2 bed cottage for sale

Pitcombe, Bruton, Somerset BA10

Accommodation in detail


A stable door opens to:

Kitchen/diner: 17’9” (narrowing to 12’8”) x 12’5” A delightful room with deep inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove (installed 2022) and bread oven. Butler style sink, solid wood draining board with work surface to one side, fitted wall, base and drawer units, recess for electric oven, quarry tiled floor, storage heater, exposed ceiling beams, utility cupboard with plumbing for washing machine, space for a large table ideal for family meals and entertaining, painted wood panelling to dado height, fitted shelving, doors to garden room and sitting room and window to rear aspect.

Sitting room: 12’6” (narrowing to 10’) x 10’8” A cosy sitting room featuring a natural stone fireplace and wood burning stove, fitted fireside cupboards, double glazed window to rear aspect with window seat, painted wood panelling to dado height, display alcove and concealed door with fitted shelving.

Study: 9’ x 7’3” Dual aspect windows, fitted shelving, exposed stonework and electric heater.

Garden room: 10’ x 7’ Exposed stonework, brick flooring, light and power, doors to cloakroom and rear garden.

Cloakroom: Low level WC, wash hand basin and fitted shelving.

From the kitchen door to staircase leading to first floor.

First floor

landing: Original window to front aspect, smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters and storage heater.

Bedroom 1: 11’1” x 10’6” (excluding recess) Double glazed window to rear aspect enjoying an outlook over the rear garden and smooth plastered ceiling with hatch to loft.

Bedroom 2: 10’2” x 9’3” Double glazed window to rear aspect also with views over the garden, and smooth plastered ceiling.

Bathroom: A spacious bathroom with shaped shower bath, electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, tiled to splash prone areas, double glazed window to rear aspect, electric heated towel rail, airing cupboard housing hot water tank and shelving for linen, hatch to insulated and boarded loft with ladder and light.

Location: The Old Bakery is located on the outskirts of Bruton in the favoured village of Pitcombe, enjoying rural countryside yet within easy access of the town centre. Bruton is a small ancient South Somerset town nestling in the foothills of Brue Valley surrounded by unspoilt countryside. The town has retained great charm over the years with many interesting and historical buildings which defines its character. The main industries are agriculture and education with three schools in Bruton. King's School, founded in 1519, Sexey's School and a primary school. Bruton has many thriving groups and societies including a Festival of Arts, Horticultural Show, musical and theatrical productions. It is also now well known by the establishment of the renowned Hauser & Wirth Art Gallery and Mill on the Brue Outdoor Activity Centre. The town has a small range of shops, public houses and restaurants including the award winning 'At the Chapel'. Further local attractions include the National Trust Stourhead House and gardens and The Newt gardens and spa hotel. There are many other charming towns nearby which together offer a wide range of shopping, cultural and sporting activities. These include Castle Cary, Wincanton, Sherborne, Shaftesbury and Wells with Bath, Bristol and Salisbury all being in easy reach. Communications are good with a small rail station in Bruton and mainline services at Castle Cary (Paddington) and Sherborne (Waterloo). The A303 a few miles south is the road link to London and Bristol international airport is well within an hours drive.

Services Mains water, electricity, mains drainage and telephone all subject to the usual utility regulations.

Council tax band: B

tenure: Freehold

viewing: Strictly by appointment through the agents.