Property Description: Guide Price - £450,000 to £500,000. This rural retreat, originally a stone built barn, is now a charming and characterful 2/3 bed cottage on a quiet lane. Located in a peaceful and sought-after hamlet between the ever popular villages of Pilton and North Wootton.
Through the front door and you arrive in a lobby area which then opens out into the tiled open plan kitchen/dining room. This room feels like the hub of the home and is set over two levels with the kitchen elevated above the dining area and separated by a fabulous breakfast bar. The kitchen is well equipped with fitted units, a range cooker, dishwasher and ample worktop. The kitchen leads out to a newly replaced conservatory with lovely garden views. This room is currently used as a boot room/utility room and has plentiful built in storage plus space for a washing machine.
There are two reception rooms both with west facing windows looking out onto the garden. The sitting room has an open fire with bath stone surround, and a connecting door leads to the further reception room. There is a ground floor shower room which gives the versatility of using the second reception room as a downstairs bedroom.
Upstairs there are two double bedrooms both with dormer windows overlooking the garden with lovely countryside views. Both rooms have exposed beams and the main bedroom has an en-suite shower room.
Outside: The pretty, secure and well-maintained garden is laid to lawn with a path that leads up some steps from the paved terrace in front of the house to the parking area (large enough for four cars) and the garage. There is also a side gate off the lane for access to the front door with a pull in area enough for one car.
Location: Nestled in the heart of the countryside, this charming cottage offers the perfect blend of peaceful seclusion and convenient access to nearby towns. Set just off the main roads, you're ideally placed for easy access to Wells, Shepton Mallet, Glastonbury, and Street. The nearby village of Pilton, only 1.9 miles away, offers all the essentials—a welcoming pub (The Crown Inn), a well-stocked shop with a post office, and lovely churches, ensuring that you have everything you need right on your doorstep. With easy access to Wells (4 miles), the smallest city in England, which boasts a vibrant high street brimming with independent shops, restaurants, and a twice-weekly market. you’ll also find a choice of supermarkets, including Waitrose, alongside a theatre and independent cinema. At its heart stands the stunning Medieval Cathedral and Bishop's Palace. Just 6 miles away, Glastonbury is steeped in mythical legends and offers a unique mix of alternative shops, restaurants, cafes, pubs, health centres, and supermarkets.
20 minutes away is the town of Bruton with its boutique shops, famous restaurants and world-renowned Hauser & Wirth Art Gallery. For further connections, Castle Cary mainline train station is around 11 miles away, Bristol Airport is 21 miles, and the historic city of Bath is just 22 miles. With all these amenities within easy reach, this is the ideal location to enjoy both tranquillity and convenience.
There is an excellent range of both state and independent schools in the area including the well-respected West Pennard Primary School in the next-door village that has a school bus from Pilton. Millfield School, Wells Cathedral School, The Blue School in Wells, Strode College in Street, All Hallows, Downside School and numerous local primary schools are all accessible from the area.
Directions: Google Maps = BA4 4EL / What3words = roofer.stems.rafters
Council Tax: Band c (correct at time of marketing). To check council tax for this property, please refer to the local authority wedsite
Local Authority: Somerset Council - 0300 123 2224
Services: Oil central heating, private drainage, mains water and mains electric
Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion
Additional Property Notes: This property is traditional stone construction and has had no adaptions for accessibility. There is parking for 4 cars in total; 1 at the front and 3 at the rear. The conservatory was newly replaced a year ago. There is a right of access over the neighbouring property with an easement for access to drainage.
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