Broad Lane, North Curry, Taunton
£595,000

Guide price

Bedrooms: 4
A superbly renovated period cottage offering further scope for extension, subject to planning. Situated in an elevated South facing position with garage, driveway and parking.

SITUATION

Situated with no near neighbours, within mile of North Curry and the many amenities which include a Post Office and thriving shop, a modern Health Centre, Public House, Hairdressers and wonderful community Coffee Shop. There s a Village Hall, a superb Primary School which has an excellent Ofsted Rating. Further facilities include Heathfield School for ages 11-17 and interconnecting buses to many of the private schools within Taunton. The Village has it s own Cricket and Sports Field, with many clubs located on the site and there s a thriving community with various associations, providing something for everybody.

Taunton is approximately 6 miles away, and includes a wide range of commercial and scholastic facilities including the private schools of King s College, Taunton School and Queen s College. King s and Taunton both have transport networks that collect children from North Curry. There is excellent access to the M5 at Junction 25 and more locally, the A358 connecting to the A303 at Ilminster. Taunton also has a mainline Railway Station and access to Musgrove Park Hospital. The countryside surrounding the village, admired by many includes The Somerset Levels, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with many quiet country lanes with interconnecting foot and bridle paths, providing excellent opportunity for country walks and cycle rides. The local church is described by many as the Cathedral on the Moor and dominates the skyline.

DESCRIPTION

Broad Lane Cottage is a charming period home, which has been recently refurbished by the current owners. The cottage still provides further scope for further extensions / alterations subject to planning, if so desired. Situated in an elevated South facing position, the cottage stands in grounds of 0.21 acres.

ACCOMMODATION

The accommodation is arranged over two floors and includes an entrance hall with flagstone flooring and dual aspect windows. A door leads through to the sitting room, which includes a brick-built fireplace with an inset multi-fuel burner, exposed wooden beams with windows overlooking the front garden. The inner hallway has stairs to the first floor and a door through to the kitchen, which is fitted with a range of matching wall and base units. Appliances include a double oven, electric hob and space for further freestanding appliances , with plumbing and space for a dishwasher. The utility is fitted with a further range of base units, work surfaces, sink with drainer, plumbing for washing machine and oil fired burner. The sunroom is a wonderful addition to the property, which provides sun throughout the majority of the day with large windows and doors overlooking fields that surround the property. There are two ground floor bedrooms, the first being a single and the second a double, again with windows overlooking the terrace and garden. There s a ground floor shower room, which has been refitted and includes a walk-in shower with wash basin and WC making it ideal for multi-generational families.

On the first floor, there is a galleried landing providing access to the master bedroom, which has a range of built in wardrobes and views over fields as far as Burton Pynsent monument. The second bedroom is also a double, again with South Easterly views. There is a dressing room / airing cupboard with storage, hot water tank and fitted shelving. The bathroom is fitted with a panelled bath with connecting shower, sink and WC with Velux window.

OUTSIDE

To the front of the property, at the bottom of the drive is a large single garage with ample overhead storage and a parking space to the front. The driveway has been recently tarmacked and is enclosed by low stone walls and mature hedging. The gardens are approximately 0.21 acres and are split into several taller pockets of garden, including private terrace, lawn gardens surrounded by mature shrubs and trees. The front gardens include lavender boarders.

DIRECTIONS

From Taunton take the A358 in an easterly direction towards Ilminster. At Thornfalcon traffic lights turn left towards Langport. After a short distance, turn left sign posted North Curry and Stoke St Gregory and follow this road through the village. On exiting the village, Broad Lane Cottage can be found on the left-hand side after a short distance identified by a Stags For Sale board.

SERVICES

Mains water, electricity, oil-fired central heating.

01823 619815

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