Property description
Offered with the benefit of no onward chain, this delightful two-bedroom Hamstone cottage sits just a short stroll from the heart of South Petherton. Nestled on one of the village’s most desirable roads, it combines cosy charm with wonderful character features, including exposed beams and a striking stone fireplace. Arranged across three floors, the home offers a welcoming sitting room, kitchen, utility space, and family bathroom, with a generous double bedroom on the first floor and a further double bedroom above. Outside, steps lead up to a raised seating area and gravelled garden - perfect for relaxing or entertaining.
South Petherton is a picturesque Somerset village surrounded by beautiful countryside yet conveniently located just half a mile from the A303. Renowned for its strong sense of community, the village offers a wide range of activities and amenities for all ages. Here you’ll find an excellent selection of independent shops, two schools, a library, a welcoming pub, churches, a hospital, doctors’ and veterinary surgeries, a chemist, tennis and bowling clubs, and the highly acclaimed restaurant, Holm. Regular bus services connect the village with neighbouring towns, while Yeovil lies just 10 miles away, Crewkerne (with a mainline station to London Waterloo) 6 miles, Ilminster 6 miles, and the county town of Taunton—offering the M5 motorway and a mainline station to London Paddington—18 miles. The stunning south coast at Lyme Regis is also within easy reach, just 22 miles away.
Accommodation:
Sitting Room: 13'1 x 12'1 feature Hamstone built fireplace with coal effect gas fire, exposed beams, wood effect laminate flooring and window to front. Small step up to:
Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 13'1 x 9'2 Fitted with a good range of wall and base units with worktop over, one and a half bowl stainless sink and drainer, four-burner gas hob and oven, Wall mounted Glow Worm Gas fired combination boiler, recessed spotlights, window overlooking the rear, stairs rising to first floor and door leading out to Utility Room:
Utility Room: 6'7 (max) x 9'1(max) with space and plumbing for washing machine, window to the side and UPVC double glazed door providing access to the rear courtyard garden.
Stairs rising to the first floor:
Bedroom one: 12'8 x 12'1 Fitted with built in storage and window to the front.
Family Bathroom: Paneled bath with chrome taps and mixer shower attachment, low level W/C, inset wash hand basin with tiled surface either side and storage cabinet under, obscured window to the rear. Door to shelved storage cupboard.
Stairs rising to the second floor with door to:
Bedroom two: 12'10 x 13'3 Double glazed dormer window to the rear, eaves storage.
Outside:
At the front of the property is a compact, low-maintenance garden with gravel and some herbaceous plants.
At the rear, a path with a low cast-iron gate provides a right of way across three neighbouring properties, giving access to the front of the cottages. Stone steps lead up to a gravel seating area, with an additional gravel section featuring mature shrubs and flower beds. The garden also includes a wooden storage shed, an outdoor tap, and a charming character water pump.
Viewing is highly recommended.
Property information:
Tenure: Freehold
EPC: E
Council Tax Band: B
Flood risk stated as very low risk
Services – All mains services are connected, Gas central heating
Ultrafast broadband is available
Mobile phone coverage - Outdoor coverage is available from 4 providers and indoor from 2 providers
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