Nestled at the foot of the picturesque Blackdown Hills, this charming three-bedroom Stone cottage enjoys far-reaching views across open fields and rolling countryside, offering an exceptional opportunity for those seeking a rural lifestyle with excellent connectivity. Positioned directly on the A303, the property benefits from superb transport links to the M5 motorway and an array of coastal destinations, all within easy reach.Set within mature and beautifully established grounds, the property includes extensive gardens, a small paddock and a variety of useful outbuildings, ideal for those looking to create a smallholding or pursue a more self-sufficient way of life. A large pond enhances the peaceful setting, while a workshop/garage and an additional workshop/store backing onto open countryside provide excellent practical space for hobbies, storage or livestock-related use.The principal residence is an attractive traditional stone cottage full of character and warmth believed to date back to the 1700's. Inside, the accommodation is both spacious and versatile, with two generous reception rooms, each centred around a fireplace with multi-fuel burner, creating inviting living spaces throughout the seasons. A separate dining room leads through to the fitted kitchen, with a doorway continuing into a useful side porch.To the first floor are two well-proportioned double bedrooms, both benefitting from built-in wardrobes and delightful front-facing views across the surrounding countryside. A third single bedroom also enjoys extensive rural views, while a shower room completes the first-floor accommodation.Situated a short distance from the main house, the detached one-bedroom annexe offers excellent ancillary accommodation and flexibility. The annexe comprises a spacious open-plan living and kitchen area, a double bedroom and a shower room, making it ideal for multigenerational living, guest accommodation, holiday letting potential or independent living arrangements.Altogether, this is a rare and versatile rural property combining character, land, outbuildings and adaptable accommodation in an accessible countryside setting.
Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: E
Council Tax Band: D
Main House Accommodation: Side porch, kitchen, dining room, sitting room, family room, three bedrooms and shower room.
Annexe Accommodation: Open plan living/kitchen area, bedroom and shower room.
Side Porch Of uPVC and brick built construction with tiled flooring, storage area and door through to kitchen.
Kitchen 14'3" x 8'11" (4.34m x 2.72m). Fitted with a range of farmhouse style wall, base and display units set beneath worktops with inset sink and drainer. Space for range cooker with hood over. Space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Space for fridge freezer and additional space for base fridge. Tiled splashbacks. Cupboard housing concealed Grant oil boiler. Skylight. Radiator. Opening and step down to dining room.
Dining Room 15'5" x 8'4" (4.7m x 2.54m). Radiator. Two double glazed windows to the rear aspect with views over fields. Skylight. uPVC opaque double glazed door out to side garden. Opening and step down into sitting room.
Sitting Room 15'2" x 11'4" (4.62m x 3.45m). Feature fireplace with multi-fuel burner. Radiator. Dual aspect double glazed windows to the front and side aspect. Door to hall.
Family Room 15'3" x 11'10" (4.65m x 3.6m). Feature fireplace with inset multi-fuel burner. Radiator. Exposed beams. Television point. Dual aspect room with double glazed windows to the front and side aspect. Opening through to kitchen and door to hall.
Hall Radiator. Double glazed window to the front aspect. Doors to family room and sitting room. Stairs rising to first floor.
First Floor Spacious landing with radiator, access to roof void and doors to all principal rooms. Double glazed window to the rear aspect with views across fields and countryside beyond.
Bedroom One 12'2" x 9'6" (3.7m x 2.9m). Ornate feature fireplace. Built-in double wardrobe. Radiator. Double glazed window to the front aspect.
Bedroom Two 11'4" x 8'11" (3.45m x 2.72m). Radiator. Built-in double wardrobe. Double glazed window to the front aspect.
Bedroom Three 8'6" x 6'8" (2.6m x 2.03m). Radiator and double glazed window to the side aspect with views across fields and countryside.
Shower Room Fitted with a three-piece suite comprising shower cubicle with electric shower, low-level W.C. and pedestal wash hand basin. Built-in storage cupboard. Extractor. Heated towel rail. Opaque double glazed window to the rear aspect.
Detached Annexe
Open Plan Lounge/kitchen 25'11" x 12'2" (7.9m x 3.7m). uPVC double doors into the open plan lounge/kitchen. Fitted with a selection of wall and base units set beneath worktops with inset sink and drainer. Inset electric oven with hob and hood over. Space for fridge freezer. Dual aspect double glazed windows to the side and front aspects. Skylight. Two radiators. Doors to bedroom and store room.
Bedroom 13'1" x 7'10" (4m x 2.4m). Radiator and two double glazed windows to the side aspect.
Store Room 7'6" x 5'3" (2.29m x 1.6m). Double glazed window to the rear aspect and door into shower room.
Shower Room Fitted with a three-piece suite comprising shower cubicle with walk-in shower cubicle with mains shower, low-level W.C. and pedestal wash hand basin. Radiator. Modern panelled splashbacks. Skylight. Extractor and opaque double glazed window to the side aspect.
Outside The property is approached via a gated entrance opening into a gravel driveway providing ample off street parking whilst giving access to a large wooden workshop/garage. Gardens are mainly situated to the front and side of the property predominantly laid to lawn enclosed by a mixture of fencing and mature hedging. Paved pathways lead to both the main house and the detached annexe, continuing to a paved patio to the side of the annexe. Beyond the annexe the grounds continue leading to a large pond and a detached workshop/storage shed with double doors and additional entrance door. Beyond the outbuilding there is a small paddock with gated access enclosed by a mixture of mature planting and trees. The entire plot totals circa 0.6 acres.
Property Information Services
Mains water & electric. Private drainage. Oil central heating to main house. Bottled LPG gas central heating to annexe.
Broadband and mobile coverage
Ultrafast Broadband is available in this area and mobile signal should be available from all four major providers outdoors and one major provider indoors. Information supplied by ofcom.org.uk
Upgrades
The property was re-roofed in 2025, with all timbers treated with a 20 year guarantee. The front roof was fitted with reclaimed tiles and the rear with brand new tiles. News soffits and fascias were also added.
Agents note
The annexe does having planning permission but does not have a building control completion certificate, a relevant indemnity policy will be provided by the seller to adequately protect a purchaser.
