4 bedroom house

An extended and beautifully refurbished period cottage set in gardens of approximately 0.25 Acre and surrounded by glorious unspoilt countryside. EPC: Band D

This very attractive end terrace period cottage has recently been extended and comprehensively refurbished to create a most delightful family home with a wealth of charm and character but all the advantages of modern living. Traditionally built of local stone that has been carefully matched in the extensiion, all set beneath a tiled roof, features include exposed timberwork, oak cills, flagstone and oak flooring to much of the ground floor, bespoke kitchen units and contemporary sanitary ware. Roses ramble across the front porch which opens into a small lobby and thence to a superb kitchen/dining room with oil fired Rayburn (also supplying central heating) with separate utility and cloakroom beyond. The sitting room is triple aspect and with two sets of french doors to the garden and terrace this is a perfect summer room with a lovely stone fireplace and inset logburner to warm you on chilly winter evenings. A wide first floor landing gives access to four bedrooms all with country views and a superb family bathroom. The master bedroom enjoys a lovely rural aspect and benefits from an en-suite shower room. Heating is provided by an oil fired system to radiators and the timber replica pvc casement windows are fully double glazed. Cottages like this are rare indeed and early viewing is advised.

Outside
Set in a plot of approximately 0.25 Acre the cottage enjoys a peaceful outlook over traditional Somerset countryside. The garden is beautifully landscaped with a secluded South facing terrace that catches all the sun. Steps lead to the remainder which is mainly lawned with well stocked borders, mature shrubs and trees, soft fruit bushes and vegetable garden. There are several useful store sheds, a greenhouse and poultry run. Double gates lead in from the lane to a hard standing and detached single garage.

Purtington is a small rural hamlet acquired in the early 19th Century by the first Lord Bridport, one of Nelson's Admirals who had then bought Cricket St Thomas close by. Surrounded by open countryside much of which was owned by the Wills tobacco family, the Frys (chocolate), and Ilminster Grammar School. Early in the 20th Century the hamlet and surrounding farms were sold off individually. Located almost equi distant between Chard and Crewkerne (4.7 and 4.35 miles) each offering a good range of local shopping, recreational and leisure activities. There are major supermarkets nearby together with health services and schools. The major centres of Taunton and Yeovil are within easy reach, the A303 trunk road is about 5 miles to the North giving good access to London and the West.



Marketed by: Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Chard