Property description

• A Superb Modern Stone Built Cottage Located In This Highly Sought After Village
  
• Stunning Far Reaching Panoramic Views Over Adjoining Countryside
  
• Living Room * Dining Room * Kitchen/Breakfast Room * Garden Room * Three Bedrooms
  
• Two Ensuite Shower Rooms * Master Bathroom * Drive Parking * Integral Garage
  
• Large Formal Gardens * Small Enclosed Paddock * Workshop & Garage
  

Property Reference BRS-11KR1PWY

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The Property

This stunning stone built three storey cottage occupies a prominent position within this sought after West Somerset village, nestling on the lower slopes of the Quantock Hills.
Built by the current owners to an exacting standard with high quality fitments throughout, the accommodation briefly comprises on the ground floor, an entrance hall with utility cupboard and a bedroom/family room with ensuite shower room. To the first floor is a lovely sized living room with feature gas fired stove, dining room, well fitted kitchen/breakfast room with granite working surfaces and a very pleasant garden room leading onto a large patio. Finally to the second floor, there is two generous bedrooms, one with an ensuite shower room and a master bathroom. Outside, the cottage offers to the front ample drive parking space and an integral garage with electric remote controlled door, whilst to the rear is a fantastic landscaped garden offering a number of patios/decked areas to enjoy the spectacular views over the vale of Taunton. In addition, the property boasts a small paddock adjoining the garden, ideal for keeping childrens ponies, goats etc.
In summary, this is a unique opportunity to acquire an outstanding cottage occupying a generous garden plot that holds immense charm and character, yet offers modern day conveniences to suit the discerning buyer.



The Location

The village is situated on the lower slopes of the Quantock Hills, designated an area of outstanding natural beauty. West Bagborough caters very well for those with an interest in all things equestrian with access to tens of miles of bridal ways over the Quantocks, whilst the village offers a choice of livery stabling, should it be required. Also close by is the highly regarded Rising Sun public house, noted for excellent food and welcoming atmosphere.
The larger village of Bishops Lydeard is a short drive away and offers a wide variety of everyday amenities including a shop, to public houses, church, doctors' surgery, primary school and petrol station.
Taunton Town Centre is just seven miles distant and boasts an excellent range of shops, bars and restaurants, primary and secondary schooling, library, mainline railway station making intercity links and access to the M5 Motorway at junction 25.



Ground Floor

Entrance Hall
With a staircase rising to the first floor, ceiling recessed lighting, double panel radiator, smoke alarm and tiled flooring extending through to a utility cupboard with space and plumbing for an automatic washing machine and a heated towel rail. Door to

Bedroom 3/Family Room  (Dimensions : 20' (6.10 M) x 10'1" (3.07 M))
A large room benefiting from a pair of glazed doors with full height windows eitherside, electrical points, ceiling recessed lighting, two double panel radiators and a door to the

En Suite Shower Room
With a white suite comprising a corner shower cubicle with an electrically heated shower unit, pedestal washbasin and a low level wc. Tiled flooring, heated towel rail, ceiling recessed lighting, extractor fan and an obscured double glazed window.



First Floor

Landing
Having a double glazed window to the front elevation, stairs rising to the upper floor, electrical points, ceiling recessed lighting, smoke alarm and a side entrance door.

Dining Room  (Dimensions : 10'3" (3.12 M) x 9'8" (2.95 M))
Offering double glazed window to the front elevation, electrical points, double panel radiator, ceiling recessed downlighters and an opening through to the

Living Room  (Dimensions : 20' (6.10 M) x 11'8" (3.56 M))
A light bright room benefiting from double glazed windows to the three elevations, feature recessed fireplace with a free standing gas fired stove, four contemporary 'coiled spring' radiators to each corner of the room and ceiling recessed downlighters. Electrical points, T.V. aerial point and Sky television pre wiring.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room  (Dimensions : 17'4" (5.28 M) x 9'2" (2.79 M) (decreasing to 6'6" (1.98 M)))
Well fitted with quality fitments comprising base cupboard and drawer units, matching wall cabinets and complimenting granite working surfaces, all in tiled surrounds. Built-in electric double oven with an electric hob and extractor hood over, inset one and half bowl sink unit and drainer with mixer tap, recesses for a fridge and freezer and a breakfast bar. Electrical points, ceiling recessed downlighters, two double glazed windows to the rear garden, panel radiator and tiled flooring extending through to the

Garden Room  (Dimensions : 16'6" (5.03 M) x 8' (2.44 M))
A pleasant room featuring exposed beam work to the ceiling, T.V. aerial connection lead, electrical points, modern underfloor heating and double doors to the rear garden.



Second Floor

Landing
With electrical points, access to the insulated loft space via an extending ladder, recessed halogen downlighters, double glazed window to the side elevation and a smoke alarm.

Bedroom 1  (Dimensions : 20' (6.10 M) x 11'9" (3.58 M))
A spacious room offering two double glazed windows, electrical points, two double panel radiators and ceiling recessed halogen downlighters. Door to the

En Suite Shower Room
With a modern four piece suite comprising a glazed and tiled corner shower cubicle, bidet, pedestal washbasin and a low level wc. Shaver point, recessed halogen downlighters, extractor fan, tiled flooring and surrounds, obscured double glazed window to the rear elevation and a heated towel rail.

Bedroom 2  (Dimensions : 17'3" (5.26 M) into recess x 10'3" (3.12 M))
Having two double glazed windows to the front elevation, two single panel radiators, electrical points, ceiling recessed halogen downlighters and two built-in storage cupboards.

Bathroom
With a modern white suite comprising a panelled bath with a shower unit over with glazed screen to the side, low level wc and a pedestal washbasin. Tiled flooring, shaver point, obscured double glazed window and a heated towel rail.



Outside

Front
The property stands behind a pair of five bar gates and provides parking space for four cars. There is outside lighting on a movement sensor and steps rising to the first floor entrance and side access to the rear garden.

Integral Garage  (Dimensions : 19'10" (6.05 M) x 11'10" (3.61 M) (14'3" (4.34 M) max))
With a remote control electric 'up and over' door, fitted shelving, electric light and power, water tap and a utility recess with space for a tumble dryer, fridge/freezer etc.

Gardens
Immediately to the rear of the property is a large paved patio with well stocked flower and shrub bed borders, outside water tap and lighting, oil tank covered with trellis work and climbing plants, opening through to a sloping lawn with vehicular access to one corner, steps rising up to a further lawned area, again with well stocked flower borders, quality hardwood greenhouse with laminated glass for all year round use and a path leading up to the workshop at the end of the garden. The garden also boasts a number of mature trees including Apple, Plum, flowering Cherry, Magnolia, Palms, large Ash Tree and Lilac. Alongside the workshop is an enclosed and productive vegetable patch, together with gate leading into paddock.

Small Paddock
The lies to the rear of the property and is completed enclosed by timber fencing. This would be ideal for a childrens pony etc.



Detached Workshop/Double Garag

Overall Size  (Dimensions : 23' (7.01 M) x 14'9" (4.50 M))
Garage  (Dimensions : 14'9" (4.50 M) x 7'2" (2.18 M))
With double doors, electric light and power.

Work Room  (Dimensions : 14'9" (4.50 M) x 11'3" (3.43 M))
Currently used as a craft studio with a stable style door, double glazed window and electric light and power.

Store
Ideal for garden tool storage.



Services

Main services of electricity, water and drainage are connected. Oil fired central heating with radiators. Electric underfloor heating to the garden. Sealed unit double glazing. Telephone at present connected, subject to TELECOM regulations and modern burglar alarm system installed.



Tenure

Freehold



Directions

From Taunton, head west on the A358 towards Minehead. Approximately 2 miles after Bishops Lydeard, turn right (signposted for West Bagborough). Follow up into the village and the property can then be located on the left hand side, shortly after the Rising Sun Public House.

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