A rare and wonderful opportunity to purchase a charming period cottage situated in a quiet sought after lane in the heart of Bruton

This delightful two bedroom cottage enjoys the benefit of parking for several cars and stunning countryside views from a lovely seating area to the rear of the garden.

The living room is a particular feature with exposed timbers, attractive fireplace with a wood burning stove and a door leading to a useful cellar with a number of potential uses. The kitchen is fitted with a good range of units and a lobby gives access to a stylish bathroom.

Moving upstairs, there are two bedrooms, one of which enjoys far reaching views.

ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR

Front door with glazed inserts to:

SITTING ROOM: 15’11” x 15’1” A delightful room full of character with exposed ceiling timbers, fireplace with wood burning stove, double glazed window to front aspect, alcove with fitted display shelving, double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator, cupboard housing gas and electric meters, two wall light points, door to cellar and double doors to:

KITCHEN: 12’6” x 8’6” (narrowing to 6’3”) A L shaped kitchen with inset 1¼ bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboard below, further range of wall, drawer and base units with work surface over, tower unit with built-in double oven, space and plumbing for washing machine, double glazed window to side aspect, smooth plastered ceiling, wall mounted gas boiler, inset gas hob, double glazed window with a delightful outlook over the rear garden, radiator and lobby with door to:

BATHROOM: A modern suite with shaped shower bath, low level WC, wash basin unit, heated towel rail, tiled to splash prone areas, extractor and double glazed window to rear aspect.

From the kitchen stairs to first floor.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING: Smooth plastered ceiling with smoke detector and doors to bedrooms.

BEDROOM 1: 15’2” x 7’3” Radiator, two double glazed windows to front aspect, exposed ceiling timber and built-in double wardrobes with hanging rail and shelf.

BEDROOM 2: 10’10” x 7’10” Radiator, exposed timbers and floorboards, built-in wardrobe and double glazed window to rear aspect with far reaching views.

CELLAR: 14’ x 6’4” A stone staircase from the sitting room opens to a useful cellar with a maximum height of 6’6”. This room has a number of uses with painted stone walls and an arched ceiling.

OUTSIDE

An opening in a natural stone wall between 24 and 26 St Catherines Hill provides vehicular access for both properties. The parking for 24 St Catherines Hill is particularly generous with a long gravel drive running alongside the rear garden and leads to a paved terrace and wildlife garden. The rear garden is laid to lawn enclosed by a natural stone wall and mature hedging. There is a delightful seating seating area with stunning countryside views.

LOCATION: Bruton is a small ancient South Somerset town nestling in the foothills of Brue Valley surrounded by unspoilt countryside. The town has retained great charm over the years with many interesting and historical buildings which defines its character. The main industries are agriculture and education with four schools in Bruton. King's School, founded in 1519, Sexey's School and a primary school. Bruton has many thriving groups and societies including a Festival of Arts, Horticultural Show, musical and theatrical productions. It is also now well known by the establishment of the renowned Hauser & Wirth Art Gallery and Mill on the Brue Outdoor Activity Centre. The town has a small range of shops and a range of public houses and restaurants including the award winning 'At the Chapel'. Further local attractions include the National Trust Stourhead House and gardens and The Newt gardens and spa hotel.  There are many other charming towns nearby which together offer a wide range of shopping, cultural and sporting activities. These include Castle Cary, Wincanton, Sherborne, Shaftesbury and Wells with Bath, Bristol and Salisbury all being in easy reach. Communications are good with a small rail station in Bruton and mainline services at Castle Cary (Paddington) and Sherborne (Waterloo). The A303 a few miles south is the road link to London and Bristol international airport is well within an hours drive.

SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, drainage, gas central heating and telephone all subject to the usual utility regulations.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: C

TENURE:  Freehold       

VIEWING:  Strictly by appointment through the agents.