A beautifully presented five bedroom detached period cottage with garage, carport, ample parking and delightful gardens, situated in the rural South Somerset village of Forton.This attractive 19th century home has been thoughtfully maintained and updated by the current owners, successfully blending modern comforts with an abundance of original character and charm. The mature grounds wrap around the property and have been lovingly cultivated over many years, featuring areas of lawn, paved seating spaces, a feature pond and an array of established shrubs and planting, all enjoying a peaceful backdrop of adjoining fields and open countryside.The spacious accommodation briefly comprises a welcoming 23ft lounge with an attractive fireplace and dual aspect double glazed windows, creating a warm and inviting living space. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of wooden shaker-style units incorporating integrated appliances and a built-in larder, while a separate utility room provides additional storage and appliance space together with access to a downstairs shower room.Further versatile living accommodation includes a dining room opening into a charming garden room overlooking the beautiful grounds. The current owners utilise these rooms as a music room and dining area respectively, demonstrating the flexibility the property offers.To the first floor are five well-proportioned double bedrooms and a stylish family bathroom. The principal bedroom is a particularly spacious double room enjoying views over the side garden and benefiting from an accompanying wash hand basin. Bedrooms two and three are also generous doubles, with bedroom three further enhanced by a built-in wardrobe. The family bathroom is fitted with an elegant four-piece suite comprising a roll-top bath, separate shower cubicle and attractive wooden panelling.Externally, a brick paved driveway to the front provides parking and access to the garage, while additional parking is available to the side where a substantial wooden carport sits alongside a stone chipped parking area.Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the deceptively spacious accommodation, charming character features and excellent condition of this impressive period cottage.
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: E
EPC Rating: D
Accommodation comprises: Entrance hall, lounge, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, down stairs shower room, dining room, garden room, five double bedrooms and bathroom.
Entrance Porch Of wooden double glazed construction with wooden glazed door into lounge.
Lounge 23'10" (7.26m) x 10'4" (3.16m) including fireplace. Attractive fireplace with wooden mantle and inset gas fire. Wall lights, television point, two radiators and two wooden double glazed windows to the front aspect. Door into Kitchen/Breakfast Room.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 24'7" x 7'10" (7.5m x 2.4m). Fitted with a selection of wall and base 'shaker style' wooden units set beneath worktops with inset sink and drainer. Integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Electric Range cooker with gas hob. Built-in larder with shelving and window to the rear aspect. Radiator, spotlights. Wooden door out to rear garden and further doors to utility room, lounge and hall.
Utility Room 9'9" (2.98m) narrowing to 9'1" (2.78m) x 9' (2.74m). Fitted with wall and base units set beneath worktops with inset Belfast sink. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, space for fridge freezer. Sky light, wooden double glazed window to the side aspect. Heated towel rail, tiled splash backs. Door to workshop/store and further door to shower room.
Shower Room Fitted with a three-piece suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin, low-level W.C and shower cubicle with electric shower. Radiator, spotlights and panelled splashbacks.
Workshop/Store 9'11" x 7'8" (3.02m x 2.34m). Light, power, sky light and wooden door out to rear garden.
Hall Door to garage, stairs rising to first floor, understairs storage cupboard and door to dining Room.
Dining Room 13'7" x 10'5" (4.14m x 3.18m). An additional reception room that offers versatile living with the room currently setup as a music room. Radiator, spot lights and wooden double glazed double doors into Garden Room.
Garden Room 10' x 9'7" (3.05m x 2.92m). Of brick and wooden double glazed construction with vaulted ceiling overlooking the beautifully kept grounds. Currently used as a dining area with radiator and double glazed wooden double doors opening out onto the gardens.
Garage 13'3" x 17'8" (4.04m x 5.38m). Electric up and over door, light and power. Wooden double glazed window to the side aspect. Wall mounted central heating boiler and personal door into hall.
First Floor Landing Fitted with a selection of built-in storage cupboards with shelving. Wooden double glazed window to the rear aspect, access to roof void and doors to all principle rooms.
Bedroom One 13'10" x 13'7" (4.22m x 4.14m). Double glazed window to the side aspect, radiator, telephone point and pedestal wash hand basin.
Bedroom Two 13'4" x 10'11" (4.06m x 3.33m). Radiator and wooden double glazed window to the front aspect.
Bedroom Three 14'4" x 10'8" (4.37m x 3.25m). Built-in wardrobe, radiator and wooden double glazed window to the front aspect.
Bedroom Four 13'5" x 9'2" (4.1m x 2.8m). Radiator, telephone point and wooden double glazed window to the front aspect.
Bedroom Five 13'1" x 9'1" (4m x 2.77m). Radiator and wooden double glazed window to the rear aspect.
Bathroom Fitted with a four-piece suite comprising roll-top bath with shower attachment, low-level W.C, pedestal wash hand basin and shower cubicle with mains shower. Attractive wood panelling, heated towel rail/radiator and wooden double glazed window to the side aspect.
Outside The beautifully kept grounds wrap around the property backing onto fields and countryside beyond. The gardens are primarily laid to lawn with a selection of flower borders full with a mixture of mature plants and shrubs.
A large paved area provides ample seating space for entertaining and houses a wooden summer house, wooden gazebo and swing seat.
A raised paved seating area overlooks a feature pond.
The lawn continues along the side of the property with a path providing access to a wooden car port and gives access to the front aspect.
Property Information Services
Mains gas, water, electric and drainage. Gas Central heating.
Broadband and mobile coverage:
Standard Broadband is available in this area and mobile signal should be available from inside from all four main providers however limited but available from all four providers outside. Information supplied by ofcom.org.uk
