4-bedroom detached house · TA4 2LT
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About
We are delighted to offer to let this larger than expected four bedroom character cottage in the heart of Wiveliscombe, opposite the church yard with an open outlook.
The property offers a porch/hallway, sitting room with Inglenook fireplace, separate independent dining room with hatch to the kitchen, a modern light kitchen, ground floor utility and shower room.
There is a private courtyard garden at the rear with rear pedestrian access.
At first floor level there are three double bedrooms and a family bathroom and a further staircase rising up into the loft room, providing an additional bedroom space.
The property benefits from gas fired central heating and is mainly double glazed throughout and has a good standard of decor.
The Wiveliscombe area is the best kept secret in Somerset with rolling green hills and peaceful unspoilt countryside, whilst maintaining excellent access to communities in Taunton, 11 miles with main line railway station and M5 access junction 25 and Wellington junction 26 is 7 miles from Wiveliscombe.
Wiveliscombe town offers an unusually wide range of services including post office, doctors surgery, vets, chiropodist, library, churches, public houses, community office, primary and secondary schools with excellent reputations and a recreation ground with heated outdoor swimming pool, cricket and rugby pitches and tennis courts.
Exmoor National Park is close at hand as well as the Quantock and Brendon hills providing open country for walking, riding, mountain biking and access to the beautiful West Somerset coastline.
Services: Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage are connected.
Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: C Local Authority: Somerset Council From our office, proceed down the High Street and turn left at the traffic lights onto Church Street and Bobtail Cottage will be found on the left hand side opposite the church (TA4 2LT).
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Hallway Living Room (4.57m x 4.14m) Dining Room (4.57m x 2.13m) Kitchen (3.76m x 2.64m) Utility Room Shower Room Bathroom First Floor Landing Bedroom One (3.5m x 3.2m) Bedroom Two (4.95m x 2.13m) Bedroom Three (4.14m x 2.7m) Loft Room (Fourth Bedroom) (5.8m x 2.9m)
Value & comps
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