Property description

A fantastic opportunity to acquire this much extended and modernised period property in the desirable hamlet of Watergore. Dating from approximately 1850 and built by the current owners relatives; this superb Hamstone cottage was extended in the early 1990’s and again approximately 10 years later. The results have produced a fine family home with 3 double bedrooms, a family bathroom, 3 large reception rooms, a kitchen-diner, utility and downstairs cloakroom toilet.

Moncktons Cottage adjoins neighbouring farmland and consequently boasts stunning rural views to the front and rear aspects.   To the rear and side are enclosed private gardens and a large driveway for numerous vehicles behind high private gates. At the top of the drive is a very large workshop / garage constructed of rendered concrete block with a cavity under a pitched tiled roof. The workshop benefits from an electric automatic double garage door, light, power, windows, benches and mains water supply.

Moncktons Cottage has been tastefully modernised and thoughtfully extended over the years to produce and stunning and spacious family home. Internal viewing is essential appreciate all this charming period cottage has to offer.

Council Tax Band = C (£1332)       Energy Performance Certificate Rating = D

Available late October

Situation

The property is situated in the highly sought after and picturesque hamlet of Watergore, less than a mile from the beautiful and renowned Somerset village of South Petherton and a quarter of a mile from the A303. Recently voted the second best village in the country in which to bring up a family, South Petherton is actually, an extremely active and thriving country town with a lovely village atmosphere, surrounded by beautiful countryside and offering a wide range of shopping facilities;  two schools, bank, post office, inn, churches, library, doctors surgery, hospital, vets, chemist, bowling and tennis clubs and many other small shops and businesses. The regional centre of Yeovil is 10 miles, Crewkerne (Mainline Station to Waterloo) 6 miles, Taunton (M5 Motorway & Mainline Station to Paddington) 18 miles and the South coast at Lyme Regis 22 miles. The area is also renowned for its excellent schools including Millfield, Sherborne and Hazelgrove.

Accommodation

Ground Floor

Entrance porch – under pitched tiled roof with glazed front door. Exposed wooden glazed inner door into:

Living Room 15` (4.57) ×12`9 (3.89) –A lovely cosy room with a large central Hamstone fireplace with a large double doored wood burner. 2 alcoves, wall lights and exposed timber woodwork. Double glazed window to the front aspect and exposed timber door into:

Dining Room 15`10 (4.83) × 9` (2.74) – Another light room with a double glazed window to the front aspect and large double timber glazed doors into the garden room giving this area an open plan feel. Laminate floor with further exposed timber woodwork. Centrally mounted light fitting. Doors into:

Garden Room 19`2 (5.84) × 13`3 (4.04) – A very large triple aspect room with French doors to the rear opening out onto patio and taking full advantage of the spectacular rural views. Built in storage cupboard. Exposed Hamstone wall that once formed the end of the property. Laminate floor, double glazed windows to the side and front aspects providing views of the grounds. Wall and ceiling lights.

Kitchen–Breakfast Room 17`5 (5.31) × 9`4 (2.84) – Large, light and airy room with 3 windows to the rear aspect providing further views of the surrounding countryside. A range of wall and base units providing ample storage with cream counter tops and breakfast bar. Built in electric hob, stainless steel oven, extractor and 1.5 bowl sink with chrome mixer tap. Space for a fridge, built in larder cupboard, array of spotlights.

Utility area – with fully glazed timber door from the kitchen and double glazed back door opening out onto patio area. Hard wearing quarry tile floor. Space and plumbing points for washing machine and freezer. Exposed timber door into:

Cloakroom WC – With stained glass window to the side aspect, close-coupled built in toilet with black work surface over. Built in vanity unit with sink and single chrome mixer tap. Oil fired boiler

Solid exposed wood staircase rising from dining room to a galleried landing with loft hatch providing access to the roof space with built in ladder, boarding and light.

First floor  

Bathroom – A large family bathroom with an exposed wooden door. Window to the rear aspect enjoying countryside views. Close coupling toilet, sink with pedestal, bath with wooden side panel. Built in cupboard with matching wooden doors and a chrome towel rail.

Master bedroom 20`0 (6.10) × 9`6 (2.90) – Large double bedroom with 2 double glazed windows to the rear aspect allowing spectacular views of the meadow behind the property and beyond. Large built in wardrobe and fully tiled shower cubicle with obscured glass door edged in chrome and chrome mixer shower with fixed shower head over. Exposed woodwork and loft hatch proving access to roof space in the extension – built in ladder access, boarded with a light.

Bedroom Two 13`10 (3.96) × 9` (2.74) – Large double bedroom containing airing cupboard and further built in cupboard. Exposed wooden doors and woodwork. Dual aspect room with double glazed windows to the front and side aspects with Georgian style bars.

Bedroom Three 12`9 (3.89) × 8`6 (2.59) – Large double bedroom with double glazed window to the front aspect with Georgian style bars enjoying lovely rural views. Built in wardrobe and dressing table.

Outside - the house is accessible from the road via large wooden gates leading to an expansive driveway. At the top of the drive is the:

Workshop / garage -  Very large garage / workshop with double electric automatic garage door. Rendered concrete block construction with a cavity under a pitched tiled roof. Mains power with light and mains water supply. The building is alarmed with built in benches, a side door and double glazed window to the front aspect. The oil tank for the oil fired boiler is housed externally to the front of the garage.

Gardens – the front of the property is walled with a mixture of Hamstone topped wall with iron railings and solid Blue Lias walling. The garden is completed enclosed with a mixture of block paved pathways, patios, lawn and a variety of mature shrubs. The garden benefits from outside lights including a Victorian style lamp post and an 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 location
• Spacious
• Rural views
• 3 double bedrooms
• Large workshop / garage