Property Description: Guide Price £525,000. Situated in a small village close to fashionable Bruton, this detached stone built cottage with its farmhouse style kitchen/breakfast room, garage and off-road parking has a pretty south-facing garden and stunning countryside views down the valley.
The front door to the property opens into a stone tiled central entrance hall leading to the kitchen/breakfast room which has an exposed beam and distinctive royal blue electric Aga. The kitchen has an integrated electric oven with a hob and extractor as well as space for a dishwasher and under-the-counter fridge. An external door leads to a sunny south facing garden at the side of the property.
Across the hallway from the kitchen lies a good sized, dual-aspect living room with wooden flooring and a gorgeous open fireplace. This room is light and bright with plenty of natural light flooding in.
On the ground floor there is a dining room that could also be used as a study. The downstairs shower room is next to this second reception room giving scope for it to be used as an additional bedroom. There is a very spacious utility room with plenty of storage and a sink as well as space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. An external door gives direct access to the west facing raised terrace and lawn along with a path leading to the garage and parking area.
Upstairs there are three good sized double bedrooms as well as a single bedroom which is currently being used as a study and has a built-in airing cupboard. The family bathroom is fully tiled and has a very fine looking roll-top bath and a separate shower cubicle.
From the first floor there are the most stunning countryside views down the valley looking towards the south-west.
Fitted to the roof at the back of the property are solar panels and a thermodynamic water heater - giving this property eco-credentials.
Outside: The gardens wrap around the property with a very pretty south-west facing area of the garden with sit out, lawn and beautiful mature trees. There are gorgeous rural views across neighbouring farmland form the raised southern area of the garden. Whilst being predominantly lawn, the gardens have a raised west facing terrace area that leads to the single garage and off-road parking area for up to two vehicles. There is space adjacent to the garage to extend the parking area to accommodate two or more further parking spaces if required.
Location: This cottage is situated in the small hamlet of Wyke Champflower, which is also home to Wyke Farm - producers of the famous cheddar cheese. Wyke Champflower is on the outskirts of the quintessential market town of Bruton and just three miles from the well-connected town of Castle Cary, which has a mainline rail link to London Paddington.
Nestled in the foothills of the Brue Valley, the ancient town of Bruton offers a blend of historic allure and modern convenience and is now considered one of the most fashionable places to live in the UK. Whilst being home to the world class art gallery 'Hauser and Wirth' and Wyke Farm's famous cheddar cheese, Bruton also has a range of facilities including a number of convenience stores, a petrol station, a Post Office, a doctor's surgery, a pharmacy, a vet, a library, pubs and several independent shops. There are also plenty of restaurants and cafes including Roth Bar and Grill, At the Chapel and Osip Restaurant.
Bruton is home to several outstanding schools for students of all ages including the King's School Bruton as well as the state-owned boarding school - Sexey's. The town has its own primary school as well as a number of pre-schools/nurseries.
On the doorstep, the picturesque market town of Castle Cary also has a number of primary and secondary schools, pre-schools and nurseries as well as a range of useful amenities including a health centre, a dental practice, a vintner and a fabulous delicatessen. In addition to this, Castle Cary is home to the well-renowned country house hotel and restaurant 'The Newt'.
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Council Tax: Band D (correct at time of marketing). To check council tax for this property, please refer to www.gov.uk/council-tax-bands
Local Authority: Somerset Council - 0300 123 2224
Services: Oil-fired central heating, mains water, drainage and electricity.
Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion.
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