Situated in the heart of Bruton High Street, this charming grade II listed period cottage exudes character and potential, ideal for those looking to create a home to their own taste and style in a prime location.
The front door opens to a spacious sitting room featuring exposed timbers, inglenook fireplace and staircase providing easy access to a cellar with a number of potential uses. A light and airy kitchen/breakfast room has a door opening to a delightful garden with a paved seating area ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining.
Moving to the first floor, there is a family bathroom and double bedroom overlooking the high street. From the landing stairs rise to a wonderful attic bedroom full of character enjoying views over the Dovecote and St Mary’s Church.
While in need of some updating, this property offers enormous potential for someone looking for a character filled home in a highly desirable location.
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 three 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.
ACCOMMODATION
The front door opens to:
SITTING ROOM : 20’6” x 11’8” (max) A room full of character featuring an inglenook fireplace with raised hearth and wood burning stove. Fireside storage cupboard, exposed timbers and floorboards, window seat, two radiators, dado rail, stairs to cellar, window front aspect and door to:
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 11’9” x 11’5” Inset one and a quarter bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboard below, further range of wall, drawer and base units with work top over, radiator, tray recess, built in oven with inset four burner hob above, radiator, tiled floor, roof light window, window to rear aspect and door to rear garden.
From the kitchen stairs to first floor.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING: Doors to bedroom two and bathroom.
BEDROOM 2: 12’3” x 9’1” Radiator , under stair cupboard and window to front aspect.
BATHROOM: Bath with shower over, low level WC, wash basin, radiator, cupboard housing hot water tank and gas boiler, window seat and window enjoying an outlook over the garden and St Mary’s Church.
From the 1st floor landing stair to rise to:
BEDROOM 1: 21’10” (max) x 10’ (to chimney breast)
A characterful attic bedroom enjoying views of the Dovecot and church. Exposed timbers and floorboards, radiator, velux window to rear aspect, two windows to side aspect and fitted wardrobes.
From sitting room open tread staircase leads down to:
CELLAR: 18’3 x 9’4 narrowing to 6’5” This room has good head height and provides excellent storage or potential for additional living accommodation. An original stone staircase which are no longer in use provides a lovely feature. The walls of the cellar have been tanked.
OUTSIDE: Approx 60’ x 13’
The rear garden is a particular feature with a paved terrace bordered on two sides by a natural stone wall. A pathway extends to the rear of the garden with an area of lawn and paved patio being the perfect spot to sit and relax after a busy day.
SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, drainage, gas central heating and telephone all subject to the usual utility regulations.
TENURE: Freehold
COUNCIL TAX BAND: B
VIEWING: Strictly by appointment through the agents.
DIRECTIONS: POSTCODE BA10 0AA.
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