House For Sale £695,000
This picturesque and beautifully presented Grade II Listed 17th century detached thatched cottage is delightfully located off a country lane between the villages of Old Cleeve and Bilbrook which has one of the longest fords in Somerset.
River Cottage is set in large mature gardens with a stream boundary with views over farmland towards the surrounding hills. The property offers generous accommodation, not always typically found in cottages and has been lovingly restored whilst retaining its character, charm and many inherent features to include; exposed beams and timbers, inglenook fireplace, window seats, some leaded light windows and two staircases, one of which is the original winding staircase.
ACCOMMOATION
Arranged over two floors the accommodation is equipped with electric heating, a woodburning stove and Rayburn and in brief comprises;
Thatched Entrance Porch Heavy timber door to -
Sitting Room Leaded light window to front with seat, stone inglenook fireplace with beam over, bread oven, brick hearth, oak mullion window and inset wood burner, exposed beams and ceiling timbers, two storage heaters and tiled flooring.
Dining Room Leaded light window to front, understairs storage cupboard, storage heater and tiled floor.
Fitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room A double aspect room with double glazed doors to the garden and fitted with a modern range of base and wall units with integrated appliances to include; Calor gas hob, electric double oven, dishwasher, solid fuel Rayburn used for cooking, heating, hot water and set in a tiled brick pillared recess, extractor canopy, range of stone effect working surfaces with single drainer sink unit and mixer tap, part tiled surrounds, wine rack, matching island unit with breakfast bar, space and cupboards under, exposed ceiling timbers, storage heater, tiled floor and door to walk in shelved pantry.
Study Fitted desk tops and shelving, fitted cupboard, part timber panelled walls, carpet tiles and door to –
Shower Room Fully tiled and fitted with a three piece white and chrome suite comprising; low level W.C, vanity wash hand basin, shower cubicle, extractor fan, chrome radiator/rail and tiled flooring.
A timber staircase from the Kitchen leads to-
First Floor Landing Enjoying views over the garden and with built in wardrobes and fitted carpet.
Bedroom 1 A double aspect room with views over the garden, vaulted ceiling, a range of built in wardrobes/cupboards, radiator, and stained floor boards.
Bedroom 2 A double aspect room with vaulted beamed ceiling, electric panel radiator and fitted carpet.
Bedroom 3 Again a double aspect room with vaulted beamed ceiling, fireplace with beam over, electric panel radiator, fitted carpet and winding staircase leading down to the sitting room.
Tiled Bathroom Beautifully finished with a five piece white and chrome suite comprising; double ended Jacuzzi bath set in a tiled surround, “his and hers” wash hand basins set in tiled tops, low level W.C with concealed cistern, large shower with glazed screens, rain shower and separate hand shower, extractor fan, storage heater and vinyl floor covering.
(Agents note - The current owners of River Cottage keep the upstairs bathroom for their own personal use plus the cupboards on the landing between the master bedroom and the bathroom door as a dressing area. When occasional guests come to stay they are accommodated in bedroom 3 at the other end of the house and use the original old winding stairs from the bedroom to the sitting room beneath which leads to the second bathroom.)
OUTSIDE
Detached Garage 18’9 x 17’ Twin up and over doors, personal door to garden, window, light and power.
Block Built Store 7’3 x 3’3
THE GARDENS
The cottage is approached through double opening five bar timber gates with low stone walling onto a gravelled drive providing parking for several cars. A bricked paved path leads off to the front entrance with gravelled gardens and inset shrubs. The cottage sits in mature level gardens which are an undoubted feature and bounded by a small stream and with views over farmland towards the hills and with sounds of the steam trains from the West Somerset Railway. Just outside the kitchen is a raised timber decked patio with balustrading beyond which the gardens are laid predominantly to lawns with inset shrubs, small trees and fruit trees and rose arbour. Within the gardens there is a summerhouse, greenhouse and to the rear of the property is a wide gravelled path with shrub beds and stone terrace alongside the stream.
The vendors love their home and are reluctant to move however mobility issues means that they must relocate to a more disabled friendly dwelling. Therefor there does exist the possibility of a house exchange with a cash adjustment either way and the vendors might be willing to offer an interest only mortgage if needed.
LOCATION
Bilbrook is a small hamlet on the edge of the Exmoor National Park approximately two miles from the coast at Blue Anchor, one and a half miles from the villages of Carhampton and Old Cleeve. The historic and medieval village of Dunster is approximately three and a half miles, the coastal resort of Minehead approximately five miles which has an excellent range of everyday shopping, schooling, banking and recreational facilities. The County town of Taunton which has a comprehensive shopping centre is approximately nineteen miles to the east and has mainline rail connections and access to the motorway network. For those who enjoy exploring the countryside, the Brendon, Quantock, Exmoor Hills and many renowned beauty spots of the area are all close, sailing and fishing at Wimbleball reservoir, golf in Minehead together with the West Somerset Steam Railway.
SERVICES
Mains water, electricity & drainage.
TENURE
Freehold
COUNCIL TAX
Band D
NOTE
The vendors love their home and are reluctant to move however mobility issues means that they must relocate to a more disabled friendly dwelling. Therefore there does exist the possibility of a house exchange with a cash adjustment either way and the vendors might be willing to offer an interest only mortgage if needed.
PLEASE DO NOT USE YOUR SAT NAV AND ONLY OUR WRITEN DIRECTIONS - From Minehead proceed on the A39 towards Williton, passing through the village of Carhampton. After passing the Bilbrook garage on your left you can take the next left turning and drive through the Ford which is nearly 100 yards in length OR you can continue to the next left turn which is signposted Blue Anchor. Follow the lane for about half a mile and take the next left turning which doubles back down into Bilbrook Lane. Follow the lane under the West Somerset Railway Bridge where the cottage will be found shortly after on the right hand side before reaching the ford.
River Cottage is set in large mature gardens with a stream boundary with views over farmland towards the surrounding hills. The property offers generous accommodation, not always typically found in cottages and has been lovingly restored whilst retaining its character, charm and many inherent features to include; exposed beams and timbers, inglenook fireplace, window seats, some leaded light windows and two staircases, one of which is the original winding staircase.
ACCOMMOATION
Arranged over two floors the accommodation is equipped with electric heating, a woodburning stove and Rayburn and in brief comprises;
Thatched Entrance Porch Heavy timber door to -
Sitting Room Leaded light window to front with seat, stone inglenook fireplace with beam over, bread oven, brick hearth, oak mullion window and inset wood burner, exposed beams and ceiling timbers, two storage heaters and tiled flooring.
Dining Room Leaded light window to front, understairs storage cupboard, storage heater and tiled floor.
Fitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room A double aspect room with double glazed doors to the garden and fitted with a modern range of base and wall units with integrated appliances to include; Calor gas hob, electric double oven, dishwasher, solid fuel Rayburn used for cooking, heating, hot water and set in a tiled brick pillared recess, extractor canopy, range of stone effect working surfaces with single drainer sink unit and mixer tap, part tiled surrounds, wine rack, matching island unit with breakfast bar, space and cupboards under, exposed ceiling timbers, storage heater, tiled floor and door to walk in shelved pantry.
Study Fitted desk tops and shelving, fitted cupboard, part timber panelled walls, carpet tiles and door to –
Shower Room Fully tiled and fitted with a three piece white and chrome suite comprising; low level W.C, vanity wash hand basin, shower cubicle, extractor fan, chrome radiator/rail and tiled flooring.
A timber staircase from the Kitchen leads to-
First Floor Landing Enjoying views over the garden and with built in wardrobes and fitted carpet.
Bedroom 1 A double aspect room with views over the garden, vaulted ceiling, a range of built in wardrobes/cupboards, radiator, and stained floor boards.
Bedroom 2 A double aspect room with vaulted beamed ceiling, electric panel radiator and fitted carpet.
Bedroom 3 Again a double aspect room with vaulted beamed ceiling, fireplace with beam over, electric panel radiator, fitted carpet and winding staircase leading down to the sitting room.
Tiled Bathroom Beautifully finished with a five piece white and chrome suite comprising; double ended Jacuzzi bath set in a tiled surround, “his and hers” wash hand basins set in tiled tops, low level W.C with concealed cistern, large shower with glazed screens, rain shower and separate hand shower, extractor fan, storage heater and vinyl floor covering.
(Agents note - The current owners of River Cottage keep the upstairs bathroom for their own personal use plus the cupboards on the landing between the master bedroom and the bathroom door as a dressing area. When occasional guests come to stay they are accommodated in bedroom 3 at the other end of the house and use the original old winding stairs from the bedroom to the sitting room beneath which leads to the second bathroom.)
OUTSIDE
Detached Garage 18’9 x 17’ Twin up and over doors, personal door to garden, window, light and power.
Block Built Store 7’3 x 3’3
THE GARDENS
The cottage is approached through double opening five bar timber gates with low stone walling onto a gravelled drive providing parking for several cars. A bricked paved path leads off to the front entrance with gravelled gardens and inset shrubs. The cottage sits in mature level gardens which are an undoubted feature and bounded by a small stream and with views over farmland towards the hills and with sounds of the steam trains from the West Somerset Railway. Just outside the kitchen is a raised timber decked patio with balustrading beyond which the gardens are laid predominantly to lawns with inset shrubs, small trees and fruit trees and rose arbour. Within the gardens there is a summerhouse, greenhouse and to the rear of the property is a wide gravelled path with shrub beds and stone terrace alongside the stream.
The vendors love their home and are reluctant to move however mobility issues means that they must relocate to a more disabled friendly dwelling. Therefor there does exist the possibility of a house exchange with a cash adjustment either way and the vendors might be willing to offer an interest only mortgage if needed.
LOCATION
Bilbrook is a small hamlet on the edge of the Exmoor National Park approximately two miles from the coast at Blue Anchor, one and a half miles from the villages of Carhampton and Old Cleeve. The historic and medieval village of Dunster is approximately three and a half miles, the coastal resort of Minehead approximately five miles which has an excellent range of everyday shopping, schooling, banking and recreational facilities. The County town of Taunton which has a comprehensive shopping centre is approximately nineteen miles to the east and has mainline rail connections and access to the motorway network. For those who enjoy exploring the countryside, the Brendon, Quantock, Exmoor Hills and many renowned beauty spots of the area are all close, sailing and fishing at Wimbleball reservoir, golf in Minehead together with the West Somerset Steam Railway.
SERVICES
Mains water, electricity & drainage.
TENURE
Freehold
COUNCIL TAX
Band D
NOTE
The vendors love their home and are reluctant to move however mobility issues means that they must relocate to a more disabled friendly dwelling. Therefore there does exist the possibility of a house exchange with a cash adjustment either way and the vendors might be willing to offer an interest only mortgage if needed.
PLEASE DO NOT USE YOUR SAT NAV AND ONLY OUR WRITEN DIRECTIONS - From Minehead proceed on the A39 towards Williton, passing through the village of Carhampton. After passing the Bilbrook garage on your left you can take the next left turning and drive through the Ford which is nearly 100 yards in length OR you can continue to the next left turn which is signposted Blue Anchor. Follow the lane for about half a mile and take the next left turning which doubles back down into Bilbrook Lane. Follow the lane under the West Somerset Railway Bridge where the cottage will be found shortly after on the right hand side before reaching the ford.
