Property Description: Guide Price £450,000 - £475,000. Stylish and attention to detail are the words that spring to mind with this period property located within the conservation area of this lovely village. Packed full of character throughout with pine ledge and brace doors, exposed beams in the living room and a wood burning stove Bluebell Cottage would make a lovely home or would make a great 'lock up and leave'.
The kitchen has country charm with a modern twist and comes complete with a walk in larder cupboard. There are white fitted units and all the mod cons you would expect including a built in fridge freezer, an electric hob and oven and plumbing for a dishwasher. The living room is light and spacious and, like the kitchen, has windows to both the front and the back of the property. There is a feature fireplace with a wood burner and built in shelves. The ground floor has Karndean flooring throughout and has the convenience of a downstairs cloakroom.
The open stair case leads to a spacious landing with two good size and two smaller double bedrooms. The two bedrooms at the back of the cottage have views to the church. The family bathroom is immaculate and has a bath with a shower above.
The "wow" of the this house is the half level landing with French doors that open out onto the pretty terrace garden with the view of the church spire. The terrace is paved and on two levels and has a lovely sit out area with a pergola covered with vines. Tucked away in the corner is a garden shed. This outside space is filled with colour and, complete with a fig tree and established rose bushes, is a lovely place to sit and relax.
There is no parking with this property but there is plenty of street parking on Rock Street and neighbouring roads.
Location: Croscombe is a rural village in the heart of Somerset, located on the A371 to the east of Wells (4 miles) and the west of Shepton Mallet (2 miles) in the beautiful valley of the River Sheppey. Despite mention in the Domesday Book, Croscombe first emerged in the16th and 17th centuries with a boom in the wool trade. It is home to an award-winning pub - The George, which doubles up as the local shop. St Marys Church is a beautiful medieval church with a Jacobean interior. Croscombe has an active community and much to offer with classes from amateur dramatics to Tai Chi held in the village hall, as well as the Charter Market where villagers sell their local produce, a village orchestra, a village school, a playground and a sports field. There is excellent walking in the area as the village has many beautiful footpaths across the valley to enjoy. The picturesque city of Wells (3.2 miles) has a bustling High Street and provides a range of local amenities with four supermarkets (including Waitrose), a cinema, a leisure centre, numerous coffee shops, pubs and restaurants to choose from, several dentists and doctors and some fabulous independent shops. There are also famous historical landmarks such as the Cathedral and the Bishop Palace, as well as a twice weekly produce market. There are excellent state schools in the vicinity, including Croscombe C of E Primary School, The Blue School in Wells and Whitstone School in Shepton Mallet for Secondary, as well as independent schools including All Hallows Prep School, Downside, Millfield and Wells Cathedral School. Both Bath (21 miles) and Bristol (22 miles) are within commuting distance and there is a main line railway station with links to London in Castle Cary 8.8 miles away. Street and Glastonbury are 20 minutes away and Bristol airport is an easy 30-minute drive.
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Council Tax: Band D (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: Gas central heating, mains water, drainage and electricity
Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion.
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