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About
Offered to the market with no onward chain. 5 Townsend Cottages is a charming and characterful two bedroom cottage situated in the sought-after village of East Lambrook.
Recently fully refurbished throughout, the property combines cosy cottage living with contemporary touches, including a modern kitchen and stylish bathroom/shower room.
The result is a welcoming home that blends traditional character with modern comfort. Accommodation: A storm porch provides a welcoming entrance into the cottage.
Sitting Room: 13'9 x 12'4 A cosy and characterful reception room, with the fireplace providing a natural focal point and housing a wood-burning stove.
Oak window cills and tiled flooring complement the room, creating a warm and inviting space. An open doorway leads through to the kitchen.
Kitchen: 16'8 x 7'11 The newly fitted kitchen features a good range of base units with wooden worktops.
Appliances include a BEKO hob, oven and grill, together with an integrated fridge and space for an integrated undercounter freezer.
A walk-in pantry/utility room provides useful additional storage and has plumbing for a washing machine.
A glazed door leads into the covered, weatherproof sun room, which provides access to a useful downstairs cloakroom with WC. A further door from the sun room opens onto the rear garden.
Stairs rise from the sitting room to the first floor.
Bedroom One: 14'1 x 10'0 A comfortable bedroom with fitted double wardrobes, painted wooden floorboards and a window overlooking the front of the cottage.
Bedroom Two: 9'10 x 9'9 A light and airy bedroom with a window overlooking the front elevation.
Shower Room: The shower room comprises a shower cubicle with Triton electric shower, vanity unit incorporating the WC and wash hand basin with useful storage beneath, heated towel rail and LED mirror.
A window to the rear provides natural light. Outside: To the front of the cottage, there is a charming area for planters and flower pots, adding a welcoming touch as you arrive.
Conveniently, you can park directly outside the front door on the road, with no parking restrictions. To the rear, the cottage enjoys a lovely private garden with beautiful views across open fields.
Sheep can often be seen grazing in the field beyond, adding to the peaceful rural setting.
The garden features mature apple and pear trees, shrubs and herbaceous borders, creating a colourful and established outdoor space.
It is the perfect place to sit quietly, relax and simply enjoy the beautiful countryside views.
The picturesque residential village of East Lambrook is set in attractive surrounding countryside and contains a number of interesting character properties plus the historic East Lambrook Manor with its extensive gardens, the Rose & Crown Inn/Restaurant and an ancient church.
There are excellent facilities at South Petherton within two miles which include a wide range of shops, two schools, churches, chemist, doctor and veterinary surgeries and local bus service to neighbouring towns and villages.
Mainline train stations are available at Crewkerne and Taunton with the A303 trunk road within a few miles.
Property information: Tenure: Freehold EPC: D Council Tax Band: B All mains services are connected.
Heating is via night storage heaters which use off-peak electricity Double glazing throughout Flood Risk: Very low from all sources
Value & comps
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