Property Descriptions: Guide Price: £230,000 to £250,000. Plum Cottage is a newly renovated, one bed, stone built cottage on the edge of the ever popular village of Croscombe. The property is on a lane set away from main roads and would make a beautiful home for a single person or couple, an ideal 'lock up and leave' or perhaps an investment property.
Through the stable style front door and you are in the spacious and stylish open plan kitchen with dining and sitting area. This room is light filled with windows on two elevations and roof lights. There is plenty of storage with an under stairs cupboard and a cellar, which is accessed from a floor hatch. The kitchen has a built in fridge, induction hob, electric cooker, Belfast sink and washer/dryer. Oak stairs lead to the bathroom and bedroom. The bedroom has a vaulted ceiling with west facing Velux window and French doors that lead down to a terrace. It is a good size bedroom and has extensive built-in eaves storage across a whole wall which includes wardrobes and storage.
The cottage has undergone renovation work in recent years which included insulation of the walls and roof. Therefore, for its age the property is energy efficient.
Outside: French doors open out onto a small terrace with an outside seating area. There is off-road parking available for up to two cars. The cottage is located on the edge of the village close to open countryside and within a short walk is the village community orchard, which is an open green space with picnic benches and lovely views that is open to the public.
Plum Cottage is currently rented as a furnished mid-term let with an annual income of circa £18,000 including bills
Location: The village of 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 and17th 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, playground and 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, leisure centre, numerous coffee shops, pubs and restaurants to choose from, several dentists and doctors, 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.
DISCLAIMER: Under the terms of the Estate Agency Act 1979 (section 21) please note that the vendor of the property is a partner of Sandersons UK Wells.
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Council Tax: Band A (correct 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: Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity
Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion.
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