Cockpit Lane, Batcombe, Shepton Mallet

SUMMARY
This exceptional rural property is the epitome of an idyllic countryside residence. Located on the edge of the charming village of Batcombe, offering up extensive character, accommodation, and notably panoramic countryside views, Longleat Cottage is truly a private retreat worth taking a look at.


DESCRIPTION
The property originates back to the 1850's having started life as two cottages, extended in 2005 and further restoration carried out by the current owners creating the attractive 3-bedroom residence it is today. Full of architectural details and enjoying a bright cozy atmosphere, the immaculate accommodation is accessed via a wooden entrance porch, ideal from hanging coats & storing boots, to sitting room enjoying an exposed brick open fire with wood burner, leading off to the study/home office & a further spacious reception room providing the versatility as a separate dining room. A ground floor shower room includes a convenient utility area whilst the kitchen dining room is an exceptional feature that, as part of the extension, completely opens the home into an impressive open-plan space, a fantastic social hub to enjoy the vista from three aspects & leading out onto a generous garden terrace. Upstairs there is the main bedroom, a further double bedroom and another smaller room which could be used as a nursery. There is also a dressing room/ walk-in wardrobe plus the well-appointed family shower room.
Outside the property is set in a south facing garden to the front, full of mature flower & shrub planting, and patio from which truly spectacular views over the village, church spire & rolling hills can be enjoyed. Parking is conveniently located across the lane for up to four vehicles which leads to additional land full of wildflowers & ideal as a separate vegetable garden.

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Providing extensive & exceptionally flexible accommodation, Longleat Cottage commands a picturesque rural position commanding stunning, far-reaching rural views across the neighbouring valley & surrounding countryside from an elevated position on the edge of the highly desirable village of Batcombe. Found along Cockpit Lane, with its own its own postcode and boasting as an ordinance survey data point, the property enjoys a peaceful and private location within walking distance into the village. Pedestrian gated access leads into the garden with path to the entrance porch located to the south facing front facade of the property.

Entrance Porch 
Of timber construction with a pitched tiled roof, the entrance porch has a wooden front door and double-glazed window to the side aspect. There is ample space for hanging coats and storing boots and convenient rush floor matting to the floor. Leading through into the reception room with closed staircase rising to the split first floor landing and wood panelled door into:

Lounge 17' max x 12' max ( 5.18m max x 3.66m max )
The lounge is bright and airy having double glazed window to the front aspect enjoying lovely views over the garden and across to open countryside and double-glazed window to the rear aspect. Radiators. A charming exposed red brick and stone chimney breast with hearth provides a great focal point for the room inset with a Villager wood burning stove with exposed flue. Recess fitted with shelving. Door leading into:

Home Office 6' x 17' 1" ( 1.83m x 5.21m )
Deep tiled sill double glazed window to the rear aspect with further natural light allowed in through a Velux ceiling window. Radiator. This is a useful space currently utilised as a home gym that lends itself to variety of uses, including home office or playroom.

Reception Room 11' max x 16' max ( 3.35m max x 4.88m max )
With double glazed windows to the front and rear aspects. This is a versatile room currently doubling as a second lounge that is equally as perfect as a dining room providing excellent family or entertaining space. With wood panelled wall encasing the stairs. Built-in recess ideal for storage. Radiator. Wooden door into:

Hallway 
Quarry tiled throughout and extending into the ground floor shower room / utility. Wooden part glazed door to the front aspect. Concealed ceiling spotlights. Radiator. Door into:

Utility Shower Room 5' x 10' ( 1.52m x 3.05m )
The ground floor shower room and wc adds that extra element of convenience for families or when guests are over. Fully tiled and fitted with a modern suite comprising glass screen shower cubicle with glass sliding doors and thermostat-controlled shower over. Low level wc. Heated towel rail. To add to the convenience, there is a utility area comprising a marble toped cupboard unit with wash hand basin with mixer tap over. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer.

Kitchen Dining Room 12' max x 22' max ( 3.66m max x 6.71m max )
Flooded with natural light via a bright triple aspect, having double glazed windows to the front and side aspects, and double glazed wooden French doors opening out onto the south facing garden terrace, this impressively expansive room features a stylish contemporary kitchen and dining area providing ample space for a large family sized dining room table and chairs plus other furnishings.

The Kitchen is fitted with an array of modern wall and base cabinets with contrasting quartz granite work surfaces over, inset with a porcelain sink drainer with mixer tap over and quartz granite splashback surrounds. Integral appliances are fitted including electric range cooker featuring an induction hob and a traditional chimney hood over.

French doors open the room out onto a paved garden terrace, a fantastic space overlooking the front garden and taking full advantage of those amazing views - a lovely area for alfresco dining and entertaining. The room is finished with tiled flooring and concealed ceiling LED down lighting. Radiator.

First Floor Landing 
Stairs rise to the first-floor split landing with double glazed window to the rear aspect. Concealed ceiling spotlights. Built in storage cupboard. Doors to:

Main Bedroom 11' 2" max x 22' 8" max ( 3.40m max x 6.91m max )
This is a fantastic sized bedroom enjoying a stunningly beautiful open aspect with double glazed windows to the front, side and rear that provide far-reaching panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. Radiator.

Bedroom Two 8' 10" max x 11' max ( 2.69m max x 3.35m max )
Providing ample space for a queen double bed and additional furnishings, with double glazed window to the front aspect enjoying far-reaching countryside views.

Bedroom Three 8' 2" x 8' 2" max ( 2.49m x 2.49m max )
Double glazed window to the front aspect enjoying far-reaching countryside views and fitted with a range of wardrobe and cupboard storage. Radiator. The room would also make an ideal nursery or an additional study if required.

Dressing Room 5' 11" x 10' 8" ( 1.80m x 3.25m )
Situated adjacent to the main bedroom, the current owners have fitted the room with an array of hanging rails and shelving providing a generous dressing / walk in wardrobe.

Family Shower Room 8' 2" x 17' 6" ( 2.49m x 5.33m )
The family shower room is an excellent size with two double glazed windows to the front aspect enjoying those fantastic views! Fitted with a stylish suite comprising a large walk-in shower with glass shower screen, large ceiling mounted waterfall shower over with concealed thermostat controls and fully tiled adjacent walls. Wooden washstand with counter-top basin with mixer tap over, granites splashback and drawer and cupboard storage under. Low level wc. Heated towel rail. Concealed ceiling spotlights.

Outside 

Gardens 
Running along the front of the property is a glorious patio terrace offering up incredible views over the outstanding beautiful surrounding countryside - a stunning picture-perfect vista laid to paving, ideally positioned to enjoy those uninterrupted views. The south-facing terrace also overlooks the home's attractive front garden, leading down to the lawn incorporating a variety of boarders full of mature flower and shrub planting plus an additional patio at the western end of the property.

Parking 
Located to the far side of Cockpit Lane is off street parking for up to four vehicles and access to additional land that is ideal to be cultivated into a vegetable garden.



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