Property Description: Guide Price £700,000 - £725,000. This stunning cottage, with its high ceilings, was built by the Burford Estate in the 1800s. It has been tastefully refurbished and extended by the current owners to an exceptional standard. Located in the hamlet of West Compton, away from the main road, there is a general feeling of serenity surrounding this house. There is a close community here and you are within close proximity to the amenities of Pilton, historic Wells, Glastonbury and Shepton Mallet. Glastonbury Festival is nearby and the owners of this property are offered free Sunday tickets for this world famous event.
The property has been exquisitely renovated seamlessly combining the old with the new. There are notable original features throughout that include a stone archway; mullion windows; elm doors; flagstone flooring to the hall and sitting room and Morso wood burners.
The kitchen has a light airy feel and connects to the garden through French doors. There are extensive, quality fittings which maximise the use of the space. The breakfast bar has additional storage and can double up as an extra preparation area. There are all the usual integrated appliances that you would expect to find in a kitchen of this sort of calibre including a fridge/freezer, double oven, dishwasher and electric hob. Of particular note is the high spec lighting with hanging pendants over the breakfast bar and stunning, contemporary wall lights.
There are three reception rooms downstairs.
The living room is accessed through the stone arched doorway in the kitchen. Its stone fireplace was relocated from Burford Manor house many years ago and is impressive in its dimensions. This room then leads through to the striking dining room which has bi-folding doors leading to the garden. The glass walls mean that light floods through the cottage to the living room. The third reception room is accessed from the flag stoned floor entrance hall which has a bespoke oak glazed door. There are mullion windows with shutters and a window seat. There is an original, flagstone floor and a feature, Victorian style radiator. Lastly, to the ground floor, is the bathroom which has a freestanding slipper bath.
Upstairs, there are two good-size double bedrooms one with built in storage. Both bedrooms have feature fireplaces and oak window seats and beautifully capture the sense of being contemporary while having all the charm of of an older property. The second bedroom is double aspect and so you have countryside views front and back. The landing has oak flooring and a bespoke iron balustrade with oak handrail. There is space for a small study area. The shower room is fitted with a white suite and has a window that looks across to the field behind the house
Outside: This property has a double garage that is large enough to convert to provide a separate studio or workshop, subject to the usual conditions. On the drive there is space to park up to four cars. The rear garden is well cared for with a lawn, a paved area outside the sitting room and a gravelled terrace which is the ideal spot for alfresco dining. There are plenty of mature shrubs, roses and perennials bordering the garden.
Location: West Compton is a peaceful hamlet within easy reach of Wells, Glastonbury and Shepton Mallet and one mile from Pilton (home of Glastonbury Festival with residents getting Sunday tickets). The hamlet is made up of pretty stone and lime rendered houses, rolling countryside and is unaffected by noise as it's away from any main roads. There are numerous of footpaths in and around the hamlet enabling you to enjoy the countryside on foot. The popular village of Pilton is known for its green spaces and pretty stone cottages, as well as the world famous Glastonbury Festival. This thriving village has a shop, fabulous pub (The Crown Inn), post office, playing fields, church, chapel, playgroup (including skate park and tennis courts), allotments, a community orchard and numerous clubs. And is also home to the Pilton Club and Village Hall which acts as a community venue for music, events & functions.
Directions: www.google.co.uk/maps = BA4 4PD / What3Words = tickling.tanked.stealing
Council Tax: Band E (correct at time of marketing). To check council tax for this property, please refer to www.gov.uk/council-tax-bands
Local Authority: Somerset County Council - 0300 123 2224.
Services: Oil central heating, mains water and electricity. Sewage treatment tank for drainage, shared with next door property.
Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion. Service/ estate management charges may apply.
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