Charlton Mackrell

DESCRIPTION Nearly 200 years old this former quarrymans cottage has natural stone elevations under a pan tiled roof and provides deceptively spacious accommodation which has been sympathetically modernised in recent years retaining many character features complimented by modern amenities.  The accommodation benefits from oil fired central heating, sealed unit double glazing in Iroko hardwood frames, it includes two open fireplaces, flagstone floors, original elm plank floorboards in the upstairs bedrooms and comprises: a covered porch leading to a dining hall with door to separate sitting room, a custom fitted kitchen at the rear leading to the 3rd bedroom.  On the first floor is a light and airy study/ landing area, two double bedrooms at the front and a large bathroom at the rear.  The property occupies a good size plot with well stocked cottage style gardens at the front enjoying a sunny southerly aspect.  There is parking for 2 vehicles at the front of the property.  A truly superb blend of period and contemporary living and an internal viewing is essential to fully appreciate this character cottage.

SITUATION The property enjoys a quiet position tucked away off the main village road on the northern fringe of the village which lies just 3 miles east of Somerton.  The village is well placed for access to the A303 about 2 miles south and other neighbouring towns within easy reach include Street, Castle Cary and Yeovil.

ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR

COVERED PORCH with Iroko hardwood front door to:

DINING HALL 13’0” (3.97m) x 12’10” (3.90m) having a flagstone floor, power points, radiator and cover, blue lias stone fireplace, down lights, ceiling speakers for digital music system, sealed unit double glazed window to the front aspect with natural wood sill.  Pine panelled door to:

SITTING ROOM 13’4” (4.07m) x 13’2” (4.01m) having a feature blue lias stone fireplace, flagstone flooring, power points, television aerial point, double radiator, down lights and speakers for digital music system, sealed unit double glazed window to the front aspect with wooden sill.

From the Dining Hall a door leads to:

KITCHEN 10’6” (3.21m) x 9’1” (2.77m) custom fitted with a range of units and shelving and including a Belfast sink with hardwood draining board, mixer tap, blue lias stone preparation area with inset ceramic hob, built in oven, quarry tiled floor, double radiator, exposed ceiling timbers, sealed unit double glazed window to the rear aspect, under stairs cupboard with original pine door, enclosed staircase to the first floor and a pine latch door to:

BEDROOM THREE 13’1” (4.0m) x 8’11” (2.71m) with single radiator, power points, television aerial point, fitted open wardrobe, painted ceiling timbers and sealed unit double glazed window to the rear aspect.

FIRST FLOOR with staircase leading from the kitchen having original elm treads and leading to:

STUDY/LANDING 10’3” (3.13m) x 9’1” (2.78m) with balustrade modern pine floorboards, double radiator, power points, speakers for digital music system, two velux windows providing excellent natural light, sealed unit double glazed window with old timber sill.

SECONDARY LANDING AREA with step up to bedroom one and step down to bathroom.

BEDROOM ONE 13’5” (4.08m) x 13’2” (4.02m) having a latch door from the landing, old elm plank floorboards, part exposed rafters, radiator and cover, television aerial point, power points, access to the insulated roof space, speakers for digital music system, sealed unit double glazed window to the front aspect with old oak sill.

BATHROOM with pine floorboards and comprising a cast iron bath with Mira shower over, hand basin, low level WC, radiator, speaker for digital music system, two velux windows, sealed unit double glazed window to the rear, built in airing cupboard, part exposed beam and plumbing for washing machine.

BEDROOM TWO 12’11” (3.94m) x 12’6” (3.82m) with old pine latch door leading from the top of the stairs and having elm plank floorboards, power points, radiator, television aerial point, speakers for digital music system, fitted open wardrobes, access to the insulated roof space, sealed unit double glazed window to the front aspect with wooden sill/seat.

OUTSIDE The property stands on the rear boundary of the plot therefore enjoying a sunny southerly aspect with established cottage style gardens well stocked with numerous shrubs and flowers, laid partly to lawn, stone paved footpaths, flagstone patio, shrubbery, WELL and WATER FEATURE.  An outside store adjoins the cottage and contains the oil fired boiler and there is further open storage area adjoining.  Oil Storage tank.  Parking bay for two vehicles at the front.  Access off Kingweston Road is via a shared driveway leading to the parking bay.

SERVICES Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected.

OUTGOINGS The property is in Band B with the annual amount payable for 2010/2011 being £1,116.13.

VIEWING By appointment through EDWARDS on Yeovil (01935) 423434.

AGENT’S NOTE The cottage is fully networked with speakers for a digital music system (available by separate negotiation).  None of the services or appliances have been tested by the agents.