Quarry Cottages, Stoford, Somerset, BA22

NO FURTHER CHAIN! WITH EXTRA LAND AND PRIVATE DRIVEWAY PARKING! 2 Quarry Cottages is a pretty, natural stone, period, terrace cottage that has been the subject of huge extension (1138 square feet). Being quite the Tardis, this property offers three double bedrooms - the master bedroom being serviced by an en-suite shower room. The rear of the cottage has been extended to incorporate a large open-plan kitchen breakfast room opening on to the rear garden. There is off-road parking accessed by a private road at the rear of the cottage for one car, with scope to add more or a garage, subject to the necessary planning permission. The cottage comes with ample rear garden and a pleasant westerly aspect as well as a large portion of allotment land at the end of the terrace. The property has excellent period ceiling heights and benefits from oil-fired radiator central heating and uPVC double glazing. The surprising accommodation comprises entrance reception hall, open-plan lounge / dining room, kitchen / breakfast room, first floor landing area, two double bedrooms on the first floor and a family bathroom. On the second floor there is a large master bedroom with en-suite shower room. There are lovely countryside walks a short walk from the front door of this house. The village centre, pub and mainline railway station to London Waterloo is a very short walk away. Stoford lies approximately 2 miles south of Yeovil. The village is centred on a village green with the pub located opposite. The adjoining village of Barwick which lies within the same parish has a primary school, church and recreational ground. Both Sherborne and Yeovil lie within comfortable motoring distance providing between them an excellent range of cultural, recreational and shopping facilities. Sporting, walking and riding opportunities abound within the area. The property is a short drive to the stunning, historic town of Sherborne with its mainline railway link to London making Waterloo station in just over two hours directly without changing your seat! This cottage is within walking distance to the mainline railway station in Stoford, linking you to London and Exeter. Sherborne boasts a superb boutique high street with cafes, restaurants, Waitrose store and independent shops plus the breath-taking Abbey, Almshouses and Sherborne's world-famous schools. The property is perfect for those aspiring couples or families looking for their perfect village home, buyers cashing out of the South East and London market or cash buyers looking for their perfect West Country home to settle in, potentially linked to the wonderful selection of local schools. It may also be of interest to the holiday letting or second home market. THIS COTTAGE MUST BE VIEWED INTERNALLY TO BE FULLY APPRECIATED. NO FURTHER CHAIN!

Steps rise to front door, outside light, uPVC double glazed front door leads to entrance reception hall.

Entrance reception hall – 14’6 Maximum x 4’11 Maximum
A useful greeting area, excellent ceiling heights, pine staircase rises to the first floor, pine moulded skirting boards and architraves, pine panelling, doors lead to under stairs storage cupboards, oak effect laminate flooring, radiator, pine panelled door leads to the main living area.

Sitting room/ Dining room – 21’7 Maximum x 15’6 Maximum
A generous open-plan living area split into two main zones.

Sitting Room area – Excellent ceiling heights, uPVC double glazed window to the front, pine moulded skirting boards and architraves, radiator, brick fireplace, oak effect laminate flooring, entrance leads to dining room area.

Dining Room Area – Fireplace recess, oak effect laminate flooring, pine moulded skirting boards and architraves, uPVC double glazed window to the rear, radiator, multi-pane glazed doors open from the sitting room / dining room to the kitchen breakfast room providing a full through-measurement of 39’10 maximum.

Kitchen Breakfast Room -17’5 Maximum x 10’7 Maximum
A useful open-plan room enjoying a light dual aspect with uPVC double glazed window to the side and rear, uPVC double glazed double French doors open on to the rear garden enjoying a westerly aspect, a variety of Shaker-style cottage kitchen units comprising timber effect laminated work surface, decorative tiled surrounds, inset stainless steel sink bowl and drainer unit, mixer tap over, inset electric hob with electric oven under, a range of drawers and cupboards under, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, recess provides space for upright fridge freezer, a range of matching wall mounted cupboards, under unit lighting, wall mounted stainless steel cooker hood extractor fan, ceramic floor tiles, radiator, pine moulded skirting boards and architraves, floor standing oil-fired central heating boiler.

Pine staircase rises from the entrance reception hall to first floor landing, pine balustrades, pine moulded skirting boards and architraves, pine panelled doors lead off the landing to the main first floor bedrooms.

Bedroom Two – 11’2 Maximum x 10’2 Maximum
A generous double bedroom, excellent ceiling heights, uPVC double glazed window to the rear overlooks the rear garden, radiator, pine moulded skirting boards and architraves.

Bedroom Three – 10’4 Maximum x 10’2 Maximum
A third generous double bedroom, uPVC double glazed window to the front, radiator, pine moulded skirting boards and architraves.

First floor family bathroom – 7’11 Maximum x 4’10 Maximum
A modern white suite comprising fitted low level WC, wash basin over cupboards, tiled splashback, panelled bath with glazed shower screen, wall mounted mains shower over, uPVC double glazed window to the rear, chrome heated towel rail.

Pine door from the landing leads to further landing area, uPVC double glazed window to the front, radiator. Staircase rises to the second floor.

Master Bedroom – 15’6 Maximum x 17’1 Maximum
A generous main bedroom enjoying a light dual aspect with two double glazed Velux ceiling windows to the front and uPVC double glazed window to the rear enjoying a westerly aspect, pine moulded skirting boards and architraves, chimney breast feature, door leads to eaves storage cupboard space, TV point, pine panelled door from the master bedroom leads to en-suite shower room.

En-suite Shower Room – 5’3 Maximum x 7’8 Maximum
A white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash basin, tiled splash back, glazed corner shower cubicle with wall mounted mains shower over, tiled surrounds, uPVC double glazed window to the rear, wall mounted electric air conditioning unit, chrome heated towel rail, ceramic floor tiles.

Outside
At the front of the property steps rise to front door, outside light. A private road leads to the front side and rear of the property giving vehicular access to the rear and a parking area for one car. The rear garden measures 28’9 in length x 16’6 in width and enjoys a westerly aspect and the afternoon sun. It enjoys a good degree of privacy and is enclosed by timber panel fencing. It is laid mainly to stone chippings and boasts a paved patio area, outside lighting, outside tap, LPG connection, oil tank, gates open to parking area.

Please note: There is scope to add garage or further parking subject to the necessary planning permission).

This property also comes with an area of allotment land near the end of the terrace. The land measures 33’ x 23’ approximately.