Bishopston, Montacute, Somerset, TA15

A three bedroom period property with characterful and spacious accommodation, situated on the edge of Montacute. Delightful views over orchards towards Montacute House, charming rear garden and off road parking.


12 Bishopston comprises a most appealing early Victorian family home which dates back to the 1820’s and is situated in a delightful setting on the edge of Montacute.

The property boasts an array of charming character features such as flagstone flooring, original fireplaces, wooden doors and flooring whilst being perfectly suited to modern living.

The accommodation comprises an entrance hallway which features exposed wooden flooring, doors to the two reception rooms and stairs which rise to the first floor.

The spacious sitting room benefits from an abundance of natural light and features an open fireplace with ornamental cast iron surround. Double wooden doors link the sitting and dining rooms and provides excellent flexibility to create one open plan space for entertaining or more cosy individual rooms.

The dining room features lovely exposed wooden flooring which is continued from the entrance hall, fireplace with wood burner inset and access to the under stairs storage.

Steps lead down from the dining room into the kitchen/breakfast room which comprises a range of fitted wall and base units with space for a range cooker, fridge/freezer and a washing machine.

This beautifully light dual aspect room features Velux windows, double doors opening to the rear garden and wonderful flagstone flooring. There is also access to a useful WC/utility which has space and plumbing for additional white goods.

On the first floor there are two double bedrooms along with the family bathroom.

The master bedroom is a wonderfully proportioned double room with dual aspect windows providing an abundance of natural light. This lovely room provides plenty of space for bedroom furniture and features a charming ornamental fireplace.

The third double bedroom is currently utilized as a spacious work from home office which benefits from a matching ornamental fireplace and also enjoys glorious views over the Montacute House estate to the rear.

The family bathroom is presented to a high standard and is luxuriously fitted with a freestanding claw foot bath from which views over Montacute House and the surrounding orchards can be fully enjoyed via the rear aspect window. There is also a separate walk in shower enclosure with rainfall shower, wash hand basin and a WC.

Stairs rise to the second floor which has been converted to provide a further generously sized double bedroom which has access to the eaves storage. Velux windows provide plenty of natural light and also offer a wonderful outlook over the garden and the Montacute House estate.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS

We understand that all mains services are connected to the property. Gas fired central heating.

Somerset Council—Band C.

The property is situated close to the heart of the popular village of Montacute, home of the National Trust owned Montacute House. The village itself justifiably lies within a conservation area and benefits from amenities including a shop, post office, fuel station, pub and hotel, church and village hall. The commercial centre of Yeovil is just 4 miles away with a wider range of shopping and leisure facilities on offer. Transport links are good with the A303 trunk road just 2 miles distant and train stations within Yeovil offering regular rail services to London (Waterloo), Exeter and Bristol.

At the front of the property a small section of garden containing mature shrubs is enclosed by wrought irons railings along with a path leading up the front door.

The main garden is located at the rear of the property and is enclosed on one side by a lovely Hamstone wall. This attractive and mature garden features a large patio with planted borders to the immediate rear of the house which provides an ideal space for alfresco dining. Steps lead up to a gravel pathway which runs between two deep planted borders to a gravelled seating area from which glorious views across the surrounding countryside can be enjoyed. The parking for the property is accessed via Wash Lane with the tarmac driveway providing ample off road parking along with housing a wooden garden shed. Double gates open to a set of steps which rise to the end of the garden.

Agents Note: The adjoining property benefits from a pedestrian right of access across the rear of 12 Bishopston.