House For Sale £857,000
NO FURTHER CHAIN! 2.79 ACRES OF LEVEL PLOT, GARDENS AND PADDOCKS! STUNNING COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS! HUGE NEWLY BUILT TWO BEDROOM DETACHED ANNEX! 'Woodview Cottage' is a beautifully presented, detached, period cottage situated in a superb semi-rural hamlet address a short driving distance the highly sought-after towns of Yeovil and Sherborne and within a short distance of the mainline railway stations to London. The property stands in a level plot totalling approximately 2.79 acres of gardens and pony paddocks. The land boasts a glorious backdrop on to open countryside with many of the windows enjoying these views. The garden incorporates an orchard with well established pear, apple, plum, damson and cherry trees. There are lovely countryside walks from the front door. The property enjoys ample driveway parking leading to a detached garage/workshop. There is also built a large, detached, brand new, two bedroom annex for ancillary accommodation with LPG fired under floor central heating and large eco log burning stove. The cottage boasts many character features including an Inglenook fireplace with cast iron log burning stove, cottage ceiling heights, window seats and exposed beams. It is enviably free from the restrictions of Grade II listing and boasts oil fired radiator central heating (new oil-fired combination boiler) and double glazing. The current owners own the solar panels which generate income of approximately £1700 per annum. The property is beautifully presented throughout. The deceptively spacious, flexible accommodation extends to 2963 square feet and enjoys a good level of natural light and stunning views from many of the windows. It comprises reception hall area, large open-plan sitting room/dining room, kitchen, rear lobby, utility room, ground floor WC and study/ground floor bedroom five. On the first floor there is a landing area, double master bedroom with en-suite shower room, three further generous bedrooms and a family bathroom. The house offers great scope for further extension, subject to the necessary planning permission. There are superb countryside walks from the front door as well as riding opportunities with bridleways opposite the property. It is only a short drive to the sought-after, historic town of Sherborne with its superb boutique high street with cafes, restaurants, Waitrose store and independent shops plus the breath-taking Abbey, Almshouses and Sherborne's world-famous private schools. This property is approximately ten minutes from the A303 trunk road linking you to London and the South West. It is perfect for those aspiring families, buyers cashing out of the South East and London market or cash buyers looking for their dream home to settle in. It may also be of interest to buyers looking for equestrian or smallholding use, a second home market or high-end holiday letting market. THIS STUNNING HOME MUST BE VIEWED TO APPRECIATE ALL THAT IS ON OFFER.
MAIN COTTAGE:
uPVC double glazed front stable door leads to entrance hall.
ENTRANCE HALL – 15’3 Maximum x 5’4 Maximum
uPVC double glazed window to the front, two uPVC double glazed windows to the rear overlooking the rear garden enjoying views to countryside beyond, floor standing oil central heating boiler, timber effect laminate flooring, panelling to dado height, radiator, entrance leads to further entrance reception hall / study.
INNER RECEPTION HALL / STUDY – 14’1 Maximum x 13’5 Maximum
A large inner reception hall area, staircase rises to the first floor, under stairs storage recess, uPVC double glazed window to the side, two radiators, moulded skirting boards and architraves, uPVC double glazed window to the rear, multi-pane glazed door leads to sitting room / dining room.
SITTING ROOM / DINING ROOM – 28’7 Maximum x 16’6 Maximum
A huge main reception room enjoying a wealth of character features including inglenook fireplace with Hamstone and brick surrounds, brick hearth, cast iron log burning stove, uPVC double glazed window to the side and front, both with window seats, further uPVC double glazed window to the front, uPVC double glazed doors and side lights open onto the main side garden enjoying extensive countryside views, moulded skirting boards and architraves, three radiators, second feature fireplace recess with exposed beam and flagstone hearth, glazed door leads from the main reception room to kitchen breakfast room.
KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM – 13’11 Maximum x 10’10 Maximum
A range of cottage-style panelled kitchen units comprising oak effect laminated work surface decorative tiled surrounds, inset stainless-steel gas hob, stainless-steel cooker hood over, inset stainless-steel sink bowl and drainer unit with mixer tap over, a range of drawers and cupboards under, space and plumbing for dishwasher, recess provides space for upright fridge freezer, built-in eye level electric oven and grill, a range of matching wall mounted cupboards. This room enjoys a light dual aspect with uPVC double glazed windows to the rear and side both enjoying extensive countryside views, radiator, inset feature ceiling lighting, timber effect laminate flooring, glazed door leads back to entrance reception hall.
Step rises from the entrance reception hall to the utility room.
UTILITY ROOM – 7’1 Maximum x 5’4 Maximum
uPVC double glazed window to the side enjoying extensive countryside views, laminated work surface, inset circular stainless-steel sink bowl with mixer tap over, tiled surrounds, space and plumbing for washing machine, radiator, recess provides space for tumble dryer and washing machine. Panelled door leads from the utility room to the cloakroom.
CLOAKROOM
Fitted low level WC.
Panelled door from the utility room leads to office / ground floor bedroom.
OFFICE / GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM – 7’7 Maximum x 7’8 Maximum
uPVC double glazed window to the side, radiator, moulded skirting boards and architraves.
Staircase rises from the inner reception hall to the first floor landing. uPVC double glazed stairwell window to the rear, radiator, moulded skirting boards and architraves, ceiling hatch leads to loft storage area, panelled door leads to airing cupboard, lagged hot water cylinder with immersion heater, slatted shelving. Panelled doors lead off the landing to the first floor rooms.
MASTER BEDROOM - 15’10 Maximum x 12’11 Maximum
A generous double bedroom enjoying a light dual aspect with uPVC double glazed windows to the side and rear both enjoying extensive countryside views, moulded skirting boards and architraves, two radiators, panelled door leads to en-suite shower room.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
A modern white suite comprising pedestal wash basin, low level WC, double size glazed shower cubicle with wall mounted mains shower over, tiled walls and floor, extractor fan.
BEDROOM TWO – 16’4 Maximum x 11’3 Maximum
A generous double bedroom enjoying a light dual aspect with uPVC double glazed windows to the front and side, both enjoying extensive countryside views, radiator, moulded skirting boards and architraves.
BEDROOM THREE – 13’5 Maximum x 11’6 Maximum
A generous third double bedroom, two uPVC double glazed windows to the front enjoying extensive countryside views, radiator, moulded skirting boards and architraves.
BEDROOM FOUR – 5’10 Maximum x 9’8 Maximum
uPVC double glazed window to the side enjoying countryside views, radiator, moulded skirting boards and architraves.
FIRST FLOOR FAMILY BATHROOM
A stylish period white suite comprising cast iron roll top bath on period feet, Victorian style washstand with marble work surface and circular wash basin, low level WC, glazed corner shower cubicle with wall mounted mains show
MAIN COTTAGE:
uPVC double glazed front stable door leads to entrance hall.
ENTRANCE HALL – 15’3 Maximum x 5’4 Maximum
uPVC double glazed window to the front, two uPVC double glazed windows to the rear overlooking the rear garden enjoying views to countryside beyond, floor standing oil central heating boiler, timber effect laminate flooring, panelling to dado height, radiator, entrance leads to further entrance reception hall / study.
INNER RECEPTION HALL / STUDY – 14’1 Maximum x 13’5 Maximum
A large inner reception hall area, staircase rises to the first floor, under stairs storage recess, uPVC double glazed window to the side, two radiators, moulded skirting boards and architraves, uPVC double glazed window to the rear, multi-pane glazed door leads to sitting room / dining room.
SITTING ROOM / DINING ROOM – 28’7 Maximum x 16’6 Maximum
A huge main reception room enjoying a wealth of character features including inglenook fireplace with Hamstone and brick surrounds, brick hearth, cast iron log burning stove, uPVC double glazed window to the side and front, both with window seats, further uPVC double glazed window to the front, uPVC double glazed doors and side lights open onto the main side garden enjoying extensive countryside views, moulded skirting boards and architraves, three radiators, second feature fireplace recess with exposed beam and flagstone hearth, glazed door leads from the main reception room to kitchen breakfast room.
KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM – 13’11 Maximum x 10’10 Maximum
A range of cottage-style panelled kitchen units comprising oak effect laminated work surface decorative tiled surrounds, inset stainless-steel gas hob, stainless-steel cooker hood over, inset stainless-steel sink bowl and drainer unit with mixer tap over, a range of drawers and cupboards under, space and plumbing for dishwasher, recess provides space for upright fridge freezer, built-in eye level electric oven and grill, a range of matching wall mounted cupboards. This room enjoys a light dual aspect with uPVC double glazed windows to the rear and side both enjoying extensive countryside views, radiator, inset feature ceiling lighting, timber effect laminate flooring, glazed door leads back to entrance reception hall.
Step rises from the entrance reception hall to the utility room.
UTILITY ROOM – 7’1 Maximum x 5’4 Maximum
uPVC double glazed window to the side enjoying extensive countryside views, laminated work surface, inset circular stainless-steel sink bowl with mixer tap over, tiled surrounds, space and plumbing for washing machine, radiator, recess provides space for tumble dryer and washing machine. Panelled door leads from the utility room to the cloakroom.
CLOAKROOM
Fitted low level WC.
Panelled door from the utility room leads to office / ground floor bedroom.
OFFICE / GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM – 7’7 Maximum x 7’8 Maximum
uPVC double glazed window to the side, radiator, moulded skirting boards and architraves.
Staircase rises from the inner reception hall to the first floor landing. uPVC double glazed stairwell window to the rear, radiator, moulded skirting boards and architraves, ceiling hatch leads to loft storage area, panelled door leads to airing cupboard, lagged hot water cylinder with immersion heater, slatted shelving. Panelled doors lead off the landing to the first floor rooms.
MASTER BEDROOM - 15’10 Maximum x 12’11 Maximum
A generous double bedroom enjoying a light dual aspect with uPVC double glazed windows to the side and rear both enjoying extensive countryside views, moulded skirting boards and architraves, two radiators, panelled door leads to en-suite shower room.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
A modern white suite comprising pedestal wash basin, low level WC, double size glazed shower cubicle with wall mounted mains shower over, tiled walls and floor, extractor fan.
BEDROOM TWO – 16’4 Maximum x 11’3 Maximum
A generous double bedroom enjoying a light dual aspect with uPVC double glazed windows to the front and side, both enjoying extensive countryside views, radiator, moulded skirting boards and architraves.
BEDROOM THREE – 13’5 Maximum x 11’6 Maximum
A generous third double bedroom, two uPVC double glazed windows to the front enjoying extensive countryside views, radiator, moulded skirting boards and architraves.
BEDROOM FOUR – 5’10 Maximum x 9’8 Maximum
uPVC double glazed window to the side enjoying countryside views, radiator, moulded skirting boards and architraves.
FIRST FLOOR FAMILY BATHROOM
A stylish period white suite comprising cast iron roll top bath on period feet, Victorian style washstand with marble work surface and circular wash basin, low level WC, glazed corner shower cubicle with wall mounted mains show
