Property description
A truly unique cottage situated in a quiet lane. This charming cottage is full of light with many period features. The accommodation comprises Sitting Room, Dining Room, Utility Room, Shower Room, Kitchen, 2 Bedrooms, Attic room, Family bathroom and separate WC. Parking, Gardens and Outbuildings.
POUND COTTAGE, SPRING LANE, MOORLINCH, SOMERSET, TA7 9DD
About the Area
Moorlinch is believed to come from the Saxon name for pleasant hill. It is here the Polden Hills meet the Somerset Levels in the Sedgemoor district. Once held by Glastonbury Abbey it is now a pleasant village with a parish church, pub and an arts & craft centre. Other local facilities are available at Ashcott 2.5 miles with a wider range available in Street. There is a regular bus service for Street and Bridgwater and the M5 is just 10 minutes away. For more information on this area in general and individual schools visit our website www.roderickthomas.co.uk and locate this property by price order. Open full details and click on \"schools\".
Accommodation
The cottage is approached via Spring Lane through a gateway to the front door and is bound by a stone wall. This pretty cottage has a Georgian type canopy over the PORCHWAY with rambling clematis climbing over. A path leads to the front door which has a leaded window inset. The door opens into a HALLWAY with cloaks hanging area and Oak strip flooring also a storage cupboard. Doors to walk-in large larder with light and power. This leads through to stable door to Kitchen/Breakfast room and Inner Hallway to other principal rooms and staircase rising to first floor. Oak strip flooring throughout. The KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM is a lovely room which runs from the front of cottage to the rear. The KITCHEN area has a range of wall and floor units incorporating a double electric oven. Worktop incorporates a Stainless steel 1 1/2 bowl sink unit with mixer tap over and situated under rear window overlooking the garden. Splashback tiling.
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Tiled worktop area. BREAKFAST ROOM has window to front looking down Spring lane with window seat. An Oil Fired Aga sits in a recess and warms up the cottage. Stable door out to the rear garden and patio. From Hallway doors lead to SITTING ROOM with a central inglenook fireplace with a Multi wood-burning stove which heats the water and is seated on flagstones. Small window to rear situated in Inglenook. UPVC leaded windows to rear and side. UPVC French doors open onto Patio area. DINING ROOM/BEDROOM with UPVC window to front and side with window seat. Built in cupboard storage. DOWNSTAIRS WC/SHOWER ROOM with window to rear. Range of wall and floor units incorporating a stainless steel sink unit and drainer. Plumbing for washing machine and WC. Enclosed shower unit with electric shower and fully tiled.
First Floor
Stairs rising to first floor with full height window overlooking the rear garden. Galleried LANDING AREA currently has a STUDY area with velux window to the side. BEDROOM ONE is a large double room with windows to front and side. Built in wardrobes. BEDROOM TWO is a large double room with built in wardrobe and window to front. FAMILY BATHROOM with panelled bath with shower over and shower screen. A wash basin with vanity unit with cupboards beneath and lights over. Window to rear. Airing cupboard ideal for storing towels etc. SEPARATE WC with window to rear. An ATTIC ROOM which has a velux window and currently is used a single bedroom but also ideal for accessible storage room or dressing room. Airing cupboard on landing housing hot water tank. The cottage is situated in a large garden and therefore would be ideal to extend (subject to necessary planning and consents).
Outside
At the rear of Pound Cottage is a delightful cottage garden which is a good size. Keen gardeners would be in their element. From the Kitchen you walk out onto a patio area with steps up to the GREENHOUSE and VEGETABLE PLOT. There is a mature Asparagus bed, several fruit bushes including raspberries/gooseberries and a mature Fig Tree. There is a gravelled area which the current owners have a caravan and car parked here with double gates opening into the garden. Various homes/runs for Ducks and Chickens are situated in the garden which is bound by mature hedging. The present owner loves gardening and this apparent as you walk around with many borders bursting with colour. A green gate opens to the lower garden which has a raised patio area and large lawn.
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This patio is surrounded by a hedge adding more privacy and abundant flower borders with steps down to the lawned area. Many mature trees such as Walnut, Tulip Tree and Handkerchief tree. It really is a delight and ideal for energetic children or animals to roam. A Timber shed is useful for garden tools/machinery. A pathway leads back up to the side of cottage and an area which has access from the lane which has a DETACHED GARAGE/WORKSHOP with power and lighting and other useful OUTBUILDINGS such as log store etc. also thought to be the original village 'Pound' hence the name. The GARAGE measures 16' x 12' with electric up and over door with remote control. Large double Hardwood doors open onto Spring Lane. Oil Tank is situated at the rear of the rear outside the Kitchen. Pound Cottage must be viewed to appreciate all it has to offer.
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.
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Property Features :
- A Truly unique and quintessential cottage
- Quiet Lane in Popular Village Moorlinch in Polden Hills
- Charming Period Cottage
- Sitting Room with Woodburning Stove
- Large Enclosed Mature Gardens