A most attractive semi-detached period stone cottage situated in a small close in the semi rural hamlet of Maperton. This individual and very charming property is set within approximately one third of an acre of delightful gardens which have been lovingly created and cared for by the current owners. The house is presented in excellent order throughout with many appealing features and spacious living accommodation. The porch opens to a delightful light and airy sitting/dining room with an attractive brick fireplace and wood burning stove. The kitchen is a particular feature being of a generous size and opens to a morning/breakfast room which overlooks the garden. There is also a downstairs cloakroom, three bedrooms and stylish family bathroom.

LOCATION: The property is pleasantly situated in the hamlet of Maperton which is made up of a cluster of period houses and cottages and a pretty church. Local services can be found at Wincanton which is a short motoring distance away. Both Yeovil and Sherborne between them provide an excellent range of cultural, recreational and shopping facilities while communication links are excellent with the A303 nearby and a mainline railway station linking directly with London Waterloo to be found at nearby Templecombe.

ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR

Composite front door with glazed inserts to:

ENTRANCE PORCH: Double glazed windows to side aspects and natural stone opening with timber lintel to:

SITTING/DINING ROOM: 26‘1” x 13’7” A characterful bright and airy room featuring an attractive brick fireplace with fitted stove, fireside alcove, exposed ceiling beams, two double glazed windows with deep display window sills to front aspect, radiator, wall light points, fitted cupboard with shelving, alcove and door to:

INNER HALLWAY: Radiator, room temperature control, broom cupboard, walk-in larder, boiler cupboard housing hot water tank and oil fired boiler and archway to rear lobby with radiator, space and plumbing for washing machine, hanging rails for coats and door to outside.

CLOAKROOM: A modern stylish suite with wash basin vanity unit, low level WC with concealed cistern, radiator with heated towel rail attached, dado rail and double glazed window.

From the inner hallway opening to:

KITCHEN: 17’3” x 14’5” maximum (L shaped) A delightful country style kitchen featuring a brick fireplace with fitted stove and timber mantle. 1½ bowl stone sink with drainer and cupboard below, further range of matching wall, drawer and base units with working surface over, Belling classic range style cooker with extractor above, space and plumbing for dishwasher, double glazed windows to side and rear aspects, door to garden and double doors to:

MORNING/BREAKFAST ROOM: 9’9” x 8’9” This room enjoys a pleasant outlook over the garden with radiator, exposed stonework and double glazed window to front aspect.

From the sitting room stairs to first floor.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING: Double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator, wall light points and dado rail.

BEDROOM 1: 13’10” x 11’ A spacious master bedroom with double glazed window to front aspect enjoying countryside views. Deep display window sill, wall light point and hatch to loft.

BEDROOM 2: 10’7” x 9’7” Double glazed window to front aspect with deep display window sill, radiator and wall light point.

BEDROOM 3: 10’7” x 6’ Double glazed window to front aspect with an outlook over the garden and countryside beyond. Deep display window sill and radiator.

BATHROOM: A stylish suite comprising panelled bath with shower over, wash hand basin vanity unit, low level WC with concealed cistern, bidet, heated towel rail, double glazed windows to side aspects, tiled to splash prone areas and radiator.

OUTSIDE

The gardens are a particular feature of the property having been lovingly created and cared for over the years by the current owners. A picket fence and gate opens to the front garden which has been neatly turned over for use as a productive vegetable garden with raised beds. The majority of the garden lies to the side of the house being very private and creatively landscaped with many interesting areas. A block brick patio with covered lean-to over provides a wonderful area for alfresco dining and entertaining. A pathway flanked by an area of lawn and patio extends beyond the summer house onto a pathway of wood chippings which winds through the garden and up to a larger area of lawn with greenhouse and climbing fruit trees. There are many other interesting areas of the garden including feature brick walls, bamboo, pond and raised timber decking with second summer house, timber shed and log store. LPG storage tank.

PARKING: There is generous off road parking on the approach to the property.

SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, private drainage, LPG central heating and telephone all subject to the usual utility regulations.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: C

TENURE: Freehold

VIEWING: Strictly by appointment through the agents.