Fordhay, East Chinnock, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22

A delightful Grade II listed, period semi detached Hamstone cottage which backs onto open fields and is situated in a sought after village location. Two bedrooms, three reception rooms, a sizeable private garden with off road parking, garage/workshop and a carport.



Rivendell comprises a charming semi detached cottage which is Grade II listed in association to the nearby Fordhay House. The property is set well back from the village road, surrounded by its lovely gardens and enjoys outstanding countryside views from the rear.

Originally dating back to around the 1800’s the property is built of local Hamstone and was formerly part of the barn associated with Fordhay House. A plethora of period details can be found in the cottage, such as exposed stonework, ceiling beams, fireplaces and wooden doors including the impressive part studded front door which started its life as a jail door.

The well presented and characterful accommodation comprises an initial entrance porch/boot room opening into the main hallway, with stairs rising to the first floor along with under stairs larder cupboard and a separate storage cupboard.

The L shaped reception/family room is wonderfully proportioned and beautifully light with dual aspect windows providing glorious views over the garden and open fields at the rear. The exposed stone fireplace with wood burning stove provides a wonderful focal point whilst the layout lends itself well to accommodate a work from home space if required.

The cosy farmhouse style kitchen/dining room comprises a range of wooden wall and base units, tiled floor with space and plumbing for white goods. An oil fired Rayburn is set within an exposed stone fireplace and provides cooking facilities, central heating and domestic hot water.

There is ample space for family eating in the kitchen/diner as well as the added option of the adjoining conservatory which offers an additional reception space. This bright and airy room features French doors opening to the garden along with beautiful views over the fields behind the property.

On the first floor there are two naturally light double bedrooms which enjoy stunning far reaching views across the surrounding countryside and garden along with the family bathroom which comprises a Jacuzzi bath and separate shower enclosure.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
We understand that mains electric, water and drainage are connected to the property.

Oil fired central heating via the Rayburn which also provides domestic hot water and cooking facilities and can be timed to operate independently. An additional electric immersion tank can also be used for the provision of hot water.

Somerset Council—Band D.

Rivendell is situated within the village of East Chinnock which lies directly between the towns of Yeovil and Crewkerne. The village has a church and village hall which holds regular coffee mornings and visits from a fruit/veg van. Both Yeovil and Crewkerne offer a good range of day to day amenities and facilities together with mainline railway stations, Yeovil offering both Penn Mill and Yeovil Junction. East Chinnock is surrounded by some of Somerset’s most glorious countryside with a large amount of public footpaths allowing for dog walking etc. Nearby is Ham Hill Country Park, famous for it’s views and walking.

Rivendell is approached from the village road via a right of access over an initial driveway. A five bar wooden gate opens to the private gravelled driveway which provides ample parking and in turn leads to the open fronted carport. The garage/workshop features double doors opening onto the driveway, power, light as well as space and plumbing for additional appliances.

The wonderful cottage gardens wrap around the side and rear of the property and are filled with an exciting array of mature trees, shrubs and plants which offer plenty of colour and interest throughout the year. Separate areas created within the garden provide different options for alfresco dining, seating and entertaining, including an area of lawn with a mature apple tree which provides welcome shade in the summer months.

At one side of the garden is a useful timber shed, a large greenhouse along with a wooden summerhouse with external pergola which offers plenty of scope to be modified for a work from office/hobby/craft room.