Property description

A delightful cottage peacefully located in a no through lane in this popular village. The accommodation mixes period character with modern additions: Hall, W/C, Sitting/Dining Room, Kitchen/Dining/Family Room, 4 Bedrooms, Bathroom, Annexe, Gardens, Parking.

MEAD COTTAGE, NORTH STREET, BABCARY, SOMERSET, TA11 7EA

About the Area
Babcary is one of Somerset's charming and historic villages and is set in beautiful walking and riding countryside between Somerton, Glastonbury and Castle Cary. It is recorded in the Doomsday Book as an attractive small village made up for the most part of period houses and cottages on the edge of the Sparkford Vale. The medieval church is close by where one of the earliest games of fives was recorded. Elsewhere in the village is the 17th Century Red Lion pub and restaurant and also village hall, tennis courts and playground. Access to the A37 and A303 are within a few miles drive. Glastonbury, Wells, Castle Cary and Sherborne are all within a short drive as are Castle Cary and Yeovil Railway 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. There are excellent state and independent schools in the area including Millfield, Bruton, Hazelgrove, Wells Cathedral, Downside and Sherborne.

Accommodation
A part glazed front door opens to a spacious ENTRANCE HALL with tiled flooring and doors to CLOAKROOM (WC and basin) and a cloaks cupboard. An inner hallway has a door to:UTILITY ROOM - window to rear, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, newly fitted oil fired boiler, built in shelving, and worktop with drawers under. The inner hall then leads to a stunning KITCHEN/DINING/FAMILY ROOM - vaulted ceiling and 6 glazed folding doors to the end elevation opening to the landscaped terrace and gardens. The kitchen area is well fitted with a good range of hand painted floor and wall units, granite worktops, large Belfast sink, electric hob, built in double oven and dishwasher and space for an American style fridge/freezer.

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From the opposite end of the inner hall a door opens to the SITTING/DINING ROOM - windows to side, front and rear (window seats to rear and side), inglenook fireplace with flagstone hearth, beam over and inset cast iron wood burning stove, fitted bookcase to alcove. Door to small hallway with stairs rising to first floor, half glazed door to front garden and door to:BEDROOM 4 - windows to front and rear with window seats, beam to ceiling, fireplace with inset cast iron wood burning stove on flagstone hearth, fitted shelving and cupboard to recesses.

First Floor
The stairs rise to the first floor landing with a small window to rear at the turn. Doors to: BEDROOM 3 - windows to front and side, beams to ceiling.BEDROOM 2 - windows to front and side, beams to ceiling.BEDROOM 1 - windows to front and rear. 2 built in double wardrobes.STORAGE/AIRING CUPBOARDFAMILY BATHROOM - large window to rear. Freestanding roll top bath on raised plinth. Low level WC with concealed cistern. Pedestal period style basin. Painted half height panelling to walls. Ceiling beams.

Annexe
The detached annexe sits next to the village lane with its own access and is suitable as ancillary accommodation to the house or as a letting property (it has been successfully let for many years by the current owners). The accommodation is arranged over two floors and consists of a living room with kitchen area on the ground floor and a bedroom and bathroom on the first floor.

Outside
Adjoining the village lane the front garden of the original cottage is bordered by a painted picket fence with pedestrian gate and path to the original front door.The extended portion of the property has a good size parking area to the front with a new front door giving access to the entrance hall.The gardens have been professionally landscaped and include a paved patio with a walled seating area, steps up to a circular lawn with a slate path and well planted borders around, further sheltered seating area all with lovely views over the surrounding countryside.Log store with tiled roof. Side gate to parking area. Secure locked storage shed.The property has a lovely outlook over a field to the rear which we understand may be available to rent if required.

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 :

• Delightful country cottage
• Period character with modern contemporary additions
• Beautifully presented throughout
• Fantastic Kitchen/Dining/Family Room with Bi-folding doors to the garden
• Landscaped Garden