Church Street, West Coker, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22

Set behind a most elegant Hamstone façade adorned with wisteria and flanked by magnolia and bay trees, The Old Rectory is a stunning Grade II listed Georgian house beneath a classic Welsh slate roof and is discreetly positioned on a quiet no-through road. With a southerly orientation, the property is flooded with natural light and offers generous proportions throughout. Original period features abound, stained glass, tall sash windows with working shutters, intricate coving and exquisite fireplaces all lend an air of timeless elegance. An attractive staircase leads to spacious bedrooms and bathrooms, whilst the heart of the home is an expansive, bespoke kitchen that flows seamlessly via French doors into a large dining room, perfect for entertaining large gatherings. Worth a special mention is the magnificent 27ft drawing room, complete with floor to ceiling sash windows, marble fireplace and a wood burner, ideal for entertaining on a grand scale yet cosy enough for an intimate evening.
Accommodation is arranged over three floors and offers up to eight bedrooms with three bathrooms. The principal bedroom features built in wardrobes and a luxurious ensuite bathroom with roll-top bath. The versatile layout is ideally suited to modern family living, with the potential for guests, home office or teenage retreats on the top floor. A cellar provides some useful additional storage along with the all important and practical boot room.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached via two entrances and opens into a gravelled parking area for several cars. The beautifully landscaped garden is mostly laid to lawn to the front, with terraced areas and tranquil seating spaces to the rear. A rich variety of planting adds seasonal colour and character, including peonies, roses, geraniums, hydrangeas, azalea and a sculptural cryptomeria tree. Espalier fruit trees and a productive fig add further charm to this enchanting garden. A large garage is situated to the right of the driveway, providing additional storage or workshop space.

All in all, The Old Rectory is a truly exceptional period home, offering refined living in a peaceful setting with the convenience of local amenities and glorious countryside on your doorstep.

LOCATION
The countryside surrounding West Coker must be among the most beautiful in the Southwest of England, much of it designated a Special Landscape Area, in which a policy of strict planning control operates to preserve its rural character. The countryside is rolling and lightly timbered, where dairy farming predominates.
West Coker is a thriving village with many amenities and is served by two buses. Residents benefit from well supported and local facilities including two public houses with restaurants, a garage with general store, a petrol station, doctors’ surgery with dispensary, shop/post office, butchers, primary school, church, along with an exclusive boutique hotel with spa and restaurant. The new Pavilion is home to a thriving youth club, scouts and the adult and junior cricket club. The Village Hall hosts many events, clubs and classes and the Art Centre also hosts occasional classes. The Southwest Bicycle Works offers a pickup and drops off service for bike repairs/servicing. This really is the perfect village location for family life with all the facilities you could ask for and more, all within walking distance. Yeovil is 3 miles away offering an excellent range of shopping, nightlife and leisure facilities.

Communications to the area are excellent. The A303, A37 and A30 are all within a short distance, and mainline station at Yeovil Junction is about 2 miles away (London to Waterloo about 2hrs 20 mins) and Yeovil Pen Mill on the Weymouth to Bristol/Cardiff line.

SPORTING AND RECREATION
Racing at Taunton, Exeter and Wincanton. Water sports at Sutton Bingham Reservoir and on the nearby Jurassic Coast. Numerous golf courses all within easy reach. There are many National Trust properties within easy reach. The nearest, Montacute House, has a branch of the National Portrait Gallery. There are two National Nature Reserves within a mile, with hundreds of wild orchids. The village itself has a bicycle workshop with group rides, cricket, tennis and a children’s adventure park.

EDUCATION
The Primary School in West Coker is highly regarded but there are a number of excellent schools for children of all ages within easy motoring distance. Most notable are The Sherborne Schools Group, Leweston, Hazlegrove and Perrott Hill at North Perrott.