A substantial 3 bedroom detached natural stone Country Cottage, sympathetically renovated to a very high standard by the present owners over the past 15 years. This delightful property has a wealth of charm and character and is situated in the picturesque village of West Lydford in Somerset, which lies just off the A37 Fosse Road. Bristol and Bath lie to the North, Yeovil and Taunton to the South and Glastonbury and Street to the West. The property stands in approximately 1.25 Acres, of which 1/4 of an acre comprises natural woodland, the remainder being laid down to cottage garden, lawns, mature borders and flowerbeds and parking areas. There is a double garage. The cottage also benefits from oil-fired central heating, supplying radiators in all rooms.

Accommodation: LOUNGE (20’ x 14’) with Inglenook fireplace containing original
Bread oven and Bessemer beam. Turning stone staircase to first floor. This is blocked off and is now a feature with display light above. DINNING ROOM (17’ x 14’) with open Fireplace and fitted shelves in alcoves either side of the Fireplace. Open staircase leading to the upper landing area. KITCHEN DINER (32’ x 10’) Fitted kitchen area that includes Dishwasher, Cooker & Gas hob. UTILITY ROOM (8’ x 10’) Oil fired boiler. DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM (6’ x 6’) Enclosed shower cubicle with Power shower, WC and Hand basin. BEDROOMS: No1 (13’6” x 14’) No2 (14’ x 14’) No3 (14’ x 9’). BATHROOM (9’ x 8’ 6”), Bath with Electric shower and folding splash screen, WC, Hand basin, Fitted cupboard and shelving in alcove. AIRING CUPBOARD has hot water tank, and ample shelving. Hatch to boarded loft space with retractable ladder, lighting, and good storage area.

The village of West Lydford is approximately seven miles from Castle Cary, which has a mainline Railway Station (Plymouth to London Paddington line). A village Post Office, Garage/Filling Station and local Village Inn all lie within one mile of the Cottage. The Primary School catchment area is Keinton Mandeville, approximately 2 miles away, and the Secondary School catchment is Ansford School (Castle Cary), which has a very high SATS rating. A number of very highly rated private schools lie within a 15-mile radius, including Kings Bruton, Sunnyhill, Millfield and Wells Cathedral. Communications are excellent, with the Junction of the A303 being approximately five miles to the South. There is no upper chain; the present owners will vacate the property on a date agreed between both parties at Exchange of Contracts.

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