Property Introduction

Property Description

The accommodation comprises: Front Entrance Porch, Sitting Room, Kitchen/Dining Room/Family Room, Utility Room, 3 Bedrooms, Bathroom/Shower/WC, Outside: Large Gardens, 2 Purpose Built Stables, Yard, All Weather Menage.


The property occupies a rural location with views to the east and west over open fields. Rooksbridge is located within approx 2 miles which offers a local Post Office and General Stores. Primary Schools are nearby in the villages of Lympsham or Lower Weare and they feed into the Kings of Wessex Comprehensive School in Cheddar, which is within approx 10 miles distance. The coastal resorts of Weston super Mare and Burnham on Sea are within 7 and 8 miles respectively. The nearest access onto the motorway is Junction 22 within approx 4 miles thus facilitating easy travel throughout the South West region. Bristol International Airport is within approx 30 mins drive.

The cottage is reputed to date form the mid 19th century and within the past 20 years has been extensively modernised and extended. A number of original period features have been retained including the original fireplaces. Most of the windows are UPVC double glazed and heating is provided by an oil fired central heating system there being adequate radiators and power points throughout. A particular feature of this property is the gardens which include 2 purpose built stables with adjoining yard and all weather ménage.

Please note: The current owners rent a small 2 acre (approx) field with stabling situated within approx 200 metres from the property, which could be acquired on a similar rental arrangement if required, subject to approval by the owner.

The accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate):

Ground Floor:

Front door to enclosed front entrance porch, Glass panelled inner door to

SITTING ROOM: 15’9”x17’4” (Front East and South) into bay window with exposed beams over, original open stone built fireplace with brick arch over and incorporating a wood burning stove set on a raised flagstone hearth, understairs storage cupboard

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM/FAMILY ROOM: 15’9”x11’6” (Rear West and South) Quarry tile flooring and partially tiled walls, full compliment of fitted kitchen units finished in maple wood effect finish and comprising a 1 ½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap, matching base/floor cupboard units with extensive worktop surfaces, drawer units and matching wall cupboards above, built in ‘Smeg’ dishwasher, also built in electric oven with four ring hob and extractor hood over, walk in shelved cupboard also housing a ‘Worcester’ oil fired boiler which is programmed to provide domestic hot water and central heating throughout.

UTILITY ROOM: 10’3x8’3” (Rear North South and West) with ceramic tiled flooring, matching fitted units with base/floor cupboards and worktop surfaces above, facility for integrated washing machine and tumble dryer, double glass panelled patio doors to rear garden

From the SITTING ROOM enclosed pinewood staircase leading to

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: with ceiling hatch to insulated roof space

BEDROOM 1: 9’6”x13’ (Front East) original period fireplace, built in shelved airing cupboard with insulated hot water cylinder, fitted immersion heater, also built in wardrobe

BEDROOM 2: 11’9”x9’6” (Rear West) pleasant views over open fields

BEDROOM 3: 9’10”x5’9” (Front East)

BATHROOM: (Rear West) partially tiled, modern white suite comprising of panelled bath with shower attachment, fully tiled shower cubicle with shower and massage jets, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, vertical chrome heated towel rail, medicine wall cabinet.

OUTSIDE: The property is set back from the road and is approached over a lay-by through double timber entrance gates with driveway there being parking for several cars

GARDENS: The plot has a frontage to White House Lane of approx 75ft with an overall depth of 170ft approx. To the front there are level well-kept lawns interspersed by a number of mature trees. To the side of the property is a SINGLE GARAGE and a further set of double gates leading into a concreted yard measuring 47’x42’ approx adjoining which there is a pair of purpose built stables each measuring 11’6”x11’9” internally, having electric light, automatic water drinking bowls and also outside lighting. To the rear of the garage there is an adjoining COVERED VERANDA with extensive decking area. Adjoining the yard is an ALL WEATHER MENAGE with a woodchip surface measuring approx 85’x30’, TIMBER GARDEN STORAGE SHED, GREENHOUSE, and outside water tap. The rear gardens comprise of level lawns with a number of fruit trees, the whole being well fenced by mature screening hedgerows and leylandii, with open fields to rear.

Services include mains electricity, water and drainage to a septic tank system.

Sedegemoor District Council – Council Tax Band C

We are advised that the property is Freehold – please verify with your legal representative.

All room sizes are approximate. Electrical installations, plumbing and central heating installations, drainage installations are noted in particulars on the basis of a visual inspection only. They have not been tested and no warranty of condition of fitness for purpose is implied by their inclusion. Potential purchasers are warned that they must make their own enquiries as to the condition of the appliance, installation or of any element of the structure or fabric of the property.