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Listing removedReduced £25k (−5.3%) on 20 JunListed 622 days
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About
A distinguished property believed to date back to the 1500's, found in one of the most desirable locations in West Somerset.
This three bedroom character cottage offers well maintained front and rear gardens, a large garage and private driveway parking. No onward chain.
Long description: Lavender Cottage is an attractive, period property which offers a unique, well proportioned accommodation full of history and charm.
This detached three bedroom cottage is located in a very desirable village and offers pretty gardens with private gated parking, garage and outbuildings.
A storm porch shelters the timber studded front door with a stain glassed window opening into the spacious and full of character lounge.
The lounge boasts an inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove on ceramic stone hearth, exposed beams, a window to the front elevation with deep window sills over looking front garden and a window to the rear elevation overlooking the rear garden and sun terrace.
You will also find doors to the dining room, kitchen, dairy and stairs to the first floor.
The dining room is accessed from the lounge through a panel door with latch handle, offering a dual aspect to the front and side elevations, inglenook fireplace with red brick surround, solid oak flooring and double doors in to the conservatory.
The conservatory is a bright space with arched feature windows and door over looking rear garden, ceramic stone flooring and space for a dining table and chairs.
The kitchen comprises a stainless steel sink with mixer tap, fitted units with laminate counter top, ceramic wall tiles, a stand alone single oven with grill and electric hob top, fridge freezer, leaded windows to the front elevation over looking the garden, integrated pantry and space for a dining table and chairs.
The dairy offers an integrated cupboard, ceramic floor tiles, large timber door opening onto the sun terrace and access to the ground floor WC where you will find a pedestal toilet, handwash basin, small window to the side elevation and integrated shelving.
Stairs will take you to the first floor landing where you will find a small window to the rear elevation, integrated storage cupboard with shelving, access to loft space, doors to all bedrooms and the family bathroom.
Bedroom one is a spacious double bedroom with a window to the side elevation offering countryside views, integrated shelving and integrated double wardrobe.
Bedroom two is a double bedroom with a leaded window to the front elevation, integrated storage cupboard which houses the water tank, integrated wardrobe and feature fireplace.
Bedroom three is also a double bedroom with a window to the front elevation overlooking the front garden.
The family bathroom comprises a semi opaque window to the rear elevation, panel bath with mixer tap and shower over, pedestal toilet, handwash basin with vanity unit below and ceramic wall tiles.
Services and Outgoings: We understand that mains electric, water and drainage are connected to the property. Electric night storage heating. Council Tax: Somerset Council-Band D.
Additional Information: Broadband: Fttc-Superfast broadband is available-highest available download speed 80 Mbps, highest available upload speed 20 Mbps. (Openreach).
Mobile Coverage: Available via 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 Flooding and High risk from Surface Water flooding.
The pretty and sought after village of Sampford Brett has a strong community spirit and a wide range of activities at the village hall.
The larger centre of Williton has shops and amenities serving most everyday needs and is on the main bus route from Minehead to Taunton.
The County Town of Taunton with mainline motorway and railway connections is about 14 miles from Sampford Brett and the coastal town of Minehead is about 8 miles.
Outside & Gardens: To the front of the property is an attractive garden with gated entrance and surrounded by a dry stone wall, a small external wall attaches Lavender Cottage to the neighbouring property.
A semi-private access lane leading onto the private driveway, garage, workshop and garden can be found to the side of the front garden.
The workshop has a stable door to the front elevation, ample storage space, a work bench and a window to the side elevation.
Private parking for multiple vehicles and a garage with stairs up to the mezzanine storage space, which offers light and power. Attached to the garage is a large log store with light and power.
The rear garden is slightly tiered and laid to lawn with steps to the top, a drystone wall to the front, mature borders with established trees and shrubs and a sun terrace which can be accessed through the dairy and conservatory.
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About Lavender Cottage,, Sampford Brett, Taunton
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