Property description

An attractive period town property situated along New Street, Somerton. Three bedrooms, bathroom, two reception rooms, kitchen and conservatory. Breathtaking views and terraced gardens including a 1/3rd acre orchard.

Summary
Hilltop is an attractive period town cottage dating we believe from the mid 19th century. As the name suggests it occupies an elevated position and enjoys superb views across open countryside. Accommodation comprises entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen and conservatory. To the first floor there are three bedrooms and bathroom. There are lawned gardens to the front and terraced gardens to the rear with steps leading down to a parking bay and garage. The property also has an orchard amounting to approximately 1/3rd acre.

Amenities
Hilltop is situated along New Street on the Eastern side of the town, Somerton was the ancient County town of Wessex in the 8th century and a former market town. There is a good level of amenities including shops, banks, library, doctor and dentist surgeries, there are also several public houses, restaurants, churches and primary schools within the town. A more comprehensive range of amenities can be found in the County town of Taunton to the west or Yeovil to the south. The mainline railway stations are located in Castle Cary, Yeovil and Taunton. The property is also well served by the A303 linking both central London and the South West, the M5 can be joined at junction 23.

Services
Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected. Council tax band E.

Entrance Hall
Entrance door leads to the entrance hall with stairs leading to the first floor and doors to:-

Sitting Room - 13' 5'' x 12' 5'' (4.08m x 3.78m)
With windows to front and rear, views from the rear window, two radiators and natural stone open fireplace with timber mantle.

Dining Room - 17' 9'' x 14' 8'' (5.41m x 4.48m)
With windows to front and rear, rear window having views, two radiators and natural stone open fireplace with timber mantle. Under stairs storage cupboard with shelving.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 8' 8'' x 6' 4'' (2.63m x 1.92m)
With window and door leading to the front, base and wall mounted units with work surfaces over, single drainer sink unit, space for washing machine, slim dishwasher and fridge. Tiled floor, radiator and wall tiling.

Conservatory - 13' 3'' x 6' 0'' (4.03m x 1.82m)
French doors from the dining room lead to the conservatory with quarry tiled flooring, French doors to the garden and stunning views.

Landing
With window to rear, access hatch to loft space and doors to:-

Bedroom 1 - 14' 4'' x 13' 3'' (4.37m x 4.05m)
With window to front and side, radiator and wash hand basin.

Bedroom 2 - 13' 11'' x 8' 9'' (4.24m x 2.66m)
With window to front, radiator and built in wardrobes and shelving.

Bedroom 3 - 15' 1'' x 5' 9'' (4.60m x 1.76m)
With window to rear with views and radiator.

Bathroom
With window to front with fitted louvered shutters, bathroom suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and panelled bath with electric shower over. Built in airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and slatted shelving.

Outside
To the front of the property there is a wrought iron fence and gate with path to the front door. The front gardens are lawned with path and access to:-

Wood store/ boiler room - 6' 3'' x 5' 7'' (1.91m x 1.70m)
With power, newly installed wall mounted gas boiler providing hot water and central heating.

Rear gardens
From the conservatory steps lead down to a terrace seating area overlooking lawned gardens with timber shed and useful storage shed beneath the conservatory. Steps to a lower terrace with vegetable garden and greenhouse. Gate and steeps to the parking bay and garage.

Garage - 16' 11'' x 9' 1'' (5.16m x 2.77m)
With metal up and over garage door, power and light. The garage is approached from Horse Mill Lane where there is a drive on to 'Old Hill' being the main access to the town in the 12th century.


A five bar gate leads to the paddock/orchard with various fruit trees including apple and plum. This area measures approximately 1/3rd acre.

Property Features :

• An attractive period town cottage
• Two reception rooms, kitchen and conservatory
• Three Bedrooms and bathroom
• Stunning views to the rear
• Front garden and terraced rear gardens