Sitting in the sun in this lovely garden of just under half an acre feels like your own little bit of paradise. With a cottage full of character, substantial summerhouse and attractive timber framed double garage it has so much more to offer than might initially expect.
The Property
Littlecot is a cosy character cottage of nice proportions and a much larger than average garden which is sure to satisfy those with the greenest of fingers. Perfect for a couple who like to entertain perhaps or a family needing lots of outside space, the accommodation has a nice flow throughout and a beautifully landscaped south-westerly facing terrace for entertaining. It benefits from mains gas central heating which can be somewhat of a rarity in local villages, and is well presented internally and externally having undergone some improvements by the current owners.
On the ground floor, the nicely lit hall opens traditionally to two separate reception rooms. To the right a cosy sitting room is very much of the period with charming inglenook fireplace housing a wood-burner, exposed beams and panelling. To the left is a dining room with feature brick fireplace (currently not in use) leading through into a super cottage-style kitchen. You're greeted by lots of character features such as flagstone floor and ceiling beams. There's also room for a breakfast table – the sort of kitchen that's lovely to spend time in chatting over a cuppa A velux window lets in plenty of natural light and windows overlook the garden. Solid wood kitchen units and worksurfaces suit the feel of the cottage, with a Belfast sink unit inset. The units comprise space for an under-surface fridge, space for dishwasher, and space for a gas / electric range cooker too. A rear lobby has a stable door opening to the patio, with glimpses of the rest of the garden too. The flagstone flooring continues through from the kitchen into the lobby, whilst tiled flooring leads through to a separate Utility Cupboard with its own window to the rear, space and plumbing for washing machine / tumble dryer. The wall mounted gas combination boiler provides heating and hot water. There's also room for an extra freezer should you need it.
On the ground floor there's a spacious bathroom with attractive white suite comprising separate bath and shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin with storage under and close coupled WC. Again, recessed spotlights to the ceiling give a more modern, uncluttered feel.
Upstairs, the landing is light and airy with a Velux window over the stairs. The master bedroom enjoys a dual aspect and benefits from an en-suite shower-room with WC. Bedroom two is an l-shaped room with fitted wardrobes and the option of arranging it as a double or twin room. The third bedroom is currently used as a study but would equally make a pleasant single.
Outside
The garden has a real element of surprise. The lower levels near the house have been landscaped into substantial patio areas. They boast a super south-westerly aspect and are sheltered by the white retaining walls to give a real "Mediterranean" feel. Raised beds give you suitable planting pockets for sun loving plants and outside courtesy lighting is great for enjoying those balmy evenings. Steps lead up through a gravelled terrace with central water feature. As you walk up through the levels you glimpse more of the gardens extending ahead of you. Sweeping lawns and borders to each side are dotted with mature shrubs including a Camelia, Weeping Cherry and Magnolia. A path leads up to the stone-built workshop with power and light offering lots of potential. Beyond this a climber clad trellis screens a small pond. A separate vegetable / fruit garden is enclosed by fencing and trellis also including a further timber storage shed and greenhouse, as well as a fruit cage with currants and raspberry canes. The garden then opens up into a wider expanse of lawn, dotted with mature apple trees clad with mistletoe giving an attractive orchard feel throughout the year. Indeed, the vendors make use of the substantial summerhouse (c.5m x 4m) throughout the year. There's power and light connected and it's a versatile space that would make an excellent hobby room or office. To one side a living willow arbour offers another pleasant seating area. At the top of the garden the property enjoys the benefit of access off the neighbouring lane and this leads through into a gravelled parking / turning area with detached timber-framed double garage / carport. One bay has secure timber double doors, whilst the other is an open-fronted parking bay with overhead storage within.
To one side is a further log store and garden store, with outside tap and courtesy lights too. The parking area is screened from the lower garden slightly by way of a trellis covered in mature passion flower and clematis.
The village of Over Stratton has a well thought-of public house serving good food (The Royal Oak), and its own restaurant with accommodation which also supplies outside catering (The New Farm Restaurant). A well rated Pre-school runs at the Village Hall and various clubs and societies meet here regularly. The centre of South Petherton is less than a mile away and this picture postcard village has lots of village amenities including ofsted "outstanding" infant and junior schools, tennis courts and recreation grounds, co-op supermarket, post office and some small independent retailers. The pretty market town of Ilminster is also nearby and offers a thriving range of mostly independent stores huddled around the Minster Church. It also boasts its own theatre, arts centre, tennis and bowls clubs, cricket club and town centre Tesco supermarket alongside other household names including banks and pharmacist. Within 7.5 miles is the market town of Crewkerne, with its Waitrose supermarket and mainline station (London Waterloo). Closer to home, the Trading Post farm shop and Railway Carriage café are very popular, and there is also an Indian / Thai restaurant, all located at Lopenhead.
The Berry's Superfast bus service to London Hammersmith stops by the Esso station on the edge of the village, near the junction of the main A303 London – Exeter trunk road approximately half a mile from the property. The beautiful Jurassic coastline of Devon and Dorset lies within c.20 miles, meaning a trip to the seaside is feasible in under 45 minutes.
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