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See how verdicts work2-bedroom terraced house · TA15 6XB
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About
A deceptively large, Grade II Listed cottage set in the very heart of Montacute. 2 double bedrooms, large bathroom, 2 receptions. Beautiful partly walled garden.
Dolly’s Cottage comprises a gorgeous Hamstone property, deceptive in appearance, that offers much larger than expected accommodation arranged over ground and first floors.
The property is offered for sale in excellent decorative order, and retains such features as some flagstone flooring, two fireplaces including the beautiful Hamstone fire in the sitting room and, of particular note, is the generous rear garden that is partly walled.
The property is approached from the road via an entrance lobby that in turn opens into the entrance hall.
The charming sitting room has secondary glazing and the focal point of the room is the superb Hamstone fireplace (currently not used but is considered suitable for either an open fire or wood burner, subject to inspection).
Behind the sitting room and accessed from the hallway is the generous dining room that has a flagstone floor and a further Hamstone fireplace (also with potential to be opened subject to inspection).
Off the dining room is a useful conservatory/lean-to that has a tiled floor and patio doors opening to the garden.
The kitchen is to be found at the rear, fitted with a good range of matching wall and base units and included Bosch cooker that features an induction hob, slimline dishwasher, washing machine together with the under work top fridge and separate freezer.
The first floor features a large landing that has ample space for a work desk or similar, together with the loft hatch and a large storage cupboard.
The two spacious bedrooms are both double in size, one to the rear whilst the other is located at the front with a pleasant view of The Borough.
The first floor bathroom is of an exceptional size, fitted with a traditional 3 piece suite with an electric shower over the bath.
There is also a corner cupboard containing the annually serviced combination gas fired boiler.
SERVICES & OUTGOINGS We understand that mains electric, gas, water and drainage are connected to the property. Gas fired central heating. Council Tax: Somerset Council —Band D.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Broadband: FTTC fibre broadband is available—highest available download speed 76 Mbps, highest available upload speed 15 Mbps. (Openreach).
Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, and Vodafone. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider.
Flooding: The property is in an area at a very low risk from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1%).
The ever sought after village of Montacute lies a short distance to the west of Yeovil, with village facilities to include 2 public houses, a vibrant church, Montacute House (National Trust), a local store/post office, a garage and village hall.
Neighbouring East Stoke, Stoke-sub-Hamdon and Norton-sub-Hamdon also offer an appealing range of amenities whilst the A303 is readily accessible at the Cartgate roundabout.
Although marked as private parking, the area directly in front of the cottage does not belong, but directly opposite is The Borough in which there is unrestricted parking.
Dolly’s Cottage has an attractive and private rear garden that comprises a large patio/sun terrace immediately to the rear, ideal for outside dining, entertaining, etc.
Also within this area is an outhouse containing a useful w.c.
Double gates open to a further area of garden which is lawned, having a central pathway and at the top of this area is a large timber shed.
The garden is enclosed on one side with high stone walling and further with fencing.
Value & comps
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Returns
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