Catcrow Hill, Langport, Somerset, TA10

Located on a quiet lane, Catcrow has immense charm providing all the requisite period features, whilst still offering excellent practical accommodation. The house is situated in a slightly elevated position on the edge of the picturesque village of Pitney. It is a delightful detached thatched property which has been tastefully modernised and is free of any listing constraints.

On first entering the property it is immediately obvious that this is a much loved home which has been tastefully modernised and is very much a hidden gem. The ground floor has a wonderful layout equally suited for day to day living as it is for entertaining. The fabulous sitting room and kitchen positioned to the rear of the house, have doors opening onto the south facing rear garden as well as original wooden floors. The inglenook fireplace in the sitting room, with a bread oven and inviting woodburner, ensure that it is a particularly cosy spot and an inviting room for entertaining all year round. The open-plan farmhouse kitchen-dining room is a fantastic space flooded with light and it has a good range of neutral base units under oak tops, a Falcon Range double electric oven/induction hob (cream), space for fridge/freezer, Belfast sink and feature lighting above the free-standing kitchen island. There is an eminently practical pantry providing excellent additional storage. In addition downstairs, there is a study (with underfloor heating), utility space with plumbing for washer/dryer, conservatory and a guest cloakroom off the entrance hall.

The three bedrooms and family bathroom are situated on the first floor, they are all a good size and take full advantage of the elevated position with lovely views and bedrooms all benefitting from the evening light.

The gardens are a delight and a real feature of this property, and extend mainly from the rear of the house providing an oasis of calm. At just over an acre, it is a burgeoning garden which has been lovingly nurtured over the years with thoughtful planting in well stocked borders and specimen trees that provide year-round profusion of colour and interest. To the rear of the garden there are double gates onto the lane offering alternative access to the garage and mobile home as well as useful outbuildings – one of which is a stone and timber clad studio currently used as an outside office, which again highlights the enormous flexibility that the property has to offer. It is an incredibly private garden and a true utopia for children and dogs.

With a south facing orientation, much of the property is flooded with natural light and many of the rooms boast stunning views over the garden and surrounding countryside giving a lasting impression of a wonderful family home in an idyllic and very convenient location.

Situation
Pitney is a delightful village, tucked away from main roads and surrounded by beautiful rolling country which has remained unspoilt, due, in part, to strict planning controls and, in part to the wisdom of enlightened landowners, including the Duchy of Cornwall, whose policy has been to preserve the environment. Rolling farmland, interspersed with woodland prevail before the escarpment to the north reveals that most evocative part of Somerset, the Somerset Levels.

Pitney has maintained its inherent character and community spirit as it is tucked away from all main roads with its own village hall, playing fields, St Johns the Baptist church, pub (The Halfway House), and organic farm shop and cafe. Within a short drive, the market towns of Somerton and Langport have a good range of additional facilities such as GP, dental, veterinary and Tesco’s superstore. Communications to the area are excellent with the A303 which lies about 7 miles to the south. Railway connections are also good with Castle Cary to London Paddington (1 hour 40 minutes) and Yeovil/Sherborne on the London/Waterloo line.

The market towns of Bruton, Castle Cary, Shepton Mallet and the delightful city of Wells, England’s smallest, which more than makes up for its lack of size by its beauty, have a good range of shops which provide for most everyday needs.

Of particular note are the excellent schools in the area both state and independent including Millfield, Millfield Preparatory School, Wells Cathedral School, Strode College (Street), Downside and the Sherborne and Bruton schools.
Sporting and Recreation

Sailing at Sutton Bingham reservoir (near Yeovil) or on the south coast. Racing at Taunton, Wincanton, Salisbury, Bath or Exeter. Golf at Yeovil, Sherbone and Long Sutton. Bath and Salisbury have highly regarded theatres often previewing West End productions.

Education
There are a number of independent schools within easy reach of the property, including the Sherborne schools, Millfield and Milton Abbey. Preparatory schools include the nearby Perrott Hill, Sherborne and Hazelgrove. There are also excellent primary and secondary schools.