Property description

Chapel Cottage is a 400 year old Grade II listed thatched cottage and former chapel, set in the heart of the rural English countryside within the beautiful village of East Coker.This is a rare opportunity to purchase a substantial character property which has undergone a loving restoration with the present owners.The property comes in two parts, the main house is a thatched cottage with large rooms, beamed ceilings and private garden.The former chapel has been converted into a bed and breakfast facility (Cooked breakfast served in the main house in the Breakfast Room) with mezzanine floor, ensuite shower room and provides an additional income.This beautiful property has also featured in national magazines, including a 12 page feature in Ideal Homes Christmas Edition.

Setting
Situated in a highly desirable village of East Coker, Chapel Cottage offers a private setting whilst only a short walk to local amenities including the well known Helyar Arms.The village was immortalised by TS Eliot in his Nobel Prize winning poem 'Four Quartets'.

Entrance
Stable door to front under a thatched storm porch (with electrical socket), terracotta tiled flooring and doors leading to;

Lounge - 17' 4'' x 14' 5'' (5.28m x 4.39m)
Front feature lead lined window and two side aspect windows featuring wooden shuttering, fireplace built from local hamstone with inset wood burner, solid oak wood flooring and with secure door opening to main chapel.

Dining Room - 15' 5'' x 12' 2'' (4.70m x 3.71m)
Stable door to front with front and side aspect windows, brick built fireplace with inset period open fireplace, oak flooring and beamed ceilings.

Kitchen - 17' 5'' x 9' 11'' (5.30m x 3.02m)
Front and rear aspect windows. Bespoke fitted kitchen comprising a range of wall and base units with granite worktops over, double bowl sink unit with granite upstands, flagstone flooring, plumbing for a dish washer, inset downlighting and featuring a solid fuel Rayburn and with space for a large stove. Door to;

Pantry
Walk in pantry with rear window, shelving and plumbing for a washing machine.

First Landing
Stairwell from dining room leading to master bedroom, featuring a first floor shoe cupboard.

Bedroom One - 16' 3'' x 12' 11'' (4.95m x 3.93m)
Front aspect feature lead lined arch window, bespoke furniture, walk in wardrobe, high beamed ceilings and door to;

Bathroom - 14' 1'' x 10' 3'' (4.29m x 3.12m)
Jack and Jill bathroom with doorway from master bedroom, featuring two side aspect windows, exposed beams, roll top bath with clawfeet, separate shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin, radiator, towel rail, storage and shelving and door to;

2nd Landing
Door from bathroom, stairs to front entrance, storage cupboard and door to;

Bedroom Two - 14' 7'' x 11' 11'' (4.44m x 3.63m)
Two side aspect windows, eaves storage, high ceilings with exposed beams.

Chapel
Distinctive feature room with high ceilings, oak beams throughout, with hamstone fireplace and inset wood burner, front aspect high set windows with wooden shuttering. This is currently deployed as a separate bed and breakfast with private front door to roadway, large double bed, ensuite shower room finished in Travertino Marble, staircase to upper mezzanine floor with side window in the former church archway. A secure door connects to the main house living room.

Parking and Garage
Laid to concrete, off road allocated parking for one vehicle with wood frame garage to side.

Garden - 45' x 45' (13.71m x 13.71m) Approx
With gated entrance from roadway leading to the enclosed garden, which has pathway to front of house, enclosed by fencing and looking out onto open fields. Bordered by mature shrubbery and trees offsetting the primarily laid to lawn garden with an oversized feature circular paved seating area offering a sunny outlook with a primarily South West orientation.Side storage area with coal bunker and log store.

Additional Information
State of the art, glass panelled wall fitted electric radiators as well as plumbed radiators from the Rayburn provide the heating system.All light fittings have been upgraded and are also state of the art with the entire house having undergone re-wiring during the refit.https://www.facebook.com/chapelcottagebandbeastcokerwww.chapelcottagebandb.comhttp://www.eastcoker.com/Formerly residence of the Vicar of Sutton Bingham.

Agents Note
Orchards Estates 24/7 estate and lettings agents. We have a simple goal to provide you with an exceptional level of service, combining good old fashioned values with cutting edge marketing for your home. All available 24/7 for your convenience. We are passionate about the local area and are always looking for ways to support our local community. Covering Yeovil, Sherborne, Crewkerne, Martock, South Petherton, Chard and Ilminster, along with surrounding towns and villages. We offer a full range of services including Sales, Lettings, Auctions, Independent Financial Advice and conveyancing. In fact everything that you could need to help you move.

Property Features :

• Grade II Thatched Former Methodist Church
• Almost £80,000 spent on restoration
• With Parking and Separate Garage
• ´Chocolate Box´ appeal