For Sale
Guide Price
£700,000
We are delighted to bring to the market Cobwebs in the sought-after village of Lopen situated at the end of a no-through road, opposite the Church.
Offered with the benefit of no onward chain Cobwebs is an unlisted quintessential Chocolate Box Cottage in a rural idyll. It has well-established gardens to the front and the rear and a double garage with additional parking. Constructed of local Hamstone with thatched roof, hardwood windows, double glazing throughout and exposed beams. It has charm and character in abundance. The property presents beautifully and is in good order.
In summary the accommodation comprises: Thatched storm porch, large entrance hall, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Cloakroom, Study/Office, Utility room, Kitchen/Breakfast room, Four double bedrooms and Family bathroom.
Lopen is a small village of just over 100 properties, conveniently located between the small market towns of Ilminster, South Petherton and Crewkerne all of which lie within a short drive. The village community holds various events throughout the year. There is a pretty parish church, whilst within a mile is the popular Indian and Thai restaurant at Lopen Head, and the hugely successful Pip's - a unique cafe based around a former railway carriage and double decker bus, next door to the wonderful Trading Post farm shop. The nearby village of Hinton St George (1.4 miles) has a wonderful pub and village store / post office, whilst a whole host of other facilities can be found in the surrounding small towns including a Waitrose store, indoor pool / gym complex and mainline station at Crewkerne. The village is full of history and surrounded by typical rolling South Somerset countryside with plenty of good walks nearby.
Accommodation:
Sitting Room: 23'7 x 12'10 A beautiful light and airy reception room with the focal point being the woodburning stove with its slate hearth and oak mantel piece. French doors open out onto the rear terrace. Two radiators, exposed beams, window to the front and alcove leading into the Dining Room:
Dining Room: 12'10 x 10'6 A more formal space for entertaining and family dinners, window overlooking the pretty rear garden, radiator and exposed beams.
Study/Office: 8'11 x 7'7 A nice space for a home office overlooking the front garden. Radiator and window to the front.
Cloakroom: Low level W/C, wall mounted wash hand basin and radiator.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 16'4 x 12'7 A good selection of base and wall units with quartz work surfaces. Falcon Range gas 5-burner hob with extraction hood over, Bosch integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge freezer, coloured splash back tiling, recessed spot lights, cupboard housing Valiant combi boiler, windows to the rear and radiator.
Utility Room: 7'7 x 5'0 Plumbing for washing machine, base and wall mounted cupboards, sink, tiled splashback areas., door opening out onto the side of the property.
Stairs rising to the galleried landing where there is an airing cupboard, loft access, radiator and a large window to the front elevation overlooking the garden and church opposite.
Master Bedroom: Two fitted wardrobes, radiator, window to the rear, ensuite shower/wet room, fitted vanity unit with low level W/C and wash hand basin, quartz surfaces, wall mounted cupboard, LED vanity mirror, heated towel rail and radiator.
Bedroom Two: Radiator and window to the front.
Bedroom Three: Double fitted wardrobes, radiator and window to the rear
Bedroom Four: Window to the front, radiator.
Family Bathroom: Corner shower cubicle, panelled bath, low level W/C, vanity unit with wash hand basin, heated towel rail, window to the rear.
Outside:
Cobwebs has stunning gardens to the front and the rear. A path leads up to the front door with a "wild flower" garden, surrounded by a low stone wall. Climbing roses adorn the front of the cottage, with a charming thatched Storm porch, there is an area of paved terrace surrounded by herbaceous borders. To the very front of the garden is the Grade II listed "Village Pound and Bier House" which is owned and maintained by the Church opposite.
To the rear is an oasis of colour and tranquillity with a Japanese style foot bridge over ornamental ponds, large terrace, gavelled areas and a lovely circular lawn, bordered by shrubs, well stocked flower beds and trees. There is a log store, useful outdoor tap and a pedestrian gate to the drive. At the bottom of the garden is a gate leading to the garage and parking area. There is an area for bin storage, cold frame and a composter.
A Hamstone Double garage (17'8 x 17'8) with light and power, which has boarded eaves storage. Adjacent to the garage are a Greenhouse and raised beds.
Property information:
Tenure: Freehold
EPC: To be confirmed
Council Tax Band: F
All mains services are connected, Gas central heating, double glazing.
According to Ofcom.org.uk, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area. Indoor Mobile phone coverage is provided by O2 and outdoor by 3 others.
Offered with the benefit of no onward chain
Situated in a quiet no-through lane
Quintessential Chocolate Box Cottage
Four Double Bedrooms
Estatlished gardens to the front and rear
Double garage with additional parking