South Lodge, Chapel Cleeve, Somerset, TA24 6HZ

A charming Grade II listed thatched cottage offering period character, modern comfort and idyllic countryside surroundings.

Description Greenslade Taylor Hunt are delighted to offer South Lodge to the market a distinctive and characterful home combining historic charm with contemporary living.

Believed to have been built in the 1830s, this enchanting, thatched cottage is thought to have once served as the gatehouse to Chapel Cleeve Manor.

Enter the property through a bi-folding door under the thatched entrance porch allowing access to the hallway where you will find doors to the principal bedroom and the sitting room.

The sitting room is a truly unique space, it is a circular room boasting three double windows offering in ample light and enjoying views of the garden, character fireplace and ceiling and access to the dining room.

The dining room offers ample space for a family sized dining table and chairs, a window allowing views of the garden and doors to the dressing room/bedroom three and the internal hallway.

The internal hallway offers an integrated cupboard space housing the hot water tank, doors opening into the bathroom and kitchen/breakfast room.

The internal hallway features a sky light drenching the space with natural light.

The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of modern wall and base units, one and 1⁄2 bowl stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap, integrated gas hob with extractor hood above, oven, fridge and dishwasher.

The room features a dual aspect, double doors opening onto the rear garden, a part vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and beautiful windows drenching the kitchen and second bedroom with natural light, double semi-glazed wooden doors open into the second bedroom.

The bathroom offers a four piece suite comprising low level WC, panel bath with mixer tap and hand shower attachment, corner shower, hand wash basin with fitted vanity units and features a characterful porthole window.

To complete the accommodation are the three bedrooms, the principal bedroom is a double bedroom and offers a window to the front aspect, doors opening into the entrance hall and the dressing room/third bedroom.

The second bedroom is another double bedroom and features a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, double doors allowing access to the kitchen, French doors opening onto the front garden and an en-suite comprising low level WC, shower unit, handwash basin with vanity unit and wall mounted heater.

Bedroom three/dressing room is being used by the current owners as a dressing room offering a window to the rear aspect, doors to the principal bedroom and dining room and currently comfortably houses a double and a triple wardrobe, this room could also be used as a single bedroom.

Services & outgoings Mains electric, gas, water and drainage are connected to the property. Lpg fired central heating. Council Tax: Somerset Council-Band B.

Additional information Broadband: Superfast broadband is available-highest available download speed 52 Mbps, highest available upload speed 10 Mbps. (Openreach).

Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, three 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%).

Situation Situated in the heart of Chapel Cleeve, near the stunning Exmoor Coast and Blue Anchor.

The seaside town of Minehead is commonly known as the gateway to the Exmoor National Park where there are many interesting walks and other country pursuits to be enjoyed.

The town boasts a wide range of shopping, leisure and recreational facilities along with First, Middle and Upper Schools.

The County town of Taunton is approximately 25 miles distance with its wider range of shops and access to the motorway network and mainline railway station.

Many of the renowned attractions of West Somerset and the Exmoor National Park are also within short distance along with the rugged North Devon coast line.

Outside From the private road you will approach the property through a pedestrian gate which opens into the front garden, predominantly laid to lawn with flower and shrub boarders, a stone chipped seating area where you can relax and enjoy views towards Old Cleeve and the surrounding countryside and a cobbled veranda perched under the properties thatched roof.

The rear garden is equally appealing, featuring lawns, paved pathways, raised beds, mature trees, a timber decked area with pergola, and access to the stone-chipped driveway providing off-road parking for multiple vehicles.

There are several useful outbuildings, including a timber summerhouse/workshop, greenhouse, garden shed and external utility room with plumbing for laundry appliances.

An additional allotment garden can be found adjacent to the property and is available to purchase by separate negotiation.