North Street, Norton St Philip, BA2

This 17th Century Grade II Listed cottage is full of period charm and benefitting from well-proportioned accommodation. Cherry Cottage is located in the heart of the most sought after village of Norton St Philip. It boasts a super garden with far reaching views over the surrounding countryside. A simple yet effective interior design enhance the retained period features with some incomplete alterations requiring attention. The sitting room has the most impressive Inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove, the oak flooring also continues into the second reception room and requires refurbishing. This is a superb family room also with a wood burning stove and tall beamed ceiling with direct access to the kitchen making it the heart of the home. The terracotta tiled kitchen is fitted with bespoke hand painted units and has direct access to the garden, there is also a hidden door with an enclosed staircase leading up to the further bedroom; great for guests, teenagers or even a home office, away from the rest of the house. The main hall staircase leads up to the first floor with the principal bedroom, the family bathroom and a further bedroom. The attic floor is a spacious room with the tall A-frame beams exposed allowing light to flood in from the skylights at the rear.

Outside

Approached via the kitchen, a garden path and steps lead up to the garden with a stone terrace for relaxing continuing into a level lawn bordered by mature shrubs and planting. Walking down the central garden path leads to a further seating area decked with plenty of room for a large dining table and a wonderful spot for summer dining with far reaching views over the village and countryside beyond. There is also a vegetable garden area. The garden also requires attention.

Situation

Norton St Philip is an attractive and popular village situated approximately seven miles southeast of Bath. The village has the benefit of a variety of local amenities including a small supermarket, Norton St Philip Church of England First School and Pre-School. The stunning 13th Century Grade II Listed church with its adjacent Church Mead, a wonderful green space at the heart of Norton St Philip providing a play area and recreational ground including a cricket pitch for the village. There is also the choice of two country pubs, ‘The Fleur de Lys’ and ‘The George’, reputed to be the oldest coaching inn in England. Nearby is a popular farm shop and café, plus other amenities in nearby villages such as Beckington, Hinton Charterhouse and Wellow. Also within close proximity is the fashionable hotel; Babington House. The village is equidistance to historic and vibrant Bath and fashionable Frome, both accessed by a regular bus service.

Additional Information

Services: All mains connected. The gas boiler is no longer servicable. Council Tax Band C.
NOTE - IMAGES ARE WHEN THE PROEPRTY WAS OCCUPIED - IT IS NOW VACATED.