Property description

An outstanding opportunity to purchase this stunning Victorian natural stone cottage located close to the centre of the desirable village of Shepton Beauchamp. This light and airy property has been greatly enhanced and modified by its current owners and is immaculately presented throughout.  Orchard View has retained many of its original features including solid timber doors, tiled floors and exposed fireplaces, yet boasts modern conveniences such as gas central heating, double glazing and underfloor heating.

The accommodation briefly comprises a spacious entrance hall with original Victorian tiled floor, a lounge with engineered oak flooring and a log burner, a spacious and light kitchen diner with exposed brickwork and underfloor heating, a rear porch, a useful utility room and downstairs W/C. The first floor boasts 3 good sized double bedrooms and a family bathroom with roll-top bath and separate shower enclosure. The rear garden is fully enclosed and has a side access gate. 

Shepton Beauchamp itself is a favoured attractive village situated about four miles east of Ilminster, surrounded by open farmland with a good range of local amenities which include Grocers/Post Office, Primary School, Hairdressers and Beauty Salon, Public House and Parish Church. Ilminster is within easy reach and offers a wider range of shopping facilities and amenities. Ilminster circa. 4 miles, South Petherton 3, Yeovil 12 and Taunton 15 miles.

Orchard View has been thoughtfully improved in recent years and the finish is impeccable throughout. This really is a stunning home and viewing cannot be stressed highly enough to appreciate all this fine Property has to offer.  

Council Tax Band = C (£1332)      

NO ONWARD CHAIN

ACCOMMODATION

Ground Floor

Part glazed timber entrance door with stained glass windows above into:

Entrance Hallway: Spacious open hallway with original tiled flooring. Natural and original pine staircase rising to the first floor, double radiator, useful understairs storage cupboard, telephone point, smoke detector, boxe- in modern style consumer unit with MCB’s, original timber door leading into:

Sitting Room: 13'0 x 11'0 (3.96m x 3.35m): An attractive room with double glazed window to front aspect,  central fireplace with inset Aarow Acorn log burner and stylish black tiled raised hearth, picture rail, double radiator and engineered oak flooring.

Kitchen - Dining Room: 15'11 x 13'10 (4.85m x 4.23m):  Light and airy open plan double aspect room with 3 double glazed windows and a glazed timber back door.  Space for a dining room table, double radiator, tiled floor with underfloor heating, exposed stone fireplace with inset downlights and a picture rail. A range of fitted cream base units with walnut block effect work surfaces over providing ample storage and working space. Inset scratch proof sink with chrome mixer tap over, inset ceramic hob and built in stainless steel electric oven, extractor fan, space and plumbing for fridge and dishwasher. Glazed timber back door into:

Rear Porch: With perspects roof, stable style door into the garden, glazed timber door leading to side access passage and further timber door into:

Utility / Outbuilding: 13'5 x 6'0 (4.10m x 1.83m) (including Cloakroom) A really useful space with double glazed window to side aspect, stainless steel single drainer sink unit with cupboard below, Bosch Combination propane gas boiler, two wall units, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer.  Door into:

Cloakroom: With double glazed window to rear, WC. 

(This building has scope to be incorporated into the main property). 

First Floor

Approached via staircase with original pine banister and balustrades from Entrance Hallway.

Galleried Landing: With access to roof space (which could be converted subject to the necessary approval), exposed timber floor, smoke detector and original solid timber door with borrowed light above leading to:

Bedroom One: 14'8 x 8'9 (4.47m x 2.67m): Large double bedroom with 2 double glazed windows to rear aspect overlooking the rear garden to the East, radiator, telephone point and exposed timber floor.

Bedroom Two: 13'6 x 9'0 (4.11m x 2.74m): Large double bedroom with double glazed window to front aspect, attractive original feature cast iron fireplace with tiled hearth, picture rail, natural pine door, radiator and painted timber floor.

Bedroom Three: 10'7 x 9'2 (3.23m x 2.79m): Double bedroom with double glazed window to front aspect, radiator, picture rail, exposed timber flooring, built in shelved cupboard and natural pine entrance door.

Bathroom: Solid timber entrance door into stylish bathroom with double glazed window to side aspect, pedestal hand basin, long freestanding roll-top bath, WC with soft-close seat, chrome heated towel rail, separate shower enclosure with electric Mira power shower, tiling to splash prone areas, tiled floor and exposed roof timber from original roofline (pre 1900 extension to the rear).

OUTSIDE
To the side of the property is a timber gate giving useful pedestrian access to the rear garden. The passage has an outside light and boxed in storage rea for LPG cylinders. The attractive rear garden is fully enclosed with 2 patio areas, pathways and raised flower / vegetable beds. Outside light and outside tap.

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.

2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.

3. Measurements: These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built-in furniture.

4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.

5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS.  

Property Features :

• Desirable village location
• Immaculate throughout
• No chain
• 3 Double bedrooms
• Enclosed gardens