La Esperanza

NO ONWARD CHAIN. Our team at GTH are proud and excited to offer this superb 4/5 bedroomed detached village home, set in circa 3 acres with riding arena, stabling, log cabin and off-road parking for multiple cars. It is situated in a private position in one of the area’s most favoured villages, surrounded by countryside and close to excellent communication links.

A unique and rare opportunity to acquire a four/five bedroom detached home set in three acres, with stabling and riding arena and situated in a private position in the highly desirable village of Over Stratton. In brief the property comprises an entrance porch, sitting room/bedroom, WC, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, further sitting room and conservatory to the ground floor with four bedrooms (one ensuite) and a family bathroom to the first floor. With over 2,500 sq ft of accommodation, La Esperanza is a highly versatile home that offers any buyer an exciting footprint from which to work from. There are currently two sitting rooms, the larger of which would also make an excellent ground floor bedroom with the option of creating ensuite facilities should one wish. The smaller of the sitting rooms is a warm and intimate space to unwind especially during the colder months thanks in main to a lovely inset wood burner. The dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room is well-fitted and leads directly into the dining room – a great space for formal entertaining with bi-folding doors into the expansive conservatory. In the summer months the conservatory really come into its own and is the perfect setting for family parties with the added bonus of a captivating vista of the grounds beyond. There are four bedrooms to the first floor including a master with ensuite facilities and in-built wardrobes. The remaining three are serviced by a good-size, Jack and Jill family bathroom with the advantage of a separate shower and bath. For those needing to work from home, one of the bedrooms could easily be utilised as a study. Its private position, stunning grounds, equestrian facilities and setting within the renowned and popular village of Over Stratton are not to be underestimated. Families, equine enthusiasts and those wanting idyllic village life are strongly encouraged to view.

Over Stratton is a pretty village situated about 1 mile south of South Petherton with its village pub and restaurant. South Petherton is a small residential country town with a village atmosphere, set in attractive surrounding countryside, and was once voted the second best village in the country to bring up a family. Offering a wide range of shopping facilities, a day centre, two schools, Library, inn, bank, post office, churches, doctor and veterinary surgeries, chemist, tennis and bowling clubs along with bus services to neighbouring towns and villages. Yeovil is circa 10 miles, Crewkerne circa 6 miles (mainline station to Waterloo) Ilminster 6 miles and the county town of Taunton 18 miles with its M5 connection at junction 25 and mainline station to Paddington.

The outside space is truly outstanding and whether it’s an equestrian site you are looking for, or just a taste of the good life, there will be few to match what La Esperanza has to offer. Situated in circa 3 acres, the grounds comprise of gardens, riding arena, stabling, cabin and fields with tree-lined views and surrounded by beautiful countryside. The set-up will be an obvious pull for those who keep horses and would also make a tremendous family home and potential small-holding. Depending on one’s needs the stabling has obvious scope to be utilised as a gym or workshop whilst the log cabin makes a great home study and could act as over flow accommodation for the main residence. The property has the significant advantage of two entrances. The first being off Northfield Lane where a gated driveway leads to the property and off-road parking for multiple vehicles. The second is a direct cut through from Watergore which joins Northfield Lane from the other side – particularly noteworthy for those with equestrian vehicles and an added luxury in inclement weather.

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