House For Sale £600,000
Tucked away in one our most sought-after villages, this elegant mews-style conversion offers exceptional ceiling heights and spacious proportions. It’s the perfect lower-maintenance home for those that still wish to retain a feeling of space and elegance.
The property really provides a new owner the best of both worlds, offering spacious and adaptable accommodation and yet also being ideal for those needing less maintenance or the perfect property to “lock-up and leave”. The property is located on the corner of the quadrangle, just a short walk from the centre of the village. Unlike others, this particular property also benefits from easily accessible front and rear entrances, as well as room to park close to the rear door for unloading of shopping etc.
On entering via the central quadrangle, each property has its own arched entrance with semi-circular window over double doors, flooding the hall with light. As soon as you enter the property you are struck by the unusually high ceilings and feeling of space. The staircase leads to the first floor with useful understairs cupboards and higher level cupboard for more occasional use, and there is room for further furniture such as a sideboard, too. Panel effect doors open to the spacious ground floor rooms. The kitchen / breakfast room overlooks the rear courtyard area and is attractively fitted with white gloss units. These have work surfaces over incorporating one and a half bowl sink and drainer unit with mixer tap, integrated electric hob and cooker hood over, and double oven below. There is an integrated dishwasher and washing machine, and a further cupboard offers scope for a built-in fridge if you prefer, although the current vendors use a freestanding fridge /freezer to one side. The units also incorporate a pull-out larder style drawer unit. There is a convenient serving hatch to the family / dining room.
From the hall, a door opens to the generous family room which has ample room to also be used as a formal dining space if you prefer. A large sash window overlooks the pretty quadrangle and there are French doors to the rear courtyard. The high ceilings allow for two decorative display recesses to either corner, with storage cupboards and shelving. The attractive and hard-wearing herringbone Karndean flooring adds to the period feel.
Further down the hall is a sizeable separate study, perfect for those who need to work from home or have a hobby they need to house. It may also be large enough to use for an occasional formal dining room or future ground floor bedroom, bearing in mind there is a nicely fitted ground floor shower-room adjoining (accessed from the hall).
The sitting room enjoys triple sash windows overlooking the communal grounds with glimpses of the parish church. To one side, useful bookshelves have been fitted with power / space for TV on the wall above. A feature fireplace surround provides scope for a freestanding electric fire should you wish.
The first floor landing is equally as spacious, with sash window overlooking the central quadrangle and enjoying the afternoon / evening sunshine. Double doors open to the large airing cupboard, which contains the hot water cylinder and built-in slatted shelving.
The master bedroom has double aspect sash windows and two double fitted wardrobes with storage over. To one side is a particularly spacious en suite bathroom with its own sash window, modern white suite comprising panelled bath with dual head control shower over, bidet and pedestal wash hand basin. A recess provides useful built-in storage and shelving. A further door opens to a “Jack and Jill” dressing area / walk-in wardrobe with generous fitted storage cupboards.
The second double bedroom has a pleasant view over the rooftops towards the village, as does bedroom three which is also a good double room. The fourth bedroom is a generous single room with fitted double wardrobe.
The main bathroom has a sash window to the rear elevation with white suite comprising panelled bath with shower handset over, vanity wash hand basin and WC. To one side is a generous modern walk-in shower unit with dual head controls. The suite is complemented by white metro style tiling, with chrome ladder style towel radiator.
Outside
The front of the property is accessed via the original archway into the communal centre quadrangle. The property has its own area of front courtyard, with plenty of room for pots and access to the front door. On a day to day basis, access is more likely to be via the rear entrance where there is an open plan courtyard style garden belonging to No.6. The current owners have used freestanding timber containers with trellis to create more privacy and there is ample room for sitting out and dining al fresco if required. This property has scope for parking adjoining its own courtyard, although there is also a single garage located in an adjoining block if required and accessed via the shared vehicular access way at the rear.
Services
Gas central heating (boiler located in kitchen)
Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected.
Tenure
Freehold
Current Council Tax Band
Band E
Agents Note
The property is Grade II listed
There is a service charge to cover the maintenance of the communal areas. This is currently £350 per annum.
Brettingham Court was originally part of the 18th century kitchen courtyard to Hinton House, designed by Matthew Brettingham and remodelled at the turn of the 19th century by Sir John Soane to create a stableyard. During the 20th century the quadrangle of properties were converted into mews style residences around an attractive central courtyard, approached through an impressive archway giving a lovely first impression. The property lies within walking distance of the beautiful village centre. Hinton St George is generally regarded as one of the most sought-after and attractive villages in South Somerset. It consists primarily of period houses and cottages, built using the local stone - renowned for its mellow colour and visual appeal. The village centre is a real gem and much of it is designated a Conservation Area. The village is peaceful and carries no through traffic of any significance. There is a pub, excellent village shop, pre-school and first school and an active 14th century church. The village enjoys an accessible position with good road links to the A303 within c. 10 minutes’ drive, and the M5 at Taunton within c.30 minutes’ drive. It also lies within a short drive of the thriving market town of Ilminster with its pretty independent stores, great facilities and Minster Church, whilst closer to home the town of Crewkerne boasts a mainline station (London Waterloo – Exeter) and Waitrose supermarket.<br/><br/>
The property really provides a new owner the best of both worlds, offering spacious and adaptable accommodation and yet also being ideal for those needing less maintenance or the perfect property to “lock-up and leave”. The property is located on the corner of the quadrangle, just a short walk from the centre of the village. Unlike others, this particular property also benefits from easily accessible front and rear entrances, as well as room to park close to the rear door for unloading of shopping etc.
On entering via the central quadrangle, each property has its own arched entrance with semi-circular window over double doors, flooding the hall with light. As soon as you enter the property you are struck by the unusually high ceilings and feeling of space. The staircase leads to the first floor with useful understairs cupboards and higher level cupboard for more occasional use, and there is room for further furniture such as a sideboard, too. Panel effect doors open to the spacious ground floor rooms. The kitchen / breakfast room overlooks the rear courtyard area and is attractively fitted with white gloss units. These have work surfaces over incorporating one and a half bowl sink and drainer unit with mixer tap, integrated electric hob and cooker hood over, and double oven below. There is an integrated dishwasher and washing machine, and a further cupboard offers scope for a built-in fridge if you prefer, although the current vendors use a freestanding fridge /freezer to one side. The units also incorporate a pull-out larder style drawer unit. There is a convenient serving hatch to the family / dining room.
From the hall, a door opens to the generous family room which has ample room to also be used as a formal dining space if you prefer. A large sash window overlooks the pretty quadrangle and there are French doors to the rear courtyard. The high ceilings allow for two decorative display recesses to either corner, with storage cupboards and shelving. The attractive and hard-wearing herringbone Karndean flooring adds to the period feel.
Further down the hall is a sizeable separate study, perfect for those who need to work from home or have a hobby they need to house. It may also be large enough to use for an occasional formal dining room or future ground floor bedroom, bearing in mind there is a nicely fitted ground floor shower-room adjoining (accessed from the hall).
The sitting room enjoys triple sash windows overlooking the communal grounds with glimpses of the parish church. To one side, useful bookshelves have been fitted with power / space for TV on the wall above. A feature fireplace surround provides scope for a freestanding electric fire should you wish.
The first floor landing is equally as spacious, with sash window overlooking the central quadrangle and enjoying the afternoon / evening sunshine. Double doors open to the large airing cupboard, which contains the hot water cylinder and built-in slatted shelving.
The master bedroom has double aspect sash windows and two double fitted wardrobes with storage over. To one side is a particularly spacious en suite bathroom with its own sash window, modern white suite comprising panelled bath with dual head control shower over, bidet and pedestal wash hand basin. A recess provides useful built-in storage and shelving. A further door opens to a “Jack and Jill” dressing area / walk-in wardrobe with generous fitted storage cupboards.
The second double bedroom has a pleasant view over the rooftops towards the village, as does bedroom three which is also a good double room. The fourth bedroom is a generous single room with fitted double wardrobe.
The main bathroom has a sash window to the rear elevation with white suite comprising panelled bath with shower handset over, vanity wash hand basin and WC. To one side is a generous modern walk-in shower unit with dual head controls. The suite is complemented by white metro style tiling, with chrome ladder style towel radiator.
Outside
The front of the property is accessed via the original archway into the communal centre quadrangle. The property has its own area of front courtyard, with plenty of room for pots and access to the front door. On a day to day basis, access is more likely to be via the rear entrance where there is an open plan courtyard style garden belonging to No.6. The current owners have used freestanding timber containers with trellis to create more privacy and there is ample room for sitting out and dining al fresco if required. This property has scope for parking adjoining its own courtyard, although there is also a single garage located in an adjoining block if required and accessed via the shared vehicular access way at the rear.
Services
Gas central heating (boiler located in kitchen)
Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected.
Tenure
Freehold
Current Council Tax Band
Band E
Agents Note
The property is Grade II listed
There is a service charge to cover the maintenance of the communal areas. This is currently £350 per annum.
Brettingham Court was originally part of the 18th century kitchen courtyard to Hinton House, designed by Matthew Brettingham and remodelled at the turn of the 19th century by Sir John Soane to create a stableyard. During the 20th century the quadrangle of properties were converted into mews style residences around an attractive central courtyard, approached through an impressive archway giving a lovely first impression. The property lies within walking distance of the beautiful village centre. Hinton St George is generally regarded as one of the most sought-after and attractive villages in South Somerset. It consists primarily of period houses and cottages, built using the local stone - renowned for its mellow colour and visual appeal. The village centre is a real gem and much of it is designated a Conservation Area. The village is peaceful and carries no through traffic of any significance. There is a pub, excellent village shop, pre-school and first school and an active 14th century church. The village enjoys an accessible position with good road links to the A303 within c. 10 minutes’ drive, and the M5 at Taunton within c.30 minutes’ drive. It also lies within a short drive of the thriving market town of Ilminster with its pretty independent stores, great facilities and Minster Church, whilst closer to home the town of Crewkerne boasts a mainline station (London Waterloo – Exeter) and Waitrose supermarket.<br/><br/>
