4 bedroom cottage for sale

Impressive detached family home available for the first time in 47 years! The substantial period property benefits from 4 double bedrooms and 3 reception rooms and is set within approx. 1/3 acre of grounds with mature garden, ample parking, garage and garden office. Benefitting from double glazing and gas central heating, the accommodation comprises, on the ground floor - entrance porch, WC, reception hall, sitting room, dining room, sun room, side porch and large kitchen/breakfast room with separate pantry. The first floor offers a large master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and 3 further double bedrooms serviced by a family bathroom. Externally the property is accessed over a shared private road. On entering no. 42 a large tarmac driveway can be found, providing ample off road parking and turning space. Double 5 bar gates give access to the side of the house and in turn leads to the detached garage which benefits from light and power. The south facing gardens lie to the rear of the property and have been laid mainly to lawn with mature hedge borders, raised vegetable beds and a variety of mature shrubs and trees. Within the garden there is a home office which has been insulated and benefits from double glazing, electric, phone and internet points. At the end of the garden are 2 timber sheds, one of which is insulated and has power. The whole plot is thought to extend to approx. 1/3 acre. The property is situated on the edge of the village but still within reach of its amenities. Facilities in the village include cottage hospital, medical centre, pharmacy, dentist, vet and library. There are a range of food and other shops as well as a restaurant and local inns. The coastal resort of Minehead is 9 miles to the west and Taunton (15 miles), the county town, provides access to the motorway network and fast trains (from 1 hour 40 minutes) to London. The famous and historic West Somerset Heritage Steam Railway has a station on the other side of the village.