4-bedroom detached house · BA8 0EE
Listing removedReduced £42.5k (−11.6%) on 3 JulListed 259 days
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About
* * * +1600 sqft * * * A charming, detached cottage offering four bedrooms and character features in the peaceful village of Horsington.
Snowdrop Cottage is a pretty cottage that dates back to the late 1800’s. Constructed of local stone under a clay tile roof this property offers deceptively spacious and flexible accommodation.
You enter directly into the dining room with feature fireplace and stairs which leads on to the sizeable sitting room with an additional feature fireplace and wood burning stove.
Two doors lead into a further reception room which could be utilised as a study, snug or playroom, The kitchen is fitted with a number of wall and floor cabinets, gas boiler and plumbing for laundry appliances.
A window and door overlook the courtyard garden. On the first floor are three generous bedrooms sharing the family bathroom. On the second floor is the fourth bedroom and storage area.
There is potential for an en-suite here. The front and some of the side of the property has recently been carefully re-pointed and French drainage installed to allow any moisture to dissipate.
SITUATION Horsington, meaning “settlement of horse keepers”, is a small village in the beautiful Somerset countryside.
Located south of Wincanton (4 miles), Horsington is convenient for local amenities at Templecombe that include two shops, a village hall, social club and a primary school.
Additional amenities can be found at Wincanton including doctors, dentists, supermarkets and a leisure centre.
The parish Church of St John the Baptist originally built in the 15th century provides regular services and is within walking distance.
Additionally, Horsington Village Hall is available for hire and is adjacent to the playing fields, home of the local Football and Cricket Club.
Transportation connections are excellent with a mainline railway station at Templecombe and the A303 accessible at Wincanton.
There is a good choice of state and private primary and secondary schools in the vicinity. Leisure time can be filled at numerous sports clubs, local walks and places of interest.
OUTSIDE The property is approached over a gravel drive that two neighbours have a right of access over.
Outside is a west facing, pebbled courtyard garden, fenced for privacy to allow you full enjoyment to soak up the evening sun with friends or dine al fresco.
Part of the fence could be removed to allow for parking if desired. COUNCIL TAX Somerset Council Tax D EPC: D SERVICES Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.
Ultrafast broadband is available and all mobile phone networks have good coverage.
DIRECTIONS Post code: BA8 0EE What3words /// penned.shudders.ignoring Coming from Templecombe, follow the A357 Northbound for one mile, turn right onto Duck Lane.
After 350 yards turn left onto Lower Road and the cottage is on your left. From Wincanton, Take the Lawrence Hill exit off the Morrisons Roundabout and follow the road onto the A357, first exit.
Follow the A357 for 2.6 miles then take a left turn to Duck Lane.
Take the second left onto Lower Road and the property is on your left AML Estate Agents are legally required to conduct Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks on all parties involved in the sale or purchase of a property.
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There is a non-refundable fee of £25 (plus VAT) per person. Note: W&W receive a portion of this fee to cover our administration costs in processing these legal checks.
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