Property description

A CHARMING, stone built DETACHED property in a favoured NO THROUGH LANE in this sought after village. The WELL MAINTAINED accommodation includes: 2 Reception Rooms, Garden Room, Kitchen/Diner, Utility Room, Cloakroom, 3 Bedrooms, 1 En-Suite, Bathroom, Garage, Parking, Pretty South Facing Garden.

DOVE COTTAGE, NORTH STREET, BABCARY, SOMERTON, TA11 7EA

About The Area
Babcary is one of Somerset's charming and historic villages set in beautiful countryside between Somerton, Glastonbury and Castle Cary. Recorded in the Domesday Book, it's an attractive small village made up for the most part of period houses and cottages on the edge of the Sparkford Vale. The church is close by where one of the earliest games of 'fives' was recorded. Elsewhere in the village is the Red Lion, an excellent pub and restaurant dating from the 17th century, and the well used Village Hall and playing fields. Glastonbury, Wells, Castle Cary and Sherborne are all within a short drive as are Castle Cary and Yeovil Rail Stations with main lines to London. There are many golf courses in the area with National Hunt racing at Wincanton and Taunton and flat racing at Bath.

Schools
There are excellent state and independent schools in the area including Millfield, Bruton, Hazelgrove, Wells Cathedral, Downside and Sherborne. For more information on this area in general and individual schools visit our website www.roderickthomas.co.uk and locate this property by price order.

Accommodation
Footpaths, bridleways and countryside walks are within a few minutes walk of Dove Cottage, as is the pretty church, village hall and last but by no means least the Red Lion public house. The south facing gardens are pretty, well stocked and manageable. The cottage is approached from the village lane, either from the garage and parking area, which has a pedestrian gate through the garden, or through the double wooden gates to the front. The front door opens into the PORCH with windows to the conservatory and the front garden with wood effect flooring, coat hooks and space for boots. A panelled glass door leads to the ENTRANCE HALL where stairs rise to the first floor and wooden doors to the Sitting Room and Dining Room. The SITTING ROOM has ceiling beams and laminate flooring. An open fire with stone surround and tiled mantel sits on a flagstone hearth with bespoke built in shelves to either side. An understairs cupboard is accessed from the sitting room, providing plenty of storage.

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A wide doorway leads to a light and airy GARDEN ROOM enjoying full viewing windows to the garden, with double doors leading to a paved terrace. A door leads from the Sitting Room to the beamed KITCHEN/DINER with windows to the rear. There is an excellent range of cream base and wall units with a stainless steel one and a half bowl sink unit set in a wood effect laminate work surface. Space for a Range Master cooker with an extractor overhead with tiling to all splash prone areas. Plenty of space for a kitchen table and dresser. A small step up to the UTILITY ROOM, which houses the boiler. There is an obscure window to the side of the property with space and plumbing for a washing machine, tumble drier and dishwasher. Leading to the downstairs cloakroom with WC, pedestal basin and obscure window to the side. The DINING ROOM is accessed via the entrance hall, has wood effect flooring and a window to the front garden. This generous room currently has plenty of room for a study area.

First Floor
The Landing is light with a window to the front. MASTER BEDROOM - A spacious light room with window to front and wooden floors. A door opens to the built-in wardrobe with excellent hanging space and storage. EN-SUITE BATHROOM - There is a fully tiled power shower cubicle with etched glass door, white WC, a contemporary basin is set within a vanity unit with cupboards beneath. Wooden Floors.BEDROOM 2 - Another light and spacious double room with views to the front as before. Wooden floors.BEDROOM 3 - Lovely Rear aspect window with views over the surrounding fields and a built in storage cupboard with access to the LOFT with two velux skylight windows and storage cupboards (ideal as a study, workroom or studio).FAMILY BATHROOM - a large bathroom with an obscure window to the rear with a tiled sill. White suite comprising of P-shaped bath with shower attachment over, WC and basin, all with attractive splash back tiling. Wooden flooring and airing cupboard storage.

Gardens and Outside
The garden is to the front of the property. The lawn is surrounded by attractive and well planted mature borders of shrubs and trees. There is a mature hedge adjacent to the road and an ornamental pond at the bottom of the garden. There is a paved terrace area ideal for alfresco dining with a herringbone brick path that leads to the GARAGE which has an up-an-over door and side garage door. From the lane there are two convenient off road parking areas, one giving access to the single garage. There is a pedestrian gate that leads from the parking area to the garden and cottage. Next to the front door is a paved area that has potential for extra garden storage and a vine clad pergola over the front door.

Directions
From the Lydford Cross Roads travel south along the A37 in the Yeovil direction. After approximately 2 miles take the left turning signposted to Babcary. Proceed through this pretty village, past the church and bearing left at the Red Lion Pub. After 50 yards bear left into the no through road, the property will be found on your right.

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. Ref: 4429

Property Features :

• A charming, detached stone built property
• Located in a favoured no through lane
• Well maintained family house
• Light and spacious accommodation
• Pretty, well stocked and manageable south facing gardens