Shave Lane, Horton, Ilminster, TA19

An immaculately presented detached character cottage and self-contained annexe providing generous and versatile accommodation ideal for large or extended families, home working or rental potential. The property sits on a generous plot with beautifully presented mature gardens and ample off-road parking space, and is located in a pleasant setting along a no-through lane in the sought after village of Horton which is home to a range of facilities and amenities along with the neighbouring village of Broadway. The property has been sympathetically extended, improved and modernised over the years whilst maintaining its charming period features, with some updates to include a contemporary newly fitted kitchen, the creation of a utility room, a recently installed oil-fired boiler, some replacement windows, a new glass covered veranda and a large greenhouse, and due to the size of the property and the land there is ample potential for further improvements and extension/reconfiguration if desired. Early viewing is highly recommended due to the property being realistically priced.

INTERNAL:

Entrance Lobby - The entrance door from the attractive front porch opens into an entrance lobby with stone mullion windows and access to the sitting room and the annexe.

Sitting Room - Generously sized multi-purpose reception room offering plenty of space for a range of furniture perhaps for both living and dining, with three front south facing aspect uPVC double glazed windows allowing ample natural light, parquet woodblock flooring, exposed ceiling beams, a feature inglenook stone fireplace housing a multi-fuel stove with a timber lintel, sections of exposed stone walling, fitted shelves including a stone shelf, a storage cupboard and a door to a small hall.

Inner Hall, Utility & Cloakroom WC - Bright and airy hall with a view of the glass-roof veranda and the gardens with access to a useful utility room with space for a washing machine and a tumble dryer and which gives access to a cloakroom WC.

Kitchen/Dining Room - Well-appointed refurbished L-shaped kitchen and dining area fitted with a range of cream shaker-style wall and base units with complementing worktops, an inset sink basin with a drainer and mixer tap, an integrated fridge-freezer, dishwasher and pull-out larder unit, space for an electric range cooker, side and rear aspect double glazed windows, earthenware tiled flooring, exposed beams, a loft hatch, ceiling spotlights, an arched timber door to a shelved larder cupboard and a set of French doors to the rear garden.

First Floor Landing - Split-level landing leading to two directions with an ample range built-in storage space including a walk-in storage cupboard and cupboards under the eaves one of which houses the inverter and controls for the solar voltaic panels.

Bedroom One - Large double sized bedroom with front and side aspect double glazed windows offering lovely county views to the front aspect, carpeted flooring and an overstairs storage cupboard.

Bedroom Two - Spacious double sized bedroom with a front aspect double glazed window, carpeted flooring, an exposed beam and a loft hatch.

Bedroom Three - Single sized bedroom with a front aspect double glazed window and carpeted flooring.

Bedroom Four - Double sized bedroom with a front aspect double glazed window and wooden flooring.

Bathroom - Modern refitted four piece suite comprising a push-button WC, a wash hand basin set into a vanity unit, a tub-style bath, a large corner glass shower enclosure with a rainfall shower, a handheld shower mixer with a holder and a sliding glass door, a rear aspect double glazed window, wood effect flooring, cladded splashbacks and an extractor fan.

Annex - The self-contained annex is accessed via its own set of French doors from the front elevation or via the main house hall, offering bright and versatile accommodation ideal for relatives, guests, working from home or for rental income. The annexe comprises a spacious reception room with a feature ornamental stone fireplace and French doors to the front elevation, a well-appointed kitchenette with a range of units, an inset sink basin and space for appliances, a rear hall with storage space, a double sized bedroom with access to the rear garden and a shower room suite.

EXTERNAL:

The property is set upon a large plot, with a garden to the front enclosed with stone walling and a driveway providing ample off-road parking space and giving access to the detached garage which is double in length and features timber doors, power, lighting, a sink basin, a fully boarded loft space above and a side pedestrian door. To the opposite side of the property is a second driveway providing access to a further parking area, with the owners of the land behind having right of way over this driveway to reach their land.

To the rear is a generous and beautifully presented cottage garden boasting Japanese acers, perennial borders, mature shrubs and box hedging, mostly consisting of lawns and pathways to a further area of garden which benefits from mature trees including a Walnut Tree, as well as housing a summer house, a kitchen garden area ideal for growing fruit and vegetables, raised timber beds and a new 8" x 10" aluminium power-coated greenhouse. There is a stunning veranda which has recently been upgraded boasting a glass roof allowing ample natural light, an outside tap and an external oil-fired boiler. Off the dining/family room there is an open west-facing loggia/garden room which catches the late sunlight, and there is also a timber storage shed and access to the second driveway and parking area.

Early viewing is highly recommended due to the property being realistically priced.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Council Tax Band: E

Local Authority: South Somerset

Services: Mains electricity, oil fired central heating, solar voltaic panels owned by the property, mains drainage and water.

Ultrafast broadband available.

Mobile signal is available from all four major providers outside but there is some difficulty with the Three network whilst inside the property. 

Planning: The land behind was granted outline planning permission in 2019 for a single private dwelling ref 19/00873/OUT. However, full planning permission has so far been rejected ref 22/03175/FUL. This is the land over which the owner has a right of way across the eastern driveway belonging to Gees Cottage. We understand maintenance of the shared area is a joint responsibility between both landowners.

Disclaimer:

These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general guideline and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending Purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. Please note that we have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services including gas central heating and so cannot verify they are in working order or fit for their purpose. Furthermore, Solicitors should confirm moveable items described in the sales particulars and, in fact, included in the sale since circumstances do change during the marketing or negotiations. Although we try to ensure accuracy, if measurements are used in this listing, they may be approximate. Therefore if intending Purchasers need accurate measurements to order carpeting or to ensure existing furniture will fit, they should take such measurements themselves. Photographs are reproduced general information and it must not be inferred that any item is included for sale with the property.

TENURE

To be confirmed by the Vendor’s Solicitors

POSSESSION

Vacant possession upon completion

VIEWING

Viewing strictly by appointment through The Express Estate Agency