2 Bedroom Semi-Detached House Sold STC
With a good size garden and a lovely outlook across countryside to the front and rear, this cottage offers characterful accommodation over three floors and has the added benefit of a driveway and former garage / workshop.
The Property
Overlooking the former canal and with plenty of countrywide walks close at hand, this sweet cottage has lots to offer including off road parking and a nice size garden.
You enter the property through a UPVC double glazed front door into a useful porch with space for storage of coats etc. A further glazed door opens into the stair lobby with the stairs rising up to the first floor. The cosy sitting room includes a traditional chimney breast with painted sleeper mantleshelf and decorative tiled details to each side. It houses a woodburning stove for the colder months although the property benefits from LPG gas central heating. A sliding door leads through to a separate dining area with cottage-style door opening to a useful understairs storage area. Extra wall units complement those in the open-plan kitchen beyond and open shelving creates further useful storage. The dining area is open to the kitchen, with natural light coming in from the east via the window that overlooks the garden and view, and there's a back door leading out to the rear. The kitchen is fitted with a range of units and worksurfaces incorporating one and half bowl singe drainer ceramic sink unit. There's space for an electric cooker, with stainless steel splashback and cooker hood over and metro tiling to each side. There is also space for both your dishwasher and washing machine.
A handy downstairs cloakroom to one side gives you an extra set of facilities and is useful if you are popping in from the garden. It has been refurbished by the current owners including new insulation being installed.
On the first floor there are two similar size bedrooms both enjoying far reaching views over the surrounding countryside. One houses an airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and slatted shelving. The bathroom has been renovated since the current vendors ownership and now includes a good quality white suite including Burlington heritage style vanity wash hand basin, extractor fan, panelled bath with good shower over including dual head controls and close coupled WC. Tongue and groove panelling, alongside metro tiling completes the period look.
On the second floor the attic had been converted into a room prior to the current vendors' ownership. A large Velux window overlooks the lovely views at the rear across the former canal.
Outside
To the front of the property a pull-in provides off road parking for a vehicle although large timber double gates provide access down the driveway to the side providing further parking. The driveway leads to a timber former garage / workshop, and the LPG gas canisters are located adjoining the side wall of the cottage making them easily accessible. There is also an outside tap to the rear of the cottage. The garden is a lovely size and enjoys views across the former canal and countryside at the rear. It is laid to a mix of patio, decking and cottage garden planting with a summerhouse at the foot of the garden. It is partly bordered by an old stone wall. Both sheds have electricity connected and there are also two outside plug sockets on the side of the main shed.
Situation
Westport is a small village to the north of Ilminster conveniently located on the road towards Curry Rivel / Langport and not far from the pretty village of Barrington with its renowned National Trust property Barrington Court. There is a range of artisan workshops, second hand bookstore, café ¯ restaurant, gift shop and lots of lovely spaces to enjoy the peace and quiet over a picnic perhaps. There is a super network of public footpaths criss-crossing the estate and village, excellent for dog-walking. The village almost joins the neighbouring village of Hambridge. Hambridge benefits from facilities including church, village hall, village primary school, and popular pub. The lovely Brown and Forrest Smokery is located alongside other businesses at Bowdens Farm, and they have their own shop and café ¯ffering takeaway food and picnics in a glorious rural setting.
Services
Mains electricity, drainage and water are connected. LPG Gas central heating.
Broadband - Superfast broadband is available.
Mobile phone coverage - Voice is available from four providers but data is only available from one provider indoor. Outdoor coverage is good for all four providers.
(Information from https://www.ofcom.org.uk)
Council Tax Band
Council Tax Band B
Somerset Council
Tenure
Freehold
Property Information
The vendors inform us that the property has not flooded during their ownership. The government website will provide details of any long term flood risk.
Flood Risk
Stated as high risk from surface water
States as low risk from River and the Sea
Stated as unlikely from groundwater
There is a risk of flooding from reservoirs in this area
https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/risk
Tenure: Freehold
EPC
Utilities
| Electricity | Mains Supply |
| Water | Mains Supply |
| Heating | LPG |
| Broadband | Cable |
| Sewerage | Mains |
Rights and Restrictions
| Private rights of way | Ask Agent |
| Public rights of way | Ask Agent |
| Restrictions | Ask Agent |
| Parking | Driveway |
Risks
| Flooded in last 5 years | Ask Agent |
| Flood Defenses | Ask Agent |
| Source of Flood | Ask Agent |
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