Pitminster, Taunton, TA3

An enchanting thatched cottage boasting a wealth of character features with generous rear gardens, positioned in on the edge of this highly sought after village.


This attractive village property is believed to date back to the 1800’s and was extended in the 1980’s to create a superb family home. The property offers characterful living accommodation, comprising a pretty thatched entrance porch which leads to a hallway where a triple aspect sitting room can be found with exposed timber beams and fireplace containing a log burning stove. Also off the hall is a snug with open fireplace and an opening flows through to the kitchen/breakfast room which is fitted with a range of modern base units with granite worktops over, together with an Aga and attractive exposed stonework. To the rear of the house is a formal dining room which flows into a conservatory and a rear hall gives access to a utility and wet room with W.C. The main staircase gives access to three double bedrooms with the principal bedroom enjoying a dual aspect, exposed timbers and a generous en-suite. The remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom and a second flight of stairs from the rear hall leads to a guest suite above the car port, complete with en-suite shower room.

Chantry Cottage occupies a most attractive and readily accessible edge of village location, lying at the foot of the gently rolling Blackdown Hills, in an area recognised for its high scenic and conservation value. Tucked away on the edge of this sought after village, the property is conveniently located to the County Town and major communication networks. Pitminster itself offers a popular village pub, church and village hall, with the villages of Blagdon Hill, Trull and Corfe close by. Taunton affords extensive recreational and educational facilities befitting those of a County Town and major regional centre, including the noted public schools of Taunton, King’s and Queen’s Colleges, with Wellington also within easy reach. From Taunton there are exceptional communication links by both road and rail. The M5 interchange (Junction 25) and the A303 trunk route provide excellent links to the south east, Wales and the north, whilst the mainline railway station provides direct daily services to Bristol, Birmingham and London, including a fast rail service to London Paddington). International airports are available at Bristol and Exeter.

The property is situated on a no through road with little passing traffic where at the front is a small hard landscaped garden contained within attractive stone walling and a small brook forms the southern boundary. A gravelled driveway leads to a covered carport for two vehicles and adjoining to the rear is a garage with wine cellar/store. The primary gardens lie to the rear and are predominantly lawned and contain a number of mature beds, shrubs, trees and bushes. In all the property extends to about half an acre.