Property description

A spacious family home with tremendous character and charm in an idylllic situation. Accommodation includes: Entrance Hall, Sitting Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Study, Scullery, 5 Double Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 2 Cloaks. Self contained Annexe. Garaging and Outbuildings, Gardens approaching an acre.

KEEPERS COTTAGE, ALFORD, SOMERSET, BA7 7PN

About the Area
Alford is a small convenient village with its own parish church located between Lovington and Castle Cary. Lovington is a popular village with a church, primary school and a popular pub/restaurant. The historic market town of Castle Cary is a short distance to the east and has a mainline railway station to Paddington as well as Doctors, Dentist, Library, Privately owned Supermarket, Greengrocer, Butcher, Banks, Post Office and numerous independent shops. The A37 is two miles away giving rapid access to the A303. The towns of Sherborne, Yeovil, Street, Glastonbury, Wells and Frome are all within a short drive and Bath and Bristol are within commuting distance. There are wide ranges of sporting and cultural amenities in the area and excellent state and independent schools including Millfield, Wells Cathedral, Downside, Hazelgrove and the schools at Bruton and Sherborne.

Accommodation
A paved pathway leads to the wooden front door with glazed panel. The ENTRANCE HALL has a tiled floor and original wooden paneled wall. The main SITTING ROOM is dual aspect with window seats, exposed stone walls and ceiling beams. A large ingelnook fireplace houses an open fire with iron grate. The KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM is a generous room with a range of base units with laminate worksurfaces. An original stone fireplace provides space for range cooker. Two windows, one with window seat, look over the charming garden, tiling to floor, ceiling beams. The SCULLERY is a spacious room with Butler sink on brick plinths, windows to front and rear and wooden door to the front. A ground floor BATHROOM has a paneled bath, basin and WC, tiling to splash prone areas and obscure window to the front. Returning to the SITTING ROOM, steps lead to the STUDY with windows to front and rear and spiral staircase rising to the first floor.

First Floor
Wooden stairs rise to the LANDING with original wattle and daub wall and window to the side. There are FIVE DOUBLE BEDROOMS, all a generous size with built in wardrobes enjoying windows to the front or rear and FAMILY BATHROOM with suite comprising paneled bath, pedestal basin and WC and tiling to splash prone areas. There is a further SHOWER ROOM with shower cubicle and separate WC and basin.

The Annexe
At present the annexe is still incorporated within the house, however we feel it would be very easy to separate if desired.A wooden door open to the HALLWAY with tiled floor and space for coats and boots. The CLOAKROOM has a WC, basin and obscure window to the side. The DINING ROOM is a light room with large window to the gardens and tiled floor. The SITTING ROOM is a generous size with windows to the front and rear. To one corner, separated by a sliding door, is the KITCHEN AREA with a range of base units, a stainless steel one bowl sink unit and space for a cooker and fridge. A deep silled window looks to the front. The INNER HALL has stairs rising to the first floor and door through to the Main House.

First Floor
LANDING which can also be accessed from the main house. TWO BEDROOMS, one large room with window to the rear and built in wardrobes, the other with a large picture window to the side and sink unit. FAMILY BATHROOM with coloured suite comprising paneled bath with shower over, pedestal basin and WC. Obscure window to the side.

Outside
To the front of Keepers Cottage, a large graveled area provides plenty of parking and stone and brick outbuildings offering great storage and garaging, with potential for development subject to necessary consents. Paved steps lead from the parking area to the garden where a pathway continues round to the rear of the property. The charming extensive gardens are mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs and trees planted throughout. There are also a number of well established flower and vegetable beds. The river Brue meanders around the edge of the garden and the property enjoys river bank fishing rights where we understand Brown Trout and Perch are regularly fished.A paved bridge over a stream leads to a further garden area with raised ponds, once used for crayfish, with potential for raised vegetable or flowerbeds if desired.

Further Information
SERVICES - Mains electricity and water. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage.TENURE - FreeholdCOUNCIL TAX - Band F - Mendip District Council

Directions
From our offices in the centre of Castle Cary proceed towards the railway station, and take the left turning, the B3153 to Alford. On entering Alford take the first and only turning on the right hand side, opposite two pretty semi-detached cottages. Continue along this lane, passing the church, and on approaching the large house continue straight ahead and then bare left in front of the farm buildings. continuer along this lane and Keepers Cottage will be found at the end.

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: 4530.

Property Features :

• Located in an idyllic situation away from the ´hustle and bustle´ of everyday life
• A spacious and versatile Grade II Listed country property
• Retains tremendous character and charm including a wattle and daub wall, an ingelnook fireplace, an
• Potential to use part of the property as a self contained annexe
• Surrounded by beautiful countryside