2 bed terraced house for sale

East Cottage, Croscombe BA5

East Cottage, Croscombe

Property Description: Guide Price £300,000 - £350,000. Set in the heart of the village, this attractive Grade II listed cottage is full of charm and character. Believed to date back to the 17th century, the property has been stylishly redecorated while preserving its many period features, including exposed beams, mullioned windows, an original stone spiral staircase and an impressive inglenook fireplace. The result is a warm and welcoming home that carries its history beautifully, while offering comfort and practicality for modern living.

The open-plan triple aspect sitting/dining room is the heart of the home and has retained much of its period charm with exposed beams, a stone wall, quarry tile floor and a window seat. The room has a cosy feel with the stone inglenook fireplace and log burner forming the focal point of the room, flanked by built-in shelving on one side and stairs rising to the first floor on the other. There is an external door that opens directly onto the road.

The quarry tile floor of the sitting/dining room continues through to the kitchen, linking the two spaces. The kitchen has a romantic but contemporary country kitchen feel with muted turquoise cabinetry, granite and timber worktops and antique brass hardware. There is a large Belfast sink, a Bosch oven and gas hob, a built-in dishwasher, and space for a fridge freezer. Through a glazed door, a good sized utility room provides useful additional space, with built-in storage and an external door that is used as the home's main entrance.

An original stone spiral staircase leads to the first floor. The south-facing principal bedroom is set within the eaves with exposed timbers and a feature fireplace. Up a couple of steps, the second double bedroom sits in an elevated position and could also serve as a study. The family bathroom has been beautifully redecorated and includes a walk-in shower and an airing cupboard for storage.

With this cottage there are no worries regarding getting large pieces of furniture upstairs - the current tenants have ingeniously installed a trap door on the landing!

Outside: The property is approached directly from the road onto a gravel driveway providing parking for two cars. There is a timber bin store and wood store set neatly to one side.

Steps rise from the driveway through a wrought iron gate to the fabulous rear garden, which is enclosed by stone walls on two sides. The garden is mainly laid to lawn, with a decked terrace area bordered by raised beds planted with a variety of colourful flowers and shrubs. Set behind the deck, there is a shed with power.

A mature silver birch provides dappled shade and sits in front of an elevated paved terrace in the far corner, enclosed by walls and topped with a pergola, creating an ideal spot for outdoor dining or summer barbecues. Pear trees climb the back wall behind a gravel area housing a well-tended vegetable patch.

Location: Located in the beautiful valley of the River Sheppey, Croscombe lies on the A371 to the east of Wells and the west of Shepton Mallet. Despite mentions in the Domesday Book, Croscombe first emerged in the 16th and 17th centuries with a boom in the wool trade. It is home to a beautiful medieval church and an award-winning pub, The George, which doubles up as the local shop. Croscombe has an active community and much to offer with classes from amateur dramatics to Tai Chi held in the village hall, as well as the Charter Market where villagers sell their local produce, a village orchestra, a village school, a playground and a sports field.

Just up the hill, the Rocky Mountain Nursery has an amazing fruit and vegetable stall every Thursday and Saturday and there are ample countryside walks to enjoy in the area thanks to the village's many beautiful footpaths across the valley.

The historic city of Wells (approx. 3 miles) has a bustling High Street and provides a range of local amenities with four supermarkets (including Waitrose), a cinema, a leisure centre, numerous coffee shops, pubs and restaurants to choose from, several dentists and doctors and some fabulous independent shops. There are also famous historical landmarks such as the Cathedral and the Bishop Palace, as well as a twice weekly produce market.

Shepton Mallet (approx. 2 miles) is a vibrant and historic market town has a past dating back to Roman times and there is now a wealth of retail outlets including independent boutiques, cafes and bars as well as supermarkets and garden centres. The Charlton House Hotel & Spa is nearby with its award-winning restaurant in an elegant country house. Many cultural events are held throughout the year including the Lantern Festival, The Snowdrop Festival and the annual Carnival. Shepton Mallet has easy access to the Bath and West Show Ground with its various annual events and just a short drive away is the ever-increasing popular town of Bruton with its boutique shops, famous restaurants and world-renowned Hauser & Wirth Art Gallery.

There is an excellent range of both state and independent schools in the area including Croscombe C of E Primary School, The Blue School in Wells, Whitstone School in Shepton Mallet, Millfield, Wells Cathedral School, Strode College in Street, and numerous local primary schools.

Excellent transport links connect you to Bath, Bristol, and London, with Castle Cary station just 9 miles away and Bristol Airport within easy reach.

Directions: SatNav = BA5 3QH / What3Words = targeted.additives.gladiator

Council Tax: Band D (correct at time of marketing). To check council tax for this property, please refer to the local authority website.

Local Authority: Somerset Council Services: Gas central heating, mains water, drainage and electricity. For broadband and mobile coverage, we advise you check your providers website or refer to an online checker.

Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession.

Additional Property Notes: This property is of traditional construction. This property is grade II listed and therefore there is no EPC. The property has a shared drive way with two neighbouring properties and there is parking for two cars. The property has flooded in the past however this has been addressed with preventative works and defences at the property but also in the village.

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