Property description
A charming detached cottage situated in the heart of this popular village. This period cottage offers well maintained and stylish accommodation, whilst retaining characterful features. Sitting Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility, 3 Bedrooms and Bathroom. Pretty garden, garden store and parking.
POUND COTTAGE, ALHAMPTON, SHEPTON MALLET, BA4 6PY
About the area
The property is situated in a delightful position in the heart of the sought after village of Alhampton. The quiet, rural village has an active community of all ages and benefits from a popular pub, active church, and is surrounded by beautiful countryside walks. Alhampton is located just outside the village of Ditcheat, which is also a very popular and ancient village (mentioned in the Domesday Book as belonging to Glastonbury Abbey) 10 miles south of Wells and 3 miles north of Castle Cary with its main line rail service to London. These and the other nearby towns of Glastonbury & Bruton all offer ample facilities. The village has a farm shop providing all the essentials including newspapers, a primary school, a fine Grade I Listed church, and a particularly popular pub and restaurant.
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The village is nowadays best known as the home of Paul Nicholls' Racing Stables (trainer of Kauto Star and Denman). There are good state and independent schools in the area including Wells Cathedral, Millfield, Sherborne, Hazelgrove and the Bruton schools. For more information on this area in general and individual schools visit our website www.roderickthomas.co.uk locate this property by price order, open full details and click on 'schools'. This website has large photos of this property and an accurate map position.
Accommodation
A solid wooden door with glazed panel opens to the KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM with a deep silled window to the garden. There is a good range of painted wall and base units with solid wood worksurface, stainless steel sink unit, integral 4 ring gas hob with oven below and extractor fan over and space for fridge freezer. Stone tiling to floor. The SITTING ROOM is a spacious light room with stairs rising and three deep silled windows, one with window seat, which overlook the pretty garden. To one end of the room is a large ingelnook fireplace with stone surround and hearth, set on which is a wood burning stove. To the other end is a stone fireplace with brick surround and hearth. Returning to the Kitchen, a door opens to the UTILITY/BOOT ROOM with a window and stable door to the side of the property. To one corner is a wash basin. Space and plumbing for washing machine.
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The light LANDING has windows to the front, with window seats and views to the garden. There are THREE BEDROOMS with windows to the rear, two of which benefit from built in wardrobes. The FAMILY BATHROOM has a white suite comprising paneled bath, pedestal basin and WC. Obscure window with deep sill, tiling to splash prone areas and wooden flooring.
Gardens
Approached from the village lane, a full height pedestrian gate gives access to the charming cottage garden. Mainly laid to lawn, the garden has mature trees and shrubs around the border and well stocked flowerbeds. Along the front of the property is a pathway, leading to the front door and opening to a terrace area, ideal for al fresco dining. The path continues around the side of the property to the stone garden store. To the rear of the property is a private graveled parking area, which is accessed from the village lane through 5 bar wooden gates.
Further Information
SERVICES - Gas fired central heating, mains water and electricity, private drainage.TENURE - FreeholdCOUNCIL TAX - Band D
Directions
Leave Castle Cary on the A371 signposted Shepton Mallet. After the Train Station take the first left to Ditcheat and follow the road into Alhampton. Pound Cottage is the second property on your left just before the village pub.
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.
Property Features :
- Charming detached stone cottage
- Situated in the heart of Alhampton
- Versatile, well maintained and stylish accommodation
- Retains characterful features
- Sitting room with large ingelnook
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