House For Sale £350,000
A beautifully presented two/three bedroom character cottage, situated in a quiet hamlet with beautiful cottage style enclosed gardens. EPC Band F. Freehold. Council Tax Band C (2023/24)
Situation - This delightful cottage is situated in the hamlet of Pooltown. The village of Luxborough comprises the hamlets known as Churchtown, Kingsbridge and Pooltown all nestled in an unspoilt valley within Exmoor National Park. Luxborough has the benefit of a church, the popular village hall and the renowned Royal Oak Inn. The wonderful historic village of Dunster is 5.5 miles north and Roadwater is 4 miles to the east. Roadwater has a local shop, post office, village hall and an inn. Both Minehead and Williton are within easy reach, with a larger range of shops providing for day to day needs.
The County town of Taunton, which is 20 miles away, has extensive retail and commercial facilities, together with access to the M5 and a main line rail station with fast trains to London. There are three independent schools at Taunton as well as the County cricket ground.
The Exmoor National Park offers wonderful opportunities to walk and ride on the open moorland and in the wooded river valleys. Bridleways and footpaths run close to the property and lead to the extensive network across the rest of Exmoor. The coast to the north is within easy reach and provides a wealth of water sports such as sailing and surfing.
Description - This charming character cottage has been tastefully refurbished, whilst retaining its character and charm and offers bright and beautifully presented accommodation. It is complemented by its charming gardens to the front and rear. The rear garden leads down to a small stream. Equally suited as a full-time residence or as a retreat for holidays and weekends, this quintessential country cottage is a lovely home from home in Exmoor National Park.
Accommodation - The front door leads in to a lobby area with space for boots and coats. Leading off here is the cosy sitting room with character inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove, views to the front garden and stairs to the first floor. The kitchen/breakfast room with glazed doors leading to the pretty garden is well fitted with a range of units, an Esse Bakeheart Wood Burning Cook Stove, travertine flooring and a dining area with space for a table. Leading off the sitting is a study which can be used as a third bedroom. Leading off the dining area is another lobby and the beautifully fitted bathroom with bath and shower over, WC and wash basin.
Upstairs is the master double bedroom with views over the front garden with large hanging cupboard. The second bedroom is a twin room with views to the front.
Outside - The front and rear gardens are quintessential English gardens with climbing roses, flower borders, shrubs, and lawns. Ideal space to sit and enjoy the gardens. There is a useful timber store and log store. The rear garden is very private and leads down a small stream. There is also a greenhouse. There is a layby immediately to the front of the property where one can very easily park adjacent to the garden.
Services - Mains electric and water. Private drainage. Broadband available.
Viewing - Strictly by appointment with the agent.
Directions - FROM TAUNTON take the Minehead road. At Bishops Lydeard turn left onto the B3224 to Elworthy Cross. Continue straight across the junction at Elworthy Cross and continue on the B3224 to the Raleigh's Cross Inn' and continue west. After about 1 mile take the right hand fork by the Methodist Chapel continuing on the B3224 towards Wheddon Cross. After about 2 miles take the right hand junction to Luxborough and continue down the hill towards the village. On arriving in the village 2 Pooltown will be found on the right hand side.
Council Tax - Council Tax Band C (2023/24)
Situation - This delightful cottage is situated in the hamlet of Pooltown. The village of Luxborough comprises the hamlets known as Churchtown, Kingsbridge and Pooltown all nestled in an unspoilt valley within Exmoor National Park. Luxborough has the benefit of a church, the popular village hall and the renowned Royal Oak Inn. The wonderful historic village of Dunster is 5.5 miles north and Roadwater is 4 miles to the east. Roadwater has a local shop, post office, village hall and an inn. Both Minehead and Williton are within easy reach, with a larger range of shops providing for day to day needs.
The County town of Taunton, which is 20 miles away, has extensive retail and commercial facilities, together with access to the M5 and a main line rail station with fast trains to London. There are three independent schools at Taunton as well as the County cricket ground.
The Exmoor National Park offers wonderful opportunities to walk and ride on the open moorland and in the wooded river valleys. Bridleways and footpaths run close to the property and lead to the extensive network across the rest of Exmoor. The coast to the north is within easy reach and provides a wealth of water sports such as sailing and surfing.
Description - This charming character cottage has been tastefully refurbished, whilst retaining its character and charm and offers bright and beautifully presented accommodation. It is complemented by its charming gardens to the front and rear. The rear garden leads down to a small stream. Equally suited as a full-time residence or as a retreat for holidays and weekends, this quintessential country cottage is a lovely home from home in Exmoor National Park.
Accommodation - The front door leads in to a lobby area with space for boots and coats. Leading off here is the cosy sitting room with character inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove, views to the front garden and stairs to the first floor. The kitchen/breakfast room with glazed doors leading to the pretty garden is well fitted with a range of units, an Esse Bakeheart Wood Burning Cook Stove, travertine flooring and a dining area with space for a table. Leading off the sitting is a study which can be used as a third bedroom. Leading off the dining area is another lobby and the beautifully fitted bathroom with bath and shower over, WC and wash basin.
Upstairs is the master double bedroom with views over the front garden with large hanging cupboard. The second bedroom is a twin room with views to the front.
Outside - The front and rear gardens are quintessential English gardens with climbing roses, flower borders, shrubs, and lawns. Ideal space to sit and enjoy the gardens. There is a useful timber store and log store. The rear garden is very private and leads down a small stream. There is also a greenhouse. There is a layby immediately to the front of the property where one can very easily park adjacent to the garden.
Services - Mains electric and water. Private drainage. Broadband available.
Viewing - Strictly by appointment with the agent.
Directions - FROM TAUNTON take the Minehead road. At Bishops Lydeard turn left onto the B3224 to Elworthy Cross. Continue straight across the junction at Elworthy Cross and continue on the B3224 to the Raleigh's Cross Inn' and continue west. After about 1 mile take the right hand fork by the Methodist Chapel continuing on the B3224 towards Wheddon Cross. After about 2 miles take the right hand junction to Luxborough and continue down the hill towards the village. On arriving in the village 2 Pooltown will be found on the right hand side.
Council Tax - Council Tax Band C (2023/24)
