Henstridge, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8

A charming detached three bedroom character cottage situated in a quiet backwater within the Somerset village of Henstridge, courtyard garden. No Onward Chain.


Brook cottage is built of attractive natural stone and part rendered elevations under a tiled roof. This charming detached character cottage is set within a quiet lane in a particularly pretty part of the village of Henstridge with countryside walks from the doorstep. Over the years the cottage has undergone a programme of valuable works and improvements some of which have included UPVC double glazed windows, oil fired central heating and damp proofing. The cottage has a generous amount of accommodation amounting to 1081 sq ft and has pleasing character features such as an exposed stone chimney breast, deep sills and ledge and brace rustic wooden doors. The accommodation is reached from a porch providing useful storage opening into an impressive 27’6 ft. x 8’38 ft. sitting room which features double windows and a lovely stone fireplace inset with a multi fuel stove. The bright kitchen/dining room enjoys an outlook over the sunny courtyard garden and has some fitted cupboards and drawers and space within the kitchen for a range of white goods and room for dining.
Upstairs there are three generous bedrooms served by a bathroom which also has the convenience of a separate shower.

Services
All main services connected, less gas. Oil fired central heating.
Council Tax Band D
Broadband: Ultrafast broadband is available—highest available download speed 79 Mbps, highest available upload speed 20 Mbps.
Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, THREE and VODAFONE. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider. 
Flooding: The property is in an area at a VERY LOW RISK from River/Sea and MEDIUM RISK from Surface Water flooding.

Brook Cottage is situated in a quiet backwater close to the heart of the village and amenities which include a shop, public house, church, village hall and a primary school, while Stalbridge, the historic Abbey town of Sherborne, and the local regional centre of Yeovil, lie within short motoring distance, providing between them an excellent range of cultural, recreational and shopping facilities. Sporting, walking and riding opportunities abound within the area with many walks to be had from the property itself. The property offers easy access to excellent state and public schools, including Port Regis, Hazlegrove, Sherborne, St Mary’s and Bryanston. Communication links are good with a main line station about 7 minutes away at Templecombe, linking directly with London Waterloo, road links are along the A303 joined at Wincanton, giving swift access to London and the Home Counties on the M3, M25 route.

The rear South facing courtyard garden is a sheltered sun trap perfect for dining alfresco and a useful drying area. It is laid to paving for ease of maintenance and enclosed with side access. A dwarf stone wall with raised beds is ideal for planting. Unrestricted parking is available immediately outside the cottage in the lane.