Hawkcombe, Porlock, Minehead, Somerset, TA24

Rencott enjoys a wonderful sheltered setting in the picturesque wooded Valley of Hawkcombe on the edge of this highly sought after Exmoor Village within a half of a mile of the local shops and amenities, close to superb woodland and moorland walks and within 1.5 miles of the sea.

The cottage, which has been sympathetically improved cleverly combines contemporary and period styles and offers beautifully presented accommodation with LPG fired central heating, extensive double glazing, woodland views and has good size gardens which rises up at the rear adjoining woodland. The accommodation in brief comprises; part glazed stained glass and leaded door to an enclosed entrance porch with quarry tiled floor and further door leading into a reception room with timber panelling to dado height, slate floor and open plan staircase to the first floor. The sitting room with window seat overlooks the front gardens and has a fireplace with woodburner and exposed ceiling timbers, the fitted kitchen/diner is a most appealing room with bay window seat overlooking the front gardens and fitted with a mixture of fitted and free standing dresser style units with timber and slate surfaces, Belfast style sink, ceramic hob, oven, Rayburn, boiler cupboard, tiled floor and door to garage. On the first floor there are three bedrooms all with built in/fitted wardrobes and delightful woodland views and to complete the accommodation there is a part timber panelled bathroom to include a roll top claw foot bath and a separate shower enclosure.

The cottage is currently run as a holiday let and the furniture and chattels associated with the business are available by separate negotiation.

Double wrought iron gates give access to a gravelled drive in front of a single garage with additional parking in a pull in at the front. To the front are pretty enclosed private level lawn gardens with mature flower and shrub borders, small trees and stone terrace. A path at the side with steps lead up to further area of lawn at the rear beyond which steps continue up through terraced gardens which back onto woodland and where delightful views can be enjoyed.

LOCATION
The village centre is within approximately quarter of a mile and has an excellent range of everyday facilities to include; church, village hall, primary school, health centre, bowling club, inns, restaurants. The quaint hamlet of and harbour of Porlock Weir is approximately two and a half miles and West Somerset's premier coastal resort of Minehead which has a comprehensive range of shopping facilities is approximately six miles. The County town of Taunton which has mainline rail connections and access to the motorway network is approximately twenty six miles and for those who enjoy exploring the countryside the Exmoor is literally on the doorstep and there are superb walks nearby in the wooded Hawkcombe Combe and the Quantock, Brendon Hills and many renowned beauty spots are all close at hand.

SERVICES
Mains water, drainage and electric.

TENURE
Freehold
From Minehead take the A39 towards Porlock. On entering the village pass the Royal Oak Inn on the right hand side and on reaching the church turn left into Parsons Street. Follow the road up past the recreation ground and Water Mill and the property will be found in around 1/4 of a mile or so on the right hand side. If you reach the fork in the road you have passed the property.