North Curry, Somerset

A rare opportunity to acquire this joyous home, full of warmth and character, and absolutely bursting with charm and personality. This three-bedroom period cottage, which has been tastefully and sympathetically restored throughout, occupies a lovely set back position in the heart of the village of North Curry, within easy reach of the many amenities the village offers. The cottage was built circa 1863 and has been loved and cared for by the current owners since 2014. You enter through the stable style front door into the principal reception room, which is currently arranged as an open plan living room/diner.

This room has lovely original features including exposed sandblasted and fully treated ceiling timbers and a beautiful feature fireplace with unique woodburning stove inset with a mantle surround. There are windows to dual aspects, allowing for lots of natural light to enter. A door opens to the staircase, which rises to the first floor. The dining space enjoys a window to the front aspect and a feature corner fireplace with decorative stove inset. There is a rear hallway, with a door opening through to the kitchen beyond, situated at the rear of the cottage.

The Owners Love - The current owners have loved “the social events in the village are fab! Film night, gardening club, farmers market, parents & toddlers to name just a few”. They particularly love “all the amazing dog walks and bike rides nearby, good travel links, county cricket ground close by and great schools.” which has all added to the country living experience. They will mostly miss “having a home that has had everything done! We have exposed, sandblasted and fully treated the timber beams, re-wired the electrics, damp proofed, installed new plumbing, fresh lime plaster and painted throughout.”. They have also really enjoyed having all the amenities and conveniences nearby including regular bus service, doctor surgery, post office/well stocked shop, church, coffee shop, good community spirit with lots of activities to suit all interests, heated indoor pool two miles away.

The farmhouse style kitchen is located at the rear of the house and has again been tastefully styled including the exposing of the ceiling timbers and boasts stunning flagstone flooring with underfloor heating. The kitchen has a variety of rustic units and benches and a solid wooden work surface with inset sink and drainer. There is an integrated high level double oven, as well as space for a gas fired Rayburn/Aga. There is a vaulted ceiling with exposed and original brick/stonework, overhead skylights and bi-fold doors opening to the rear alfresco dining/entertaining area with pizza oven. A sliding door from the kitchen opens to the utility/wet room with WC, washbasin and shower.

Upstairs, on the first-floor landing, there are doors to the three bedrooms and the bathroom. The master bedroom has a stunning vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers, skylights and an exposed and repointed original stone wall. The two further bedrooms are situated at the front of the house each with a lovely outlook over the front garden below. One is a double bedroom with a freestanding rolltop bath with shower over and a feature fireplace. The other is a single bedroom again featuring the exposed stonework and timbers. The bathroom fitted with a three-piece suite including WC, washbasin and freestanding rolltop bath with handheld shower attachment. From here, a loft hatch opens to the attic, which is fully insulated with rock wool.

George Loves - “I love the original features and characterful charm this property has! The moment I came through the front door, I fell in love! This is ideal for a family who want a taste of the village life or investor who perhaps wants to do country holiday lets. The kitchen for me is the biggest selling point, however. It is just simply stunning, and this must be one of the most impressive and enchanting Farmhouse style kitchens I have ever seen! Something like this in such incredible restored original condition so rarely ever come up for sale and its clear to see why.”

Outside, to the front of the cottage, there is a small frontage providing space for a table and chairs below the beautiful oak framed, thatched porch. There is a driveway for three cars and a single detached garage. Beside the house, there is a garden which is home to a fully kitted out, rustic shepherds hut, ideal as an extra room for guests, Airbnb or home office and with veg patch behind. An architect has confirmed the potential for building project subject to planning consent on this space should a buyer wish to explore this. Beyond the alfresco dining/entertaining area, a gate leads through to the private south facing top garden with a large shed.

Tenure - Freehold. Council Tax - Band C. Gas - Mains Supply. Water - Mains Supply. Electric - Mains Supply. Drainage - Mains Supply. EPC - TBC. Internet - Cable.