiling over and electric shower within. WC & pedestal basin. Window to the front. Heated towel rail radiator.BEDROOM - Another double room with views as before over the garden and beyond.BEDROOM - Currently used as a good size study and snug. This room has a versatile range of three fitted cupboards with hanging space, shelving and storage space within.FAMILY BATHROOM - Comprising of a white suite of fully tiled bath area with shower attachment, WC & wall mounted basin with attractive splash back tiling. Light and shaver point above the basin.
Second Floor
A further staircase rises to the ATTIC BEDROOM - Excellent space with beams and ceiling timbers. As before a lovely outlook over the countryside and hills beyond. From this room is a door with easy access to a further loft area with generous storage space, this is at present unconverted, but with great potential (subject to planning permission).
Outside
A neat and pretty garden with a sunny south facing stone terrace, cottagey well planted borders, stone pathways and edging, mature shrubs as well as an established vine and climbing roses which adorn a wooden pergola. A well tended lawn has a stone paved seating area and an old stone wall divides the garden from the single GARAGE and parking area which is accessed from the rear lane. There is also parking for one vehicle to the front of the property.
Further Information
Tenure: FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CServices: Mains Water, Electricity and Drainage. Oil Central Heating.
Directions
DIRECTIONSFrom 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 left at grass triangle just before village hall. Bear left and turn left onto Marsh Lane. The Green will be found on the left.
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. Ref: 3040
Property Features :
- Well presented and maintained country cottage
- Appealing property
- Spacious Accommodation
- Flagstone Flooring and Ceiling Beams
- Fantastic Views