Honeysuckle Cottage

A charming detached period cottage situated in an enviable rural location set in gardens and ground of approximately 3 acres. EPC E.

Description - Honeysuckle Cottage is a charming property originally believed to have been built in the 1850s and is set in a wonderful private plot of approximately 3 acres. with a further 3 acres available if required. The cottage is surrounded by landscaped gardens divided into different areas and include a range of outbuildings, double garage and a large polytunnel. There is plenty of space to extend the property (subject to necessary planning consent).
The accommodation comprises of a living room, snug, kitchen/breakfast room, study, utility, ground floor bathroom. On the first floor there are four bedrooms all offering wonderful views and a shower room.

Accommodation - An entrance porch leads through to an entrance hallway with stairs to first floor and door to reception room. The lounge has triple aspect windows and a wood burning stove. There is a separate snug and this has an open fireplace, front aspect window and door through to kitchen/dining room which is fitted with a range of matching wall and base units. There is a range cooker and extractor, butler sink and a range of work surfaces. There is also an office which includes a range of fitted storage and window overlooking the drive. The utility has a range of units and worksurfaces and a space for washing machine and tumble drier. There is an external door from the utility leading to the rear driveway. Leading on from the utility there is a modern bathroom with fitted bath, shower, WC and wash basin.
On the first floor there is a landing which connects the four bedrooms and a family shower room. All bedrooms have wonderful views over the garden. The family shower room has a fitted shower, WC and wash basin.

Outside - Honeysuckle Cottage is set in ground of approximately 3 Acres and there are a 3 further acres available if required with three grass fields all of which surround the property. There is also a double garage and driveway which provides parking for a number of vehicles and a range of outbuildings including woodstore, workshop and polytunnel. The main area of garden has an attractive area of lawn with mature shrubs and trees, surrounded by a hedge boundary. From there is a paved pathway which leads up a centre strip of lawn bordered by trees and plant to a patio/gazebo. To the right of the garden from the house a path leads to a further area of lawn which is currently set up for croquet. Away from the house beyond the croquet area is a further area of lawn with mature shrubs and trees and a gateway which links the land that surrounds the property on all sides.
The land includes a field to the east, and a western field that swoops around the garden along the stream and there is a further field which provides a wonderful area for camping. There is a polytunnel included in this sale there is a piece of land that used to be the old driveway to the old property link to Folly Drove and this can be reinstated to provide an impressive 300m oak lined entrance approaching the cottage from its original position.

Situation - The house is situated at the end of a quiet lane and is separated from its neighbours by a number of agricultural fields on all sides. Despite its rural position there is superb access to services with direct access to the A358, providing east links to Taunton and Ilminster which is only 4.6 miles away and offers a wide range of amenities. Taunton, The County Town of Somerset is 7.6 miles away, and offers a wide range of high street stores. Hatch Beachamp has a local pub, school and a range a village clubs and societies. There are a number of pubs in the area including The Hatch Inn, The Flying Fish Inn at Ashill, The Five Dials at Hortons and the Bell at Broadway.
Taunton has a mainline rail station which is 8.5 miles away with a direct service to London Paddington in 1 hour 45 mins, and the M5 and A303 are both within 6 & 4 miles respectively.

Directions - From Taunton, proceed on the A358 towards Ilminster and proceed past the village of Hatch Beachamp. Go past the turning for Capland Lane and immediately after take the second turning on the right and proceed onto the track passing a number of properties at the very start and bear round to the right and continue along the gravel track where Honeysuckle Cottage can be found at the very end of this road.

Services - The property has services of mains water, mains electricity, oil fired central heating and sewage treatment plant.



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